If I could give 100 stars I would! I second what all the reviews here say about this place. Amazing…read moredoesn't even begin to explain Cecy and the team at Tiny Footprints. My child attended from 18 months to 4 years old. I was incredibly apprehensive about starting due to separation anxiety, but they made him feel completely comfortable from day one.In addition to sending daily pictures and providing excellent communication, they truly support your child's growth. My kid is high energy and super active. Cecy met his energy with her own high energy--I truly don't know how she does it all! The learning program is fantastic. She met him exactly where he was at and used interactive games to teach. He was fully ready for TK when he left. They also do weekly library and park trips, plus walking trips to see the neighborhood.What makes Tiny Footprints truly special is the family atmosphere. All the kids become part of Cecy's family. The group of families is so tight-knit that they do playdates and movie nights on their own outside of school and "alumni" visit long after attending. Cecy also offers movie nights for the kids, after-hours care for date nights, and she even kept my son when I had a week-long work trip. We just moved away from the Bay Area last week, and leaving TF was so incredibly hard. We miss them so much already! If you want a safe, loving environment where your child will truly thrive, this is the place!

Our daughter attended Tiny Footprints for two years and it was absolutely amazing! From the daily…read morecheck ins, to the weekly field trips and holiday activities, our girl had a great time. Cecy and staff became family and if we could keep our toddler there until college we would lol.

Both of our kids went to Albany Sunflower Daycare and loved it there. Ms Helen is a very kind,…read morepatient and caring teacher who made our children feel at home. The daycare is located in a residential safe area, the house equipped with everything the kiddos need- large outdoor space, room for play and room for naps. I knew my kids are getting fed hot meals, getting their naps and lots of vitamin D outside. Operating hours are the best for working parents which made our drop offs and pick ups less stressful! We can't recommend Ms Helen and family enough for anyone looking for a daycare in Albany area. Mandarin language exposure was a huge plus for our kids even though none of us (adults) speak it at home. Thank you!

Both of my children attended Sunflower Daycare for several years, and we couldn't have asked for a…read morebetter experience. Ms. Helen is incredibly kind, patient, and attentive. She was wonderfully supportive during potty training, made sure the kids were dressed appropriately for the weather, and created a warm, nurturing environment. The daycare has a great outdoor play space, serves delicious home-cooked meals that my kids still talk about, and is exceptionally clean--my children rarely got sick while they were there, which is a feat in itself! Ms. Helen also has a strong background in early childhood education and incorporates age-appropriate learning, arts and crafts, music, and early academics into the day. By the time my daughter started TK, she was very well prepared. Since Ms. Helen speaks Mandarin with the children, both of my kids were also able to maintain their Mandarin fluency. One thing to note is that Ms. Helen is more comfortable communicating in Mandarin than English. This was fine for me since I speak Mandarin, while my husband usually communicated through email or Google Translate. We feel lucky to have found Sunflower Daycare. It felt like having a trusted family member with expertise in early childhood education caring for our children. I highly recommend it to any family looking for a loving, enriching daycare.

Our experience with Little Tree has been very positive. We starting sending our two kids here when…read morethey were 18 months and 2 years old. The teachers and staff genuinely care about their development, keep communication open and proactive, and are always receptive to parent feedback or questions. The school environment is warm and welcoming, with friendly kids and engaging activities that keep our little ones excited to learn. We've seen a tremendous amount of growth and confidence in both of our children since they started and Little Tree does a great job keeping it fun for them. If you're looking for a nurturing, engaging, and supportive preschool, I highly recommend Little Tree.

Stay away from little tree unless you want to get kicked out with only a weeks notice. Our…read moreexperience with Little Tree was extremely disappointing. Our 21-month-old daughter attended the program for only about 10 days in the toddler program that is intended for 18 months and older. She was also absent for an entire week due to a fever,so basically 5 days on, 5 days off, then 5 days on. She had very limited time to adjust to a brand-new environment, teachers, routines, and expectations. The behaviors described to us were that she is very active and curious, sometimes puts objects in her mouth, and may quickly move away from the group. The school itself acknowledged in writing that these behaviors can be common at her age. What was most concerning to us was how quickly this determination was made. At only 21 months old and after approximately 10 days of actual attendance, we did not feel she was given an adequate opportunity to adjust to the classroom environment. We also would have appreciated more collaboration with us regarding strategies that could have been tried before the decision was made to end her enrollment. Everyday after pick up we got nothing but good feedback from teachers. Then one day a email saying her last day is in a week. Again stay clear away from little tree if you have a baby who loves to explore their environment and have fun. This center should have never been approved for a 18 month toddler program. Evidently they are not equipped to handle young toddlers.

We love Orkidz! Our now 2 yr old daughter started when she was 6 months old and we hope to keep her…read morethere until she starts TK. The women who work here are really the heart of the place and the care they provide is what has stood out the most to our family. Every teacher we have had the pleasure of interacting with has always been genuinely warm and loving with the kids. The well being of the child is always a priority and they constantly do everything they can to help foster an environment where they can thrive. Our daughter is a happy, confident, social? curious toddler thanks greatly in part to them. Between Zumba, yoga, and music classes, nature walks, trips to the park and the library, arts and crafts, gardening, and baking, these kids are never bored. Meals are also provided, which has been a huge time saver. We cannot recommend this place enough! Our daughter loves it and we're hoping our son will feel the same way when he joins his sister in February!

Updating my review - We have now sent all 3 of our boys…read morethrough Orkidz, and it has felt like a home away from home for them. Each boy has a different personality, and yet, each one felt supported and cared for at Orkidz. My perspective is that at this age (~2 to 5), learning happens readily when a child feels supported and safe. Orkidz teachers have always provided just the right environment for my little ones! They also offer weekly music, yoga/zumba, and nature walks, which are highlights. My sons have adapted to school very well following their preparation at Orkidz. We miss the teachers, and we're so grateful for their care over the years. You can't go wrong with Orkidz!

My son attended Sunny from 7mos to 3 years old and I could not be happier with Mayra and Sara…read more.. and Vivi and Andre too. They truly helped me raise my son, which as a solo parent I very much appreciate. From crafts, to early learning activities, to outdoor play, to live music and singing my son left Sunny a more fulfilled child and fully ready for preschool. I had not planned for my son to be bilingual but l the Spanish he learned at Sunny made the decision to continue to a Spanish immersion preschool a must for me. And the food! I honestly do not know what we will do without the wonderfully cooked often-Colombian inspired meals, with organic ingredients. My son also had an egg allergy that they worked around so well. I feel very lucky to have found Mayra and her team.

My baby was going here for 6+ month and I am extremely happy with how the team cares for my baby…read more What I especially like: - great hours: I am able to drop off my baby early enough to be at the office on-site in time for the day to start (I am not allowed to work from home) - they are great about feeding my baby his milk and are great at feeding his food as well. - the team got my baby into a great sleeping routine. I highly recommend.

My 15 month old has big stranger danger, even with family, but after just one week at Green Day…read moreCare, she doesn't cry at drop offs and doesn't want to leave sometimes at pickup! She loves it there. Tsering has created such a warm and welcoming environment. It also helps that they take Cocokids childcare subsidy, making it more affordable. We are very happy with Green Day Care and definitely recommend it.

I love Tsering! She is amazing with my son. An incredibly kind and compassionate person. I was…read morenervous to bring him to daycare when he had only been at home with me for a year, but now he is thriving. I will miss Tsering so much when he begins TK.

Dina's Family Daycare is so much more than just a daycare -- it's a warm, structured, and nurturing…read moreplace where kids truly grow and thrive. Dina doesn't just care for the children's day-to-day needs; she helps prepare them for the next stages of life, from preschool to kindergarten and beyond. We've had all three of our children in Dina's care over the years, and choosing her daycare was honestly one of the best decisions we've ever made. From the very beginning, Dina created an environment where our kids felt safe, loved, and excited to learn every day. Her routines are consistent and thoughtful -- from meals and naps to playtime and learning activities -- and she gives each child the attention they need to succeed. Thanks to her patient teaching and creative projects, our kids learned so much -- recognizing letters, numbers, shapes, and colors -- and even started writing their names by age three. By the time they moved on to kindergarten, they were confident, curious, and more than ready both academically and socially. Dina's home is always welcoming, filled with fun learning materials and toys that spark curiosity and independence. She's great about keeping parents informed and is always honest and open in her communication, which made us feel completely at ease. Dina is more than a caregiver-she's like a second mom. She truly loves and supports each child as if they were her own. She, along with Miss Rene, Kara, Big Karey, and Karey Michael, have built such a loving community where kids learn kindness, confidence, and compassion. We'll truly miss Dina and her amazing team. Our family is forever grateful for the care, love, and strong foundation she's given our children and the positive impact she's had on our lives. With her years of experience, what our kids gained from their time with her is absolutely priceless. We will miss our daycare family!

As we were searching for a daycare for our 2 1/2 year son, Dina was recommended to us by a close…read morefriend as both their boys are currently enrolled there .When we met Dina and did a quick tour, we felt an instant connection. The environment was fun and felt safe for our little one. It was definitely hard to send our him off but we knew he would be in excellent care. We love Dina and our little one does too. Its been over 2 years and he has learned so much which is preparing him for kindergarten this fall (2025). Thank you Dina and Ms Renee for all you do for these kids.

I'd highly recommend hiring Adela to care for your children. My son has been going there since he…read morewas 6 months old and now he is 3 - and he never had a day he didn't want to go there. She welcomes them every day with her friendliness and it makes drop off much easier. My son has grown a lot in this time - she teaches them a lot in both English and Spanish. The kids are all very close and she creates a very caring environment. And when we were on day 3 of potty training she was not phased and my son never had an accident there at all - she's a pro! Her place is always so clean and well organized too. She also came to my son's birthday and all of the kids clearly love her so much. It's wonderful to entrust your child to someone you know cares about them so much.

Adela's is great. Her and her daughter Leslie are so caring and loving to all the children. They…read morehave a nice set up with plenty of space for the kids. They take them to local restaurants for breakfast every once in a while and to the surrounding parks. The make all there own baby food and cook fresh for the older kids. It's always super clean even through out the day they teach the children how to pick up and to put the toys where they came from. Check them out you will fall in love.

Oh my gosh, I cannot say enough about how amazing Lola is! We brought our son to Del Norte…read moreChildcare when he turned one and she immediately put me at ease with how quickly she connected with him at such a young age. She has created a wonderful program and space that teaches kids so many different things (academically, socially, behaviorally, everything!). My son has learned so much from her and now that he's started TK, I realize just how prepared my son is thanks to everything Lola has taught him. She let us know each day how his day went and provided really great insight on his development throughout the years (eating habits, sleeping, potty training, etc.). She also provides nutritious lunches and snacks for the kids and is really in tune with their needs and personalities. We miss her immensely and I absolutely recommend her to any families looking for an amazing daycare. My son spent an incredible 3 years with her and Lola is the best!

Finding Lola and Del Norte Childcare was a huge stroke of luck for us. My two kids went there for…read moreabout 3 years until they started TK. Since then, my son has repeatedly asked if we could invite Lola over to our house or have play dates with her in the park. We loved that we could drop them off with ease of mind knowing they would be fed and well-cared for. And, most importantly, they had a blast and built very strong connections and relationships with the other kids. They loved both the kids their age as well as the younger ones. We formed some of our best friendships in the area with families we met through Lola's. She always gave us a daily report of the day, and was very willing to work with our schedule requests, such as waking the kids up from naps, etc. She cooked for them daily as well. I highly recommend Lola's. She really creates a special, nurturing, environment for kids to thrive.

Our daughter spent her toddler and preschool years at Emma's Day Care, and the best testament to…read moreour experience was how seamlessly she transitioned to TK. There were no tears, no anxiety and no concerns about whether she was ready--she walked into school with confidence and was ready to learn. Emma had given her such a wonderful foundation, from learning to write her name and numbers in Chinese to practicing the alphabet, building independence and even mastering practical life skills like folding towels! We also loved the exposure to Mandarin, which has been especially helpful now that she attends a Mandarin immersion school. And then there were all the little things we didn't fully appreciate until they were gone: Popo's home-cooked lunches and snacks, the creative activities, and the occasional miracle of sending our daughter to daycare without brushing her hair and having her come home with a beautiful ponytail or braid. Most of all, we knew she was loved, cared for and genuinely prepared for what came next. Emma's gave her--and us--a wonderful start.

Our daughter joined Emma's Daycare at two years old, and it has been an incredible experience for…read moreher--and for us! She absolutely loves it here: the delicious food, her sweet friends, and the caring teachers who feel like family. Over the past two years, her language skills (both Chinese and English) have blossomed, and she's always excited to tell us about the fun activities Emma plans so thoughtfully. We especially cherish the photos Emma shares, which give us a glimpse into the joyful, nurturing environment she's created. What stands out most is the close-knit, family-like atmosphere--the children clearly adore each other, and it's heartwarming to see our little one thrive in such a loving space. We're so grateful to Emma and her team for making daycare feel like a second home!