my son has been coming to Valerie's day care for about a year and a half now and I honestly am so grateful she was recommended to us! This is our second born and first to enter a daycare and she made this new process super easy for us! She made us feel comfortable since day one and was very welcoming! She is also very kind and caring!! She took the time to explain what a typical day would be like, showed us where my son would be playing, sleeping, updates she provides like daily like photos of him at play his weekly meals etc and overall truly made us not hesitate once to choose her for my sons day care! We knew she would be a great fit from the start but most importantly someone whom we felt we could trust with our son! My son loves coming over to her home, he gets excited as soon as we get there to go in and start his day and that to us made us feel more content with the choice we made :) I can't say thank you enough to Valerie for all the help and care she has given and continues to give my son! We appreciate her and her family more than they know!! :) All in all, if you're looking for a daycare where you can feel comfortable leaving your child , are seeking for someone trustworthy, caring, kind and ultimately will provide your child overall great care, then Valerie's home day care is the best fit! read more

Our son has been attending Valerie's daycare for over a year now, and she has been nothing short of wonderful! She came highly recommended by a friend, and after a year with her, I completely see why. Valerie is attentive, loving, kind, deeply trustworthy, and understanding. Our son is naturally shy and doesn't warm up easily to new people, but it's clear how much he loves spending time with Valerie. He comes home excited, singing songs, reciting his ABCs, and numbers! Valerie even works miracles at mealtime. Her menu offers a variety of healthy, balanced meals that I haven't seen at other daycares or preschools--and she somehow gets our son to eat, despite him being a notoriously picky eater who is staunchly anti-vegetable! As working parents, the peace of mind knowing our child is in such safe, caring hands is priceless. We feel so truly blessed to have found Valerie! read more

Valerie is the BEST! My son is slow-to-warm-up, and I knew it would be a hard transition for him after being home with us for almost two years, but Valerie was so patient and really went out of her way to help him feel comfortable and adjust to a new space. During the beginning of his transition, while he was still adjusting to daycare, he came in one day wearing a Ninja Turtles shirt. Naomi, who works at the daycare, noticed it and immediately went to change into her own Ninja Turtles shirt so they could match. It was such a small gesture, but it meant so much to me. This moment of connection (amongst the many moments since) has made him feel seen and know he would be loved well here. Now, he is thriving and can't wait to be at daycare! Valerie keeps things fun with activities and offers healthy, versatile meals and snacks. The kids are also celebrated. My son is always telling me about his adventures outside with his buddies there, birthday parties, and getting sugar-free popsicles on hot days! I would trust her with any of my kids and highly recommend inquiring if there is a spot. You'll be lucky if there's an opening! Knowing my son feels safe to be himself here is the best feeling as a mom. read more

Our son has been with Valerie for over a year and he absolutely loves it. She and Naomi make him feel special and always have something new and exciting for him to do or learn. It's amazed us seeing him grow there as well, he's learning from them as well as his peers things like the ABC's and counting. As busy parents we especially appreciate the meals she provides and the flexibility. read more

We Miss Valerie! Our kiddo has been here for over 3 years and he is thriving. I was so nervous about daycare but Valerie has created such a fun environment and community with her kids (and she's a strong mom herself!) that we couldn't imagine not having her now. I love that my son can play with older and younger children and gets to help with chores and play, sing, dance and make art projects. His social and communication skills have no doubt been helped by his time here. He has made friends and doesn't hesitate to run in the door each day. Your child will have fun and be taken care of by a loving family here - she's incredible! read more

Valerie's daycare is one of the greatest gifts to my life! The culture of the daycare is one of calm and joy. I genuinely feel relieved and trusting leaving my daughter with Valerie and her team. I take advice for feeding and napping from Valerie because she knows my daughter so well. I cannot thank my lucky stars enough for Valerie! read more

Absolutely love Valerie and her daycare! We have been going here for over a year and we can't recommend it enough. Our son has had no issues being here and is so happy to go every day. Valerie sends us weekly menus and pictures constantly to keep us in the loop. Our son has learned so much from coming here and socializing with all his little friends. They do little celebrations for holidays and make crafts for them. She has a great playroom set up for the kiddos and they do have outdoor fun as well. read more

Our granddaughter attended Valerie's Day Care for about 2.5 years and we were thrilled with the experience of love and care that she received from Valerie and her entire family. She was not very well acclimated to other children when she first started, now she is a very confident, loving, accepting child that is ready to embark on Kindergarten in the Fall. I would highly recommend Valerie's Home Care if you are looking for an intimate, family-oriented experience for your child. read more

Adding an updated review, as we have moved, and are transitioning our daughter to a new daycare. I cannot say enough how grateful we are to Valerie and her family. As working parents with no village, finding the right childcare provider for our daughter was critical. Valerie is trustworthy, caring, compassionate, loving, smart, and the best in this business. I speak the highest regards of her. She will become part of your family! She truly cares about the parents and the kids so much. We know we could always depend on her. If you're a new parent reading this or a pregnant mom, start talking to her now! I'm so grateful our daughter got to experience Valerie's daycare. read more

I have had both of my children go to Valeries Home Day Care and I am so blessed to have found her! Overall, we loved having our kids go here and it was nice being able to meet other parents that lived within Tustin that send their kids here too! 1. Drop off/Pickup: Very easy process and my children were always happy to go to her house and be the ones to knock on her door. 2. Meals: Parents help contribute two items a week for her to prepare meals for the kids. She sends out a schedule for what the kiddos will be eating for breakfast and lunch. They were always eating healthy and fun options! 3. Updates: She will send pictures of what the kids are up too and their different activities or holidays that are being celebrated. She was very flexible with childcare arrangements for our family when we needed to go from Full time care to part time for a few months. We took both our children out when they were old enough to attend preschool. Valerie's Home Day Care gave both our kids the social and independent skills needed to graduate to the next chapter in their young lives. Thank you Valerie! read more

I recommend Valerie's Home Daycare wholeheartedly. I found her through a friend's referral. Valerie is a loving, caring, intelligent, protective, and experienced caregiver. I have known her for almost 7 years and she has been phenomenal at caring for my kids. She deeply cares for babies, toddlers, and kids. Having kids is very tough, but she has made it easier. I can go to work, knowing that my young kids are in caring hands. I trust her 100 percent. Her husband is very caring as well, and they make a really great team. In addition, she has nurturing helpers who takes excellent care of children. She is highly energetic, vibrant, and experienced. Plus, she renovated her place to make it very enjoyable for young ones! I love how literature, activities, art are valued, and my kids ask to go to daycare. Her food is amazing by the way; my daughter, who is a picky eater, gets very excited about eating at daycare. What I appreciate the most is that my kids really want to go to daycare because they have been treated like family. It's great to see that my kids made life-long friends with the kids in her home. Valerie is not just our caregiver but our special friend. She is simply the best! read more

We switched from a fancy private preschool to this in home daycare for our 2 toddlers just over 1 year ago. I cannot express how much relief I felt as a parent knowing that my kids were actually paid attention to and their individual needs addressed. This was by far an upgrade for us. This family owned business really makes your kids part of their family and loves on them like they are their own. My daughter is off to TK so her last day was today, but my son is still at this daycare. We love the food provided for our kids, even getting my picky daughter to experiment with some new foods. The communication and pictures that Valerie sends throughout the day was a huge importance to me, I really felt at ease seeing the kids happy. Also, she went through potty training with my son who had SO many accidents but she was so supportive and patient (definitely more so than I was lol). Highly recommend it here read more

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Both of my boys have been going to Valerie's for the last 6 years. Let me tell you, you won't find someone like her. Shes sweet, responsive and so nurturing with each child. I receive photo updates on a weekly basis, and for some reason she captures my boys with the best smiles while I get the awkward smiles . The kids come home with the cutest crafts and she lets them be themselves. My kids have met some of their best friends through Valerie's daycare and we consider her as family. You will not regret having your child in her care! read more

Our son has been in Valerie's daycare for about 7.5 years and we couldn't be more grateful for the amazing care that she provided for him throughout the years. She is one of the most upbeat and positive people you will meet, always greeting the kids and families with kindness and a smile. It's evident that she loves the kids and loves what she does because she's so great at it. She's always been very communicative, sending updates and photos of our son living his best life with his daycare friends. Our son learned so much during his time with her and she was always super supportive and collaborative when reaching milestones. We always knew that our son was in the best hands. Valerie and her family are like an extension of our family now, and we're so thankful. You won't find a better daycare than Valerie's! read more

Valerie is the best! My kids have been going to her home daycare for 4 years now and we are sad to leave because my kids are starting kindergarten. She treats all the kids with kindness and respect. My children have learned so much going to her daycare. I really like that it is a family affair! I highly recommend Valerie's daycare as my children got more attention at her home daycare than they ever did at an institutional daycare. read more

Ahh, where to begin..... I first called Valerie in the New Year of 2016 and left a voicemail or an online inquiry, I was searching for great care for our first child but unfortunately Valerie wasn't available at the time (no surprise) :) she was very sweet though to get back to me in a timely manner that she wasn't available and I appreciated that even if I was bummed she had no current openings. We then had our second baby in the Fall of 2018 and this time around I couldn't wait to inquire again and see if Valerie had any openings. Like the first I was told so sorry but no availability when we needed it which we again were bummed but totally understood, it's a testament to how amazing Valerie is. Dad and I then got pregnant with our 3rd baby in Summer of 22" and after patiently waiting......YAY there was an opening for our Son and on the exact same day that I was expected to return to work, I feel it was meant to be. We were so happy and excited even after the tour she took time to provide us and make the enrollment process an easy and smooth one! Valerie has been such a blessing and our Son absolutely loves going to Daycare each day, he goes to Valeries with a big smile and leaves with one. She does cute activities, makes creative food/snacks, fun play time and bonus I get pictures which I love so much and look forward too, it brightens our day! Her house is in a beautiful neighborhood and is clean and smells so good. We are so thankful for her and her family. I can't say enough wonderful things about Valerie! I would recommend Valeries daycare 1000% and say it's also worth the wait, you won't regret it. Thank you again Valerie for all that you do, we are forever grateful and Bradley is one happy baby! :) read more

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It is so hard and emotional as a parent to find GOOD help that you TRUST for your 3 month old. I found Valerie's at home daycare and was so pleased. My daughter stayed there until she was 3 and a half years old and LOVED it. She learned so much and made so many friends. Valerie has it basically set up as a mini preschool. They do crafts, songs, stories, nap time, etc. Valerie created such a safe environment that left me feeling at ease dropping my kid off every day. My daughter had no trouble saying goodbye to me in the mornings and sprinting to knock on the door. It was a sad goodbye to head off to preschool, but I am pregnant with baby number 2, and he will be going to her very soon! We love Valerie and HIGHLY recommend her daycare to all we know!! read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Valerie and her family. They are like family to us now. Our twin girls started with her when they were 2 and our third started at 3 months. They all LOVED going to Valerie's each day. Her positive energy and overall love for children is so amazing to watch. We moved out of state and to say we were devastated to leave her is an understatement. There were lots of tears shed! They still ask about their old daycare family. She is a great asset to the community and your child will be in great hands with her!! read more

I am a first time mama and trusting someone with my baby was the hardest decision I had to make. Valerie made me feel comfortable from the second we met her, Her home is very comfortable, very clean and she has the most amazing play space for the kids. My daughter has been with valerie since she was 10mo old and she is now 2! My daughter asks for them when she's away for a few days, always is excited to go and doesn't have a hard time saying goodbye AT ALL! I am SO thankful for valerie and her amazing family, They will forever be a part of our family!!!! She comes home singing songs, counting, surprising me with new things everyday. I cannot say enough good things about them. read more

We went to Valerie with our 6 month old and she is awesome. Great hours, very communicative, flexible around our needs, and overall very friendly/welcoming. Our son would leap into her arms each day and leave each day with a smile on his face. read more

Valerie is so great! My daughter loves it here and she has been with Valerie since she was 3 months old. She helps the kids learn basics and my daughter was ready for kindergarten when she started. My daughter absolutely loves it there and Valerie and her family make me feel like she is part of their family so I feel 100% secure about her being there while I'm at work. read more

I'm so happy we found Valerie and her husband! My son is 2.5 YO and we have been going to this daycare since May 2018. Some positive factors: She's texts us pictures of my son throughout the day, gives us a healthy menu at the beginning of the week, helps with potty training, has a good balance of indoor/outdoor play, lets you pay via Venmo (this literally was a must-factor for us!), has the best rates in town, and has such a great demeanor! She's super sweet. My son gets so excited to see her, and it's hard to convince him to leave at the end of the day. She's a mom of little ones, so she gets it! Where we think there may be some room for improvement: more consistent arts & crafts projects and more encouragement of group reading & learning. Overall, we are extremely happy with this daycare and would recommend it to any parent, new or experienced. read more

Valerie's house is an amazing, beautiful, cozy place, which is full of love, care, and support. My daughter has spent 3 years at Valerie's Home Day Care. We started at the age of 10 months. For me, as a mother, it was very important to find a person who shares the same vision of what is good for my child and I was so lucky to find Valerie. She is an amazing person, kind, intelligent, smart and very well-organized. Valerie is extraordinary at this job. We love the way she cares and teaches children because we can see the result of these efforts at home every day, and it makes us all happy. It was such a positive experience. Sometimes my daughter takes my phone and shows me pictures of her friends at Valerie's house and every time she does it, she gets so excited remembering all these happy moments. We love this family very much and highly recommend Valerie's Home Day Care to every family looking for a wonderful place, where each child is loved and cared as their own. read more

I liked Valerie from the moment we met. Our son was lovingly cared for by her from about 5 months old until he was a little more than 3 1/2 years. His last day was an immensely bitter sweet one. It felt like he was a member of the family there. Drop offs were always easy. When he was a baby I felt so comfortable leaving him there, and as soon as he was able to walk, he was quick to leave us behind and run inside to his friends and the place he felt most comfortable, outside of his own home. Valerie is a patient, warm, and caring individual. She keeps her home clean, gives the kids a variety of fun and educational activities, and makes healthy, well-rounded meals and snacks. I loved receiving the occasional picture by text message to see our son enjoying his day (such a comfort for a working mom!). We miss seeing Valerie every day and highly recommend her day care. It's been three months and my son still speaks fondly of her and his buddies there. I'm so happy we chose her home to be his home away from home, and given the opportunity, would happily choose her again. She's helped form our boy into the sweet, caring person he is, and that is something you can't put a price tag on. read more

My daughter has been going to Valarie's Day Care since she was 5/6 months old, she is now 5 years old. I just have no words to describe how great she is and the work she does, there's countless times where my daughter talks about how she can't wait to go back and see her friends, in her words to see Dalarie. I wouldn't give it a second thought to recommend this day care and when the time comes bring a second child here. read more

Since our little boy was old enough to go to daycare this is where he has been coming. My wife and I both go to work and daycare can be a scary thing for a new parent. But coming here and meeting with Valerie and meeting her kids was as good as things can be. The place is fantastic for kids. They are in a safe environment and have a great area to play. Another great thing is (besides being on my way to work) is that they provide meals for kids with meals once they are old enough to start eating solid foods. With our son my wife was nursing and we would just send milk with him for the day. Then we started to make our own baby food and would send that. But now he is eating and its nice that we get a menu sent off what they are going to be eating for the week. If you are looking for a daycare provider and she has an opening, please come and check out this place. While drop offs with your kid is always a tough time its nice to see my son Jamison feel comfortable and happy when he sees the kids and Valerie. read more

Valerie is the best human. She has taken wonderful care of my daughter for the past 2.5 years. I will be so sad to leave her for pre- school, but I feel blessed to have found her. I highly recommend her day care. read more

We were so sad when I had to move jobs and switch day care. Valerie is always so kind and she cares so much about her kids. Malakai was always well taken care of and she treated him like one of her own. My son loves Ms. Valerie and I know he will miss her. I definitely recommend her to any mommy out there looking for a daycare. read more

Valerie is the best! She watched my daughter back in 2017 and when it was time for my daughter to go to school it was the most sad thing ever! We recently had another baby and literally the second I found out I was pregnant I reached out to her to let her know she would have another little member of our family because she is the ONLY person I trust! Finding childcare for my children was the most difficult thing to do because you don't know people and don't know who you can trust so coming from a very overprotective parent , you can 115% trust that Valerie takes care of each child with the same level of care and love as her own children read more

Valerie and Gabby are amazing. Yes, they perform all the tasks that any daycare would, but they do it a little better because they actually take time and care about their families. I have felt so comfortable and have seen such an improvement in my sons learning and mood. They make homemade healthy meals and snacks for our kids. They help with potty training and encourage us in all we're doing at home too. I have felt so blessed to have found such an amazing daycare and amazing person to be around my son. Home is very clean and organized, very easy to get to and back yard is a wonderful play zone for the kids. They also do crafts and will send pictures if requested. read more

My daughter has been attending Valerie's Day Care now for a little over a year and I couldn't be happier! Previously I had my daughter in a chain day care center, but it became way too expensive, she was always sick and I felt like there had to be something better out there. Thankfully I found Valerie just as an opening became available. My daughter has absolutely thrived under her care. She absolutely loves going and has made several little friends there that she talks about all the time. Valerie provides healthy meals and snacks and it's wonderful to not have to worry about packing breakfasts and lunches anymore. One of the best things is that she keeps her place so clean and it's evident in the fact that my daughter rarely gets sick anymore. Valerie truly has a passion and heart for what she is doing and it shows in the smiles that are always on my baby girl's face. I will be devastated...like fugly crying when my daughter has to transition to pre-K. In the meantime, I just cannot say enough good things about Valerie's Home Day Care. read more

We were so lucky to find Valerie! Our little guy, who will be turning 4, has been with her since he was about 10 months old. Valerie is a home away from home for him. He loves her and all the kids there. Her home is warm and inviting, and always clean. The play area is perfect for the small group of kids. One of my favorite things is that she will text me pictures of my little guy having fun with his friends. She's become more than someone who watches him, but a friend. I definitely recommend Valerie, she will care and love your child as her own. She also has a great handle on all the kids, she's so calm, but they all listen to her! read more

With short notice in my hands that my family member wouldn't be able to care for my little one I had a week to look for a daycare for my daughter. My husband was having surgery on that week and I had no one to take care of my daughter. On the Friday before my husband had to go back to work I remember getting ready and telling him we need to find a daycare by this afternoon. I had search for schools, daycare, home daycare and gone to tours where ever possible. My husband called me at work and said, "you need to go tour a home daycare today!" My husband sounded hopeful and really liked his conversation over the phone with Valerie. I went over and toured the daycare and finally I felt the comfort and peaceful feeling that I had not received from any other school, daycare or home daycare. Valerie and Gaby have given my daughter the nourishment as a baby and toddler. The care they have provided to my little one has been the best and I appreciate all they do for her. If your looking for someone to care for your baby please don't think twice to contact Valerie. Your child will learn to share, learn ABC's, Numbers, Shapes, Colors eat healthy. Valerie's home daycare has nap time and they help you potty train your child. If you have a method that works at home you can let Valerie know and she will work with your child on that method of potty training to help your child master going potty on there own. Valerie always gives you that open door to speak freely about any issues or concerns you might have and will also help you through any challenges that you might be having with your little one. The peace of having someone care for your child like their own is a wonderful feeling and the best feeling as a parent when you find a place for your child that helps them feel at home, safe and cared for. read more