Great customer service and very helpfull, with reasonable price. Highly, recommend getting your…read morefurniture from here.

This is my take on how utterly unprofessional my experience with this establishment. Take a look at…read moreanother one star complaint below. When I called, I was just trying to explain what I need--- and then the person hung up on me. I then called again and the person with the name of Jennifer - said she was not the one who initially answered my call. I called the reception area. I asked for info on licensing and this Jennifer proceeded to say rudely - "Are interrupting me because I won't be able to help you." This is after I told her someone just hanged up on me. My observation is that they do not like to answer phones. It is absolutely baffling how these people are getting state funding and partnership but has lack of professionalism. Also, this Jennifer connected me to a phone extension of someone who was out on vacation since March. The voice mail said the person is returning on April 3 but it is almost May. I don't know if this Jennifer is trying to make a joke. Since I am not exactly sure if the person is still working there. I called again and then I was yet connected to another voice mail. I will call again.

Grace has helped us place several long term and short term nannies over the past 2 years. She is…read morevery responsive and works with us to provide exactly what we are looking for. We are very grateful for the help and having a go to person in the nanny placement industry. Thank you Grace!

We really appreciated the support we received from this nanny agency. Communication was clear,…read morecustomer service was great, and they offered several options that worked well for our family. The team helped guide us through each step of the process.

Stacy Wilkinson at Sweet Peas Agency came to my rescue when I needed a short-term nanny placement…read morewith almost no notice and a rather mediocre budget. I called on a Thursday, met Stacy the next day, interviewed one very qualified candidate that evening and a second very qualified candidate on Saturday morning. By Monday morning, I had a fantastic nanny helping me with my two kids. The five-week time period that I needed help might have stymied another agency, but Stacy was absolutely calm and professional about finding me someone to help out while my husband was out of town. The process was easy, and she even let me work out a payment plan. Stacy checked in with me after the nanny placement began and stopped by a few weeks later to follow up. She knows how to be hands-on as well as professional--a sometimes challenging balancing act. Her experience as a nanny is invaluable to the process of screening candidates and also screening clients. During one of the nanny interviews--which she attended personally--she very quickly figured out how to distract my rambunctious 3-year-old while letting me observe the nanny interacting with my semi-fussy infant. At one point, the nanny called in sick, and Stacy offered to step in personally to help me out that day. Now that's dedication to client satisfaction. I am very happy to recommend Stacy and the Sweet Peas Agency to any family needing quality childcare assistance. (And P.S., she accepts PayPal, a major plus in my book!)

When I had my twins I knew I needed to find a nanny but research and paperwork is not my strong…read morepoint. I liked that sweet peas was a small local agency. I called and left a message and Stacie called me right back. She came to my house, snuggled my twins and carefully went over what I was looking for. I had thought I needed a live in nanny but didn't really want someone to live in. This is because of my ridiculous schedule so I needed someone with extreme flexibility who was willing to do overnights. Random weekends and was committed to always being on time. I loved the first nanny Stacie sent but went on to interview a few more just in case. I ended up hiring the first woman I interviewed and she has been everything I could have hoped for. Any even minor issues that have come up Stacie has been an excellent resource and sounding board both for me and the nanny. I'd highly recommend her and her company to anyone (and I have)

Our daughter arrived at CEC around one year old from another school. She was in infant care at CEC…read moreand we immediately felt at ease. All the teachers were very caring (Luz, Louise, Angelica, Cameron, Aster). Two teachers tag teamed and once our daughter gravitated towards one teacher, that teacher became the primary teacher. There's also a procare app showing when our daughter ate, was changed, and it photos. The app easily allowed for communication between the teacher and parent. When our daughter moved up to the next level (2-3), it took about a week for her to adjust. She bonded with her primary teachers (Huiqui, Maria) and her cohort of friends whom she moved up with. She is thriving and happy to go to school everyday. What our daughter liked best about CEC were her teachers, friends, and fun things (walks, music class, painting). What we liked best was how CEC handled COVID, the generous care hours w/ few holidays, the ease of communication, the child- centric approach, and the kids night out giving parents a break every month. We can't recommend this place highly enough. It's a hidden gem with flexibility and little bureaucracy. Finding good care was such a sigh of relief!

We've had at least one of our children at CEC since 2015 and can't recommend it highly enough! Our…read moreoldest started when he was 1, our middle kid started when he was only six weeks old, and our youngest will be starting soon at four months. Ever since we started, CEC has been a wonderful second home and community for our entire family. Even in the classrooms with the youngest children (0-2), the teachers are attentive, creative, and engaged. Even the smallest kids spend time outside, and even go on "field trips" to the nearby park. There's painting and dress-up and dancing and stories -- all of those fun things you aspire to do with your small children but can't always summon the energy for are a regular part of the day at CEC. Starting in the 2-year-old room, the children take longer field trips, using the bus and BART, or walking. This year my kids have checked out the marina, gone to the library, gone to a play, gone to various parks, as well as the Habitot children's museum, Oakland Museum of California, and the Lawrence Hall of Science! I love how familiar and comfortable they are with using the bus and BART, thanks in part to their field trips. They also start doing cooking activities in the two's room, which has been a great experience for my kids. In the 2-year-old room, the teachers work with parents to tackle potty training, and they have the patience of saints. The program is Reggio-inspired (similar to Montessori, but with a less structured, play-based approach), and it's not uncommon to see kids joyfully running around in their underwear, or proudly covering themselves in mud or paint. It's the closest you can get to experiencing the liberated and liberating school environments of western Europe, as enviously portrayed on NPR and the like -- and also one of the most affordable center-based daycares in Berkeley. The teachers will even occasionally host all-night sleepovers at the school, for kids as young as 2 or 3; my two oldest kids have loved the sleepovers, and come back feeling very grown-up. For a more lightweight experience, most months there's a "parents' night out", where for an extra fee you can pick up your kids up at 9:30 PM, after they've had dinner, done activities, and/or watched a movie with their friends and teachers. Many teachers are open to babysitting outside of school hours, and it's been great having a potential pool of babysitters who the kids already know. Even though the kids are in age-based classrooms, they have a chance to get to know teachers and kids in other rooms. (My 4-year-old went through a period of checking with his 2-year-old brother's teachers every day to make sure his brother was behaving.) The "parent participation hours" requirement (4 hrs/month) are a way to get families involved, doing everything from chaperoning field trips, to doing laundry, to bringing fruit for snacks. (I've done mine by sewing dress-up clothes.) If you really can't make it work, there's a fee you can pay instead. We (and our kids) have made so many friends through CEC; three of our kids' teachers came to visit at the hospital when our youngest was born. We're sad to see our oldest (and his friends, and their families) moving on, but grateful that many of his friends still have younger siblings who will be around for a while yet. We're looking forward to four more years here with our youngest, starting soon!

We can't say enough positive things about Sunflowers Home Daycare. Our 3.5 year old has been there…read morefor a year now and the growth we've seen has been amazing. She knows letters, numbers, is beginning to spell, practicing tracing/writing. Her days are balanced with fun outdoor play, music, yoga, science/cooking/baking, and arts and crafts. The directors and teachers are so caring. We feel so lucky to have found this gem of a daycare/preschool!

We're thankful to have found Sunflowers! Our daughter has been there for a year and her younger…read morebrother has just joined her there. We like that there's a fun mix of different activities (cooking, yoga, music, outdoor play, nature walks) and learning. The kids play well together, I often hear about things like whose favorite color was what that day and cute songs I haven't heard before. The teachers are so wonderful and in tune with our kid's personality/needs/temperament and they make a point to nurture their interests.

Genuine Nannies is truly exceptional at what they do. Their approach to matchmaking is thoughtful…read moreand intentional--they understand that each nanny has unique skills, and not every nanny fits every family. Amy and Marie take the time to ensure real alignment, and they never submit a candidate unless there's genuine compatibility. They represent one of the strongest portfolios of nannies in the Bay Area, and their work is driven by both passion and compassion--something rare even compared to top corporate recruiters. I'm now working with two wonderful families through Genuine Nannies and feel honored to be part of the homes they carefully matched me with. Highly recommend for Nannies and for Families.

I am writing this letter to sincerely thank Genuine Nannies for helping me find an amazing nanny…read moreposition. I cannot speak highly enough of their services and the genuine care they put into connecting nannies with the right families. I had been searching for a new position for several weeks when I found Genuine Nannies. Unlike other experiences I've had, this agency immediately made me feel supported. They were diligent in verifying my background and references, which I know ensures they only represent high-caliber caregivers. The team took the time to truly listen to what I was looking for, ensuring that my skills and personality aligned with the family. They were incredibly professional, navigating the contract negotiations smoothly and providing me with peace of mind every step of the way. Because of their hard work, I am now in a role that I absolutely love. If you are a nanny looking for a professional, warm, and effective agency, I highly recommend Genuine Nannies, Amy and Marie are truly the best in the business. Best, Elsa.

Update: I posted this review before everything shut down…read morebecause of COVID. Luckily, we were able to stay with Lia and Apple Cheeks through it all. She did a *fantastic* job of wrangling our social bubble and keeping all of the families safe and feeling confident. I don't know how we would have gotten through the last year without her. We've decided to keep our son at Apple Cheeks another year to reduce our exposure. We feel so lucky that Lia is able to create a custom preschool curriculum for him and that he's continuing to flourish despite the pandemic.

You don't have to look much further than the smiling faces in the pictures above for thorough…read morereviews. Every morning, our daughter walks through the door with a smile on her face ready to play with her friends and to participate in whatever neat activities Lia's got planned for them. From story time to play time with lots of learning sprinkled in between you can tell Lia really connects with the kids. Beyond that, she really loves them and is genuinely interested in helping them grow in every way.

I hired a babysitter using Joanna's Nannie's when I needed extra help because my regular nanny was…read moreout of town. They were professional to work with, and it was less hassle than using an app. I felt confident in the sitter they set up for me and felt peace of mind knowing that the sitter had been screened, etc. I would use their service again as needed in the future.

We've had a 50% success rate with Joanna's Nannies…read more Two of the four nannies we experienced were appallingly bad (to where we may as well have hired a high schooler) and the other two were above and beyond awesome. The good nannies were a joy to have around. So, it's a mixed bag and your mileage will vary depending on who you get.