Both of my kids attend Sofiya's daycare and love it. Thry eat homemade food every day. My two-year-old has started talking, learn to play with other kids and gotten potty trained all within one year. It's very important to have a peace of mind when you leave your children in someone else's care. I found that peace at Sofiya's Day Care! I recommend to all! read more

We love Sofiya's and have sent all three of our children here. Hours are 8-6, and Sofiya's provides home cooked meals. Our kids love it here, and we wouldn't choose anyone else to help us raise our children. read more

It's been about an year since our daughter started at Sofiya's. She loves it there. She has learnt so much. They provide home cooked meal. The team is caring and patient towards the kids. They have music and art lessons. They also have started some pre-school teaching programs, my daughter learns so much. read more

After searching for so many day cares for our 1.5 year old boy, we were lucky to find the best one. Our boy loves every minute of being there, no tears when we drop him off, he is always excited to go there. On top of having many years of experience in child care, Sofia and her stuff are so attentive and professional that gives me comfort and joy of sending my precious little man there every day. Music class, reading activities, different art projects, learning and playing activities are just a few things they are doing every day. I don't even have to worry about providing meals, they provide breakfast, lunch and dinner along with yummy snacks. We get report on daily activities and cute pictures of my son and his friends playing together. I can't stop bragging to my friends about our day care and highly recommend to everyone who is looking for the best child care ever!!! read more

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I feel so grateful that we found Sofiya - my daughter has been going there for about 5 months and it has been such a great experience for both of us! She started going when she turned 9 months old and I was extremely anxious - however, Sofiya made the process so much easier for both of us! She was extremely nurturing and attentive to my baby, and also was really diligent about always communicating with me multiple times per day and really supporting me through the transition to daycare. Since the beginning, my daughter absolutely loves it. When we arrive every morning she runs up to the door and is so eager to go inside, and when I come to pick her up she is always full of smiles and well fed. I can tell that Sofiya really cares deeply about the kids, and I feel really secure and happy about everything. The thing that stands out to me the most out of everything is how much care, attention, and above all love Sofiya brings every day to the kids. She teaches them tons and its so amazing and fun to see what new things my baby brings from daycare every day -- and I know that this is happening because she feels loved and safe in this amazing environment! Also important to note - Sofiya cooks really nutritious fresh food every day for the kids, and they also have fun activities, including music class and special activities to celebrate holidays. I couldn't be happier with this daycare :) ! read more

I have two daughters in Sofiya's daycare. I am satisfied. My children love home made food, music and art classes, almost every day they do projects. read more

So grateful for Sofiya's daycare. They are incredible. Our son has been there for nearly 2 years and gets tons of attention, love and delicious home cooked meals. Sofiya and her staff are all very kind, wonderful, and responsive. They really care for and pay close attention to ensure the kids are thriving. My son regularly comes home with art projects that we proudly display and sings new songs he's learned in music class. Sofiya has been immensely helpful during periods of difficulty/transition (e.g. potty training). We plan on sending our newborn here as well when he's old enough. Can't recommend this daycare and Sofiya enough. read more

We are so so lucky to have found Sofiya! My son was 1.5 yrs old when we started sending him to her daycare. He was born during the pandemic due to which his social exposure was quite limited. I was obviously very nervous because his age was right around the time when kids get clingy and have serious stranger anxiety. Within a week of going to Sofiya's daycare, my son started to absolutely love the place. Sofiya is a loving, caring and deeply empathetic person. As a huge bonus, she also cooks really amazing food and I like to joke that my kids prefers her food over mine :) She has all sorts of activities for kids eg. music, arts, reading, outdoor time and dancing. Every kids has a huge smile walking in and out of this daycare. This place is a hidden gem! read more

We love Sofiya and her team and cannot recommend them enough! We have sent both of our children to her and have complete trust in their care. Our kids have thrived. They eat home cooked, fresh meals everyday, have weekly music and amazing art class. My daughters vocabulary exploded when she started with Sofiya. She learned all the shapes, colors, abc's and so much more. This is more than just a daycare, they do it all! read more

Great day care. We love it. Our boy has a welcoming second home there every day - he has fun and doesn't want to leave. Been there over a year and we have very high reviews. read more

My son is 9mo, and believe me, it's not the best age to separate a baby of this age from his mother for the first time in his life. But Sofia and her team are great in dealing with the scared and stubborn baby and support his mother at the same time, so I am able to go through my son's on boarding. Her group size is perfect, so each child in the daycare gets maximum attention. Another important criteria for me is that Sofia respects parents choice and diversity. I am vegan, and my baby does not eat animal products as well. No judging or intrusion from care givers. Hard working and friendly team is what you can find in Sofia's daycare. read more

This is my favorite childcare. Staff provides the support and education. My older daughter had speech delay before, but at Sofias Day Care she started talking and learned colors, names of toys, food, body parts, clothes and a lot of other things. Almost each time l pick her up she brings new interesting projects. Teachers there are amazing, they do different lessons, sing songs with kids, teach them how to dance, once a week they have a piano teacher. She learned how to play with ball, can build interesting things with LEGO. This daycare has a lot of space to play for kids inside and also playground outside. Also they accept both infant and older children, so it is comfortable for parents who have children of different ages. The main goal of Sofias Day Care is to prepare kids for school, so they have not only toys, but also everything to get kids ready for school. I recommend Sofias Day Care, it is safe and good for future schoolchildren place and l will keep my children there until school. read more

We like this childcare because it is a serious place with serious people working there and owned this place. This is good for make kids happy. Serious attitude to proper food, music, and art education. I know, Sophia is a good mother for her own kids, she teaches them well. There is a good smell inside. When we choosing between childcare a couple of years ago, we never like a smell inside of others. They were too humid, or too crowded. Here we came a first time and we like the smell and decide there is the best place to be. read more

We've moved to San Francisco from East Bay and were very happy to find Sofia's Day Care for our two years old daughter. We found Sofia on Yelp and scheduled an appointment to meet her and see the location. From the minute we met her, Sofia made us feel so comfortable. She is so friendly, nurturing and kind. Our daughter loves going there. The teachers are loving and focused on creating an atmosphere ideal for learning. We couldn't be happier with our decision to attend Sofia's Day Care. read more

When it was time to transition our 16 month old from his nanny and into socializing with more kids, we were of course very particular and nervous. We chose Sofia and never looked back! Our son's transition was absolutely effortless, all thanks to the help of Sofia and her wonderfully loving team. I cannot say enough about how caring, affectionate, and devoted they all are. My now 19 month old literally leaps out of my arms into Rita's every morning and, as a mother headed off to work, there's no better feeling knowing your child is in incredibly loving hands. My little guy loves to eat, and eat. And eat. This is no challenge for Sofia. They cook all home cooked meals, wonderful Russian cuisine, and its a huge perk not needing to worry about packing a meal for him everyday. Sofia really couldn't make things easier on the parents, and God bless her for that! Seeing my son happy after a long day at work makes my heart happy. I'm more convinced everyday that this was the right decision for our family. Thank you, Sofia and team! read more

We are new to the area and found Sofia's daycare on Yelp and couldn't be happier with our experience. Sofia and her staff provide consistent and terrific care of our children. She has built a safe, nurturing, fun and warm environment. Finding a new daycare can be a stressful experience, so we feel very fortunate to have found her so quickly! read more

Sofias Daycare is a very special place. My granddaughter loves coming here every day. We have been bringing her daily for almost 3 yrs now. Sofia has definitely created a wonderful and safe place for children. She also plans daily educational caricurrulm for them to learn and play. At the age of 4 my granddaughter is well advanced with numbers and the alphabet. I would highly recommend this daycare to everyone. read more

My kid is really enjoy this daycare. I like the program they are following. Nice teachers and very convenient schedule. Thank you Sofia!! read more

Wonderful day care for kids all age. Sofias day care workers provide excellent and personalized care for every child, tasty and healthy food and excellent education for children of all ages.I recommend this day care as the best in Sunset district san francisco. . . Sofia . 22 . . . . read more

We started with different daycare and unfortunately it was not a good fit for our daughter. She was absolutely miserable going in. We had to find something different and my friend recommended Sofia's daycare. Her 2.5-year old son loves it and they are very happy with it. Our daughter has been going to Sofia's Daycare for almost a year now. Sofia and her colleagues are incredible. They created such a family atmosphere! I can't believe how well and how quickly our daughter adjusted, given that she was with grandmother full time from 3 mos- 2.5 years. You can't imagine what a relieve for us to watch her running to the door every morning, excited to ring the door bell and talking about all the crafts she will make. You can tell they genuinely care for all the kids and take great care for them. The staff speaks Russian, but all curricular is in English. Speaking of curricular, I just can't believe how our girl advanced in everything from color/shapes/phonetics/calendar. The teacher is amazing and a professional teacher with a degree from Russian university. Another great thing I have to mention, we had some difficulties around potty training. With day care help our daughter was 100% potty trained within couple of mos! If you are considering a daycare, come and check out Sofia's, you'll find warm, family like atmosphere and very structured environment that will make your child happy and it will make you confident that he/she is in great hands. read more

My husband and I have been sending our son to Sofia's Daycare since he was 6 months (he's almost one now), and we have been absolutely pleased with and grateful for the love and care he has received from Sofiya and her helper, Valentina. He beams with joy and struggles to get out of my arms when I drop him off in the morning, and he is always all smiles when I go to pick him up in the evening. Sofiya does a wonderful job of meeting the individual needs of the children in her care: she cooks them nutritious meals from scratch with fresh ingredients; her play room and play yard are fully stocked with a wide assortment of toys; she has a preschool teacher who comes in to teach the preschool-aged children every day; and she has also hired a music teacher to come in a few days a week to play piano for and sing with the children. As a first-time mom, I really appreciate how kind and supportive Sofiya has been with me personally. She always has a piece of sage advice or a word of encouragement. Parenthood feels slightly less scary knowing that I have such an experienced and kind person also watching over my son. read more

Excellent daycare! Wonderful and caring staff. We sent our son here when he was a little over 2 years old and he really loves it. Kids are not only well taken care of but receive great age appropriate education. The progress we see in our son's development is amazing, he's constantly signing, counting and overall very happy and content. Sofia and the staff go out of their way to bring music and education, they are very passionate about this place and truly hard working people. As a parent I trust this place and I would highly recommend it. read more

Sofiya's was recommended to me by a friend and colleague who's son was (is) in her care - we were transitioning from a full time nanny to family day care. Though I trust my friend's judgement on key things like safety and a loving environment, everyone is different so I spent a lot of time with Sofiya learning about her, and her practices (and tasting some very yummy food she made for me to show me what they eat!). Needless to say I was very impressed and have been so happy we have had our son in her daycare. She was warm and open and encouraged us to have our son come and visit as well to 'test drive' so to speak. They eat home cooked healthy food on a daily basis, the premises are clean and tidy, they have a great balance of playtime, learning and rest time. He has been at Sofiya's for over 1.5 years and he is very happy and has learned so much in a very loving and fun environment. Sofiya has been a true partner to us always communicating daily events, gentle feedback on helping our son develop great interpersonal skills, reaching out to ensure consistency at home and at daycare. He brings home projects almost every day -- it feels a lot like a pre-school. They are active in the fresh air when weather in the Sunset permits and they take part in movement activities indoors when it does not. We are moving from CA, but if we were to stay here in SF, we would have planned to keep our son at Sofiya's for another year before pre-school as Sofiya's day care is a great environment and we'd want the stability he has now over making too early of a change to another environment. We will really, really miss Sofiya, her staff, and all of the friends our son has made -- it is truly a very special place that we are so happy to have been part of for this very formative time -- for all of us! read more

In search for the best place for our 2 children, we have visited practically every daycare in the Sunset and Richmond area. Sofiya's daycare stood out in so many ways. From educational program to safety, from choice of meals to availability of play materials, from genuine concern for children's well-being to the supportive collaborative approach to parents, you will find it all here! What makes this place truly unique is the heart and love reflected in food, care, and attention. Both of our children run to her door in the morning, and leave with smiles in the evening. They sing songs and reference things they have learned at Sofiya's. To us, this speaks volumes. There are many wonderful details that are already listed in other reviews. But take the word of a perfectionist-to-a-fault ---- you will not find a better place in the city for your child then this. We feel truly lucky to have had the opportunity to meet Sofiya and to have our children in her care. Highest cudos and recommendations! read more

My son has moved too many times for a 4 year old and when he came to Sofia's daycare last year, it was right after his school (that he loved dearly) gave us only 9 days notice that they were closing. He was shocked and I had to put him in a different school in-between where he didn't adjust well. We came to Sofia and he has totally spread his wings socially, his behavior is improving, he sleeps well at night, is happy, and has friends. Sofia makes all of the food from scratch, it's affordable, and it's clear she LOVES the kids. She will go above and beyond for you and your family. So glad we came to you Sofia. We will be sad to turn 5 and leave next year! Azzy is blossoming because of your school. read more

Our daughter is doing great here. Comes home with projects enjoys her time here. Teachers are great, they also have music classes and events. My daughter comes home singing songs. A great daycare/pre-school. Easy to drop off and flexible. Sophia and teachers have been great. Always available to talk or provide feedback. Pricing is fantastic and the overall experience has been great and our daughter loves going here! read more

We have been so pleased with our daughter's progress since she began going to Sofiya's Daycare a little over 6 months ago. The care she receives is loving and thoughtful and she adores all of the staff. In addition, her learning has been exponential since starting there. Her speech and physical ability has grown considerably. We often laugh at her pretending to be the teacher and teaching us the ABCs! It's a joy to pick her up each day and see how excited she is about what new thing she has learned. We really do consider Sofiya's daycare her home away from home. read more

My Extended family has been sending our children here for 20 years. We are now on our fourth child and can honestly say that its as wonderful now as it was when my oldest attended 10 years ago. We sent my now 11 year old daughter here (upon family recommendation) first. She was a little bit of a late bloomer and were nervous but Sofiya assured us she would catch up. Which she did and at a much faster pace then we had anticipated. Sofiya always made our oldest feel special. She loved attending and it broke my heart when it was time to move on. I knew no school would ever be able to care for her the way Sofiya and her team did. Fast forward 8 years and it was time to send our youngest. We worried because our youngest would be going much younger and wouldn't be able to vocalize if something was wrong. We of course had nothing to worry about. Sofiya and her team have nurtured her, began to teach the fundamentals (preschool program offered and a must!) of preschool, and have kept this extremely active young lady engaged, challenged, and excited to attend school everyday. We have always been so incredibly happy with Sofiya's team that we even referred our friends and now there daughter attends as well. In my personal opinion there is no better option for a loving, stimulating, and nurturing environment. My biggest challenge will be when it is time for my youngest (and last) to move on to her next school. K read more

We have been taking our son to Sofiya's for over a year now and he LOVES IT! He transitioned from another daycare facility really well with the help of Sofiya and her team. She is so great with kids and her team of loving teachers are vested in the kids development. They do art projects and music classes daily which my son talks about on our way home. It is always a good feeling when your child doesn't want to leave daycare b/c he is having too much fun with his friends! She has great hours open until 6pm and drop off starts at 7am!! I would recommend her to anyone that is looking for daycare in the city as it can be a pain to find a good one that cares. read more

We love Sofia's daycare! Our daughter absolutely loves arriving there each morning. She speaks so highly of all the staff. Sofia is very warm with the children and very open and thoughtful with us parents. We have been so impressed with the food provided and our daughter is happy to report to us what was on her menu each day. The teaching and learning program puts the childcare quality over the top. It is truly an extension of our home. read more

My daughter has been going here since she was 18 months. By age 2 she was potty trained without barely any effort from me training her, Sofiya and her staff did all the work. A little after my daughter turned 2 she was started on an educational program, learning her ABC's & 123's tracing, drawing, coloring, project making (everyday she brings home at least one project paper). My daughter jumps for joy when it s time to go to daycare! And all the songs she s learned to sing! Amaze me :) I feel that in this past year and a half of her coming to Sofiya s my daughter has flourished far beyond my expectations. I highly recommend this daycare to everyone who asks me where my daughter goes for childcare. As for food...one thing I have to say is that my daughter never comes home hungry and I know she gets home cooked warm meals while she's at Sofiya's. I feel bad sometimes because...she doesn't want to eat my cooking. I know my daughter is very well taken care of here. The facility is safe and clean, staff are always friendly and tell me what s going on (without me asking), and the owner accommodates to my needs. read more

We love Sofiya's Daycare! We have two daughters. The oldest started at Sofiya's back in 2009 (at 13 months) and stayed there all the way until she went to Kindergarten this last fall. Our second daughter started at 4 months old and is still there (now 2 years old). The staff literally loves all of the kids and is very involved in their ongoing development and growth. We have seen so much incredible learning in both of our girls (who are very different personalities) during their time at Sofiya's. As a result, we opted out of sending them to a costly preschool option because we believe the curriculum at Sofiya's is the same if not better than what they would get at preschool and the one-on-one attention they get during the classroom time of their day is so valuable. Our oldest transitioned seamlessly to Kindergarten recently and is so well equipped to be in a classroom setting. We are amazed at her reading abilities, as well as math and motor skills. Our two year old is also progressing well at Sofiya's. We have received great advice over the years from Sofiya. We consider her like family and highly recommend her care. read more

Most amazing daycare! My 3 children all attended Sofiya's daycare. I honestly do not know how I would do it without Sofiya's amazing support. She is a mother of 2 adult children of her own, so she has a lot of personal experience. You can tell she loves what she does and really wants the best for the children and families. My children are in school now and have never forgotten the great friends and memories that have been created at this daycare. Staff is kind and very professional. I can go on forever. This is truly a family daycare that creates a very warm and positive experience. My children always ran to the door and never had a difficult time saying goodbye and that really made me happy before I went to work. I recommend this daycare to all parents. It is a very special place. read more

We tried two other daycares before Sophia's, and non of them were as good as Sophia's daycare. My son didn't like going there, he would cry every morning. But in Sophia's it took him only a couple of days to adjust. Sophia is such a kind, loving person. She truly loves kids. Her colleagues are very nice too. Galya is a great instructor with an experience. My son loves her. It's been more than two years, and we are so happy to see our son's progress not only in education, but he also learned to socialise, which he wasn't very good at. He brings projects everyday, and he is very excited to tell us about it. It's obvious that he has lots of fun in there. So I highly recommend Sophia's! read more

Sofia's daycare was first recommended to me by a neighbor who has had two kids go through her care. I don't know how we would ever manage without Sofia. She and her staff are incredibly loving and caring and I feel like we have discovered the best day care in the city! Sofia has created a safe, fun, and educational setting that has allowed our children to flourish. She also makes it easier to manage our busy work schedules with care from 7 am - 6 pm and by providing healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks. She makes it fun for the kids as well by having a piano teacher come play for the kids (dance time!) and the days are always filled with lots of arts and crafts and outside play. There are days when my son doesn't want to leave and I can tell from my interactions with Sofia and her staff that they genuinely love the kids and the work they do. Picking a daycare can be stressful but we hit the jackpot when we found Sofia's! read more

I have met with Sofia and toured the school and was amazed by the love and care those children receive! Prior to that, I have toured about 7 other similar schools but this one really stood out. Sofia is an exceptional person and was very genuine. It is clear that she loves what she does and takes it very seriously. She even offered us to sit in and experience the classroom for ourselves, which I did and was very impressed with her teacher and how much the kids learn in such a short period of time. Her facility is very clean and she has lots of toys and educational material to keep the little munchkins busy. I am very sad that he had to choose a different school, since it was not age appropriate for my 5 year old, however, if you have a child between (1-4), this would be a perfect place. Your kids will be in safe hands! read more

As a child I went to Sofia's children's daycare for many years, and I can honestly say that Sofia's daycare is a safe, loving, and a wonderful community to be a part of. Sofia is very kind, caring, understanding, and kids love her! Sofia's daycare provides a variety of healthy delicious meals, intellectual activities, and it's always fun to be there! I remember I would always look forward to going to daycare, Sofia was like my second mother and I truly love her with all my heart. I highly recommend everyone to go to Sofia's daycare and witness the joyful and loving environment she offers for children. I'm currently a college student and I still go to visit Sofia to reminisce about the past and the wonderful years I spent at her daycare. I will always remember and be grateful that I had the chance to attend Sofia's daycare. If you can't decide where to send your child, believe me Sofia's children's daycare is the way to go! read more