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.

i'm surprised to see so few reviews for a preschool that has a long wait list, all the reviews are…read moredated. It feels like people just don't want to give away a "local secret" that this school really is. The campus is large, it used to be an elementary school. All the teachers have been working here for years, they are very kind and caring. The school is very safe and secure, they do lots of outdoor playtime, my daughter is currently attending preschool there, and later will be going to pre-k as well. The school provides very flexible schedule and full days as well, which is so important for working parents. My kid loves it there!

My 1st child actually went to preschool here...way back when…read more.. i didn't know what i was doing...didn't do all the waitlists at every hip preschool... so i started here. The school is fine..I can't say anything bad. Everybody was friendly. the teachers were kind. there were flexible options of 1/2 day, full day, partial week, full week etc... but it is truly a glorified daycare. I don't think the "teachers" are actually credentialed teachers (don't quote me on that because it may not be a fact, just my intuition) the kids are in a safe, fun environment and if that is what you are looking for this can be a great school...but I wouldn't expect a whole lot of learning here... just a note....the school i moved my son to after was the polar opposite...way to strict and no fun...3rd school i found a good balance of both.

My son is thriving at Learning Tree! He started right when he turned 2 which can be a tough…read moretransition, but the staff are so caring and it's such a supportive environment that he was easily able to make the switch. I love how much time they spend outdoors, how much art the children do and how all age groups are able to play and interact. Their new director MsAllison has made so many positive changes since she took over and we can't wait to send our youngest there too when he's old enough!

We are so lucky to have found The Learning Tree Preschool in Cardiff. The teachers are caring,…read morequalified, and happy- and the students get lots of social learning and support. There is a true feeling of community and kindness. Always great communication with parents from staff. Amazing professionals giving their support in all the stages of preschool- they truly helped potty train my kid and has helped her learn to share and take turns. At the playground yesterday my 3 year old asked a kid on the swing if she could please use it when she was done. I was very proud and surprised because she didn't learn that from me. Hidden gem of a school :)

Our daughter attended Golden Poppy for 2 years since she was 3 months old, and we couldn't have…read moreasked for anything better. She's had amazing teachers the whole time. The teachers always have fun activities planned, and send pictures and videos throughout the day! Somewhat recently they came under new ownership. Honestly I have no idea who the previous owner was, I don't think I ever saw or met them. But Sabriya is there every day, and you can definitely tell the difference. They've redone all the classrooms, they constantly have fun events planned (like a giant blow-up slide and ball pit for graduations, water days every Friday in July, reptile presentations and Kona ice, a Disney party with activities, snacks, and prizes for all the kids, etc.), and they've even added a food / lunch service (we didn't opt in to that, but the menu options looked good). They've also put in more security cameras and made other improvements. Everything looks completely different now, and they're still adding more! They also offer parents nights out, where they have dinner and fun activities planned for the kids so the parents can get away for a night. We never opted in for any of these either, but I thought it was pretty cool seeing the different themed nights they had planned. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better daycare experience. Shoutout to all of our daughter's favorite teachers, especially Ms. Alma, Ms. Jamie, Ms. Diana, Ms. Jennifer, and Ms. Thelma (and many others)!

I am writing this review with the utmost gratitude for Golden Poppy Preschool and Daycare. Golden…read morePoppy and all the staff has honestly been such a blessing for my little girl! She has attended this daycare for the past 7months and she has loved all her teachers she has come across. This was my daughter's first daycare so it was daunting at first with the fear of not knowing how she would react to seeing new faces, but it only took a couple of weeks for her to acclimate to her new surroundings. Her teachers made it such an easy smooth transition into daycare. Ms. Deneve from the Starfish class was very caring and sensitive to her daily needs. She also helped and encouraged my daughter to crawl as she was late in her milestones. I love the fact that I would get daily updates through their app so I know when she would have a change, feeding, circle time, playtime, snacks, art time, nap time, etc. I really loved and enjoyed the multiple daily photo updates to help put my mind at ease. When she transitioned to the bigger class with Ms. Sam and Jen from Sea Turtles, she flourished, became more active, and had more motivation to walk as she was seeing her other friends do it. Her next class was with Ms. Jaydin and Vanessa and although she only spent a short amount of time there, we know she was very well taken care of, and they were very responsive to her needs. I cannot thank you all enough for taking care of this little Lily girl. Thank you to the manager Ms. Monique for being so great and supportive throughout the whole process. We loved the "Parent's Night Out" that they offer every other week to give parents some time for reconnection. She will miss spending those times with Ms. Monique and Ms. Teresa. We would like to give a special thanks to the owner Ms. Sabriya for always being so understanding and accommodating when Lily was sick and I couldn't pick her up right away. She took care of Lily in her office until I could finally get her. Sometimes she stayed late to care for her after hours as well. Which brings me to wonderful Ms. Kyilee and Ms. Sam who were always willing to stay after hours to watch Lily when I was stuck at work. I cannot put into words just how grateful I am for your endless support since moving down to SD with this little girl. My situation was unconventional in that I was a sole parent 5 days out of the week and this whole team of amazing caregivers/teachers had exceeded my expectations on what I could have ever imagined daycare to be. Thank you all from the deepest reaches of my heart!!!

I wish I could give more stars. We love it as well, because our daughter loves learning at her own…read morepace here. ! She learns both English and Spanish! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Quality of her teaching and the value the kids learn is amazing!!!!!

This review is overdue. Aria came under Ms, Gladys' care 2 years ago. She was skinny, picky at…read morefood. Aria could have gone to TK but I kept her at Gladys 1 more year bc I did not think she was ready for a bigger school. Now after 2 years, she has flourished so much. She eats all kind of food, actually Ms Gladys' food is the best not mommy's . She reads well, is good at math, follows Montessori. Kumon even complimented her she had passed TK level on math. This is coming to an end for Aria at ABCD as she will start kindergarten soon. It is such a bittersweet moment. But at least I know I will bring my second daughter to her soon. Thanks Gladys and Pablo for loving her, caring for her from feeding 1 spoon of food at a time. She is now ready for K, and she is well equipped because of you. This is not just daycare, it is preschool and love and heart. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

My daughter loved it here! I first brought my daughter, Bella, when she was barely just turning 2…read morein 2018. I had high anxiety at first because she was my first child so naturally I had a million questions. Cleyce was so sweet, accommodating, & hands down the best caretaker ever. She genuinely loves the kids & builds a trusting relationship towards them. You can see how much the kids there adore her! The house is spacious, clean, with more than enough toys & books to share. The outside is perfect for growing babies/kids to socialize, play, & get their hands dirty! Cleyce is thorough with her COVID Guidelines so you feel safe. She has a husband & 3 kids; the 3 kids play with the kids sometimes too so it's nice to have a couple older kids in the mix. She used to have a couple helpers, but when COVID first hit, she had to reduce. **Note: I'm not sure how it is at the moment. Bella transitioned so smoothly (she did better than Mommy) & Cleyce even helped with potty training! I love the intimidate setting. It was so sad when Bella began to outgrow the place & ready to start Pre-k! Cleyce's home became our 2nd home & it was so hard to go. Bella still talks about how she misses Cleyce & it warms my heart so much. Anyone's kids would be lucky to have Cleyce care for them. She's the best & will always have a special place in our heart!

Cleyce is truly the best. She truly loves my son and has taught him so much. He has more…read moreconfidence with himself and is talking so much more because of Cleyce. I feel very grateful to have found her daycare. When I drop my son off in the morning I know he is great hands. With the help of Cleyce we have implemented a lot of her daily routine with the kids at our own house. If you are starting to consider daycare for your little one check out Cleyces daycare! You won't regret it!

As first-time parents, we faced many challenges during the newborn phase, and our baby somehow…read moredidn't come with instructions. So, when we discovered Robbin's Nest Nursery, we were desperate for help. From the very first phone call to graduation day, Keri and Sean were warm, open to our many questions, and transparent about everything happening with our child. They were, in many ways, the closest thing to a baby owner's guide we could find. Additionally, Keri is a certified sleep coach. If you're dreaming of those long stretches of sleep again, look no further! Before we started at Robbin's Nest, our little one would only sleep while being held, but on the very first day with Keri, our baby went into the crib without any issues! While we're sad to age out of Robbin's Nest, we are incredibly grateful for the lessons, memories, and friendships we formed during our time there. Our little one has learned so much during her time here. If you are looking for a safe and nurturing daycare run by amazing people, your search ends here. Call Robbin's Nest as soon as possible!

We feel so lucky to have had our little one in Robbins Nest Nursery. Keri and Sean are loving…read moreattentive caregivers who treat the children like their own. Keri and Sean are great communicators and kept us updated throughout the day and worked closely with us to meet our child's needs. Keri is very attentive and was able to get our little one napping on a regular schedule from the first day. Our little one slept soundly through the night after the amazing naps during the day at Robbins Nest. We felt at ease that our little one was well taken care of. The arts and crafts Keri organized are now keepsakes in our home . We are thankful for the time spent with Keri and Sean and would recommend Robbins Nest to any new families!

When we started with our 2 yr old in 2019, it was priced at $1800 per month. But they had long term…read morestaff, great educational program and were great at communicating. Now that we added our 2nd at the same age, price has double at $3,100 per month. But staff turnover, and poor morale has significantly decreased their care. Each year they'll increase the fees by 10% but staff do not see this reflected in their salaries. NOTE: the increase to fees started yearly prior to COVID, and benefits of a tuition free week was no longer available post COVID but prices continue to increase. Staff leaving after 5+ yrs of dedication due to a 50cent increase per hr was denied by management.

We have sent all of our children through Kids Care Club in the span of 8 years. The fact that we…read morehad familiar faces even when we came back with our youngest shows how committed the staff and team are to fostering a healthy, safe, and happy work environment. The facilities are always so tidy, there's always someone to greet you warmly at the door, and Tobi and Katie along with the teachers are so communicative about everything related to your child! My kids have always come home singing songs and learning so much - by the time my oldest started Kindergarten they were already reading, writing, and way ahead of their peers - and it's all thanks to KCC. Sad to leave as our youngest moves upward and onward, but truly a gem in local childcare. We'll miss you!

We absolutely love the Lulus Montessori! The staff is amazing with the kids and they get an amazing…read moreeducation. We are always surprised by how much they learn and how much fun they have. Also their meal plan is great. We are very fortunate to have our son there. We looked at around 10 different places and it gave us anxiety because we really wanted our son to be at Lulus which was much much better than all the other places we saw all over San Diego.

We've been taking our son to Lulus Montessori since he was about 18 months, and it has been the…read morebest daycare/preschool experience we could have hoped for. The teachers are incredibly loving and thoughtful. I especially love the fact that they celebrate birthdays and holidays and create opportunities for parents to get to know each other, too. My child has grown by leaps and bounds, and his interactions with the other children are fun to see. The fact that meals are provided (bfast, lunch and snacks) is a godsend. Several daycares/preschools in the region claim to be Spanish immersion but aren't actually (e.g., they speak English to the kiddos). At Lulus, I feel like we get a truly authentic Spanish immersion program for our son, knowing instruction is exclusively in Spanish. And it shows. My son 100% understands Spanish when it is spoken to him and he mixes Spanish and English in his vocabulary regularly. I credit Lulus for a large part of that bilingual ability and look forward to seeing his fluency improve in the years to come. Highly recommend Lulus!!