We are so lucky to have found Nini! My daughter has been in her care since she was five months old…read more She's now two years old, and her newborn little sister will be attending Nini's next year! From the moment I first met Nini I was impressed by her passion for early childhood education. Nini provides a welcoming, stimulating environment for children that has a strong focus on bilingual French/English communication, social relationships, kindness, mindfulness, learning through play, and developmentally-driven activities. She is very aware of every child's unique needs and supports each one individually. I also really admire her ability to create a seemingly endless variety of learning activities and creative play on a daily basis. Milestones, birthdays, holidays are all celebrated in her class. She keeps her students busy every day with crafts/art, reading, exercise, music, and imaginative play. Additionally, her space is very clean and she is very aware of handwashing and hygiene habits. Even our pediatrician has remarked on how infrequently my daughter gets sick! If you are looking for exceptional care in Alameda that places a strong emphasis on education and development, I truly don't think you can do better than Nini.

Both our son and daughter were fortunate enough to have Ms. Nini as their preschool teacher from…read moreabout 2012 through 2016. I am deeply grateful that they both had her as their teacher at this important time in their early lives. Ms. Nini is an incredibly compassionate and nurturing educator while still maintaining order and a safe learning environment. I was always amazed to see how well she handled kids at all different levels of growth and maturity. And at the end of the day what matters the most is that both our kids adored her and even years after they left her would run to her for hugs whenever they saw her. And she probably taught us as much as she taught our kids. Whether it was helping us through milestones like potty training our giving us sound and relevant advice to reinforce good behavior, she might have taught us as much as our kids. :) We wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Nini to anyone looking for top notch, professional, and caring early childhood education.

(A bit delayed of a review but definitely worth the rave.)…read more Our second child attended Lin's daycare for half a year during her first year of life; we only moved her because a spot opened in our other child's school and we took the opportunity to have one drop off/pick up. There are separate sleeping rooms for infants in cribs vs. older children on sleeping mats in a separate bedroom (quality sleep was such an important factor for us in that first year!). There is a crawling area for the tinies, and a larger learning/play area for the bigger kids. Plus a big community style table where the kids all ate together and, in a Montessori-like way, they had to return all their dishes and none of the toys were electronic. There is a small, shaded area in the backyard with a play structure and small scooters for the children. Lin was amazing: she would prepare food for the children each day and write up a note about what my child ate and when she slept that day. Lin also did the linen washing for the crib and mat sheets. The hours included were very long, like 7:30am-6:30pm, if you needed it so you don't have to parse out early or after care costs. She would also send occasional photo updates. There were only a few holiday closures throughout the year, which Lin would post at the start of each school year with plenty of notice. She has a full-time assistant, and never had to close due to teacher illness or absence. I always felt happy and secure bringing my tiny human to Lin's, and I was so thankful to find her!

Lin and her team (husband Joe and caregiver Yiyi) have been taking care of my son for the past 1.5…read moreyears, starting when he was 9 months old. I have nothing but positive feedback about Lin's daycare, it is a small, family-run business where the caregivers give the kids love and attention in an environment that supports their growth. Initially my son had a hard time with separation anxiety when we started daycare but the caregivers have a lot of experience and made the transition successful. Since that time my son loves going to school and is having appropriate social, emotional, and physical learning experiences with Cantonese language exposure as a bonus. The facility is clean, with appealing indoor and outdoor play spaces. The logistics have also been very helpful for our family: Lin will make formula bottles and/or provides home-cooked, nutritious food and has helped a lot with developmental steps like potty training. Highly recommend if you can get a spot!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Little Crumbles! Our son attended for two and a half…read moreyears, starting at 6 months, and leaving was incredibly bittersweet because it truly became a second home for him. From day one, we felt completely confident that he was safe, loved, and well cared for. As working parents, there is nothing more important than knowing your child is in a secure environment with caregivers you trust, and the staff consistently gave us that peace of mind. They cared for our son as if he were one of their own, and it was obvious every day how much they genuinely loved him. Chris, Lily, Patty, and Hana are all so great! One of the things we appreciated most was the thoughtful balance of structure, play, and learning. The staff always found creative ways to plan activities that worked for children of different ages, from babies through preschoolers. Our son came home excited about art projects, outdoor play, special activities, and the friendships he was building. Communication was excellent. We received regular updates about what the children were doing throughout the day, which helped us feel connected and reassured while we were at work. The daycare was also flexible and understanding of the realities of working-parent life, which we greatly appreciated. Most importantly, our son absolutely loved going every day. He formed strong bonds with the staff and the other children, and we always knew he was spending his days in a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment. In fact, we loved this daycare so much that our daughter will be starting there this fall. There is no stronger endorsement than choosing to send a second child. We are incredibly grateful for the care, love, and attention our son received over the past 2.5 years and would wholeheartedly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a safe, caring, and enriching place for their child.

Finding Little Crumbles has truly been nothing but a blessing for me. As a single mom in the…read moremilitary, my schedule requires me to be at work before most daycares even open -- including our own base childcare. Having a provider I can depend on has made all the difference. Since attending, my son has learned so much and continues to grow every day. He's even picked up some pretty impressive dance moves! It's clear that the staff genuinely care about the children. They are attentive, patient, and very engaged. One of my favorite things is receiving occasional pictures of him playing with friends or participating in activities. Those small moments mean everything when you're away at work. I'm beyond grateful for the safe, nurturing environment they provide. I highly recommend Little Crumbles to any parent looking for dependable, loving childcare.

Flora's has been an absolute gem of a daycare. I started my daughter there when she was 6 months…read moreold. I was nervous as a first time mom, but Flora's has become a second home for her. Flora loves each kid as if they're her own. Everyday, Flora provides healthy meals and snacks that my daughter loves to eat. Flora was with my daughter at every milestone, from starting solids to eating by herself with a spoon. She helped work with me to potty train her too! My daughter always comes home singing new songs and reciting numbers and ABCs. I love that she has plenty of outdoors time and brings home new art projects from daycare. All the kids I've met at her daycare are respectful and polite. My daughter learned about taking turns at daycare and plays well with the other kids. She constantly talks about her daycare friends. I highly recommend Flora's if you're looking for a loving, stable, and fun environment for the kids!

my son enjoys the time spent with the kids at Bay Farm Flora. The care taker provides a clean & fun…read moreenvironment for the kids to roam around. She discipline the kids like one of her owns, the kids are well behave, and well groomed. Thank you very much for spending time with the kids.

ACMH is an exceptional school led by Xi Laoshi, a dedicated and talented Montessori educator…read more Xi Laoshi has created a positive and loving environment where children learn how to respect themselves, one another, and their surroundings. All of the staff are extremely patient and skilled at helping children process their emotions. Guest teachers come regularly to teach mindfulness, art, and martial arts. The classroom is bright, inviting, and filled with a rotation of interesting activities, and the outdoor space is large and filled with vegetables and fruit trees that the children help plant, care for, and enjoy. Lisa NaiNai prepares the most delicious and nutritious lunch for the children with a menu sent out at the start of each week that would make any fan of Chinese/Taiwanese food want to partake. My daughter came home everyday excited to tell us about all of the interesting things she did that day and excited to show off her math and Mandarin reading and writing skills. We feel so lucky to have been a part of this community for the last 1.5 years and could not recommend it more highly for parents seeking a school where their children can thrive!

Enrolling my child at AMCH was one of the best decisions I've ever made. From the very first day,…read morethe warmth, care, and patience of Xina Laoshi, Deng Laoshi, Ms. King, and all the teachers were so evident. It gave me such peace of mind to see how quickly my child felt comfortable under their care. The combination of Montessori education and Mandarin immersion has had an incredible impact. Not only has my child started speaking Mandarin, but she can also recognize and write some Chinese characters. She has grown tremendously in independence and problem-solving skills. Watching her thrive academically and emotionally has been so rewarding. The cultural activities at AMCH, like celebrating Lunar New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival, have also been a beautiful way for my child to embrace and appreciate our heritage. Xina Laoshi, along with all the teachers and staff, go above and beyond to support each child's unique journey. I can't recommend AMCH enough. It's a place where my child has truly blossomed, and I am so grateful to be part of the AMCH family.

My daughter is a young teen now but we always remember her teachers and friends here with fondness…read more Their little "school" and teachers are just wonderful and truly a gem in Alameda. We are just so happy we found them when she was a toddler. You can really tell that cleanliness is very important from the moment the little ones arrive when they needed to leave their shoes at the door. I never had to worry on what she will eat or if she will get hungry, there's just food always ready for them, and no stress at all. Little potty seats made especially for them! I could tell how well she was cared for because she always got home with a smile on her little face.

Both my kids went to daycare here till kindergarten age. I would definitely trust the teachers to…read moregive the best care and guidance to my kids. An extra plus is my kids learned their ABCs and 123s and love it!

When we first started looking for a daycare in Alameda in December 2022, we realized we had waited…read moretoo long to start looking for a daycare given how many kids are in Alameda and how few daycares there are. When we met Julie for the first time to see the facility (on a Friday night), our Daughter smiled at her and we could tell right away that they would go along. So much so, that we went back on a Sunday to officially sign up with Julie. It has now been several months since we've been going to Julie and we are extremely fortunate and lucky to have Julie care for our Daughter. On a daily basis, we show up to Julie and our Daughter is super excited and happy to see Julie (she even waves to her). When we leave, our Daughter is then super sad and unhappy to leave since she is having a great time at Daycare. This is a great feeling as a parent. On a final note, Julie goes out of her way to teach our Daughter things like clapping and waving as well. She now even understands some words in Mandarin/Cantonese as Julie is fluent which is an added bonus. Long story short, we could not recommend Julie any more and are super grateful for the care that she provides our Daughter. I'd go out there and say this is the best daycare in Alameda!

I can't believe how lucky we are to have found Julie's daycare! Before Julie, we struggled for…read moremonths to find the right caregiver for our son. Julie and her husband are both incredibly patient, composed and confident caregivers. They've created a safe, clean space for the kids to explore and develop. For an active kid like our son, we appreciate there's also a spacious private outdoor play area. Finally, we love that Julie prepares healthy snacks and home-cooked lunches each day for the kids. Our son is always happy and excited for daycare, and that's a testament to the quality of care Julie and her husband provide. We can't recommend Julie's daycare enough.

We Had an absolute amazing experience at shalom home day care , Liya love and care for our children…read morelike her own children she also provides nutritional meal daily with safe secure nurturing environment I highly recommend !