I loved working there the kids were great! The hours were flexible and the training was great.read more

My goddaughter was having a horrible time with math and had a very important exam upcoming. We had…read moreexhausted many other resources when someone recommended that we try College Nannies & Tutors. We walked in without an appointment and rather late in the day, yet the person who met with us was very professional and genuinely wanted to help. The problem was our situation was quite unique. My goddaughter is in the Cal State system and could not pass her math exams. She has a math learning disability and despite so many other tutors and other types of help, she just couldn't get passed her match course and it was jeopardizing her status at the university. She had a final test coming up and if she passed, she would fulfill her math requirement at the university and be allowed to stay, but if not, she would be dis-enrolled from the university. Add to it, she only had ten days until the test. No pressure at all. Normally tutoring for this would occur over several weeks, even several months and we only had 10 days. I explained the situation to the person at the office and I really expected her to smile and say, sorry we can't help you. Instead, she did smile but told us she understood the critical nature and would do everything to help. She made a couple of calls and found us a tutor willing to help. To make it even more convenient, the tutor agreed to come to us and tutor my goddaughter at my home instead of making her go to their office. The price was absolutely reasonable when you go online and look at other tutoring services. Bailey was the tutor assigned and on the first day she showed up right on time. After the first session my goddaughter already felt more confident and felt Bailey's methods and way of explanation were helping her greatly. This went on for the ten days and Bailey even came by the morning of her exam just for a quick refresher and prep in case she had any last minute questions. The bottom line... my goddaughter passed her exam! If I haven't expressed the significance of this, it really needs to be emphasized. My goddaughter was in her second year of college but just couldn't get passed the math. It took awhile before they even figured out she had a math learning disability but despite using their own tutors and tutors from the university, she just couldn't get passed that class. She has been a perfect student minus the math and unfortunately this situation has been a great amount of stress for her for the past year wondering whether or not she would be able to continue at the university or not. Coupled with the fact that she only had days left to prepare for what was going to be the "make or break" test of her college career. We had tried many other people and methods all of which failed to get her passed this stumbling block. And it needs to be mentioned the people at this center, Allison Dery, Director of Services and Bailey, our tutor, need to be commended for their help in a very unusual circumstance. Again, when we went in I fully expected them to tell us they couldn't help in such a short amount of time but they went above and beyond to help. Not only that, but they made it more convenient by coming to our home and there was a lot of paperwork they just waived for expediency. They were extremely accommodating and it can't be emphasized enough. If your child is having problems, I cannot give a high enough recommendation for this place and their services. Truly professional!

This place is great. The swim team is a great place for kids. The staff is really nice.read more

We love the Summer Camps! We also love this location. They have many to choose from. For example,…read moremy son just finished a Harry Potter camp at the Mango Drive location at Del Mar Hills Elementary. The counselors are great and sweet. He had a blast. I love that their camps go from 9-3 with an added $25 for the whole week, you can drop as early as 7 or pick up by 6. They are engaged and have so much fun. There is such an assortment of different camps to choose from also. They have a great ratio of counselors to kids too so it doesn't get out of control. I prefer the Adventure camps to just regular camp days. I feel like because there isn't a "classroom theme" they have more freedom and leeway and it is more chaotic. At least last year that's how it was. There were a couple things that happened and I just felt that they are not watched as closely. We will see because e=we have five of those coming up. I'll report back.

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.

We have always had fantastic experiences using nanny services when traveling. Unfortunately, this…read morewas not the case with Sitterwise. It's honestly still upsetting over a week later, so I felt the need to share. We were traveling to Carlsbad for a wedding, and I contacted Sitterwise 5 days before the event to request a sitter for our two boys, ages 3 and 1.5. I filled out our family profile, made the request, and was told I would be matched with a sitter within 24 hours. The next day, about 30 hours later, I hadn't heard back and my request was still showing as "pending." I reached out to them again and soon after was matched with a sitter. I was initially a bit concerned reading the sitter's profile, which only stated her experience as a high school teacher and mother to a grown son, with no reference to taking care of babies and toddlers. The morning of the wedding, I texted our sitter to give her the heads up that our littlest had picked up a cold (no fever, but a cough/runny nose). Later that day, our sitter arrived and we spent about an hour introducing her to our kids, and despite a clingy baby, all seemed great. I prepared a bunch of notes for her on bedtime routines, dinner, etc., and we left. At 6 pm, just as we sat down to dinner at the wedding, I received a text from the sitter saying she needed me to call her. When she answered the phone, she was clearly very distraught. She said our youngest was crying for me and she was having a hard time handling our 3-year-old, who was hitting his brother and laughing, and from what it sounded like, generally acting like a 3-year-old. She said she couldn't complete the job and needed us to come back... A few things that I remember vividly from that call: "I'm really sorry, I'm only used to high school-aged kids" "I think your son and I just don't get along" "I called my husband and he said, 'you're the adult'" "I know I can't hit/spank him but I'm not sure how to get him to behave" Our minds were blown. We of course left the wedding immediately and raced back to the hotel. When we got to the room, the sitter was upset, both of our boys were upset, and she was running around grabbing random items like the couch accent pillows that she had "put on timeout." Hot tip: the kid doesn't care if you put the couch pillow that he threw on timeout... The sitter was crying and I was completely taken aback and just trying to calm her down and get her out of there. She started to say something like "you don't have to pay me" to which I interrupted and said of course we will pay you. I later found out that she took this as me saying we would pay for the FULL night we originally requested that would have ended at 11 pm, and this is what I was charged for when I checked the receipt (Sitterwise did later refund the extra 4.5 hours I was charged). She left, we were unable to attend 90% of the wedding, and the cherry on top was when she accidentally texted me instead of her boss, explaining that she left because the little one was sick...Clearly not being honest about why she was leaving early. Ultimately, I blamed Sitterwise for the awful sitter matching, not the sitter. Our sitter was super sweet, but she was obviously correct when she said she was only used to high school-aged kids, and I should have gone with my gut when I saw that her profile had no mention of caring for young kids. That fact was clear when I heard her through our baby monitor talking to my 3-year-old like he was 15 - repeatedly asking him what was wrong with the baby and why wouldn't he take the bottle, and asking him to help her. Hearing him very clearly confused and not sure what to do was pretty rough on my mama heart. In the past, nannies have come with age-appropriate toys and activities, she came with nothing. In the past, nannies have known how to appropriately handle a toddler outburst, she made it seem like our child was the devil. The first thing our son said to us when we came back to the hotel room was "she doesn't like me." Those words from a tiny 3-year-old should tell you all you need to know. I spoke to Sitterwise a few days after our experience and explained all of this to Stacy. While I appreciate that she refunded the extra hours I was charged, there was really no attempt to make this right, beyond promising a better pairing next time I'm in San Diego. It would have gone a long way for them to admit the sitter matching clearly wasn't right, or maybe waive some or all of their fees. Instead, I was simply told that she was an experienced sitter, that they'd follow up on the issue, and that they were sorry. Toddlers can be real a-holes sometimes, and mine are no exception to this fact. But, they are also well-behaved kids who have NEVER had an issue like this with a caregiver. As someone who spent 15 years as a nanny myself, this was very clearly an issue of a sitter inexperienced with this age group, and a business unwilling to own their mistake.

You have no idea how much I love this awesome company. When I moved to San Diego a few years ago, I…read moregot panicked after realizing most of the dentists here are only open on weekdays. We just moved there and had ZERO friends and our family members live outside the state so basically we knew nobody who could take care of our baby son when I had to go to see the dentist on weekdays. Then I googled if there was any great nanny agency who could send a reliable one time babysitter to our home then found this company. At first, I was so scared of welcoming a total stranger to my home but the first babysitter was nothing but fantastic so I was able to go get a dental treatment I needed. Then i realized... "maybe I should use the company again when I need a date night with my husband" Since then we get babysitters from them all the time, like once a month. So far all the sitters we hired are great and pretty sure they hire only the good ones who passed the strict background check. They charge $30 per hour for 1 or 2 kids so some people might think it costs too much but in my opinion, it's totally worth it.

Stephanie at Wild Roots has been great. As much as possible, we tried to give plenty of advance…read morenotice of need, but a couple of times we had really last-minute needs, and she (miraculously!) came through every time. The sitters were professional, reliable and punctual; only once was one late, it was only by a few minutes, and she texted us promptly to give an ETA. They were all great with my son. One did stand out above the rest, and Wild Roots did a great job of trying to book our preferred sitter whenever available.

From the owner: Unleash Extraordinary Childcare with Wild Roots Nanny and Babysitting Agency! Our experienced…read morenannies aren't just caregivers; they are mentors, playmates, and your family's partners in maintaining your child's well-being. All of our caregivers are fully qualified and vetted, TrustLine registered, CPR certified, and are trained and experienced with children of all ages. We understand that every family is unique so our services are tailored to YOU. With our nominal booking fee and affordable hourly rates, you are sure to find a caregiver that fits your exact needs. Our caregivers also work closely with you to understand your child's needs and your parenting style. It's childcare that's personalized, so your child flourishes in a way that feels right for you and your family. Ready to give your child the Wild Roots experience? Contact us today!

I had my first experience with Pandas last week while in SD for work. It was super easy to book by…read morecalling and I received a follow up email same day to confirm and provide details. Our Nanny Savannah was responsive, showed up early, and my 1.5 year old LOVED hanging out with her. It's been a whole week and he's still talking about her :). I would 100% use Pandas again and would recommend to any parents looking for a reliable service that vets their Nannies. Thank you Pandas!!!

Theresa at Pandas sent Linda over to our Villa suite at La Valencia to care for the flower girls…read moreand other children included in my daughter's wedding. It worked out so well the kids never left the sitter, and preferred to play with the other kids, and do crafts with Linda in the Villa for the evening. My granddaughter said "that was the best party of my life!". I'll be calling again when my grandkids are in town, no more dragging them out for an evening, crying!

I cannot say enough about bloom! I started back to work after having my youngest son a year ago and…read morewas terrified to find child care. We have 4 kids which can be a lot for me, let alone a care giver. They are 11, 7, 4 and 1. My husband and I didn't want to have to deal with different daycares, after school programs and prices so we decided a nanny was the way to go. We found Bloom Care online and reached out to them. Emily got in touch with us promptly and we gave her a list of what we wanted in a nanny. I thought our criteria would be hard to match. Not only did she match us with the perfect nanny, she gave us better. She did her due diligence and we could not be happier! A few friends have also been matched with great nanny after our experience. Bloom Care has a gift and they're the best agency I've ever used! Thank you Bloom Care! I wouldn't hesitate to utilize their services.

I am a professional nanny who came across Bloom Care when job searching on Indeed almost a year…read moreago! After applying to a position that looked like a great fit for me, I was contacted just minutes later by Emily & Nikole! It was my first time working with an agency so I didn't know exactly what to expect but they have exceeded my expectations! I had an initial interview with Emily to get screened and placed into the agency and she was amazing and such a great help. She matched me with an amazing family very soon after that and assured me her work didn't stop there as she would be available as a mentor as I navigate through my nanny career. Bloom Care even offers back-up care so if there's a family that needs last minute care, coverage or even date night babysitting, they will reach out via email and ask if you're available to work so there's plenty of opportunities for work even if you're already a nanny or just looking for babysitting gigs! I love how nice, responsive and helpful Bloom Care is! I highly recommend them whether you're a nanny looking to find a job with the help of an agency or a family looking for your perfect nanny!!

Can't recommend Danielle and her babysitters enough! We were staying in Carlsbad for a wedding and…read moreneeded babysitters for our 3 kids. We contacted the hotel and they connected us with Danielle. The hotel had some initial confusion with the pricing so Danielle ended up calling me to talk about my request. I had 6 month old twins and 2.5 year old that I needed sitters for. It was my sister's wedding at the hotel and both myself and my husband were in the wedding so we needed 2 babysitters to help with all 3 kids and get them to and from family photos. Danielle was more than happy to help and matched us with Lisa and Laura. Lisa was able to help wait near the wedding to ensure my 2.5 made it down the aisle as the ring bearer and Laura watched the twins and then ensure they were dressed and ready to get back down for photos. I'm not sure when I'll be in San Diego again but if you need a babysitter/nanny I highly recommend Danielle and her company!

We've been using munchkin minders for about a year now. Kara, Emily and Jinni are our faves. They…read moredo a great work of vetting each experienced caregiver so you can have peace of mind knowing your child or pet is in good hands. It's best to book in advance so as to make sure there's availability.

The highest form a praise is being a repeat client, so when we had our second child, Henry, we of…read morecourse wanted to return to Robbins Nest. It felt like no time had passed from when our daughter graduated and when our son started there. The familiarity and structure was really reassuring as we were adjusting to a new life being a family of four. Keri and Sean's care and attention to detail is still amazing. She even helped to call out something subtle that she noticed about my son that led to him being diagnosed with a congenital disease, and that early diagnosis is helping him to be as healthy as he can possibly be. So appreciative of Keri and Sean!

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!