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.

Ling ling daycare has been a godsend to us as first time parents. From the time I drop off my kid…read moreto when I pick them up, i know they are being well taken care of. Ms. Huang gives a good detailed report of my child's likes and dislikes. My kid also developed better manners as well as how to play with other kids. From speaking to some of the other parents, many kept them there for at least 2-3 years, so im sure all the kids are having a great time. Approximately 10-12 kids with 2-3 staff. Parking is a bit rough but it is to be expected given residential area and busy intersection.

Ms. Ling has played a huge role in shaping my son's early childhood, providing guidance, support,…read moreand encouragement during these important years. Can't thank her enough.

ViVi Family Day Care is one of the best things to happen to our family…read more Prior to our first child being born, we visited and vetted what seemed like countless day care centers, both large and small.  We ultimately felt more comfortable with the family-run model, and above all the most comfortable with Ms. Van.  When meeting her we could sense her caring and nurturing nature, and when meeting her children it was clear that she raised three intelligent, gracious daughters of her own. Of course we were still nervous that first day dropping off our first baby.  That nervousness quickly went away.  Ms. Van offers the love and guidance that a parent themselves would provide.  Over time Ms. Van's daughters became like older sisters to our kids, helping them gain confidence and grow socially and emotionally.  Our kids graduated from ViVi Family Day Care healthy, happy, and well prepared for Kindergarten.  We are forever grateful to Ms. Van and her family; they will always hold a special place in our hearts.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Mrs. Van and Vivi Family Day Care!…read more Mrs. Van is one of those people you dream of finding when you have children and are looking for care for them. We have worked with her and known her for 2 1/2 years. WIth my 2 young boys, I want them to feel loved, cared for, safe, and respected. I want them to be taught kindness and the joys of play and laughter. I also want them to be fed nutritious home-cooked meals, to be supported in getting rest/naps during the day, get plenty of fresh air and sunshine, and to become potty-trained when they are ready. On top of that, I want to know what they experienced during the day and to be able to communicate openly with their caregivers. Well, Mrs. Van does all of this and MORE! You would be fortunate to have Mrs. Van in your children's' lives, just as we are. She's one-in-a million.

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.

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.

I can't say enough wonderful things about this Mandarin immersion daycare! All four of my kids have…read moreattended here over the years, starting from when they were infants, and it's truly been one of the best childcare experiences we've ever had. Teacher Rebecca and her wonderful assistants made us feel completely at ease. As any parent knows, it's hard to leave your baby in someone else's care -- but I quickly realized how lucky we were to have found this place. They are so warm, patient, and genuinely caring. They know each child so well and cater to their individual personalities. The program is such a great mix of Mandarin language exposure, play, and learning. My kids picked up so much Mandarin naturally through songs, stories, and daily routines. The teachers make learning fun and meaningful, and the kids truly love being there. My daughter transitioned to TK recently and had a hard time leaving Bay Farm Happy Bees. The daycare itself is clean, organized. The outdoor play area is huge -- with play cars, little houses, play kitchens, and lots of open space for the kids to run around and use their imaginations. Meals and snacks are healthy and home-cooked, which is such a plus. My kids always tell me about what they had for lunch and how yummy it was! Communication is great--we get regular updates about what the kids did, ate, and how they slept, plus photos and videos that absolutely make my day. It's so nice to see them smiling and having fun while at daycare. They also take the children on regular little outings to the nearby park and library, which gives them a chance to explore and learn outside the daycare, too. My daughter loved the circle reading time at the library! Most importantly, I've always had total peace of mind knowing my children are safe, loved, and cared for. That's something you just can't put a price on. Teacher Rebecca has become like family to us, and I'm so grateful for all the love and effort she's poured into helping my kids grow. If you're looking for a warm, safe, and enriching Mandarin immersion daycare with a very experienced childcare provider, where your child will be happy and thrive -- this is it.

My 2+ year-old toddler has been with Rebecca for more than a year now. He really started to thrive…read moreand progress when we placed him here. He has really developed a strong bond not only with the daycare staff and family, but also with the other children there. He is very secure and happy going there, and when we pick him up. Moreover, Rebecca is very communicative about his progress and whatever needs come up, so we feel really good about a solid caregiving partnership with her. We feel so fortunate to have found Happy Bees and cannot express enough what a wonderful, safe, and happy environment Rebecca has created for the children.

Ms. Alberta is amazing with children especially babies. I was so nervous going back to work , Ms…read more Alberta took my baby at 6 months and he loves her so much. She took such good care of him and I felt at ease once she took him because I knew he would be safe. My experience was great and although we no longer are there because of a recent move , I still plan on visiting her with the baby , because my baby loves her so much.

Thank you for being so great with our kids. We appreciate the love and care you bring and show. We…read morealso love how clean you keep your space and the kids. Great hygiene in teaching the kids to always wash their hands.

Our experience at this center included multiple incidents involving biting (some resulting in…read morebruising/visible injuries) and hair pulling. While I understand these behaviors can happen in group care, the frequency of incidents raised concerns for us about supervision. We previously attended another childcare center prior to relocating, and the number of incidents we experienced here within the first three months exceeded what both of our children experienced over four years at our prior center combined. I also noted that the state childcare licensing website lists multiple incidents and investigations for this center, some of which appear similar to our experience. I encourage parents to review the inspection reports and complaint history for additional context: https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/FacDetail/013412625

Ever since my two kids changed schools, they no longer get hurt (e.g. no more bites or…read morebruises/bumps from falls). The worst was when our son was bitten by the same kid (3 years old) 5-6 times and had his face scratched and bloody and KC did nothing even though that child had 30+ other incidents in a span of 8 months! Total bullshit. Also, I don't recommend this place if your child has allergies. Several parents have pulled their children out after realizing they are horrible with tracking allergies since they always have new or part-time teachers so there's no consistency. Also, they feign ignorance when the child moves up to the next class at the same center and puts it on the parent to tell the new class teachers about the allergy. When they are short teachers, they've asked for volunteers to not bring their kids to school while charging full tuition or take the first 4 infants because they only have one teacher available. Most recently, 7 (!) teachers called in sick and the center had to close at 3pm. What a total nightmare for parents who have to go back into work! You certainly don't get what you pay for here (e.g. dilapidated yards, lawns, playground, equipment and dirty rugs - the photos on Yelp are not of the actual center). The one thing that we enjoyed was the app and the photos and videos everyday. But it was at the cost of premium tuition pricing, inconsistent teachers and injuries to our kids. Not worth it - there are plenty of other daycares, especially in-home ones that are much more affordable and smaller ratios that cater to the development of your child. My son did enjoy Ms. Shirrell in the discovery preschool classroom who potty trained him. He still mentions her from time to time. Ms. Lakea in the infant room was also a favorite. The lack of updates on the part time, temp, student or sub teachers (i.e. warm body they could find) and failure to retain good teachers is not because of COVID or the general shortage of educators - it's because this place and regional manager (Jen) sucks. Most of the good and long time teachers were chased out by a former director in 2021 (Jen's horrible hire) and most of the good families left shortly thereafter. Ms. Patti, the director, does what she can to turn water into wine, but one person can only do so much on their own with limited resources and help.