Both my kids went to Alameda Park Academy. Unfortunately we had to move and change daycares but I…read morewould highly recommend this daycare/ preschool. Sandra the owner is very attentive and great with communication. She follows through on all requests. They provide all meals and even accommodated my request for vegetarian options both times The teachers are all very good, even at the old Otis location where my daughter went few years ago.My son recently went to the Park Avenue location and very easily adjusted to the teacher Helen. He was always happy to see her and stopped crying at drop off within couple of days. The teachers put in a lot of effort and are very friendly.

My son was at Sandra's day care when he was 2-5. His language development is slightly delayed and…read moreuntil recently he started telling me thing had happened back then, which completely shocked me. He told me he and his friends were locked inside a closet room as punishment. He was screaming asked for help and the teacher would not open. One time he was trying to grab and open the door and end up cutting his finger (I actually do remember one day the teacher told me he was "playing" and cut his finger, now I finally knew exactly what happened!!! My son also told me his friend who can talk well did tell his mom they were locked up but his mom didn't believe such horrible thing could happen. Do not send your child to this place and do not mis-guided by Sandra's sweat promise. Do believe what your kids said if they had told you things happened to them. Bottom line, this is a family business and a lot of State guideline are not closely followed (Sandra back then used room up-stair for activities, which I was concerned for safety). It is a solution if you are looking for low cost and easy to enroll daycare, but I would not keep the child there for long term, especially when the child is young and can not report incident to you.

Mrs. Kim and her granddaughter, Angelina, have been caring for my daughter since she was 4 months…read moreold. They've been loving, structured, and attentive the entire time, and our daughter is growing up to be a confident, curious, and caring child. Angelina is an early childhood education major and has the energy to match the toddlers. She comes up with fun crafts and games, and several times a week, our daughter comes home with creative art they made together. Angelina is also a whizz at styling Sasha's hair. Mrs. Kim makes delicious hot Korean lunches from scratch. She ran a large kindergarten in Korea so she brings that expertise with her. She matches our style of parenting which is structured and caring, but not overly fussy. We like that Sasha can play on her own and is independent as a result. In the mornings when it's time to get ready for school, she is genuinely excited to go to day care and bounds up the steps. The ratio fluctuates between 2:7 and 1:6 since Angelina is not there full time. The constant is Mrs. Kim who genuinely seems like she loves children and knows what is best for them. Since it's a home day care her husband is also around to help out. He's a retired minister with a ready smile. They're a small team who are highly adaptable to the different needs of the children. We are raising our daughter to be bilingual and the Korean language exposure she gets at Eden is a large part of that. She is nearly two now and can understand as much Korean as she can English. Eden is also affordable, which can be a gamble when it comes to childcare. Sometimes a more affordable day care mean sacrificing the quality of care, and we didn't feel like that was the case. Our daughter is loved, cared for, and stimulated in the ways that encourage development. She took her first steps at day care (we got the video). We get regular photos and videos but not so many that I'm concerned that the caretakers are overly on their phones. The children have FUN. Water play on hot days. Dressing up for halloween and the holidays. Federal holidays are school closures but otherwise, we loved that they don't have long breaks where we'd be without childcare (as two working parents).

We have had our son at this daycare since last year. Mrs. Kim does a great job with the children,…read moreand is very experienced. She's kind and patient. This is a family-run licensed daycare, nothing fancy, but affordable, high quality, and we feel our son is well cared for. The parents also know each other and sometimes do day trips together. Just a note: There's a strange one star review that is either fake or mistaken. It refers to "office stuff" which must mean office staff- but there's no "office staff" at this family-run daycare. Either that person (who has only one review and lives in Canada) has mistaken this daycare for some other one, or it is a fake review.

Our experience at this center included multiple incidents involving biting (some resulting in…read morebruising/visible injuries) and hair pulling. While I understand these behaviors can happen in group care, the frequency of incidents raised concerns for us about supervision. We previously attended another childcare center prior to relocating, and the number of incidents we experienced here within the first three months exceeded what both of our children experienced over four years at our prior center combined. I also noted that the state childcare licensing website lists multiple incidents and investigations for this center, some of which appear similar to our experience. I encourage parents to review the inspection reports and complaint history for additional context: https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/FacDetail/013412625

Ever since my two kids changed schools, they no longer get hurt (e.g. no more bites or…read morebruises/bumps from falls). The worst was when our son was bitten by the same kid (3 years old) 5-6 times and had his face scratched and bloody and KC did nothing even though that child had 30+ other incidents in a span of 8 months! Total bullshit. Also, I don't recommend this place if your child has allergies. Several parents have pulled their children out after realizing they are horrible with tracking allergies since they always have new or part-time teachers so there's no consistency. Also, they feign ignorance when the child moves up to the next class at the same center and puts it on the parent to tell the new class teachers about the allergy. When they are short teachers, they've asked for volunteers to not bring their kids to school while charging full tuition or take the first 4 infants because they only have one teacher available. Most recently, 7 (!) teachers called in sick and the center had to close at 3pm. What a total nightmare for parents who have to go back into work! You certainly don't get what you pay for here (e.g. dilapidated yards, lawns, playground, equipment and dirty rugs - the photos on Yelp are not of the actual center). The one thing that we enjoyed was the app and the photos and videos everyday. But it was at the cost of premium tuition pricing, inconsistent teachers and injuries to our kids. Not worth it - there are plenty of other daycares, especially in-home ones that are much more affordable and smaller ratios that cater to the development of your child. My son did enjoy Ms. Shirrell in the discovery preschool classroom who potty trained him. He still mentions her from time to time. Ms. Lakea in the infant room was also a favorite. The lack of updates on the part time, temp, student or sub teachers (i.e. warm body they could find) and failure to retain good teachers is not because of COVID or the general shortage of educators - it's because this place and regional manager (Jen) sucks. Most of the good and long time teachers were chased out by a former director in 2021 (Jen's horrible hire) and most of the good families left shortly thereafter. Ms. Patti, the director, does what she can to turn water into wine, but one person can only do so much on their own with limited resources and help.

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.

We've been sending our baby to Julia's Family Daycare since he was 6 months old, and we couldn't be…read moremore thrilled. Every morning at drop-off, he lights up with a big smile when he sees Julia and the caregivers--a clear sign of the warmth, attention, and care he receives each day. One of the things we appreciate most as parents is how impeccably clean the facility is--it's truly spotless. It's also clear that Julia and her team are deeply invested in each child's learning and development. Since starting daycare, our son has made noticeable progress with both his fine and gross motor skills, and we credit that growth to Julia's attentiveness and thoughtful engagement. Another standout aspect is the nutritious, home-cooked meals provided daily for lunch and snack time. Our son has had the opportunity to try a wide variety of foods and textures, which we love. We wholeheartedly recommend Julia's to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and enriching environment for their little one.

I can't recommend Julia's daycare highly enough. Our daughter is 2 and has been going there for 7…read moremonths now. You can tell everyone there really cares about the kids and my daughter has grown so much during her time there thanks to their love and support. She is genuinely excited to go every day - her first week, we had to put a timer on to count down to when we could leave the house because she woke up early and wanted to go right away! She has learned so much (including many Chinese songs that she loves to sing to us at home) and really loves all the staff there. I'm so grateful we found them. If you're looking for a warm, welcoming, and attentive place for your little one to grow, Julia's is the best!

My son's has been attending Sara's daycare for the last 7…read moremonths. It's a very good family daycare which provides healthy homemade meals. We are very happy with how well Sara's been taking care of our little one.

After negative experiences at previous daycares, we were anxious about trying a new place--but…read moreSara's daycare far exceeded all our expectations. The children in her care are served delicious, healthy homemade meals every day, spend long stretches of time at the park (weather permitting), and thrive in an environment where they are truly loved, as if it were a second home. Our little one spent almost two years at Sara's, and while we know he's ready for new adventures, our whole family will miss her dearly. We can't recommend her enough!

In honor of international teacher appreciation my deepest appreciation to Bright Star. This review…read moreis far overdue. My son has been going here since he was 2 and he is in his last year before TK. The teachers are incredibly loving, while also able to guide discipline, which for me is incredibly important especially during the tough toddler ages. My son talks about what he learns from them all the time while he's not at school. From songs in Chinese, to counting and alphabet to the favorite books he's read and the crafts they do. Most important it is clear they give lessons about being kind to others and honoring himself. I know bc when I say things to guide him he tells me "tutu/lily says that too!" I understand many daycares just do play. This is not the case here. I am confident in his learning and brain development bc of these incredible teachers. And, I never have to pack a lunch or worry if he doesn't eat his breakfast or even has a late dinner bc they take such good care of his nutrition too with meals. He now understands both mandarin and Cantonese now and I believe he has such a strong base to enter school. I almost don't want to have him move on bc I know he is gaining so much here. Thank you to the incredible teachers Lily Tutu and Dan Dan, who are great role models for my son.

We had our son here for many years. He started with Bright Star when he was 18 months old and he's…read moreturning five now and going into kindergarten. We've loved our time with him at Bright Star. They took such good care of him, he learned so much, he did so many art projects, and was taught how to be kind. I would describe Bright Star as a small family daycare. When we had our son here lunch and snacks were provided (amazing). I felt like they had the perfect amount of contact, not texting pictures all day but letting us know if he wasn't feeling well or had bump or scratch that day. The main thing for me was that I always knew he was safe. I would highly recommend Bright Star and the teachers to any family.

I can't say enough wonderful things about this Mandarin immersion daycare! All four of my kids have…read moreattended here over the years, starting from when they were infants, and it's truly been one of the best childcare experiences we've ever had. Teacher Rebecca and her wonderful assistants made us feel completely at ease. As any parent knows, it's hard to leave your baby in someone else's care -- but I quickly realized how lucky we were to have found this place. They are so warm, patient, and genuinely caring. They know each child so well and cater to their individual personalities. The program is such a great mix of Mandarin language exposure, play, and learning. My kids picked up so much Mandarin naturally through songs, stories, and daily routines. The teachers make learning fun and meaningful, and the kids truly love being there. My daughter transitioned to TK recently and had a hard time leaving Bay Farm Happy Bees. The daycare itself is clean, organized. The outdoor play area is huge -- with play cars, little houses, play kitchens, and lots of open space for the kids to run around and use their imaginations. Meals and snacks are healthy and home-cooked, which is such a plus. My kids always tell me about what they had for lunch and how yummy it was! Communication is great--we get regular updates about what the kids did, ate, and how they slept, plus photos and videos that absolutely make my day. It's so nice to see them smiling and having fun while at daycare. They also take the children on regular little outings to the nearby park and library, which gives them a chance to explore and learn outside the daycare, too. My daughter loved the circle reading time at the library! Most importantly, I've always had total peace of mind knowing my children are safe, loved, and cared for. That's something you just can't put a price on. Teacher Rebecca has become like family to us, and I'm so grateful for all the love and effort she's poured into helping my kids grow. If you're looking for a warm, safe, and enriching Mandarin immersion daycare with a very experienced childcare provider, where your child will be happy and thrive -- this is it.

My 2+ year-old toddler has been with Rebecca for more than a year now. He really started to thrive…read moreand progress when we placed him here. He has really developed a strong bond not only with the daycare staff and family, but also with the other children there. He is very secure and happy going there, and when we pick him up. Moreover, Rebecca is very communicative about his progress and whatever needs come up, so we feel really good about a solid caregiving partnership with her. We feel so fortunate to have found Happy Bees and cannot express enough what a wonderful, safe, and happy environment Rebecca has created for the children.