This review has been long overdue. It's been three months since my daughter last attended Happy…read moredaycare, and just today while we were playing, she suddenly said, "Hurry up!" -- the first time I've ever heard her say that. I assumed it was something her new teachers say, but she quickly corrected me: "No, no, Andrea says hurry up!" She then went right back to playing, laughing and calling out, "hurry up hurry up!!" That moment alone speaks volumes about how much Andrea means to my daughter. She started at Happy daycare when she was just 1.5 years old. As a first-time mom, I cried on her first day, and Arti sat with me, gently reassuring me that we just needed to give her time to build trust. I can't express how much it meant knowing they understood this was her first time away from home. Within a week, the tears stopped. On her last day, I was the one still in tears because Andrea wouldn't be caring for my little girl anymore. Andrea is incredibly kind and patient. She cared for my daughter with so much warmth that even on weekends, my little one would ask to go see her and this happened more times than I can count. I never had to worry about food it was all taken care of at the daycare. During a medical emergency with my daughter, both Andrea and Arti stayed with her until I arrived, then remained by my side as we figured out the next steps. My daughter still misses Andrea to this day, and I know she will for a long time.

My child started here at 9 months old and has stayed almost two years. Aarti provides a home away…read morefrom home, and my child walks in happily every morning. I appreciate that Aarti sends frequent updates, and we even got a video of my child taking his first steps at the daycare. She also reads to the children daily, and now my child enjoys listening to books at home. When he was younger, he learned a lot from interacting with the older toddlers. As an older toddler now, he has learned how to be nice around babies. Overall, Aarti creates a caring environment for the children to learn, play, and become good friends.

Our son started at Little Sunshine when he was 6 months old (now almost 2 years old) and choosing…read moreLSHD has been one of the best decisions we made as first time parents. We have considered moving out of Sunnyvale to be closer to our workplaces, but each time we go back to not wanting our son to change schools and wanting to be close to Little Sunshine if we have a second child. Here are my favorite things about LSHD: Loving and supportive environment - Cecilia, Yuri, Mari and Ana love and care for our son as if he was part of their own family. I was sad and nervous to leave my baby when my maternity leave ended, and knowing he was in a loving environment that was as close to being loved on at home was one of the only consolations. The team provides our son with homemade, delicious meals that he eats each day, despite barely eating anything we make at home. When he was a baby, they diligently followed our feeding requests and warmed breast milk brought from home and worked on introducing solids. Our son is very spirited and at times has had challenges sharing, taking turns, shouting etc. and they have worked with him on these skills with the utmost patience and support for his individual development. Cleanliness - Cecilia's home is incredibly clean and filled with colorful, engaging toys. I don't want to jinx it, but our son has also avoided any major illnesses commonly picked up at daycare and has not been sick constantly which we were very afraid of when starting child care. He also comes home clean every day, but on the weekends we probably go through two -three outfits a day! Not sure how they do it. Knowledgable - As other reviewers have stated, Cecilia is so empathetic and encouraging for first time parents. She will work through any concerns you may have for your child while carefully listening and offering gentle advice and reassurance. The staff has had over a decade of experience with so many children so it is invaluable to hear their perspective on any concerns you may have. Play based learning - I was not someone who was looking for an academic environment for my very young child and instead valued a loving and caring space for him to play and naturally learn. Our son has exceeded all my expectations for what he could know before the age of two. He can count and say his colors in English and Spanish, has learned about days of the week and the calendar, and can recognize individual letters and the sounds they make. Reliable and open communication - I think in 1.5 years there has been one single day of unplanned closure due to a power outage. They share their vacation schedule well in advance so you can appropriately plan. They share photos and text updates that make my day while at work. I highly recommend Little Sunshine Daycare for anyone looking for a safe, reliable, loving, nurturing and clean home environment for your child. Cecilia is truly passionate about early childhood education and care and I feel so lucky she provides this service to our community.

We absolutely adore Ms Cici and the entire Little Sunshine crew! Our son started at 6 months and is…read morestill attending (he's nearly 2!). They've taken such good care of him, and he's formed a lovely bond with everyone. It's been a joy to watch him grow and learn from their care and teaching. We really appreciate the high standards of cleanliness, safety, and no-screens approach. These were the clear differentiators when were hunting for the perfect daycare. Ms Cici is a prompt communicator and gives us regular updates. As first-time parents, I can honestly say that they've been true partners every step of the way. We'd highly recommend Little Sunshine to anyone considering!

Our daughter has attended Dreamtree Daycare since she was a year old, and we have been pleased with…read moreher progress. Though it was difficult initially, she adjusted well with other kids and now enjoys playing with her friends and learning her numbers and rhymes. The environment is clean, organized, and feels like a home. We appreciate that Ms. Karen and Ms. Kamea, follow the children's natural rhythms rather than enforcing strict routines. They also provide regular photo updates during the day. We joined this daycare through a friend's recommendation and have enjoyed seeing our daughter thrive. The atmosphere feels more like a home than a rigid facility, which we prefer. The happy faces of the children during pickup confirm that it is a positive environment for her. Based on our positive experience, we would recommend this daycare.

Both Ms. Karen and Ms Kamea take excellent care of my daughter. She gets excited when she Ms. Karen…read morein the morning. The facility is clean and well maintained. Everything has been childproofed properly. Their price is reasonable and we're pretty happy so far with their services :)

Our son has been at Tulip Kids Academy for almost two years now. He started in the infant class,…read moremoved up to the junior preschool class, and is now in the preschool class. We've had a wonderful experience throughout this time. He has transformed from a shy little one who was nervous around new people into a confident, outgoing and talkative toddler. The teachers are incredibly warm, affectionate, patient, and genuinely passionate about helping the kids learn and grow. Every day is filled with fun, age-appropriate, and engaging activities that keep the children excited about learning. I also really appreciate the values they instill in the kids . They learn to play well together, take turns, and wait patiently for their turn. This strong focus on social development helps the children build friendships easily and interact kindly with one another. The staff also goes above and beyond in celebrating holidays and festivals, making each occasion special and memorable for the kids. When we were first touring daycares, what stood out most to us about Tulip was how warm, knowledgeable, and hands-on the director, Ms. Nikki, was. She knew every child by name, how their day had gone, and seemed to have a deep understanding of each one's unique needs. We also loved how the school helped make the transition to daycare smooth by allowing parents to accompany their child for the first few days. This thoughtful approach really put our minds at ease. The classrooms are clean, bright, and spacious, and the shaded outdoor play area is perfectly designed for all the different age groups. I especially appreciate that the infants have their own dedicated play area. The school also provides detailed daily updates through Procare, so we always know what our son ate, how long he napped, and how much he enjoyed his activities. The meals they serve are nutritious, wholesome, and include a nice variety of cuisines. I'd like to give a special shoutout to Ms. Jenny (from the infant class) for doing a phenomenal job connecting with the little ones, engaging them in creative ways, and offering us valuable feedback on how to support their development at home. I'm also very grateful to Ms. Gina (from the preschool class) for caring so deeply about each child's growth and taking a personalized approach to help them learn and strengthen any skills they may need extra support with. She provides detailed feedback every day and designs thoughtful, engaging activities to encourage learning and development. Their passion for their work truly shines through. We feel so lucky to have found Tulip Kids Academy and can't recommend it highly enough!

My son started his first day today, slowly transitioning to grow comfortable with the environment…read moreand schedule. I was invited to spend a couple hours this morning onsite during this process. I love the attention to detail regarding the safety/security of entering/leaving the building. The facility is clean, spacious, and felt like a home away from home. I can tell my son was immediately at ease and engaged to discover/explore both the indoor/outdoor play area. It makes me nostalgic of my memories attending daycare/preschool growing up. The school director, teachers, and staff have been nothing short of amazing and full of warmth. It is unquestionable that they operate with passion and all have extensive experience and a deep understanding in this space. They have been helpful answering questions and communicating the procedure in how they operate from day one. I am really looking forward to how my son develops here. There will be a lot of "firsts" within the walls of Santa Clara's TKA; first steps, first words, and first school best friends. All the kids were so nice and sweet to my son, we feel lucky to be a part of this cohort.

After researching a lot of daycares in the South Bay, Santa Clara Montessori was our top choice,…read moreand it has truly become our son's home away from home. He started at 21 months old and recently transitioned to the Thomas Road location as he turns 3. Incredible Teachers: Ms. Katie, Ms. Cho, Ms. Choi, Ms. Lim, Ms. Tessa, and Ms. Allison create a remarkably safe and nurturing environment. Ms. Katie brings decades of Montessori experience to the structured setup. Ms. Cho warmly welcomes the kids every morning, and Ms. Katie personally sees them off on most evenings with individual feedback for the parents. Great Communication: They use a fantastic mobile app for easy check-ins, payments, and school updates. Best of all, they sent pictures and videos of our toddler throughout the day getting those updates at work and seeing him grow was such a dopamine hit! Life Skills & Activities: They actively help with potty training, self-feeding, and learning to put on shoes etc. They also host great activities like yoga, pumpkin patch outings, summer camps, teachers appreciation day and Mother's Day celebrations. Structured day: Ms Katie has created a toddler curriculum, they have designated nap-time, play time and a lot of Montessori toys to keep the children engaged. Food & Care: They provide food but allow home-packed lunches. Our toddler was a fussy eater, and Ms. Cho was incredibly helpful in working with him on this. We couldn't be happier with our decision. The recent transition to their Thomas Road location was seamless (and honestly deserves its own 5-star review).

My child did NOT attend this school…read more I just wanted to share about the disappointing tour I experienced. The owner (Katie) was extremely rude- she never even acknowledged my daughter. She scoffed/chuckled at me multiple times because I was asking her questions that were answered in the forms she emailed to me. I'm so sorry that I do not have the ability to remember every little detail about every school that I am touring. The school is also VERY old. Would never recommend this place.

The moment we went to visit the school for our daughter we feel in love with the place, the staff,…read moreand the curriculum. We have seen an immense growth with our now 3 year old daughter that has been going to school here for almost a year now. Sunny child care will continue to recommend this school as they are amazing!

From the owner: Welcome to Sunny Childcare – A Place to Learn, Grow, and Thrive!…read more At Sunny Childcare, we believe that learning should be fun, engaging, and filled with discovery! Through play, children develop essential skills such as problem-solving, communication, and teamwork, all while building confidence and independence. We provide a warm, nurturing environment where your child can grow emotionally, socially, and physically. Our dedicated team fosters curiosity and creativity, encouraging children to explore the world around them and develop a lifelong love of learning. Beyond the classroom, we offer enrichment activities that allow each child to explore their unique interests and talents. At Sunny Childcare, we’re more than just a daycare—we’re a community that supports your child’s growth every step of the way. We’d love to welcome your family to our Sunny Childcare family! Let’s connect and schedule a visit!

We feel so lucky to have found Belen's Childcare. Our son attended for almost two years, and it…read moretruly became a second home for him. Belen and her family are incredibly warm, loving, and attentive. They took wonderful care of our son--especially with his food allergies--and we always felt he was safe and in caring hands. Communication was excellent: they checked in each morning and shared thoughtful updates throughout the day. As a bonus, he even picked up some Spanish! The space is consistently clean and welcoming, with a lovely backyard playground. The homemade meals are fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully adapted when needed--honestly, he often ate better there than at home. They also celebrate birthdays and special moments, making every child feel seen and loved. It truly feels like an extended family. We're so grateful for the care and love our son received here and highly recommend Belen's Childcare.

Belen's is an exceptional home-based daycare, and dare I say, is more than just a daycare. It's…read moremore like a second home, where Belen, Ellie, Abuela, Angelina, Cathy and Anna have built a caring, loving and nurturing environment for kids to thrive in and grow. My wife and I would heartily recommend this place! Belen's is tight-knit and really well run. The student teacher ratio is well-maintained and each kid gets personalized attention. They have ample outdoor space for kids to play, and kids do really creative, artsy and well thought-out projects/activities each day. They provide nourishing home-made meals for breakfast, lunch and snacks of really high quality, taking into account restrictions for each kid individually. Pickups and dropoffs have clear communication, such that it feels like they're working together as a team - they always ask how our daughter slept, whether she had breakfast, etc. on pickup and on dropoff, tell whether there were any issues they had to work through. Even when I say all the above, I don't think I am capturing well enough how far and beyond Belen has gone consistently to give an exceptional experience to our daughter (and other kids). Belen helped our daughter settle in properly to naptimes, and since she wasn't sleep trained, took additional steps to get her comfortable. We noticed how far our daughter progressed over two years with their play-based learning and lastly, our daughter's birthday party celebration and farewell will be memorable experiences we will forever cherish. Our daughter attended Belen's from 14mo to 3yr. She developed an affectionate bond with Belen and her family, and every single day, looked forward to going to Belen's and catching up with her friends there - in short, she was happy. Ultimately, that told us everything about how great a place this is.

Not good communication...don't return messages, employees not informed, major smoking around front…read moredoor and smelled like an ash tray. Very disquieting.

My son Asher just graduated from Grace Daycare after spending the last 2.5 years here. We are so…read morelucky to have found Teacher Sina as first time parents during the pandemic. When he first started at age 1, he couldn't even walk. Now at 3.5, he is running, talking in 3 languages (Mandarin, Cantonese & English), cackling and such a happy little boy. Sina has guided him through every milestone, and I trust her 100% with my baby. She genuinely loves and cares for each of the kids under her care, and my son has truly thrived. He's barely gotten sick if ever from daycare due to Sina's care (and great protocols during COVID), and he loves to eat Sina's delicious and nutritious cooking. She provided all the utensils cups etc so everything was super easy for us. She also shared tons of adorable pics and videos of the kids regularly. Given the small class size, each kid is able to enjoy a lot of attention and care. Her pricing is extremely fair and affordable, and she is a wonderful, kind and reasonable person. We plan to send my daughter to Sina as well next year after my maternity leave. I highly recommend Sina and Grace Daycare to anyone who's looking for a reliable, cozy & loving home-based bilingual daycare in Sunnyvale!