Ms. Debi is amazing!!!! I met her 20 years ago with my first child and wouldn't have entrusted my…read moreyounger two now 6 and 5 with anyone else! Her Christian based in home preschool was the perfect setting for all my children and I love that they were well prepared and beyond ready for kindergarten and grade school having been in her care!! Debi teaches Spanish/English and Sign Language. She only has 6 spots available at a time and rarely has openings. Anyone who meets her becomes 2nd family and she cares and loves your children like they're her own!

Nurturing & Loving Educational Enriched Environment. Excellent Parent/Teacher Communication. Debi…read morehas over 20 yrs of ECE Credentials & Experience. She's a member of NAEYC, CAEYC, AEYC, NAFCC & CC Nutrional Food Pgm. WOW! Debi actually "CARES ABOUT CHILDREN!"

If you're researching in-home daycares, I highly recommend that you add this one to your…read morespreadsheet as a "must" visit. My daughter has been going to this daycare since she was a tiny 3 month old; she just turned 2. When my husband or I drop her off at "Klava's" for a long day of work (usually 10 hours), we know she'll be happy, safe, well-fed, and loved like she's their own. People usually comment on how social and well-behaved my daughter is and I tell them it's part nature but I strongly credit Klava and team for the nurture part. My daughter has made some great friends with the other kids and talks about the daycare ladies at nights and on the weekends. When I pick her up, I observe that the kids are all happy, playing with each other, and seem to truly love and respect one another. I know Klava and team teach and encourage this positive interaction and behavior; my husband and I have seen it applied first-hand. My daughter truly loves it there and is clearly thriving. She has excellent language skills, knows her ABCs and colors, can count, plays well alone and with other children, listens to direction, and is even showing signs that we're close to potty training - which the ladies are in tune to! One of my favorite parts of this daycare is that my daughter is exposed to a wide variety of cultures and languages, through kids and daycare staff, which I think is the reason for her being so comfortable around a variety of people and in a variety of settings. One last thing to mention, Klava always respected and implemented my "nervous new mom" requests of very prescriptive nap time schedules and organic menus. If you're still reading this then you're clearly a mom/mom-to-be like me who has done your research, educated yourself, and know what to expect from an in-home daycare vs. a center. From a similar mom/mom-to-be to another, I think it would be a wise choice to add this one to your list and check it out.

I don't have enough wonderful things to say or enough stars to leave for Klava and her daycare. I…read morewould leave 100 stars if I could. Our daughter started at 11 months and after over 2 years, we graduated her to a preschool. And we did so incredibly hesitantly. Klava and her staff are incredible. They are nurturing, caring and very attentive. They always made sure my daughter ate well, slept well and was provided with plenty of attention. Diapers were changed frequently and they helped with potty training when the time came. Facilities are clean with lots of stimulating toys and activities for the kids to do. I can truly say I rarely saw children crying or upset during drop off or pickup- the kids are always there playing and having fun. My daughter was always so happy when I came to pick her up in the evenings. We chose to start her in preschool at 3, although we could have kept her with Klava longer. It was a tough decision and we visited many schools. None of them were remotely as attentive and nurturing at this daycare. We miss Klava and all the wonderful experiences we had. If you're looking for a daycare for your little one, look no further. This is the one.

I really like Samia and she is very kind to my son. My baby loves her and her husband and she…read morereally does deserve a 5-star when it comes to her love for the kids and her attitude towards them. However, When my son first started he got diaper rashes a whole lot. I had to sit down with her and talk to her about it before she started to pay closer attention to it. At first she was defensive, yelling at me and dismissing my complaints rudely. However when I called her and told her I would like to come by to talk to her face to face, she calmed down and agreed. She says she loves the kids which I believe but I do feel like she take a few things for granted. Today my son came home with bitting marks on both his hands and I was surprised because she never told me about it when I picked him up. I was deeply unhappy about this and so I called her to ask about it. She said she was busy and had to get off the phone dismissively and then said it happens and I shouldn't worry. To me, this is some other child abusing my baby and hurting him and she wants me to not think anything of it? I tried talking to her but she simply said bye while I was still talking. I only wish she can be much more attentive to the kids and to their safety. Perhaps remove the kids that threaten The safety of other children in her facility. I do t know how else to communicate this to her. I'm hoping she will read this and this will let her know how important this is to me. A concerned mother.

I absolutely love San Mark Day care! I have sent my kids here for many years. Samoa and Samy are…read moreamazing grandparents and take care of the kids as if their own. They have many rooms filled with everything the kids need including toys, books, dining and outdoor areas. My kids grew up here and loved coming here. They were taught manners, basics ABCs and numbers and much more at a young age. Definitely recommend!

This place is closed... Tried to take my kids to a new…read moreplace, but it was empty. Enrolled them in gymnastics next door instead (smile).

Great place and tons of fun. Kids love it there and it is a wonderful option when the weather is…read morehot. You can paint, play in ball pit, plenty of toys and couches for the parents.

Amazing daycare with caring staff, a clean environment and great communication. I was very…read moreimpressed with the setup and I'm really looking forward to sending my kid there. Highly recommend!

My daughter went to Bambi Daycare from January 2018 to July 2019. She was extremely nervous and did…read morenot initially understand the separation from her parents to a daycare with other children. Yelena(director) was extremely patient and loving with her. Consistently assisting and providing advice to make the transition easier. It took 3 gruesome weeks but my daughter eventually fell in love with Yelena and all the children there. She is excited every morning to be dropped off and when picked up she immediately tells me how excited she is for the following day. Yelena offered amazing advice which lead to my daughter mastering potty training in as little as 2 weeks. If you are debating on where to take your child that is safe, affordable, and helps develop their fine motor skills, look no further than Bambi Daycare. You will not regret it.

My daughter, Alaia, went here when she was a year and a half up until she was 3. We loved every…read moreminute of it. The only reason we had to switch daycares is because we moved to Fairfield. But even a year after moving to Fairfield, we still took Alaia here because it was worth it. She loved Lena and so did we. Lena is so professional, caring and keeps you updated throughout the day. I remember the first week, Lena would send me and my wife pics and reassure that Alaia was fine. They do lots of activities and even change to pjs when it's nap time! Alaia's favorite was music day on Thursdays. Lena also helps with potty training. I seriously couldn't have asked for a better 1st daycare experience. Again, we'd still have our daughter here if we didn't live so far. Thank you again, Lena! We will never ever forget you! :)

My son has been at little b, Big B for a year now, and we couldn't be happier. From the very first…read moreday, it was clear how much care and intention goes into this cozy, nurturing space for toddlers aged 12-36 months. Betsy and Kara are seasoned professionals who deeply understand toddler development and behavior. They approach each child with warmth, patience, and love--and it shows. More than anything, they prioritize creating a space where children feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for. There's a reason Betsy has been doing this for over 17 years--her experience, calm presence, and commitment to early childhood care are unmatched. The environment is calm, clean, and full of thoughtfully chosen toys and activities that encourage play, curiosity, and independence. My son comes home happy, chatty, and often singing songs he's learned during the day. The structure and routines help him thrive, and I've seen him grow in confidence, language, and social skills since he started. It's also one of the most affordable and high-quality options we found--especially rare in the Bay Area. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of the little b, Big B community, and I can't recommend it enough to any family looking for a loving, enriching place for their toddler.

We LOVE this daycare! Our daughter has been in the care of Betsy and Kara since she was 13 months…read moreold. She is 24 months now, and is thriving. She adores her caregivers and runs happily to play the second we arrive. She also barely wants to leave when I pick her up! They provide all the food and snacks, handle nap time, play time, everything you could need. True professionals who are as loving and fun as they come. I couldn't recommend them more!!

I'm sparing them a one-star review because I appreciated the art programming they provided and the…read moreteachers seemed good. However, the daycare and owners are 100% business-focused and puts money first. They have zero empathy for parents or fostering community. Understandably, Covid posed many challenges to everyone and protocols had to be put in place but they did not allow for parents to communicate with teachers at all - no virtual conversations, phone calls, emails, etc. Every six months, they would send home a 'report' without any opportunities to sit down to review or ask questions. All of that, I can look past... because Covid required a lot of flexibility from all parties. The real frustration came upon registration for our 2nd kid. Their sales tactic was that of fake urgency and loose and sneaky language in the contract. You can feel free to message me for specifics so that you can be made aware. When there was a discrepancy, one 'owner' Natalie (who honestly has no decision making power as she gets overshadowed by the other) owned up and said the contract language was indeed confusing. However, Allison (bureaucratic owner) would say otherwise, completely undermining Natalie. They refused to make time for a call to talk it through the confusion and instead required us to only use email to contact them. They brushed us off in person and finally (but reluctantly) gave me 9 minutes on a call in which Natalie hastily rushed me off. We're talking about major confusion in a contract that would net them (and cost us) $75,000+ in the lifetime of our two kids being there. They resorted to defensiveness and eventually made up a whole narrative about my family's financial difficulty. It was extremely hurtful and mind blowing that a business can be run this way. Whenever it served them to play the "we are a small business, we make mistakes" card, they would use it sparingly. And at times when it served them to say "we are very well established, have been doing this for decades so please don't question us" they would use that to their advantage. As another reviewer said "if you're happy to shut up and abide by the info they give you, then this is the place for you." I really wish I would have read this before enrolling. Childcare is a highly personal and sensitive decision and they don't seem to agree with this. I'm so glad we pulled our kids out and while difficult to not have childcare for a few months, we ended up finding a much better option for our kids. I'd recommend supporting another local daycare that truly cares about the community versus just their bottom line and the self-serving need to always having to be right.

I thought maybe my experience with Small Wonders School was a one-off until I read some of the…read morereviews here that seemed consistent with how I was treated. I was hired as an assistant teacher (I have over 7 years of experience in preschool) for their kindergarten program. The directors were aware of my teaching experience and had my full resume. They offered me the position and I accepted, excited to gain experience with a new age group. They wanted me to begin right away so I could be trained in time for the school year to begin. I was relocating from out of state and rushed the move so I would start on time. The school and staff were nice and I felt optimistic about the position. After only three days of training, however, I was told that they wanted someone with more kindergarten experience and let me go. I accepted this graciously and silently, despite knowing it was bad practice. I hadn't even had a chance to be in the kindergarten classroom yet. After leaving the school and driving home in tears I realized I forgot my sweater and went back to get it. As I approached the door I saw my sweater outside draped over a rail on the sidewalk, which felt quite insulting. The only redeeming thing about the situation is that I was paid for the three days I trained. The amount of stress and money that went into relocating in such a rush and then looking for another job is irrevocable though. I am shocked and appalled by the treatment I received.