Mimi's daycare is outstanding! Her home is warm, welcoming, truly safe, and always spotless. She regularly cleans, disinfects the toys, and has house cleaners that come every week. Mimi genuinely cares for every child like her own and has decades of experience. Her daughter Mahdis occasionally helps out and the kids adore her; she's just as caring as Mimi. We get daily photos and videos that brighten our whole day. Meals and snacks are healthy and delicious. Our daughter comes home happy every evening. On nice days the kids play in her backyard. Mimi is incredibly flexible, quick to respond, and teaches manners with the perfect mix of warmth and consistency. The holiday decorations are always a huge hit with the little ones. We couldn't ask for better care. Highly recommend Mimi! read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Mimi! My daughter started with Mimi when she was just over 5 months old, and as a first time Mom, I was so nervous at even the thought of being away from my baby - but Mimi eased all of my nerves and worries right away. She has so much experience and knowledge on babies/kids and sends us updates throughout the day. You can tell that Mimi truly loves all of the kids SO much, and it is definitely reciprocated - all the babies/kids LOVE her! Mimi's daughter, Mahdis, also helps with the little ones occasionally, and she also just loves them all so much. My daughter has grown so much socially & emotionally in the time she has been with Mimi. Her home is clean, organized, and provides a safe and loving environment for the babies and kids to learn, grow, and thrive. Mimi also provides healthy home-cooked meals for the kids, and goes above and beyond to puree some of the food she makes for the older kids for my daughter. I would recommend Mimi to any parent looking for a caring, dependable, and exceptional daycare provider who will make your child feel so loved. We feel incredibly lucky to have found her! read more

We can't say enough good things about Mimi! Our baby boy always comes home happy, well-fed, and well cared for. Mimi is a natural with all the kids and genuinely loves them. Our baby boy loves her, too, and always reaches out to give her a hug her when we arrive in the morning and when we leave in the afternoon. Mimi provides healthy, home-cooked meals for the children and will send photo updates throughout the day. Mimi has many years of experience and we trust her wholeheartedly with our son. Her daycare is very reasonably priced, as well! We highly recommend! read more

Just updating my review after our daughter has now transitioned to school. Mimi is the best and we cannot thank her enough for helping us raise our daughter to be a respectful, responsible, and kind little girl. read more

I had such a great experience with Mimi's daycare for both of my children. Mimi takes excellent care of the kids, providing a warm, nurturing environment where they feel safe and loved. My children were always happy when they were picked up, and I knew they had a great day in her care. I truly appreciated the peace of mind knowing they were well-cared for. read more

We feel so fortunate to have Mimi and Madhi's to care for my daughter and son. As an anxious new mom, Mimi put my mind at ease knowing my daughter was safe and loved under her care. Mimi cooks fresh and healthy food daily. My son(2) is currently with Mimi and ask to go to "Mimi's" even in the weekends. We can't thank her enough with the love she gives our kids. I feel so lucky that she had space for our kids. I would recommend Mimi with zero hesitation. read more

Mimi has become a part of our family after taking the best care of our two kids. We can't thank her enough for the love and care she provided while we worked. Mimi takes time to make homemade meals that my kids still ask for years later. She has the kids on a schedule and always keeps her house clean and neat. Mimi and her daughter have become like family that we're so lucky to have. read more

Mimi has been amazing. She has watched both of our kids now and we can't say enough about her. She has been flexible with our childcare needs, gives us the most helpful advice when our kids have been sick or very unsettled, and we always know when we pick our kids up they will be well fed and cared for. read more

Mimi has looked after our baby girl since she was 5 months old and has been wonderful! She is loving, caring, and has helped us get our baby onto a better nap schedule. I love the small home environment and Mimi has everything there the children need. She goes above and beyond cooking yummy healthy food and does very sweet things like celebrations when any of the children in her care have a birthday. I had so much anxiety about finding child care for my baby, but Mimi made me feel immediately at ease and has been a blessing for our family. I highly recommend her. read more

From the moment I met Mimi,I knew my child would be in good hands. The space is clean,organized and full of toys. Mimi makes very healthy and nutritious meals. My child always comes well cared for and I appreciate the regular updates I receive throughout the day. I highly recommend Mimi for any parent in need of excellent child care. read more

Mimi is the absolute best!! Our family just moved out of state and we wish we could have taken Mimi with us, our daughter absolutely loved her daycare. Mimi treats the kids as her own, provided all meals and was reasonable in pricing! I was never worried about my daughter or the care she was receiving. Mimis daughter was also there sometimes and is so sweet and great with the kids as well. We miss Mimi so much and always tell everyone we know to use her!! read more

Mimi, is a great daycare provider for my 3 yr old daughter who has been with her now for 2 years. She provides a safe loving environment for the children that she cares for. My daughter loves going to her house and my husband and I highly recommend her. Shannon Smith read more

We were new to the East Bay and had to find a daycare provider quickly, which was very stressful. We were so thankful to have found Mimi. My son has fallen in love with Mimi and her daughter - they play together for hours. He also loves her cooking - especially her pasta, which became one of his first words. We're sad to be moving on to preschool, but we're extremely grateful for the time our family has had with Mimi. read more

Mimi has been great. Our son Hudson has been going to Mimi's Daycare for 12 months now. He is excited to enter her house each day as we drop him off. She often sends us photos and videos of what the kids are working on or up to. She makes all of the meals each day which we appreciate. It's been great to watch our little guy grow up and we owe many thanks to Mimi for her excellent love and care toward Hudson and the other little kiddos in her daycare. read more

As a first time, 31 year old parent, who runs her own business -- making the decision to put my beautiful baby girl with a nanny or into daycare was a HUGE decision. After ruling out the nanny idea -- for several reasons -- I started the search for daycares. My significant other and I live in Pleasant Hill and, initially, decided to check out the Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek area. The three different places I called within that vicinity were: 1. Rude 2. Uninterested or Full 3. Stupidly Expensive So I expanded my search into Danville. Being raised in Danville through high school, I figured that could be the best area for childcare (although I worried it could come with a hefty price-tag, too). In my search (via Yelp), Mimi's Daycare was the first to pop up -- and all of her reviews were super promising... Seriously. Not a single review seemed contrived. I mean, how could people leave their email and cell phone information if she wasn't the most legitimate daycare in Danville? So we made the phone call. Once we reached Mimi (after a holiday weekend), she invited us to immediately come to meet her and check everything out. I was impressed by her ability to keep a fluid conversation with us, while keeping focus with the babies. (No joke, this woman brought new meaning to the phrase "eyes in the back of her head"). She was prepared with a small file of paperwork, should we be interested in obtaining her for a full or part-time position. Mimi made it so easy, was so friendly and just had such a presence with the kids we saw that day, we knew we couldn't pass up the opportunity to have her watch our baby. Flash forward about two months: This is the best decision we've made! Mimi and our baby absolutely adore one another and the other babies get to gently interact with her, too. Her home is immaculate and in a great location (as I'm only 2 exits away on the 680 for work). She cuddles and loves on each individual baby as if he/she was her own, gives a full report of how your child has done for the day and even makes the babies homemade lunches! I wish I could stay and eat some of the divine smelling items she cooks. :) Her playroom is filled with tons of toys, plus highchairs and pack-n-plays. She decorates the room for each holiday and always has kid-friendly music playing. Part of her backyard is even dedicated to fun activities so they can be outside when the weather is beautiful. She charges a weekly or daily rate and is extremely fair. I couldn't imagine my 6 month old pumpkin spending 4-5 full days a week with anyone else except her immediate family (and even some of them I wouldn't trust like I do Mimi)! We are SO lucky to have found her. read more

Mimi is loving and caring. She has been an absolute God send so that I could go back to work. My son is happy when I pick him up, well fed and has made little buddies with other daycare kiddos. She's very communicative and sends updates on his day if she senses I'm anxious. You can tell Mimi truly loves her job and loves babies! read more

I would recommend Mimi to anyone. She has taken wonderful care of our daughter since starting there last August. She loves those little kids as if they were her own. We get fun videos and pictures of their daily adventures. She feeds her well and she comes back home happy and tired at the end of every day. I have piece of mind while at work when she is at Mimi's. Mimi is flexible with hours which is perfect for two busy working parents. Highly recommend Mimi! read more

As a new parent, one of the first big developmental decisions I had to make was whether or not to put my "destined to be a genius / mega athlete / male supermodel / indie filmmaker" son Finn in daycare. For those of us who live in Danville but don't roll in Lamborghinis, Ferraris or Bentleys, daycare isn't actually an option - it's a necessity. That decided, my wife and I were determined to find a daycare option where Finn would be nurtured, inspired, motivated and most of all loved. We looked at the "academies" and were not only shocked at the pricetag, but also a little dismayed at the factory-like feel of it all. Then our friend turned us on to Mimi's Daycare... She raved about the fact that Mimi had raised her 3 children like they were her own. She talked about the fact that Mimi was always invited to her kids' birthday parties, even when they were in their teens. She said that the biggest problem she ever had with Mimi's is that sometimes her kids didn't want to leave at the end of the day. The setup at Mimi's is simple but effective. She is a 1 woman army of encouragement, kindness and sweetness. Her home has been transformed, with 2 kid-friendly play areas (inside and out). Educational music and toys surround the children, and there is no question that they get all the attention that need. She lives conveniently close to 680 in Danville, which makes pickup and dropoff extremely easy. And the price is right. Since the day we first took Finn to Mimi's at the ripe old age of 4 months, it was love at first sight. For Finn, who considers Mimi the grandma who sees him 5 days a week. For Mimi, who hugs and kisses Finn like the tiny redheaded cutester he is. For us, the parents who know that Finn is getting everything we could hope for in a day care and more. read more

I interviewed over 26 daycare and in-home providers to watch my 2 month old baby girl. The search was over as soon as I found Mimi's Daycare. Mimi is a loving, caring, encouraging and a wonderful caregiver. I remember how she could rattle off the dates of all of the kids birthdays and was quick to sit on the floor and play with them. Her home has 2 areas for the kids to play in (inside and out). It is clean, safe and she rotates the educational toys so that the kids always have something new to check out. I was still nursing my daughter when I had to return to work and she didn't want to take a bottle. Mimi fed her by a spoon, a dropper and finally was able to get her to take a bottle. She would call to assure me that everything was fine. The most challenging part of Mimi's Daycare is that she makes most of the kid's food from scratch. My daughter learned to expect high quality, homemade food and I had to learn to cook better. Mimi would send home saffron rice (one of her specialties) just so that Kaitlyn would eat on the weekend! My daughter moved on to preschool when she was 3 1/2. Now she is at Baldwin Elementary school and she still asks to see Mimi. I recommend Mimi to all my friends and family. read more

I found Mimi through Yelp and she has been THE BEST gift for our family! When I initially met with Mimi she shared that she has had her childcare business for over twenty years, most of the children she watches are siblings of children she has watched that have graduated on to preschool, and that she does the work because she loves kids. Sounded good! Mimi then showed me around the indoor and outdoor spaces of her home that are solely for the kids. The areas were clean, full of fun toys and seasonal decorations were up. At that point I was pretty much sold. We concluded our meeting with Mimi telling me she cooks a homemade hot lunch for the kids every day and provides a fresh fruit afternoon snack. Now I was definitely sold! Our little one has been with Mimi since last fall, and we have honestly been nothing but amazed by her. When we pull up to "school" each morning, our little guy starts clapping and talking to the other little kids inside watching us arrive through the front window. Mimi opens the door with a sweet "Goooood moooorning, baby", whisks the diaper bag out of my hands, throws his bottles in the fridge and takes him for a bug hug before pulling out a toy for him to play with. We can honestly not recommend Mimi enough. She has been so great for our family, we trust her completely and know for a fact that our little one has a fantastic time with her! read more

I'm so pleased with Mimi's Daycare. At first I thought we should get a nanny for our 5 month old, but after interviewing several, I was less than impressed. I wanted something that was tried and true and dependable, and I came across Mimi. She's been terrific. She's very easygoing, attentive and definitely listens to the wishes of the parents. The care I know my son gets is second to none. I never have any worries about him when I'm at work (the same cannot be said if I were to employ some of the nannies I interviewed... and BTW Mimi is much less expensive than hiring a nanny). I feel very fortunate to have found her, and I thank her for providing such good care to my son! read more

We were referred to Mimi by a friend of ours who had two of their children with her. They were transferred to the Midwest via a job transfer and their spot was our opening. We had a baby girl of 4 months old that we took to Mimi's and she has been there for 5 months now. it's never easy leaving a baby with a day care let alone anyone for that matter. In summary, we couldn't be more happier with Mimi and the situation. Facility: Her house, in a great part of Danville that is quiet and easy to get to. She has a large portion of her home setup for the kids, the room is very big, spacious and most importantly clean. She limits the number of children on hand, so you don't have to worry about attention. Drop off: In the morning it's very easy, come in and hand over the child and Mimi just takes over. A key takeaway I have is the initial reaction that my baby girl has when she sees Mimi. She smiles and starts to kick all over the place, that's the reaction any parent would want even when we see them after a long day. Payment: a check, easy never a problem. Flexibility: Mimi is very accommodating, probably more so than she would want me to admit. She's a partner in raising the kids, not a business associate. Conclusion: this is our second child and the first to go to a day care as an infant. We had several reservations at first, not with Mimi but just in leaving our baby with anybody for that matter. My wife and I couldn't be happier with the situation and feel so lucky to have had our friends tell us about Mimi. She is truly a hidden gem for working parents in Danville or in the East Bay area. If you are so lucky to have the opportunity to send your child to her and would like to call me, feel free. My number is 415-254-7372. read more

Our two-year-old son has under Mimi's care for nearly a year now, and we are very pleased with the environment and care Mimi provides. When dropping him off each morning, he seems very happy to be there, which is very rare. We feel very fortunate to have found a daycare that is convenient, flexible and most important, caring and safe. I would recommend Mimi to anyone in need of childcare. read more

Mimi has taken care of all three of my children. Each of my kids started when they were infants, and graduated when they were 2 and 3 years old. I am a teacher and have been in the daycare/teacher business for twenty years. After researching around thirty in-house and typical brick and mortar daycare companies, I found Mimi's and felt at home. Her daycare is clean, safe, and friendly. She makes homemade meals for the kids daily and even sends them home with the leftovers from time to time. My children always felt at ease when I left them, which in turn made me feel better about having someone else raise them while I tackled the working world. Mimi is that special someone that treats the children as her own and always is willing to work with you if you have anything special you need to do that may require an extended day. To this day, my children still ask about Mimi and miss her dearly. My husband and I both feel that Mimi was the best choice for our family and feel confident that it will be for you as well. read more

Finding a daycare for your infant is nerve racking, but when we met with Mimi we felt at ease. Our daughter has been going to Mimi's for three months. She loves it there! Mimi is very knowledgeable and loving. She has a great space for the kids and I like that she only takes a small number of kids. Our 8 month old loves being around other kids and all of the fun toys. She even takes better naps there then she does at home. We are very grateful we found Mimi! read more

Let me just start this review off with the bottom line - my wife and I TRUST our 8-month old baby boy with Mimi! She is wonderful! We researched at least 10 daycare places in the Danville/Alamo area before we decided on Mimi's Daycare. She has been doing this a very long time and honestly it feels like we drop him off at a family member's house ... not just a daycare. It's clear that Auston's physical needs are taken care of just as they are at home. Mimi always let's us know when he was last fed, whether he had an appetite or not (he usually does!), and how much he napped. He is always clean and dry (quite a feat considering his drooling)! We can tell that Mimi is amazing with kids. There's a certain warmth that she gives off ... and babies and kiddos connect with her. Her home is clean, the toys are all clean and disinfected on a regular basis, and she is very organized. Again ... you can trust that your child will receive the best care at Mimi's. read more

After reading all the reviews online, this is the first phone call I made in my search for daycare. I'm extremely disappointed after only one phone call. When I called the number listed, a woman answered the phone (without introducing herself) and was very unfriendly and short. I asked if this is Mimi's daycare and shared that I am interested in finding daycare for my child. She asked his age and whether it would be full-time or part-time. I answered both questions in which she very rudely replied that she has no openings. No thanks...I'll keep searching for someone that appreciates potential business and isn't so rude. read more

We are first time parents and obviously parting with our baby and trusting someone else with him was a huge step. We found Mimi on Yelp and every review was so fantastic we knew it sounded like a perfect fit. When we called Mimi she invited us to her home to check-out the set-up. When we walked through the door you could instantly feel it is a warm and inviting place. It was perfect, very clean, she has an area all set up for the kids with pack n'plays for napping and high chairs for eating. She decorates for the upcoming holiday and always has child friendly music playing. There are tons of toys and many more in storage that she periodically rotates through. There is also a safe outdoor play area for when the weather is nice. She provided a small file of paperwork with all the information we would need (emergency forms, weekly fees for part-time/full-time etc) and gave us as much time as we needed to ask questions and hear a little more about her. She made it so easy and was so friendly. Her location is also incredibly convenient right off 680 and her rates are very fair. What made the biggest impact on us was how much the kids love her! She sat on the floor to tend to one while talking with us and the rest of the kids all came over to hug and sit on her. With just a short period of interaction I knew this is where we wanted to have our son. Mimi has been doing this for over 20 years and is beyond qualified, she has seen all types of babies and with all of her experience she is a great resource for us when (as first time parents) we struggle finding what will work for our boy. She really does love each of the kids and remembers them from years before! She is always hugging and cuddling them so they really are loved when mom and dad aren't there. Fast forward a few months and our little guy is so happy with Mimi and she adores him! Now that he's 14 months and able to understand things like "we're going to Mimi's" he gets a huge smile on his face every time. The kids there are his friends and they all play gently and nicely together - a really great skill. She also teaches them to clean up which has come in handy at home. She always gives us a verbal daily report on our son and even makes lunches for the babies that smell awesome. Bottom line we are thrilled that we have Mimi to watch our son and so grateful to have found her! read more

I found Mimi on Yelp, and coincidentally a friend of our very highly recommended her as well (her 2 daughters also attended a few years before). I was very anxious as a first time parent to leave my daughter in the care of someone else (and a handful of other children), however you can tell right away that Mimi is one of a kind. My daughter lights up as soon as she sees Mimi, and I feel so comfortable leaving her in very capable hands. Mimi is extremely attentive, makes homemade meals for the children, and the play areas are always clean and well cared for. Another HUGE plus is how flexible Mimi is - if you need to switch days, etc. she is willing to work with you if she has room to do so. From hearing other friends/family members experiences, this is not a common theme! I highly recommended Mimi, and only wish my daughter could be with her for as long as possible! read more

I met with many day care providers before meeting Mimi and instantly my husband and I knew she was the perfect fit. She knows so much and offers so much experience. We are very lucky to have found such an amazing caretaker for our daughter. Her home is warm and inviting, a wonderful environment. My daughter is 6.5 months now (she started at 4 months) and she loves Mimi. She's happy when I drop her off, happy when I pick her up. We love Mimi!! read more

We LOVE Mimi! It feels so wonderful to be able to drop our two year old off and feel that he will be safe and loved. Our son loves going there and playing with the other children. She is a special woman! read more

My wife and I were extremely apprehensive about where to send our 4 month old daughter for daycare. We interviewed multiple daycare centers, in home daycare providers, and nannies. As soon as we met Mimi, the interview process was over. She was kind, caring, compassionate, and truly does love all of the children that she cares for. Her home is very clean, she makes fresh meals for all of the children, and she is very attentive to all of the children. Besides all of these things she is just an absolute sweetheart. I would absolutely recommend Mimi's Daycare to any family that is looking for a place where they feel their child is safe, well taken care, and most important happy! Thank you Mimi! read more

My husband and I were looking for a small home daycare option for our four month old daughter. We visited many daycare centers/providers and immediately felt comfortable with Mimi. We know now that our first impression was right on and we made the right decision in choosing her. Mimi is a loving, caring, and nurturing individual who is very affectionate with the children. Our daughter is very comfortable with her and lights up when she sees her. Mimi's home is clean, safe and kid-friendly and she provides many educational toys for the children to play with. During the warmer months, there is an outside area for the children to play. Although our daughter is still on formula, Mimi makes the children's food from scratch which is just another added bonus to look forward to. Mimi is very flexible with our work schedules and her prices are reasonable. Being first time parents, she has given us some wonderful advice. We are very happy with Mimi as our daycare provider and can't recommend her enough! read more