Happy Star Daycare is truly everything you could hope for in a childcare center. From the moment we…read moreenrolled our daughter, we felt a sense of warmth, trust, and genuine care that is hard to find. Ms. Mana is not just a teacher to my daughter--she is so much more. She has such a loving, patient, and nurturing nature, and it's clear that she truly cares about each child as if they were her own. My daughter has built such a special bond with her, and it means the world to us as parents to see her so happy, safe, and supported. Every day, my daughter comes home smiling, full of stories, and excited to go back the next morning. In fact, she often doesn't even want to leave when I pick her up, which says everything about how much she loves being there. I can truly just recommend this place if you are looking for a secure and reliable place for your child.

We found this place through the positive Yelp reviews, and I can confirm they reflect our family's…read moreexperience. Mana, the teacher, is a caring and experienced individual who does her job well and with compassion. My son had never attended daycare, but it took him only 2-3 days to acclimate to the new environment. I knew we found the right place when my son happily walked into Mana's door at drop off, without clinging or screaming. Over the months my son continued to show signs of growth (no disruptive or concerning behaviors), which further assured me he was in a positive environment. Mana's place is cleanly kept and accessible to parents if we need to peek in. She takes health and safety concerns seriously. Mana is very upfront in her communication. As a parent safety and trust were big on my list. I'm so glad we found her!

We've been at Mini Bambini Daycare for about a year and a half, and we truly couldn't be happier…read more From the very beginning, the environment has felt warm, safe, and thoughtfully organized. The daily activities are engaging and well-planned -- it's clear the kids aren't just being watched, they're learning and growing every day. We've seen real development in our son socially and emotionally since starting here. The caretakers are absolutely amazing. They are patient, attentive, and genuinely care about the children. That peace of mind as a parent is priceless. Another big plus is the food -- it's healthy, fresh, and well prepared. Our son eats very well there, which says a lot. Most importantly, he loves going every single day... and in the evenings he often doesn't want to leave. That alone tells us everything we need to know. We're very grateful to have found Mini Bambini and highly recommend it to any parents looking for a nurturing and positive daycare environment in Irvine.

Anna and Maya are absolute gems. My daughter is always happy, safe, and excited to go, and that…read moremeans everything to me. You can truly feel how much they care. She's learned so much since starting Mini Bambini -- making friends, sharing, and expressing herself. On top of that, their home-cooked meals are amazing: always fresh and nutritious. She comes home smiling, dancing, and full of joy. We're so grateful for them and highly recommend Mini Bambini to any parent looking for a loving, nurturing place for their child.

This is an amazing day care! I recommend putting your kids here. Summer is so amazing and sweet…read morewith my nieces and nephews. They love coming here because they have fun, feel safe and I know she takes good care of them because the kids are always smiling when I have to pick them up. My siblings feel super comfortable dropping their kids here because we know they are well taken care of. It's a very family vibe when we come which we like personally. Highly recommend!

I have taken my boys here for years, since they were in diapers. Its a great trustworthy place and…read moreI highly recommend.

I feel so thankful to have found Paradise Kids. We've been sending our son since he was 6 months…read moreold, and it was nerve-wracking to leave him say the least. But our son has been there almost a year now, and he has thrived since he has been in Marjan and Ms. Niharika's care. 1. The moment we toured Paradise Kids we loved the cozy, clean room and outside play area. We happened to visit at lunch, and 7 kids were eating calmly and happily looking at us, 4 in high chairs. How?? Are they magicians? I was very impressed with the care each one was receiving and clearly there was a great routine in place for so many kids to be orderly. 2. And speaking of lunch, all meals are nutritious and prepared by the caregivers. They are offered lots of fruits and vegetables with different proteins. My son lovesss eating there. One downside is that my bland cooking is no match for the food at daycare so I've had to step it up at home. 3. We toured several OC daycares and went with an in-home daycare because we wanted a smaller facility. We were told by our friends that when our son starts daycare we should expect him to be sick all the time. He has been sick a few times but nothing serious and definitely not often. I attribute it to the small number of toddlers and Marjan's clean home (and his regular vaccines of course). As I said before, my son is thriving and loves seeing his friends and teachers. It wasn't my choice to send him so young, but as it is I am so thankful for Marjan and Ms. Niharika for treating him with so much love and care. I highly recommend Paradise Kids if you're in need of a great daycare!

My husband and I had been searching desperately for childcare, wherein we could entrust our then 11…read moremonth old son, and happened to come across Paradise Kids via Yelp. We got to tour and speak with the owner, Ms. Marjan, and quickly came to peace of mind when we saw the set up and the kids + Ms. Marjan and Ms. Niharika, her associate, interacting with each other in the backyard during playtime. Safety (and trust) was of course our number one priority, but beyond that, Ms. Marjan sealed the deal with the wealth of information she shared on how she runs her in-home daycare. We left the meeting/tour feeling like there were no unanswered questions, and confident that our son would be in the best care between Ms. Marjan and Ms. Niharika. Throughout our time together, Ms. Marjan was flexible, understanding and attentive to details/a great listener. Accommodations were made to adhere to Luca's specific dietary needs, and we knew from Luca's afternoon bowel movements that he was chowing down his daycare provided meals (mostly organic and all homemade!). Though our time was short, we're so lucky to have found this gem - organized and structured, but also with lots of room and encouragement for creativity, which allowed our son to grow and thrive! Paradise Kids is truly a paradise, and we feel everything was done in the best interest of our little boy. He has made new friends, flourished in his milestones - walking and talking, and created priceless memories here. We thank Ms. Marjan, Ms. Niharika, and the whole Paradise Kids family for helping shape the special little person that he is today, and for truly making us feel like an extension of this family.

Ms. Yesica at Itsy Bitsy Daycare is simply the best. We moved to Irvine in the middle of the…read morepandemic and were seeking care for our children, ages 1 and 3 years old. We must have unknowingly saved the best for last! I had interviewed three other daycare providers before finding Itsy Bitsy. My husband and I were able to interview with Ms. Yesica right away and didn't walk out the door without registering our babies for her care. I just had that feeling that she was the perfect one to watch our girls. Ms. Yesica is compassionate and kind. She loves all of the kids as though they are her own. She becomes so in tune with their needs and feelings, that she can tell me when she thinks my kids might be coming down with something, or needing an earlier bedtime, or just having an all-around good day. Throughout each day, the children were fed breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Our kids stayed for dinner each evening so that they could dine with their friends. I thought I would be sad about this because I love evenings with my kids, but it worked out perfectly with my work schedule and became something I looked forward to. On days when they ran out of time, Ms. Yesica would pack to-go bags for the kids with their dinner in them and they LOVED that. Some days she would take them to the park in her community. They would play in the sand, go on the slide, and enjoy the walk to and from her home. Every day, they have circle time and the kids all learn various things depending on their age and levels of learning. Our girls came out of Ms. Yesica's care after only 8 months because of our cross-country move, but their new school comments on how much our almost-2-year-old talks, and how advanced our oldest (almost 4) is in all of her lessons. If we could move Ms. Yesica to our new home, we definitely would! Her home is very clean and well kept. The kids have cribs or cots to nap on each day. You guys... she bought each of my girls their own security blankets and had my youngest's embroidered with Ms. Yesica's nickname for her. How sweet is that?! My girls call their new teachers "the new Ms. Yesica" and I love that they remember her, even with such young minds. We truly were so lucky to have found Itsy Bitsy. If you're considering Ms. Yesica's Itsy Bitsy Daycare, you have found a gem, and I suggest you jump at the opportunity to have your kids cared for by her as quickly as you can! :) ** This review has been cross-posted.

My daughter has been at Itsy Bitsy Daycare for a year and a half now. We transitioned to Itsy Bitsy…read moreDaycare when my daughter was 11 months old and have never regretted it. Ms. Yesica truly cares for all her children. She is warm and loving, and provides structure and routine, just what babies and toddlers need! She takes her children to the park and on walking trips. With toddlers, she engages them with fun activities such as arts and crafts and also implements circle time, teaching them colors, shapes, numbers, letters and sounds through song and play. Ms. Yesica provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner and is consistent about nap time. When my daughter was younger she had a solid morning and afternoon nap schedule at daycare. Now she sleeps a consistent 2-3 hours in the afternoon. My now two year old, loves going to daycare to see Ms. Yesica and her friends. She is always so happy when I come to pick her up. Lately, she hasn't wanted to leave because she's having too much fun. What more could a momma ask for? Did I mention she sends picture updates throughout the day?!

Our son has been going to Shyamali's daycare since he was six months old and he will be 16 months…read moresoon. Shyamali has been such a phenomenal support for us during this time and we are so grateful for her daycare. Our son probably thinks this is his second home as he gets so much love and attention there, loves all the food that Shyamali cooks for the kids and has a blast will all the wonderful kids. The smile we see on his face when he sees Shyamali and the teachers every morning is so reassuring and tells us that the kids are thriving in the environment she has created for them. We really appreciate her flexibility, her patience in answering all our new parent questions, the wonderful things she teaches our son. It is hard to describe what a difference she has made to our lives and we really cannot thank her enough for that. It is very clear in the way she operates the daycare that this is truly her passion and the children are all her own. She is truly the best at what she is doing and knows how to help kids grow into their best versions.

We first started our 1-year old son in a traditional daycare where he had a hard time adjusting…read more Morning drop-off was filled with screaming and tears and he would return to us with a hoarse voice later in the day from all the crying. On our Pediatrician's recommendation, we sought out a home-based day care to see if he would adjust better to that. From our first visit to Ms. Shyamali's house, we could tell that he felt at home. Walking around exploring, playing with toys and warming up to her personally. We decided to move forward and we are so glad we did! Ms. Shyamali is wonderful at taking the time to welcome the children as well as soothe and comfort them when needed. She is also very responsive to us and our needs with sending pictures of our son and telling us how he is doing while he was there. He took a particular liking to Ms. Shyamali herself and is always happy to see her and follows her around. She has also helped us with many aspects of a growing toddler including helping to figure out how to put him down for naps after we weaned him off the bottle and how to get him to eat a more balanced and nutritious diet. He always seems to eat well there which has helped us find food / recipes which we can use at home as well. Our son has learned so much as well including letters, numbers, shapes and many songs. They do many arts and crafts for different holidays and he would bring his creations home which was always lovely to see. Ms. Shyamali has a genuine warmth and affection which permeates her interactions with all of the children and families and this has been clear to us in the 8 months we have been here. The other caregivers are also very welcoming and friendly and really enjoy taking care of children. We are so thankful to have found Love and Care Daycare and would recommend it to anyone who is searching for a more intimate environment for their little one!

As first-time daycare parents, we were very nervous about starting daycare, but the experience has…read moreexceeded our expectations. Even after just a few days, our little one has adjusted so much better than we imagined. The owner and staff have been patient, caring, and supportive during the transition. We were honestly amazed that he was able to nap in a sleeping bag alongside the other children, especially since he normally has a very specific routine at home. It almost felt like magic! We know it's still early, but we're so grateful for the care, attention, and reassurance we've received. It's such a relief to see our child feeling comfortable, safe, and excited to go to daycare.

My husband and I could not be happier that we found somewhere as trustworthy and engaging as Little…read moreAngels for our 2.5 year old son. Elle and Azie made the transition to daycare so seamless and provided an abundance of updates about our son's progression to make us completely comfortable. We love the daily updates of the activities that they work on - the crafts are the cutest and really show intention in what the class is learning everyday. The activities are all rooted in some type of development and we love seeing all of the creativity that goes into making each day different and fun. Our son loves outdoor play and the playground set up is really great. Plenty of space and age appropriate toys outside to release his wiggles during their outdoor time. We are truly so fortunate to have found someplace as special as Little Angels! The entire staff takes health and safety seriously and we appreciate all of the coordination and attention to detail. We are so thankful and look forward to bringing our daughter to Little Angels to join our son in the future!

Our son has been under the care of Mina and Matthew for about a year and a half now, and we…read morecouldn't be any happier! They are both loving, attentive, and genuinely care for the well-being of each child. When my son first started, he had a hard time with his nap because it was his first time being at a daycare, but Mina and Matthew were very flexible in their approach to make his adjustment as easy as possible. They've been so amazing to our son and he loves being there every day! Thank you for being amazing caretakers and nurturing our son! I think he's extra big because of the all the yummy food you make him! If anyone is considering sending their kids to Mina's, I can assure you that you won't regret it! Your kids will be in the best hands =)

My son has been going to Mina's since he was 6 months old. He was much younger than the rest of the…read morekids and had a different routine and developmental needs, but Mina and Matthew did everything to help with his adjustment and gave him personalized attention that made us feel comfortable, safe and reassured with our decision. 1.5 years later, we still feel the same level of attentiveness and care. Mina and Matthew both exude so much warmth and genuine love for every single child (even siblings that stop by!). Their care and dedication for children comes through in how impeccably clean and well organized their home is. Their nutritious food and snacks are also reason why my son has grown to be so big and healthy. We could not be more appreciative of the positive influence they have had not only on my son but on our family and we highly recommend them to anyone seeking a daycare for their young one!