After touring 8 daycares (4 organized, 4 home daycares), we went with Playtime Daycare and it was a…read moregreat choice. I was totally worried about leaving my 12-month old at daycare, but Wendy is down to earth, experienced (been running a home daycare for something like 25 years), very easy to connect with, and was one of only two daycares I toured that cared about feeding the kids healthy food...plus, she understands special needs like gluten intolerance. The location is great for us (down the street in Rincon Valley) and the hours work for those of us that work long days (open 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday). When she takes vacation, she always gets a substitute so there aren't any lapses in care. And of course the most important part is our son likes her too. She has a big yard that the kids play in and it's a very casual atmosphere for kids to be kids. The kids also do activities -- coloring alphabet letters, projects to celebrate holidays like Father's Day, and other fun things. She has rules for the kids (like no running in the house) and she is very consistent in applying those rules which helps kids to know what is expected of them. She and her family are also very environmentally conscious which I like -- solar panels, rainwater catchment barrels, fruit trees. I highly recommend Playtime Daycare.

Poor quality of childcare. Baby's eat in low high chairs, close to the floor. Unsanitary methods…read moreof day care. Very over priced daycare for the lack of attention provided for your toddler. Wendy is not attentive enough to care for a child in diapers.

To say I'm grateful for Rise and Shine is an understatement. This child care center is one of a…read morekind and my daughter's favorite place to be. Not only is she so well taken care of, she is treated like family. Their daily communication with parents helps us feel connected to our kids, they are diligent with keeping all children safe and healthy, and they have been so patient as my daughter has adapted to sleeping away from home. I can't recommend Rise and Shine enough!

Only positive things to say about SR Rise and Shine! I know my little guy is in good hands with…read moreCary and Josiah. They send me photos, messages, and updates throughout the day. I am so grateful to have found a spot with them. They were willing to work with my son and me as we went through a tough adjustment to a new routine. It was all worth it. My son loves daycare and gets excited every morning when I ask him, "Do you want to go to daycare and see all your friends?" Highly highly recommend.

We were truly blessed to have Ms. Laura as our daughter Aria's teacher. She is one of the kindest,…read moremost generous, and most genuine people we've ever met. She really cares for the kids with her whole heart -- from giving them clothes, to cooking healthy meals for them, to making every child feel loved and welcomed. Ms. Laura is incredibly accommodating and passionate about what she does. I trusted Aria with her completely, and that trust brought us so much peace every day. Sadly, we had to leave since our family relocated, but we carry so much gratitude for everything she has done for our daughter. We truly wish we could find a teacher like her in our new place. We will always miss you and love you, Ms. Laura. Thank you for caring for Aria

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Laura and her daycare... She loves children and it…read moreshows! My now school age son was with Laura from 2 until he started TK. The experience of working with Laura was great as a parent - she was flexible, responsive, kept me in the loop on important developments, etc. She cooks wonderful healthy food for the kids, in fact I still sometimes hear that my son likes something better the way that Laura makes it :) My son loved and trusted her and still wants to go and visit her. Laura makes all of the holidays and special days extra special - I could look forward to Mother's Day presents and special pictures on my son's birthday AND she does a really amazing "graduation" ceremony every year where all of the kids learn traditional Mexican dances and wear costumes. If your child attends Laura's Family Daycare, they will learn the alphabet, their numbers, sing, dance, play, explore Laura's beautiful garden and much more. My younger son isn't quite ready for daycare yet, but when he is, I hope that Laura has an open spot. Thank you Laura for all that you do for the kids and parents - we love you!

We sent our child to ABC for over a year, and it was one of the best childcare decisions we have…read moreever made! Vanessa and Jose are a phenomenal team -- they have created something so special. The balance they provide --between play and curriculum, indoor and outdoor, group activities and autonomous play -- is incredible. And it shows in the way our child has learned to communicate, interact, engage, play, and share. I credit Vanessa and Jose with my child's preparedness for pre-school, but also for the sheer joy he experienced while at school. He learned SO MUCH, both social-emotionally, and academically, during his time there. The space is perfect for littles -- engaging without being stimulating, solid indoor and outdoor space, clean, safe, convenient for commuting caregivers. They did water play, vocabulary, matching, baby yoga, singing and dancing, arts and crafts, puzzles, imagination play, balance bikes, and more. We are so lucky we found them, and we highly recommend this program to young families looking for childcare!

We've had our 2 year old son with ABC Learn and Grow for the past 3 months, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the experience. Vanessa and Jose do an amazing job creating an environment that is both educational and fun. Our little one is always coming home with new art projects, and it is clear he is learning so much while having a great time. We also really appreciate the daily updates. They give us peace of mind and keep us connected with what our son is doing throughout the day. Vanessa and Jose are truly caring and dedicated, and we can't recommend them enough!

If you're in a pinch and need childcare ASAP, and have no other options, then this place is fine…read morefor a few weeks maybe a month. Otherwise if you have the time, look elsewhere. Our children were given sugar almost everyday. We followed them on Facebook and saw that they were getting donuts, cookies, and sweets several times a week. We never signed a photo release waiver (even though they sent one home to us several times) and our kids were repeatedly posted on their Facebook page. Not okay, and so disrespectful. The kids were rewarded with otter pops if they napped. More sugar. We raise our kids to listen and respect their teachers, not do things because they will be rewarded with sugar. Our kids are potty trained. They were both sent home in their pull ups from nap on more occasions than I can count. Nap time starts at 12:30, and I would pick them up at 4/430. That's way too long to be in a pull up! One of my kids had a pull up so soiled it went through her pants. As if that's not enough, both our kids were sent home with dirty underwear. Fecal matter in their underwear several times. Our kids weren't being wiped thoroughly after having a bowel movement. I'll spare posting those photos, but I have several photos of all these events as I was starting to get very frustrated. There was one occasion where I picked my children up and one of them had peed their pants and the teacher had no idea. Lastly, I strongly felt one of my kids was mistreated and her self esteem was compromised due to the way she was treated behind closed doors. Over the weekends she's said things like " I don't want to go to yellow preschool. It's closed today" (yellow preschool being little angels). One time we were reading together and she stopped the book and said, "sorry is not enough". When I asked where she heard that she said yellow preschool. Who tells a 3 year old sorry is not enough, when they are trying to apologize? Nauseating. One of my kids said that miss Jessie yelled at her sister. Teachers are never suppose to yell at their students, ever. What does that teach the children? It makes me sick to think my kids were in that environment. I'm not one to leave negative Yelp reviews. Check my profile, I've literally only left 5 stars. My concern for children attending this school is what has lead to this post. I give it two stars. One for convenience as they got them in quick and they are located 3 minutes from our home. The other star is for Mrs. Jennifer who my children enjoyed most. They looked forward to attending her class on Fridays.

My son has been going here for almost a year and I highly recommend them. The teachers are friendly…read moreand attentive. They have many activities and my son loves it there.

My son attended Sai's Seedlings and enjoyed being there with his teachers/classmates. He made…read morefriends, learned songs, went outdoors, was taught to play respectfully, and danced! As a parent, it was comforting to find a daycare that felt safe and nurturing. My son had a nut-allergy as well which made me quite nervous at first and soon enough I was at ease with Sai's Seedlings. I felt like I was missing out when he would tell me all about his day (as much as he could for his age). Which is why I was so happy when I received pictures, videos, or messages on the app from the teachers or the hand-made arts and crafts of the day.

We love Sai Seedlings! Our 4 month old son is always so happy when we drop off and pick up to see…read morehis teachers. They greet him with smiles for drop off and say goodbye at pick up. Teachers give a summary of the day at pick up. Very nice! Also, enjoy the size of the school. Love the app they use to get notifications for feedings, diaper changes, naps, and messages from teachers. They put the weekly lessons on the app for you to check out. Communication is great and they are quick to answer your questions. 10/10 recommend!

Michelle is the best caregiver any parent could hope for. Our son has been with Michelle for almost…read moretwo years now, and we couldn't be happier with her. - Michelle genuinely loves and cares for the kids. - Her program is fantastic! Our son brings home projects every day. They explore and learn through music, dancing, art, books, walks, and so much more. They even raise real butterflies and release them outside. My 2-year-old knows more about metamorphosis and chrysalises than I ever did. - Michelle is licensed for more children but chooses to care for only three at a time. This allows each child to receive exceptional attention and care. Smaller group also means significantly fewer sicknesses for kids. We have friends in bigger daycares and their kids seem to be constantly sick. Michelle is very diligent with cleaning and health issues and our son has been sick only a handful of times in 2 years. - Michelle has also been an amazing partner for us as parents. She helped us navigate so many milestones. Potty training was incredibly easy because of her! We trained at home for one weekend, and then she took over at daycare - and our son was potty trained. Our family feels incredibly fortunate to be part of Michelle's program. We truly cannot recommend her highly enough.

Michelle is FANTASTIC and I highly recommend her. We are incredibly grateful to have found her and…read morehad our daughter at Little Stars for nearly two years. She has created an amazing environment for babies and toddlers to learn, grow, and play. We knew our daughter was always safe and well cared for when she was with Michelle, and even more - it was evident that Michelle cares very deeply for all the children she watches. Our daughter learned so much while with Michelle and she helped guide us through so many pivotal developmental milestones. It was important to me that we felt like she was getting individualized care and that was very much the case with Michelle. She is licensed to care for more children but only takes three at a time meaning each child gets so much love and attention. We are so appreciative and thankful for the time we had with her!

Our family loves La Petite Academy in Santa Rosa! My 3 year old currently attends preschool and my…read more9 and 11 year old attended from babies until Kinder. My youngest has the same teachers my older ones had, Ms. Maria and Ms. Amita :) and she gets to visit Ms. Ranee is the two's classroom. A highlight for me is being able to go on the app and watch a live feed at anytime of my daughter in class and updates with photos throughout the day. As a busy, working mom it keeps my mind at ease being able to see her happy and thriving all day. I highly recommend La Petite if you're looking for childcare. They will learn and have fun all day, they even have extra curricular activities you can sign up for like soccer and Spanish class. I'm forever thankful for ALL of the teachers and directors here! 5 Stars!

My nephew has attended this school since he was two years old. Initially, the transition from home…read morelife to a school environment was somewhat challenging, but thanks to the kindness, patience, and support of Ms. Ranee and Ms. Katie, he adjusted quickly and comfortably. During his time here, he has learned and grown tremendously. He recently transitioned to the preschool classroom with Ms. Maria and enjoys it just as much as his previous class. The staff have created a warm, nurturing environment where children feel supported and engaged. It's clear that the children are genuinely happy, which speaks volumes about the quality of care and education provided.