Loving nannies has been amazing! My wife and I had an urgent need for overnight nanny service and…read moreWendy was incredibly responsive and helpful from the moment I called. Within hours, we were contacted by several nannies with decades of experience. The two nannies we ended up hiring have been great with the baby and the whole family. We plan to continue working with Wendy for future needs, and would highly recommend her and the agency!

Best NCS agency for overnight positions. I am a Newborn Care…read moreSpecialist/ Postpartum Doula with a high training in lactation and a baby massager I 100% trust this company looking for the best matching families to continue providing the best of my services in San Diego county.. I love being part of this team. Thank you Loving Nannies!

Heather has been a lifesaver! Heather has been working with my preemie twins the last couple of…read moremonths and I can't believe the progress they have made with her expertise and help. My twins have different needs due to size differences and Heather has expertly managed sleep training plans tailored to each baby. My son is sleeping through the night and daughter is almost there! Couldn't recommend Heather enough and investing in gentle sleep training is my number one recommendation for fellow new parents.

The stars aligned for me to get Heather for my newborn! I was really nervous because I had never…read moreused a night nanny before with my other kids but figured this time I may need some extra help. As soon as I met her and saw her holding my son, I immediately felt comfortable. And the best part was throughout the night I could check the app we both used and see exactly what had been happening and where he was with eating/pooping/sleeping, everything. She takes detailed notes all night long! She's on time, super professional, and got my son on a great sleep schedule. By the time she moved on to her next client, he was only waking up once throughout the night. Heather is super knowledgeable as well and just a kind person who will provide so much support for moms. I highly recommend her and have honestly ENJOYED the newborn time because of her!

We have had a very positive experience here! I have an older son so this is also my fourth…read morepreschool so I feel like I have something to compare it to. My daughter started at 18 months. The teachers in the toddler classroom are so sweet and patient - Miss Monica and Miss Jayme. They are willing to work with whatever schedule you'd like to ease the children into the classroom. They are also very good at helping the children transition as many times this is their first place away from home. They have part time or full time schedules available. There is also an app and there are constant updates parents receive including lunch time, nap time, diapers and play time with pictures. I also love that there is a drive through drop off and pick up where the children are brought into school or out to the car. I'm a working mom and responsible for all the drop offs and pick ups and since my son attends another school, we don't have to get out of the car so this makes things much easier. The school also hosts some parent classes for free if you're interested. Cost wise for full time, it is on the higher end from what I've seen but it's cheaper than having a nanny which is what we had previously. I also believe it is reflected in the quality of care so it is worth it to me. I am happy we found this school and my son will be attending as well starting in a couple of weeks.

My son went here for two years and had a good experience. He had some social and developmental…read moredelays, and the staff were very encouraging and did their best to accommodate him. Often times, it's about the teacher - we were lucky to have a very supportive teacher. The other staff were very helpful and caring as well. We miss seeing their faces for drop off and pick up, especially Miss Kristine, who was always so warm and friendly.

I loved working there the kids were great! The hours were flexible and the training was great.read more

My goddaughter was having a horrible time with math and had a very important exam upcoming. We had…read moreexhausted many other resources when someone recommended that we try College Nannies & Tutors. We walked in without an appointment and rather late in the day, yet the person who met with us was very professional and genuinely wanted to help. The problem was our situation was quite unique. My goddaughter is in the Cal State system and could not pass her math exams. She has a math learning disability and despite so many other tutors and other types of help, she just couldn't get passed her match course and it was jeopardizing her status at the university. She had a final test coming up and if she passed, she would fulfill her math requirement at the university and be allowed to stay, but if not, she would be dis-enrolled from the university. Add to it, she only had ten days until the test. No pressure at all. Normally tutoring for this would occur over several weeks, even several months and we only had 10 days. I explained the situation to the person at the office and I really expected her to smile and say, sorry we can't help you. Instead, she did smile but told us she understood the critical nature and would do everything to help. She made a couple of calls and found us a tutor willing to help. To make it even more convenient, the tutor agreed to come to us and tutor my goddaughter at my home instead of making her go to their office. The price was absolutely reasonable when you go online and look at other tutoring services. Bailey was the tutor assigned and on the first day she showed up right on time. After the first session my goddaughter already felt more confident and felt Bailey's methods and way of explanation were helping her greatly. This went on for the ten days and Bailey even came by the morning of her exam just for a quick refresher and prep in case she had any last minute questions. The bottom line... my goddaughter passed her exam! If I haven't expressed the significance of this, it really needs to be emphasized. My goddaughter was in her second year of college but just couldn't get passed the math. It took awhile before they even figured out she had a math learning disability but despite using their own tutors and tutors from the university, she just couldn't get passed that class. She has been a perfect student minus the math and unfortunately this situation has been a great amount of stress for her for the past year wondering whether or not she would be able to continue at the university or not. Coupled with the fact that she only had days left to prepare for what was going to be the "make or break" test of her college career. We had tried many other people and methods all of which failed to get her passed this stumbling block. And it needs to be mentioned the people at this center, Allison Dery, Director of Services and Bailey, our tutor, need to be commended for their help in a very unusual circumstance. Again, when we went in I fully expected them to tell us they couldn't help in such a short amount of time but they went above and beyond to help. Not only that, but they made it more convenient by coming to our home and there was a lot of paperwork they just waived for expediency. They were extremely accommodating and it can't be emphasized enough. If your child is having problems, I cannot give a high enough recommendation for this place and their services. Truly professional!

You have no idea how much I love this awesome company. When I moved to San Diego a few years ago, I…read moregot panicked after realizing most of the dentists here are only open on weekdays. We just moved there and had ZERO friends and our family members live outside the state so basically we knew nobody who could take care of our baby son when I had to go to see the dentist on weekdays. Then I googled if there was any great nanny agency who could send a reliable one time babysitter to our home then found this company. At first, I was so scared of welcoming a total stranger to my home but the first babysitter was nothing but fantastic so I was able to go get a dental treatment I needed. Then i realized... "maybe I should use the company again when I need a date night with my husband" Since then we get babysitters from them all the time, like once a month. So far all the sitters we hired are great and pretty sure they hire only the good ones who passed the strict background check. They charge $30 per hour for 1 or 2 kids so some people might think it costs too much but in my opinion, it's totally worth it.

We have always had fantastic experiences using nanny services when traveling. Unfortunately, this…read morewas not the case with Sitterwise. It's honestly still upsetting over a week later, so I felt the need to share. We were traveling to Carlsbad for a wedding, and I contacted Sitterwise 5 days before the event to request a sitter for our two boys, ages 3 and 1.5. I filled out our family profile, made the request, and was told I would be matched with a sitter within 24 hours. The next day, about 30 hours later, I hadn't heard back and my request was still showing as "pending." I reached out to them again and soon after was matched with a sitter. I was initially a bit concerned reading the sitter's profile, which only stated her experience as a high school teacher and mother to a grown son, with no reference to taking care of babies and toddlers. The morning of the wedding, I texted our sitter to give her the heads up that our littlest had picked up a cold (no fever, but a cough/runny nose). Later that day, our sitter arrived and we spent about an hour introducing her to our kids, and despite a clingy baby, all seemed great. I prepared a bunch of notes for her on bedtime routines, dinner, etc., and we left. At 6 pm, just as we sat down to dinner at the wedding, I received a text from the sitter saying she needed me to call her. When she answered the phone, she was clearly very distraught. She said our youngest was crying for me and she was having a hard time handling our 3-year-old, who was hitting his brother and laughing, and from what it sounded like, generally acting like a 3-year-old. She said she couldn't complete the job and needed us to come back... A few things that I remember vividly from that call: "I'm really sorry, I'm only used to high school-aged kids" "I think your son and I just don't get along" "I called my husband and he said, 'you're the adult'" "I know I can't hit/spank him but I'm not sure how to get him to behave" Our minds were blown. We of course left the wedding immediately and raced back to the hotel. When we got to the room, the sitter was upset, both of our boys were upset, and she was running around grabbing random items like the couch accent pillows that she had "put on timeout." Hot tip: the kid doesn't care if you put the couch pillow that he threw on timeout... The sitter was crying and I was completely taken aback and just trying to calm her down and get her out of there. She started to say something like "you don't have to pay me" to which I interrupted and said of course we will pay you. I later found out that she took this as me saying we would pay for the FULL night we originally requested that would have ended at 11 pm, and this is what I was charged for when I checked the receipt (Sitterwise did later refund the extra 4.5 hours I was charged). She left, we were unable to attend 90% of the wedding, and the cherry on top was when she accidentally texted me instead of her boss, explaining that she left because the little one was sick...Clearly not being honest about why she was leaving early. Ultimately, I blamed Sitterwise for the awful sitter matching, not the sitter. Our sitter was super sweet, but she was obviously correct when she said she was only used to high school-aged kids, and I should have gone with my gut when I saw that her profile had no mention of caring for young kids. That fact was clear when I heard her through our baby monitor talking to my 3-year-old like he was 15 - repeatedly asking him what was wrong with the baby and why wouldn't he take the bottle, and asking him to help her. Hearing him very clearly confused and not sure what to do was pretty rough on my mama heart. In the past, nannies have come with age-appropriate toys and activities, she came with nothing. In the past, nannies have known how to appropriately handle a toddler outburst, she made it seem like our child was the devil. The first thing our son said to us when we came back to the hotel room was "she doesn't like me." Those words from a tiny 3-year-old should tell you all you need to know. I spoke to Sitterwise a few days after our experience and explained all of this to Stacy. While I appreciate that she refunded the extra hours I was charged, there was really no attempt to make this right, beyond promising a better pairing next time I'm in San Diego. It would have gone a long way for them to admit the sitter matching clearly wasn't right, or maybe waive some or all of their fees. Instead, I was simply told that she was an experienced sitter, that they'd follow up on the issue, and that they were sorry. Toddlers can be real a-holes sometimes, and mine are no exception to this fact. But, they are also well-behaved kids who have NEVER had an issue like this with a caregiver. As someone who spent 15 years as a nanny myself, this was very clearly an issue of a sitter inexperienced with this age group, and a business unwilling to own their mistake.

We cannot recommend Jodie and Cardiff Family Daycare highly enough! Our son started with Jodie when…read morehe was 16 months old and stayed for a full year. During that time, we saw incredible progress in his development and social skills. Jodie is so creative with her daily activities; she doesn't just 'watch' the kids, she truly teaches them through play. One of our absolute favorite parts of the week was Music Day, where a musician comes in with a guitar to sing with the children. It was a highlight for our son! Jodie has cultivated a wonderful, kind group of children, and the environment is always warm and welcoming. We only moved him because we wanted a Spanish-immersion environment for his language development, but we are so grateful for the love and care Jodie gave our son. She will be missed!

The only thing to say about Jodie and Cardiff Family Daycare is that she and the in-home daycare…read moreare truly INCREDIBLE. We started sending our son at 16 months old, and now at almost 2 years, we couldn't be happier. We'll be sending our newborn to her too and all future kids - I couldn't imagine sending them anywhere else. Jodie is one of the MOST caring and energetic providers we've ever met. She creates such a stimulating environment for the kids filled with creativity, play, and learning. The kids are constantly engaged--painting, doing art projects, exploring the outdoor mud kitchen, learning shapes, colors and numbers through projects, or enjoying weekly visits from a music teacher (the dancing videos we get each week are the best part of my week). It's an incredible, play-based, and family-oriented atmosphere - Jodie feels like part of our family and welcomes you into her home like you're part of hers. It couldn't be a more safe, comforting, loving and perfect environment for a daycare/preschool. What sets Jodie apart is her experience, energy, and thoughtfulness. She's been doing this for decades, and it shows in the care she provides and the countless creative ideas she brings every day, to holidays, and to any and all special occasions. Our son doesn't want to leave at pickup, which says everything about how happy he is there. We also LOVE the multi-age setup--the babies learn so much from the older kids, and it creates such a warm, community/family feel. On top of everything, Jodie goes above and beyond to support families. For example, she's already offered extra help when our newborn arrives. She is just incredible. I don't know how she does it. We will send all of our kids to Jodie for as long as possible because we truly believe it's the best learning and caregiving environment for infants and toddlers. We cannot recommend her and Cardiff Family Daycare enough.

Stephanie at Wild Roots has been great. As much as possible, we tried to give plenty of advance…read morenotice of need, but a couple of times we had really last-minute needs, and she (miraculously!) came through every time. The sitters were professional, reliable and punctual; only once was one late, it was only by a few minutes, and she texted us promptly to give an ETA. They were all great with my son. One did stand out above the rest, and Wild Roots did a great job of trying to book our preferred sitter whenever available.

From the owner: Unleash Extraordinary Childcare with Wild Roots Nanny and Babysitting Agency! Our experienced…read morenannies aren't just caregivers; they are mentors, playmates, and your family's partners in maintaining your child's well-being. All of our caregivers are fully qualified and vetted, TrustLine registered, CPR certified, and are trained and experienced with children of all ages. We understand that every family is unique so our services are tailored to YOU. With our nominal booking fee and affordable hourly rates, you are sure to find a caregiver that fits your exact needs. Our caregivers also work closely with you to understand your child's needs and your parenting style. It's childcare that's personalized, so your child flourishes in a way that feels right for you and your family. Ready to give your child the Wild Roots experience? Contact us today!

Jovie of Poway offers a great service. We started using Poway Nannies during the COVID pandemic…read morewhen in-home childcare providers were difficult to find, especially those with experience with newborns. Poway matched us with a responsible, caring and competent person who worked for us for two years. We also utilized their babysitting service at times which was helpful in a pinch. Debbie Lou was always available when we needed her. She is diligent, respectful, and considerate. We are very grateful to Poway for helping us with our family!

I have used Jovie Poway through my Bright Horizons benefit for the last 3 years. The person who…read moreruns this branch, Debbie, is super responsive and always helps me confirm availability before I actually make the BH reservation so that I know it will go through. The nannies/sitters particularly this last year have been so great with babies! It has helped me get things done and not stress about juggling the baby.

Can't recommend Danielle and her babysitters enough! We were staying in Carlsbad for a wedding and…read moreneeded babysitters for our 3 kids. We contacted the hotel and they connected us with Danielle. The hotel had some initial confusion with the pricing so Danielle ended up calling me to talk about my request. I had 6 month old twins and 2.5 year old that I needed sitters for. It was my sister's wedding at the hotel and both myself and my husband were in the wedding so we needed 2 babysitters to help with all 3 kids and get them to and from family photos. Danielle was more than happy to help and matched us with Lisa and Laura. Lisa was able to help wait near the wedding to ensure my 2.5 made it down the aisle as the ring bearer and Laura watched the twins and then ensure they were dressed and ready to get back down for photos. I'm not sure when I'll be in San Diego again but if you need a babysitter/nanny I highly recommend Danielle and her company!

We've been using munchkin minders for about a year now. Kara, Emily and Jinni are our faves. They…read moredo a great work of vetting each experienced caregiver so you can have peace of mind knowing your child or pet is in good hands. It's best to book in advance so as to make sure there's availability.

When I first saw this place, I was like oh it's just old school, California earthy. I liked earthy…read morewhen I was young this will be great. Mistake number one on my part. I am sure this was a great place and idea in the 70s. I don't know the exact history, but it was probably more of a small neighborhood school for the neighborhood when it began. But truth be told, it isn't what it used to be. I don't know maybe it was always like this and nobody expected anything better or thought that they would need to evolve. We have evolved as parents, teachers and guardians of how to raise a healthy secure child and how to really help them thrive and feel safe in a pre-school/school environment. There are too many incidents to mention and too many red flags to mention of what my child witnessed and I myself witnessed and other parents witness but I didn't know any better. Your young child will not be in a physically safe environment in the outside area, there are hiding spots for children of all ages to wreak havoc and harm each other. Despite what you're told, the bigger kids are definitely mixed together with the younger kids without proper supervision and it's basically a free for all. "It's a kids will be kids and boys will be boys environment". That said, they also have them watch tv if they aren't allowed to nap. Yes they can tell your child they can't nap, there is not room for everyone. The teachers feed them candy without asking your permission and your child will be totally filthy when you get them, unless it's raining, then they have to block the whole dirt/Sand back off because it will be totally muddy with pools of water. The bathrooms are also a free for all. If your child is potty training, this is not the place you want them. Although the 2 tiny little potties and sinks are cute, they have zero privacy. Children are allowed to open the doors and crawl under the doors while other children are going potty. I saw this more than once and nobody did a thing. Things such as big boys were slamming the doors back and forth bothering a little girl who was going to the bathroom. My kid who was learning said that he didn't want to go at school because the big kids bothered him, so he was terrified. Maybe they get to eat a proper lunch without being harassed. The children with emotional or behavioral issues are not helped properly and are left to do as they please to the other children if they are not constantly supervised. Even during lunch or snack time. My child literally begged me not to take him to school on several occasions and I just thought he was being a toddler but now I know better. I have also witnessed children climbing the fence begging parents not to leave them. Again, I thought this was normal. It is not. He and his friends were being bullied and tormented by other older children and he was emotionally stressed, time has passed and he STILL talks about it. When I had to address an issue and asked to discuss it, I was heavily dismissed and ignored. Security-They leave signs for delivery people on the front latch gate to leave packages in the outdoor hallway. Which means if your child is hanging around alone someone could easily snatch them. Granted it has probably never happened but it's not actually secure. Anyone can walk in through the two old iron school gates and harm the kids if they wanted to. This place in theory could be great if it were updated, cleaned up, painted, managed and staffed properly and not a total fire hazard. If you let your child go and he or she thrived, great for you, but if your child showed or shows signs of being abnormally stressed, hopefully they will be able to express that to you and hopefully you listen to them. My son was sad and stressed after only a short few months and my heart broke. I felt like the worst parent ever for not noticing it wasn't his age but the environment I placed him in. PROS-great art projects and Ms. Lara One teacher Ms. Lara was always kind and gentle and basically had to protect some of the children and she knew it, but even she was afraid to have a voice. I felt like she was pretty intelligent and should probably be in a better place herself; but Ms. Frankie, Ms. Cathy and the other teacher(s) were not that smart and I am not even sure if they have degrees in child development, If they do, I am shocked and I didn't ask and that is my fault. Cons-Everything else Please do your research, there are much much much better/safer options for your child and you only have to pay as much as this place costs or a few hundred more for a quality education in the area.

This is one of the best places to send your pre-school child. This family-run business has been in…read morebusiness for over 30 years with two other locations--Encinitas and Vista. Kathy is the head cheese and has guided many children in this space many well-ahead of the game when entering kindergarten. I can honestly say is that the children are really loved and looked after here. She has had the same employees for many years as they also truly love the experience. The emphasis is on supporting the children as they explore art, learning and playing. There is none or only limited time on computers and the kids can even play in their bare feet. My child attended this awesome school for 2.5 years and she still maintains friendships that she established there. Just a note, the location has never been renovated so be prepared.