This review is for the New Moms Group hosted by Maddy B. Maddy is a wonderful human. I'm so…read moregrateful that she provided this space for us new moms. Before joining, I had terrible PPD/PPA and rarely left the house. I realized quickly that the moms group was a really warm and safe space with structured conversations. Not only did we get to share our experiences, but Maddy allowed us to go deep on topics that we would otherwise never have the chance to do. Today I still struggle with PPD and PPA but I can certainly say I'm in a much better place today than I was 2 months ago thanks to these sessions. I'm so grateful for Maddy, for the new mom friends I've made, and for the experience. Thank you Maddy!

Great selection, weekend toy room/weekday prenatal yoga room, really kind staff, very clean and…read morewell organized store. We will be coming down here a lot. Welcome addition to the neighborhood. A-plus move with the Opening Weekend celebration and the balloon animal clown and face painting!!!!

We recently received an email stating that our son has been accepted for public Pre-K. We were…read moreexcited but devastated to leave Sunlight Preschool Center. My son constantly asks if he can go to school and see his friends because he has so much fun! We would have stayed with our current daycare, but the Pre-K school is closer to our house. Reasons why we LOVE them: -Their hours are from 8-6. -They are significantly cheaper than most daycares and even cheaper than public Pre-K! -They include nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. I have asked for the recipe for many of their dishes because both of my kids love them. -All the people there are so caring and my son actually reaches out for them when we drop him off. They don't even do that for their grandparents... -Wonderful communication. I text them whenever I have a question, and they answer back right away. -To top it off, they helped potty train our son after we had a few failed attempts! The owner's number is (415) 601-7294. Feel free to contact me for more information as well.

We are extremely happy with this daycare for our son. Our child has gone here since 18 months old…read moreand now he is almost 3 years old and has been thriving at Sunlight daycare and professional center. Every morning, our son is so exited when he gets dropped off at daycare. Gayana, Narina and Eva are a great team. We couldn't imagine my little one in better hands. They are true professionals and give the kiddos the best of everything. I am writing a review to help other families find this wonderful daycare center as well. Gayane, Narine, Eva BIG THANKS Ladies.

Majo and her team are superstars. My son truly enjoyed going to daycare everyday. He adjusted…read morequickly, eat and slept well.

We have had such a wonderful experience at Sunny Infant! Majo is a wonderful Director, always eager…read moreto help and support parents, while teachers like Chen, Jenny, Ling, Karen, Eva, and many others have made our son's experience safe, fun, and truly educational. We are so grateful to have found this wonderful community of teachers, parents, and friends in the Outer Richmond. Our son began attending Sunny Infant when he was about 16 months old, and he is now almost three. It has been so amazing to see how his teachers have supported his development, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Plus, he has made so many great friends along the way! We will be so sorry to leave Sunny Infant when our son transitions to a new preschool this fall. We love to recommend Sunny Infant to any parents who are looking for a warm, safe, and stimulating environment for their little ones.

Stumbled upon Mama Roots on Instagram because they were offering a free mama & baby yoga class for…read moretheir grand opening this past weekend! Our instructor was Sofia, she was great. I had brought my 2 month old and he was asleep in the carrier the whole time other mamas had their babies out on the mat with them. Sofia was very interactive and provided guidance as she saw fit for everyone. She was helpful with modifications since I was baby wearing, but I generally also just followed along as best as I could too. I loved doing yoga before, and I'm so glad I found a space that offers classes like this where I could get intentional movement in with my little one! I wish this space was open earlier when I was pregnant. They were offering a free prenatal yoga class that day too. It was something I was looking for when I was preggers and didn't want to go to a regular yoga studio when I was more obviously pregnant and wanted something more catered to that time in my life. They have a restroom right outside the studio room and a changing table in the studio space too. Mats, blocks, and things were available, but you can bring your own if you prefer! Loved the soft light in the room for the babies. No jarring fleurescent lighting over top. The studio is on the 2nd floor. There is an elevator available, but I think they would prefer you to park your stroller in the clinic downstairs. Michelle, the owner as well as one of the providers at the space is super nice and a matcha loving queen! Will definitely be back for yoga and check out their other services another time!

Mama Roots has been an incredible resource and community for my baby and me! The space had not…read moreopened yet when I was pregnant, but postpartum I have attended a wide variety of classes, including baby bodywork, infant massage, and mama + baby yoga. My baby and I especially love the yoga classes here because of the instructor, Sofia - she has such a warm, calming presence, engages and sings to the babies, and even offers to hold them if they get fussy so the mamas can do more of the yoga if they want to. The space is beautiful and clean, with a peaceful soothing ambiance. It is the welcoming village every new mother deserves, and I am grateful to finally have a resource like Mama Roots in the Richmond!

I personally do not like writing reviews but I do want to take the time to do so today. Due to the…read morepandemic my daughter did not get to do a lot of socializing with kids an as an only child it was very difficult for her. After an extensive research that I made regarding Day Care providers one thing that really stood out was I learned the Ms. Zonia works with First 5 of California and the OECE Scholarship Program; two of the most child development programs in California. My daughter enrolled in Ms. Zonia's program last January and I am so grateful to have found Shining Stars Day care because in such a short period of time my daughter has learned many motor skills her alphabet and is learning how to  read and write .  I was very surprised to see the last review because if anything as a caring parent all you want a secure place for your child to be at and with Ms. Zonia  I have thank you Ms. Zonia FOR NOT disclosing any personal information with any another person without prior consent and thank you for all you have done for my daughter. I highly recommend this day care.

Strangest experience looking at this daycare a while back. Everything looked great and we really…read moreliked it. We were practically ready to put down a deposit. As a last step we asked Zonia for phone numbers of current families at the daycare for references. She took offense to this for some reason and left angry and rude voicemails and emails. Was a very strange Jekyll and Hyde experience with her and I'm glad we discovered this side of her before sending our child there. I would strongly caution other parents considering this place.

Our family has loved our time at this school. It is ideal for parents looking for a play-based…read moremodel and who want to be heavily involved. The co-op model is pretty great (for us). We are a teaching family, which means we have one parent show up once a week to help supervise and support the teachers. Every two-parent family is responsible for 45 hours of volunteer service throughout the school year and one-parent has to do 25 hours. We've found that working together has built a very open, kind and respectful community of families, and it really feels like a partnership with the staff to care for our children.. together. It also doesn't hurt that the tuition can remain lower because the families are helping! The physical school is great, highlighted by the giant sandbox/playground. There are two sections, the younger 2-3 year olds and then the 4 year-olds who are just a year away from kindergarten. Our child is happy, loves the teachers, kids and parents. And the chickens. We've witnessed so much growth and couldn't be happier!

We LOVE this school. Yes, the idea of a co-op was a little daunting at first, given that my husband…read moreworks full time and I work 36 hours a week. But seeing how much my child loves his school and how much he has grown intellectually, socially, and emotionally, every hour I worked and every meeting I went to was absolutely worth it (and spread over a years time, it's really not that much work). First of all, the massive outdoor space cannot be found anywhere else in San Francisco. It's huuuuuge and we all know kids age 2.5-5 need to have a safe and fun space to let that energy out. Second, Playmates' teachers, staff, and community are committed to the children. It really defines what a co-op is. As much as we have to contribute to a co-op, we've also gained so much: friendships, parenting skills, the ability to be a kid again on your working day. Third, the teachers are freaking awesome. They have a way of connecting with the children so that they want to learn, they want to go to school. It's not a typical schedule of everyone sitting at desks or at a table, it's really a lot of child-led curriculum. And I love that. My kid comes home and tells me about the climbing wall, or making volcanoes in the sandbox, or getting a visit from a beekeeper. My favorite thing about Playmates is the focus on teaching our children to be kind human beings. Learning how to resolve conflicts with one another, how to deal with interpersonal relationships. Learning how to care for one another. Learning that people are different, yet not all that different. These life skills and the exposure to diversity is what makes us love this school. It serves as a great foundation for our children to become leaders and good people.

Miss Jessica is a wonderful teacher of piano. It's amazing how a room of young children pick up how…read moreto play and read music so quickly with her. My daughter has been loving her lessons with Miss Jessica and asks for additional music to play or tries to figure out notes to some of her favorite songs. Ms. Jessica also arranges a recital at the end of each series of classes which was a great experience for my daughter.

We are so pleased with Miss Jessica and her piano classes! My son absolutely loves her classes…read more It's impressive the way she manages multiple kids in one class. My son has learned so much from her. And best of all, he really has learned an appreciation of music. Miss Jessica communicates clearly and effectively with parents. She somehow manages to have high expectations for her students yet teach them in a friendly way that the kids really respond to. Her recitals are also a wonderful way for the kids to display what they have learned. Low key yet tremendously special at the same time. I highly recommend!

My daughter started at Happy Bear at 6 months, and she just graduated to preschool at age 2. We…read morelove Happy Bear!! We were immediately won over by the warm environment and the great communication from Zita. While we were nervous about leaving our baby the first time, she immediately adjusted and never had any issues transitioning. Our daughter had many of her milestones there, from standing for the first time to walking, and Zita was always great about sharing lots of pictures and videos so we never felt left out. Happy Bear is one of the rare daycares that provides breakfast, lunch, and a light dinner! We were very spoiled, and our daughter was always a better eater at Happy Bear than at home. Same for napping! Other notes: Zita always communicated about the holiday schedule and upcoming things to be aware of. I love that we had the option to pay monthly via Zelle as well. She also always keeps a whiteboard up to track the babies diaper changes, naps, and meals which makes it very easy for parents to see how they did. We love Happy Bear and would highly recommend it to any prospective parents!

Highly, highly recommend this daycare! Zita and her mom are the most caring and loving caregivers…read moreand they cook fantastic nutritious meals for the kiddos 3-5 times a day! Our son came here for 1 year and loved it! He always came home talking about school and his friends and he looked forward to school each morning. He was also a very picky eater when he started but eventually started eating thanks to Zita and her mom patiently feeding him and teaching him about food. The facilities are also extremely clean and new - one of the best environments we saw! Again, highly recommend them - I would give Happy Bear 10 stars if I could! :)