I would highly recommend Martha's daycare to any parent looking for a warm, family-like environment for their children. My daughter started there when she was just 6 months old, and my son joined around 18 months. Martha cared for them like a loving grandmother--offering not only home-cooked meals but also celebrating their birthdays with genuine affection. Both of my kids spent their early years at her daycare until we sadly had to move out of the area. We truly miss her. Even now, my daughter often talks about Martha and Brittany with so much love and fondness. read more

Love Martha. We tried a different childcare service and had some difficulties. Martha went out of her way to be communicative and showed extra care when taking care of our daughter. read more

I'm so happy we found Martha's Daycare. Our 4 year old son absolutely loves coming here and doesn't ever cry when we drop him off. Martha is so wonderful , she always sends us pictures and our son always comes home with some sort of arts and crafts he made. Also I love how she makes all of her meals fresh. We've been late picking up sometimes and Martha is always more than happy to watch our son for extra time if needed. I highly recommend Martha's daycare if you're looking for great affordable childcare in the San Diego area. read more

My son has been coming to Martha's home daycare for a few months now. I knew from the moment I walked in and did a tour that this was a good place for my son. The love, and care her and her assistant give to the kids is unmatched. Knowing my child is in the best loving hands while I'm at work gives me so much peace of mind. read more

I would highly recommend Martha's Daycare for anyone looking for a nurturing home daycare setting. Our 2.5 year old son has been at Martha's Daycare since he was 6 months old. All of the kids love Martha and look forward to seeing her, her assistant, and their little friends everyday. Martha prepares nutritious, homemade meals that even picky toddlers enjoy. She also encourages learning and creativity with fun activities and crafts. The kids enjoy dancing, singing, and playing in the backyard. She makes all feel welcome with special birthday celebrations. Martha also watches our son and school age daughter on the weekend occasionally when we need a date night. We have always felt our son was safe and well cared for at Martha's and we will be sad to leave when he heads to preschool. read more

Thank you, Martha's Daycare, Martha! Thank you for helping prepare my daughter for junior kindergarten! She has made a smooth transition to her new school. You provided a safe and caring place for kids to grow and learn. My daughter learned to play with her friends and social skills. She also learned to focus by doing coloring, arts & crafts, and workbook activities. Your nourishing meals help the children to be healthy and grow strong. I am so grateful for you and your assistant, Brittany! read more

We had our kids at Martha's for years and it was the best day care we have ever had! All meals and snacks are provided home cooked, she even provides formula for babies. Areas to play inside and outside, activities and crafts, and education. We still maintain a relationship with her to this day. read more

We have been with Martha for the past 3 years. She helped raise our daughter from age 2, and our son since he was a few months old. We don't have any family near by, so she is more of a grandparent, than a daycare. When my son was born, our daughter stayed with Martha for a whole week while we were in the hospital. She is the first one we turn to if we need a babysitter. She feeds them three meals a day with snacks, and our kids prefer her cooking over ours. On lucky days, she makes extra food for the parents. She is a savior and has always been there for us when we needed her. read more

If your child can ever possibly be labeled "difficult" at any point in time, DO NOT GO HERE. Martha may possibly use this reason to kick your child out. To summarize - our baby was going through some health issues (yes, we called the doctor about it) and "his schedule was too difficult" and he "wouldn't follow her schedule". She had very little tolerance for it. We are incredibly disappointed with Martha's Daycare. She was very warm and welcoming when we talked to her last year (but chose to go with the bigger daycare center) and also when we toured back in August after not being completely satisfied with the bigger daycare center. We decided to take our 12 month old son out and transfer him to her care. He had been at a big daycare center for 6 months but we wanted to see if a home daycare would work better for us. We liked her setup and felt comforted with all her years' of experience (now we feel like it was just a sales' pitch). We paid the 1 weeks' worth non-refundable deposit to put him on her wait list and she called us a little over a month later when she had an opening. He started about a month later (after giving months' notice to the previous daycare) but only lasted 7 days. The first 2 days were great - she was always warm during drop off and sent pictures. The next 5 days, she became less responsive to messages, sent nearly zero pictures (after we asked for some a few times), and was generally no longer warm or caring during drop off. I understood she had children in the kitchen when she greeted me at the door so I thought every day she just felt a little overwhelmed at that time, but no problem. I did not judge because I know transitions take some time and I know she has other children in her care, even if my son continued to cry during drop off and reportedly cried all day unless she was in sight (he was going through this at home with us too). He started having diarrhea issues when he started with her (we thought he was getting used to her cooking), and at the same time, we started giving whole milk. She reported his diarrhea issues daily and warned us that if he had more than 4 in a day he couldn't come, which we understood. She suggested holding off on whole milk because it was maybe "too much". No problem, we wanted to work with her. However, I guess she was fed up with the diarrhea at the end of 7 days, because upon pickup I was told "He had diarrhea again. you have 2 weeks". I was shocked. "Excuse me? what does that mean?" I said. She responded "His schedule is too difficult. He doesn't nap when he's supposed to. I can't cook and I can't clean. It's not working out". I said we could work with her on the schedule and she showed no remorse. "It's not working out" she repeated. I clarified - "so you're kicking him out just like that?" and she responded "yes, it's in the contract". I understand these daycares put in their contracts that providers can terminate the contract pretty much anytime they want but both my husband and I were still SO disappointed she only gave it 7 days and refused to work with us, as if she really did not care about him at all. She offered to watch him 2 more weeks until we found other care but it was obvious to us that she did not like him or want to take care of him so we were not going to put our child under more stress if we didn't have to. We were convinced she only wants "easy" kids that will follow her schedule to a tee and will not tolerate your child otherwise. read more

I would highly recommend Martha's Daycare for anyone looking for someone to look after and care for their children. I attended Martha's daycare years ago when I was very young. I am now 25. She is still so close like family. She has been such a blessing in me and my families' life for years! My parents even chose her to be my Godmother because of how much they loved her and trusted her. The daycare is an amazing environment, with really amazing food, and Martha is so sweet! Martha cares for the kids at her daycare so much. I am so grateful my parents found her to look after me and my sister when we were young. read more

We LOVE Martha's Daycare! We had our son originally in a larger daycare center, and he wasn't happy. But he has blossomed since starting at Martha's! Martha and Brittany are so loving and supportive of our son, they are like extended family. They make delicious homemade food (spaghetti, chicken noodle soup, salmon, chicken, quesadillas) that our son loves! They are helping us potty train him too, and cheer him on in that process. Our son looks forward to going to Martha's house everyday and gets excited to tell them about different things that happened over the weekend. As a mom, knowing that my son looks forward to going to daycare and feels loved while he is there, it is a huge weight off my shoulders while I am at work. That is priceless! read more

Martha's Daycare is fantastic! Our son is very happy and contented. It's a very nurturing environment with nutritious meals and educational activities. read more

Martha Daycare where do I start? She is the most incredible woman I have ever met to start off such a warm, caring person. She treats all of the kids as if they were her own grandchildren and she has taken in children from other daycare/schools that don't even talk and help them into outgoing, talkative children. She has been doing this for 38 years. She also Has a wonderful assistant. They are incredibly hard workers. Who truly love what they do. read more

We chose Martha's Daycare because Martha is well qualified, kind and dedicated. She communicates well and we have a good relationship. The daycare is conveniently located, has convenient hours, it's affordable, they provide healthy and organic meals and they can accommodate date night and weekend time for an additional fee. They have a large outdoor play area. They follow the COVID protocols outlined by the county. Our little one has been going to Martha's Daycare for over 18 months and she loves it! read more

We've been to a few different daycares now. Glad we were able to find Martha. She takes care of children like her own. Kids love going to Martha's. read more

We were referred to Martha's by a few other parents in our neighborhood and we were immediately impressed by her warmth with our daughter. We've now had her at Martha's for over 2 and a half years (including all through covid) and we couldn't be happier with the care she gives our daughter. Martha and Kiomi are always responsive whenever there's an issue and are able to work with us if our daughter is feeling under the weather. We aren't looking forward to the day that she "graduates" to TK because our daughter will miss Martha so much read more

My daughter attended Martha's daycare for about 8-9 months. I was at ease with my daughter being there as Martha and Kiomi treated her like she was family. The only reason I stopped taking my daughter is because I stopped working, otherwise my daughter would still be there, I wouldn't want to take her anywhere else. My daughter received good socialization since she was around other kids, was fed well, given love and care. I highly recommend! read more

Martha has been taking care of my son for the last two months and it has been a wonderful experience so far. Being a first time mom, I was nervous leaving my baby in someone else's hands but that those nerves were put at ease very quickly. She is kind, caring, knowledgable and thoughtful of each child. I don't ever have to wonder what my child did all day because she provides a written detailed report each day. This includes everything I need to know such as when he ate, what he ate, when he went to the bathroom, when he napped and his overall disposition. It is fantastic! Martha treats you like family and even more importantly, your child like family. read more

Martha has been providing daycare to my son since he was 2 years old and to my daughter since she was 6 months. I received her information through a co-worker and had heard great things about her. Most of her clientele is through word of mouth. She is very accommodating to busy schedules and is open from 6am-6pm. She is very loving with the kids and always provides an update of how their day went including what they ate and how their behavior was. Martha also has an assistant who is great with the kids. She provides all the meals for the children and snacks as well. In my situation I provided daily breast milk for my daughter and Martha knew how to properly store and warm it. I also decided to provide my homemade baby food and would give it to her daily and she ensured that they would get what I provided. For those that are formula fed, she provides all formula included in daycare price and baby food. Again I only provided the baby food as my choice. She has a backyard and the kids enjoy playing with all the toys, swings and playhouse. She also has the kids sing and dance, which my kids love to do. In the summer time, the kids have water play and get too cool off a bit. Martha tries to create a family environment with all the children and parents. We get together and celebrate Thanksgiving and birthdays/holidays. If you put the effort towards participating in these activities, you will really get to know the parents and families of the children that attend the daycare. She also provided after-hour daycare if you pre-schedule it with her. We didn't have anyone to watch my son when I was going to give birth to my daughter and she offered to help us out. It was such a relief to know that someone would be able to watch him whenever the time came for me to give birth to my 2nd child. On one occasion I also needed babysitting for a dinner night out and her daughter provided babysitting (good rates) for us so we could enjoy a nice night out alone. If you are looking for a clean, safe and loving environment, give Martha's Daycare a try. read more

I have had the privilege of Martha being part of our life as our preferred daycare provider. There aren't enough things I can say about her and the daycare. Martha provides a level of care that I have never seen in any other daycare, from her home cooked meals that are amazing, to the cleanliness of the daycare (beds, toys, living space). Thank you Martha and we love you! read more

After receiving favorable word of mouth reviews from other parents, we ended up taking our then 8 month old daughter out of the more structured preschool setting she was in and enrolling her at Martha's Daycare. Not only were the hours and the price more reasonable, but Martha cooks all of the kids' meals, including breakfast, lunch and dinner! My daughter is now 3 years old and practically begs me to take her to Martha's in the morning so that she can be spoiled with pancakes and blueberries. She also loves to eat salmon, broccoli, strawberries and other healthy food that she's being fed there. They have a nice outdoor play area for the kids to run and splash around. And my daughter learned her basic numbers and ABCs there. Martha really treats each child like family and you can just feel the love she has for the kids. Whenever i pick my kiddo up i get greeted with the biggest, happiest smile. We're so grateful to have found Martha! read more

Martha was taking care of our daughter for almost a year. She was awesome. Our daughter had always home made fresh food...I loved it too!!! Martha cooks fresh food every day. She has a cute backyard/playground for kids. Our daughter really enjoyed Martha's daycare. I would recommend her daycare to anybody who wants their children to be an environment where they feel safe and loved. read more

Martha is great. She provided daycare for our daughter for over a year and our daughter loved every day of it. Martha makes homemade meals for the kids that are as good as what she gets at home. Each day when I picked up our daughter I received a sheet that listed what she ate, diaper changes, and any notes that may be helpful. Martha is kind and takes great care of the kids. We are so glad we found Martha. read more

Our daughter has attended Martha's Daycare for the past 2 years and we absolutely love everything about it! Before we found Martha our little girl attended two other daycare centers. Unfortunately those centers have caused our already potty trained girl to regress back to diapers. She was so scared of even a thought of going to the daycare that she would refuse to get in a car seat in the morning. Finding Martha's Daycare was a true blessing for our family. We can't thank Martha and Veronica enough for everything they have done to make our daughter feel comfortable, safe and loved. Our girl loved it there from day one! Martha provides homemade organic meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as well as snacks and her food is delicious! She has a very nice playground area and endless bubble time :-) There is reading time and plenty of educational arts and crafts. You know you have found the right daycare when your child can't wait to get there every day. We are so thankful for Martha's Daycare and highly recommend it! read more

Martha has been an absolute godsend. I knew how important it was to find a great place for my daughter to go during the day, and I wasn't sure I'd find one that I felt 100% was everything I wanted. I was wrong! My daughter LOVES it there. She lights up when she sees everybody. Martha makes delicious and healthy food for all the kids, and I truly feel like we're all a family. I cannot recommend Martha's Daycare enough. read more

I am delighted with the martha daycare because my son feels safe and loved and learned many new things that I recommend marthas daycare!

Finding someone to love and care for your child while you are working is a daunting task.... I found Martha from a friends referral. Martha took care of my son from the time he was 14 months until he was 3. She loves him like her very own. To this day, my little boy talks about how much he loves Martha, and he still asks to go visit Martha. I always felt so comfortable leaving my little boy with her, and he always had a wonderful time at her house. She cooks amazing well balanced meals, teaches them English/Spanish, and provides enriching activities throughout the day. She accommodates crazy schedules, the house is clean and organized, and her assistant Victoria is a real gem :) We love Martha, and would recommend her without reservation :) read more

My daughter has been attending Martha's daycare for the past year. When it was time for us to make a decision about care for my daughter, as I started work, we looked into many programs and centers in the area. One if my coworkers recommended Martha's place and on our first visit I knew this was the safe and warm place we were looking for. I knew she would be cared for with love and passion. She immediately went to Martha's arms and I felt the love and passion Martha has for the children under her care. I am a mother and would not recommend this place if I thought this place would not be safe place for your child. My daughter gets the chance to play, hugged, kissed and loved for all day long and when I pick her up, she is clean, her dipper is dry and is fed well. Martha makes all her own organic home made food and my daughter loves her food. She eats lots of veggies and fruits during the day and the best part is that when you drop your baby, you don't have to worry about her meals. Her yard is full of fun toys and kids love to spend time out side and play. In the summer time they spend time outside playing with water and having fun. If the weather is cold and rainy she takes them out for a walk, two at a time :). Martha has grown into our family and we trust her with our daughter as much as we would if we left her with a family member. Her hours are also great. Both me and my husband work early and do have the chance to drop her off at 6AM and she does care for kids till 6pm. I hope if you do decide to chose Martha for the care of your child that you would also write a great review to help other parents in there search for a great place. read more

My son, now 2 1/2 has attended Martha's daycare since he was 8 weeks old. Martha has been a God send. We are dual military and when my husband deployed for 11 months, Martha accommodated my crazy nurse schedule. She even cared for my kids (we have a 5 yr old girl too) on the weekend and overnight without hesitation. I don't know what I would have done without her. Martha is dedicated to the children she cares for, her entire first floor is set-up solely for the daycare, decorated with collages of all the children cared for over the years. The second you walk in her home, there is an overwhelming feeling that this is safe and caring environment. She treats each child like he/she was her own. I highly recommend Martha's Daycare! read more

Martha is excellent. She is taking care of my 10 month old baby. She loves and adores my baby like her very own. Her house is very clean and organized. She is very dedicated to providing healthy and nutritious meals. Martha incorporates daily activities involving arts and crafts, music, and reading to all the children. I go to work not worrying about my baby because I know Martha takes great care of her. Martha's Day Care is simply the best. read more

We absolutely love Martha's. My son is 2 1/2 years old and he's been going there for about 7 months. He has learned to talk so much, and has learned Spanish words too. Martha always makes sure he is taken care of, clean, well feed, plays outdoors and outdoors. She always answers her phone anytime I call to check in on him. She text me photos anytime I ask. She is patience and kind and has a home feeling. I would highly recommend her as I will always use her for daycare help and truly trust her and her home. read more