Our son was with Carmen and staff for over 3 years and she is the best! He learned so much and is…read moreso independent and thriving in TK now!can't thank the staff enough! Love you all

Carmen's daycare is a hidden gem! She has been running a small home daycare for over 20 years. Our…read morechild attended her daycare from age 1.5 to 3 years old, and thrived there. Carmen is loving, nurturing and treats the children as if they are part of her family. She encourages each child to be themselves and follow their interests. The days are structured and predictable. She runs the daycare more like a preschool, and would have been an amazing preschool teacher and principal. There is a daily activity schedule, themes (often initiated by child interest) and lots of outdoor time. She helped with potty training, and her experience was invaluable. Her staff (Shayla, the other Carmen) are kind, funny and care deeply about the children they care for. I recommend Carmen to almost any family looking for trustworthy childcare in Oakland. If you are looking for childcare with a slick app, the latest toys and trendy ideology- this place is not for you. Carmen has her way that she does things because it works. Logistics: Pros: the extended hours were critical for our family with 2 working parents. She provides healthy food! Very reasonably priced and my employer's FSA covered some of the cost. Children and employees are vaccinated. Cons: The school drop off traffic can be hectic if you are on the same schedule as Sequoia Elementary School across the street. We left because we moved out of state. Our child is still asking about Carmen and misses her dearly. We are so glad she was part of our lives. Do yourself a favor and see if Carmen's daycare is a good fit for your family!

I am so happy and grateful that I found SquareCare! My son started the program soon after turning…read more2. Until then, he had only ever been cared for by his dad, grandmother, and me - no babysitters or nannies - so being away from us was a big adjustment. From the very beginning, the team at SquareCare was incredibly understanding and supportive. Mitzy created a thoughtful transition plan that truly set my son up for success. At first, I was able to stay with him at school so he could get comfortable with the new environment and teachers. Then, we gradually increased the time he spent there alone. Finally, once we all felt confident that he was happy and secure, he began napping at school as well. Now, my son loves school and attends full days three times a week. Mitzy, Yessi, and Tiara are so patient and genuinely invested in his success. We're all so proud of his progress and growth. I highly recommend this program! The teachers are not only caring and wonderful with the children, but the environment is exceptionally clean and inviting. Plus, there's a bunny and chickens--such a fun and unique touch that the kids absolutely love!

My child has been at Mitzy's for almost 2 years, since he was about 20 months, and it has been a…read morewonderful place for him. The whole space is lovely, and is somehow exciting and calming at the same time - very much in keeping with Mitzy's own way of being. All of the maestras are warm, caring, and communicative, and have supported my child through many things, including potty training and the death of a pet. They are also great at supporting social and emotional learning. The kids have lots of time for unstructured play but also plenty to do each day - all kinds of activities including arts and crafts, sensory play, gardening, special birthday celebrations and holiday-related activities. At the end of the day, the kids are thrilled to see their parents, but none of them seem to want to go home, and I always want to linger in the backyard for a while, too. Highly recommend this program.

Veronica is a gift! She's amazing with children, and caring of the parents. She's smart,…read morecreative, fun, and truly the best.

We LOVE Veronica!! I can barely put into words how grateful we are for her. We are so fortunate to…read morehave such a loving, warm and caring person care for both of our kids. She is truly amazing. My 2 kids are both VERY different. Veronica is perceptive to both of their personalities and supports their growth. She truly loves our kids like her own. Most importantly our kids have fun and LOVE it there! They go outside everyday, either on a walk or to the park. They have consistent routines and are continually engaged. They run to the door smiling and laughing - sometimes don't want to leave! I couldn't have asked for a better person to care for my kids. I am forever grateful for the loving care Veronica has provided for our family.

I love this school, it has an excellent school program. they always do different activities…read more the children learn Spanish very quickly. the teachers and administrative staff are very friendly.

Our children have attended OMES since Summer 2023 and we love the school! What especially sets OMES…read moreapart from other preschools is how welcoming and warm the teachers are - I see them care for my children as if they are their own. Karen and Jesus have done a wonderful job fostering a friendly and supportive staff/parent community that we love being a part of. Each day I know my children are engaging in fun and educational activities, and I love getting the daily updates on Brightwheel about their days. As a Spanish-immersion school, I'm incredibly impressed with the way my children have picked up the language and even use outside of school with other Spanish speakers.

My daughter has attended Mountain Boulevard Montessori School for the last 2.5 years (since she was…read more28 months old) and it is easily the best decision we have made. We looked at so many different school options and are beyond happy that we chose this school. The small/intimate feeling compounds to staff that really care about the safety, health, and development of all the kids. Students not only grow academically (reading, math, science, etc.), socially, and get exposed to different cultures and languages. She has learned so much Spanish and Mandarin which is amazing as well. We highly recommend this school to any and all parents!

The school's academic curriculum is awesome. I put my two daughters through Mountain Blvd.,…read moreMontessori and they were more than prepared to thrive in kindergarten. The staff and teachers are also very caring and want to see the children be successful in all aspects. If there is one thing I would love to see evolve is more activities/events geared towards parent and family participation. Overall, the school has done a fantastic job with our two little humans.

We love AMA! This was the first preschool our daughter attended and we were blown away with how…read moreloving the maestras are. Our daughter has been bilingual since she started talking and AMA was the perfect fit to reinforce both languages. Our daughter was always happy to go to school in the morning and sad to leave in the afternoon. She loved the curriculum mix of circle time, independent play, and group activities outside and inside. The maestras were very attentive and gave us regular updates through brightwheel. This school, all the teachers, and other parents are very down to earth. We would absolutely recommend this preschool without hesitation!

We love having our son at a daycare that feels like home. The maestras welcome him every morning…read moreand make sure to update us throughout his day with the activities that they do. They are always very creative and make sure everyday him and his amigos learn but also have a fun time. Gracias AMA!

When we decided to look for a daycare for our daughter so that she would be able to socialize and…read morebe in the presence of other children her age, it was a struggle. Having her away from us was hard to imagine and we visited several places before meeting Kaamil and Child's Play. After our tour, we were convinced that Child's Play was the right place for her. The space was warm and inviting and the teachers made all of the difference! Communication was clear through the app, with daily updates and photos/videos so it always felt like we were aware of what she was up to throughout the day. Marcela, Camila, Blanca and Fifi cared so deeply for her and allowed her to grow at her own pace. We were with Child's Play for a little less than a year because our daughter just recently started at a new Montessori school, but her daycare experience here set her up for the easiest transition we can hope for. For any parents in the area, I highly recommend Child's Play!

Our child attended Child's Play for a year and it was such an amazing experience. As first time…read moreparents, we were nervous about having our little being away from us every day, but she instantly thrived there. The teachers are incredibly kind, fun, patient, and personable. From the get go, we knew she was in the best hands. Having updates and pictures sent to us daily made us still feel connected and a part of her day, and everyone who worked there made us feel instantly at ease. They were not only great with our little one but also helping us with the adjustment. Our daughter learned so much over her year there through the thoughtful curriculum and wonderful set up/amenities of Child's Play. It was all taught in a very organic and fun way, and she would have the best time learning new things daily. Often times when we would pick her up, she would want to stay and continue to enjoy all the fun Child's Play has to offer. Though we have moved out of the area, the Child's Play experience is one that we will always be grateful for. Our daughter still mentions her teachers, and had such a strong foundation as she has transitioned into next steps of childhood. We only wish our time at Childs Play could have been longer.