SOMA has been an incredibly special place for our family and, most importantly, for our son . We…read morejoined the SOMA community after moving to San Francisco from Houston, and it was a year filled with big changes and emotions for our little one. From day one, the teachers at SOMA welcomed him with open arms, creating a warm, nurturing, and joyful environment where he could truly thrive. The care, empathy, and intention the staff brings to each child is remarkable. The teachers took the time to understand our son as an individual--his personality, his sensitivities, his interests--and supported him through his transitions with patience and love. Under their guidance, we saw him blossom socially, emotionally, and intellectually. He is always full of stories about his teachers and friends. SOMA is more than just a preschool--it's a place that values connection, creativity, and growth. We're so grateful to the entire team for such a strong and loving foundation. While we're sad to be leaving due to a move, SOMA will always have a very special place in our hearts.

We had the pleasure of being a part of the SOMA community for the last 3.5 years since 2021 and…read moreit's the best decision we ever made for our two young kids. Ngoc, Kelly, Tiana, Geraldine, Izabella, and Chloe run a TOP TIER program here that's hard to find anywhere else. They are truly unmatched when it comes to the level of organization, communication, and engaging curriculum that they offer. Here is just some of what sets them apart: Supportive, Creative, Child-Led Learning Environment - Fun, engaging lessons and activities tailored for each age group are prepared every single day, along with time for arts, crafts, music, dance, and storytime. I was constantly impressed by the thoughtful, detailed, and creative ways in which lessons were taught, and how there was something new every day. There's an emphasis on child-led, interest-inspired learning. The teachers are excellent at noticing when your kid is showing a deeper interest in something, and they make an effort to ensure your kid can explore it further. It blows my mind how they're able to quickly provide that kind of personalized teaching and support. Cultural Literacy - The school is phenomenal when it comes to teaching about cultures around the world. They make it really fun by showcasing different holidays and traditions (e.g. Diwali, Autumn Moon Festival) through storytime, crafts, art projects, games, music, food, and parties. The kids absolutely loved it and I appreciated it too. Play Space - The space itself has several different play areas. It's clean, organized, and has everything kids love. The team rearranges the space every now and then to make it feel brand new, interesting, and exciting for the kids to explore. It was always so fun seeing different set ups and decorations go up throughout the year for seasons and celebrations. On rainy days when the kids can't play outside, they set up a jumpy house indoors that the kids adore. Consistent, Responsive, Clear Communication - SOMA uses an app for all communication which is great for keeping everything in one place. Pictures and summaries of what the kids did are posted daily. Teachers kept us informed in the moment if there are any changes in their mood or behaviors (e.g. not eating much, not napping, having a hard time with transitions), and kept us updated as to what they did to troubleshoot. I never had to worry about whether or not the kids were going to be okay, and I can't tell you how much of a relief and peace of mind that is. Social Development - One of my favorite things about SOMA is how they teach the older kids to include and care for the younger ones. It's very sweet watching the older ones play alongside the young ones, comforting them if they're sad or having a hard time, and encouraging them when the younger ones learn how to do something new. Some other examples of socialization type experiences for the kids - weekly show and tells where kids take turns presenting to the class and peers can ask questions; a bake sale where the kids showcased and sold baked goods; a weekly recorded newsreel where the kids share announcements and reports on camera. Just above and beyond! Events - The events are what I'm going to miss a ton! Plenty of opportunities for parents to attend and partake in festivities with the kids. We had gatherings for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, Winter Holiday, just to name a few. I know I'm forgetting more. There was one in the summer in particular where the theme was traveling around the world and Ngoc and team prepared delicious congee with various toppings and Vietnamese iced coffees for the parents. We then gathered upstairs to watch the kids perform a hula dance. It was amazing. Mother's and Father's Day always makes me want to cry. I don't want to spoil all the details but just know that they'll always have special and memorable surprises in store when there's an event. Community - The parent community here has been a joy to connect with. We've hung out with over a handful outside of school. Worth mentioning - we always find ourselves feeling grateful our kids are at SOMA and are blown away / in awe of the whole SOMA team and the Five Star experience they're able to provide. If it's not clear by now, SOMA is a true powerhouse deeply committed to offering the best education and experience to little ones. The teachers are experts, professional, caring, gentle, and attentive. My kids had a blast! Once my eldest went into TK, it was noticeably clear that she was more than prepared for school socially, emotionally, and academically. She adjusted wonderfully and I know this is because of SOMA. Our time spent there was truly worth every penny and it was the saddest day when it was time for us to go! If they offered programs through high school, we would never leave. We trust them that much and are so grateful we got to have them in our lives for as long as we did.

Massiva, Younes and their family are such warm and supportive caregivers and I am so grateful that…read morethey founded Holistic Seedlings and I feel so blessed that we were fortunate enough to find them online and for our son Camden to be accepted into their program. What Massiva offers at Holistic Seedlings is truly unique. It is clear that running her daycare, in the way in which she does, is both her passion and purpose in life. She an exceptional cook and with her holistic nutrition knowledge she makes the most delicious and nourishing food from scratch for all the children every day. (Breakfast, lunch and snacks). She often shares homemade snacks, dates or freshly baked sourdough loaves with the parents as well! She takes the children to their community garden every week to teach them about where their food comes from, how to tend to the plants and how to harvest and enjoy whatever is in season. Her eldest sons host and teach soccer every Friday afternoon. Their support and influence has had a remarkable impact on my son, who loves soccer and basketball and clearly looks up to the older boys and enjoys playing with them. It warms my heart to see Camden so well taken care of. Massiva and her husband Younes, provide such a warm and loving environment at their home. I trust them wholeheartedly and I honestly could not imagine what I would do without their holistic support. My husband and I felt instantly at ease with them, in contrast to other daycares we visited that just cannot compare. An added bonus is that Massiva an excellent and creative photographer! The regular photos she sends parents through the daycare app are an absolute gift and treasure for us to have. We can see all the wonderful activities she has created for the children and get to witness all of the joy that radiates from their smiling and excited faces. I also keep each of these high quality photos as a document of my son's growth and development. I also so appreciate the bi-monthly mother meetings that Massiva hosts to bring the mums together over a delicious homemade meal to discuss important topics related to our children and how best we can support them and align in our approach. Most importantly it's been an incredible blessing to find someone like Massiva that shares so many of my own concerns and values regarding nutrition and a blend of both traditional and modern, holistic approach to childcare. Her care is not only consistent with our approach at home but supports, amplifies and exceeds any expectations we could have for Camden's health, happiness and wellbeing.

We've had our little one at the holistic seedlings wonderschool for just about six months now from…read morethe age of 11 months. From the moment we met Massiva, we were assured our son would be well taken care of. We have had no problems at all, a testament to how Massiva keeps the kids safe and happy (what more can you ask for?) She fills his tummy with nutritious (and delicious!) food, helped us put him on a regular nap schedule, and she regularly updates us with pics and videos on how much fun he's having throughout the day (indoors and outdoors). Definitely the best option you will find with a home day care in SF.

We've had such a great experience at Cool Valley Kids! Eli is incredibly warm and caring, and it's…read moreobvious how much attention she gives to each child's individual needs. Stacey and Vika do an amazing job with the food and are always so communicative, which we really appreciate. Stacey also creates opportunities to connect with the wider parent community. It's no pressure, but really valuable if that's something you're interested in. We love getting the daily updates, photos, and videos to see what the kids are up to. It's a bit more expensive than some other options that we looked at, but having meals provided, the overall quality of care, and the super convenient location right off the N line make it totally worth it. Our daughter comes home happy and tired every day, and it's clear she enjoys her time there. I whole heartedly recommend Cool Valley Kids for anyone in the market for a new daycare.

My child went here before switching to another by same owners closer to our house but had to leave…read morea review because they loved going so much! Wonderful loving environment. My child always was happy to go and I cannot thank them enough for being one of my kids first daycare experiences. Made the transition smooth and easy and relieved any guilt I had prior. They thrived! Thank you.