Imagine having a reliable childcare for your baby. You can focus on work, on health, on other parts…read moreof your life knowing someone kind and caring is your child's care provider. This is how I felt after my 13 mo old daughter started going to Claudia's daycare. For a home based daycare it is quite spacious and has lots of outdoor space in the back and lots of space in the living room as well. My daughter has flourished in this daycare. The spanish immersion is an added bonus, my daughter already got a head start in being bilingual or trilingual and I am learning spanish too to keep up with her. As my daughter inched closer to 3 Claudia would come up with clever arts craft and games for them. She also takes them to the park too which is not something you see in all daycares. I could not have asked for a better daycare than this for my child. I keep wishing my daughter can continue here till she is ready for elementary :) thats how attached I am to Claudia. Claudia also baby sits for us when we have to go to a wedding or something.

Claudia provides a warm, loving and caring environment for kids to thrive in. Not only is Claudia a…read morevery experienced and attentive caregiver (she's CPR trained, has dealt with real medical emergencies, etc.), but she also genuinely loves and cares for all the kiddos under her care. Claudia cooks healthy meals (breakfast, lunch and snacks) for the kids, a huge plus for any busy parent- and is so understanding and accommodating with food allergies. She makes sure the kids have plenty of play time (including daily strolls and playtime in her beautiful backyard) and work on engaging activities (including fun artwork). As an added bonus, Claudia's is a Spanish immersion enviornment. We couldn't have asked for a better home daycare for our little one!

I would give this place 1,000 five stars if I could. The teachers love the children -- every single…read moreteacher there loves children. And that shows in everything they do. From the activities they plan, to the way they speak with kids and make the children feel valued and safe. I believe every single child can benefit from Twinkle's exciting and warm environment. The curriculum changes every week so the kids never get bored of the same routine. The field trips take the kids out into the world. As an example my son during Halloween wasn't afraid of any decorations because a precious field trip to a pumpkin patch the Twinkle teachers had taught the children the decorations were not real and even had the kids touch them to verify. It's these tiniest details that allow children to grow and understand the world around them. Another example, my son was once afraid to feed an animal at a petting zoo. Most teachers would just tell the child it's OK, just watch the animal eat. But the Twinkle teacher asked my son if he wanted to put his hand on hers and they could feed the animal together. My son said yes and was so happy after feeding the animal. This kind of wisdom on how to help children BUILD confidence in the smallest way taught me so much. All of this of course is not a coincidence. Setare, the owner and principal of the school has been teaching children for decades. So everything in her teaching comes from years and years and years of experience. She knows how to handle every child situation with wisdom and can handle any child's personality and bring out the best in them. Her experience is absolutely irreplaceable and is second to none. If you have a child age 2-5, I just know you will love this school. Please go visit it, you won't regret it.

Where do I start raving about this amazing child care! We feel we have hit the jackpot with Twinkle…read moreTwinkle. My first one went to Twinkle Twinkle 7 years back and the little one 3 years old is going to Twinkle currently. Twinkle for us is like a second home, full of love and learnings. I have witnessed so many kids who go out of Twinkle learning so many skills and the most importantly empathy. The teachers here are phenomenon and each and every one of them really loves and care for the kids and it shows. The founder and owner Setare is such an amazing human being. She makes sure every child feels loved. Teachers are fully vetted and she makes sure every teacher is there for the love of teaching and caring more than anything else. What sets Twinkle apart (other than oodles of love) is their field trip days! Every Wednesday kids go out on these field trips to museums, parks and so many other cool places. They build so many memories and it also takes the pressure off of the parents to take the kids to these different places in the Bay area :) Twinkle has all the music teachers come in and they have ballet every week. Kids get an opportunity to participate in multiple events throughout the year and go on stage to perform. This builds up their confidence. Throughout the day the kids have multiple projects laid out for them. They do free plays in the frontyard and backyard is full of amazing play structures and toys. They have structured circle time and lots of book readings. They learn days/alphabets/shapes and other pre-K stuff this time and throughout the day. My little one wants to go to Twinkle even on the weekends and she misses her school so much during the breaks. Both my kids love their teachers. We are just so grateful for all the love and hugs and teachings and blessings these kids have. If you are thinking about Twinkle then think no more. This is the best daycare out there! If I can be of any help in answering any questions for anyone looking to enroll their kid, you can send me an email at sharmaswasti-at-gmail.com.

My son attended PAMS from age 2 to 3.5, and we had a truly wonderful experience there…read more He came home every week excited to show us all kinds of handmade projects like paper cows and snakes, drawings, shapes, and even letters he practiced writing. It was very special to watch his creativity and confidence grow over time. PAMS also organizes many fun events throughout the year, especially during the summer. Some of my son's favorites were the cooking classes, gymnastics, dance activities, and visits from fire trucks and police cars. The campus itself is warm, cheerful, and filled with things young kid naturally like, e.g sand boxes What stood out most to us was the kindness and care from the staff and teachers. They are incredibly warm and attentive with the children. Whenever we traveled for more than a couple of weeks, by the second week my son would start saying he missed his school, friends, and teachers. While PAMS is not the type of school that sends daily photo updates, they do keep thoughtful photo albums from school events and activities. Some of those photos are very meaningful to us, especially from when my son first joined the school. I still remember seeing a picture of his teacher holding his hand during a police car visit while he was adjusting to a much larger class than his previous daycare. Moments like that gave us a lot of reassurance as parents. We ultimately left only because we applied to the early learning center of an elementary school we were interested in, and to our surprise, our son was accepted. During that transition, Dinesh was also incredibly supportive and kindly helped by writing evaluation letters for us, which we truly appreciated. Otherwise, we likely would have stayed at PAMS through the kindergarten years. We are very grateful for the care, warmth, and joyful early childhood memories they gave our son.

Parents - heads up that there is a LONG wait list for this center. I was told that parents are…read moreencouraged to apply at least 1 1/2 to 2 years in advance. Of course a lot of parents like myself will be blown away by the 4.9 star reviews and in Palo Alto, the stress around getting a spot at these type of centers is palpable. I reached out in May 2024 and sent in a $100 fee. I never received a call back nor a courtesy e-mail letting me know that no space is available over a two year time frame. There are children that need to get educated, waiting on the other end of that line, please at least be direct over the phone that it's basically impossible to get placed. Perhaps our application was simply forgotten - must be nice to have demand/supply dynamics work in your favor! Neutral stars because I don't like to knock on the educators themselves, but letting people know that the wait list is long to the point it feels impossible

We have been extremely blessed to have found Arco Iris Family Daycare. I was extremely nervous and…read moreanxious about having someone watch my baby at just 8 months old, but the minute we met Virginia, I felt at ease. My daughter doesn't usually warm up to people right away, but she smiled at her and started playing immediately. That moment told me everything I needed to know. From day one our daughter has loved Virginia and her family. She runs to Virginia and Nicole every morning with the biggest smile and honestly she sometimes forgets to look back at me. It makes me feel so confident that she is safe, loved, and happy. Virginia also sends photos throughout the day which gives us so much peace of mind. The amount of learning and growth we have seen has been incredible. At 19 months she can say her ABCs, count, dance, and even speak Spanish. Also, she has very good motor skills and interacts with all sorts of toys at home now. She also loves all of Virginia's food and thankfully Virginia introduces the kids to a variety of foods and she enjoys all the activities they do every day. We are truly thankful for the care, love, and attention Virginia gives to our little one. If you are looking for a daycare that treats your child like family and genuinely supports their emotional, physical, and overall development, I highly recommend Arco Iris Family Daycare.

May family and I absolutely love Arco Iris family. We had our daughter attend this daycare and felt…read moreso blessed to have found them. They loved and cared for our little one while we were at work and we left every day with peace of mind knowing our little was safe, cared for and loved there. Ms. Virginia sends pictures and updates through the day letting us know what they are doing, lunch, and nap time updates. Would highly recommend them!

If you are searching for a daycare with authentic family vibes, look no further: Little Angel…read morechildcare is the place for you. From the start, I was impressed with Natella's dedication to my little one - I felt immediately that I was leaving my girl in great hands. Natella is very experienced, genuinely caring, and creates a loving family environment where children are well stimulated and can learn while playing together safely. The bilingual approach is the cherry on the top! Natella goes above and beyond in many ways -from the level of hygiene kept in the daycare (the place is simply spotless) to the consistent daily updates, keeping me in the loop of how my daughter is doing. For instance, Natella was so thoughtful to send me videos and pictures as my daughter was learning to crawl - just one example that shows how caring she truly is. One more thing that makes the difference for me is Natella's dedication to cook home-made healthy and nutritious meals for the kids - she actually gave me lots of tips on the best food to cook at home while weaning. Little Angel has become an extension of our family and I strongly recommend this place!

I have two babies attending Little Angel Child Daycare--my daughter, who is two and a half years…read moreold, and my son, who is 13 months old. Both started at different times, and the journey has been wonderful for our entire family. My daughter began attending just before my son was born, during my third trimester, when I needed support the most. My son started at nine months old, and it's been incredible to see how much they've both grown and thrived here. Natella's attentive care has helped my daughter become more confident and social, and my son has met all his milestones in such a loving and nurturing environment. What truly sets this daycare apart is Natella's dedication and personal touch. She provides homemade, nutritious meals, keeps the space spotless, and treats every child like her own. I love how she updates me throughout the day, so I always know how my babies are doing. The love and patience she pours into her work make it so much more than just childcare--it feels like family. If you're looking for a daycare where your children will be genuinely cared for and supported in their growth, I cannot recommend Little Angel Child Daycare enough!

I am so grateful that I came across Children's Learning Cottage (CLC). When our prior preschool…read moreclosed, that prior director told us that Ms. Adela had helped get their preschool established and was open to sharing advice and knowledge. I began my preschool search there and that's where it stopped :) My little guy cried on and off for over a month starting preschool at the prior school (his first time at school), so I was admittedly nervous to switch him as he just got settled. However, the yelp reviews for CLC on how Ms. Adela helps create a warm and stimulating environment for the kids so they want to be there were very accurate - my kiddo was so excited to start preschool and there were NO tears even on the first day (I was shocked!). CLC's teachers are top notch. They provide a variety of enrichment activities (cooking, sensory bins, obstacle courses, dance, yoga, crafting...) and send long updates at the end of the day explaining what activities they did and the benefits of the activities on child development (with the cutest photos!). The environment itself is magical, with a climbing wall, sensory swings, sensory bins, etc that the director/teachers rotate out every few weeks. They also have great opportunities for parents to get involved if that's what you're interested in. The tuition is fairly priced and their schedule is flexible with half and full days. I cannot speak highly enough about this preschool!

We started sending our 3 year old here about four months ago and we couldn't be happier with our…read moredecision. The teachers are so thoughtful, caring and experienced, which made for a super easy transition. I was worried about starting a new school because he had trialed another preschool that he didn't want to go back to after the week. But he immediately took to CLC-after his first day he told me "I love my new school". Honestly that alone is worth a five star review. Since then he has grown so much. Every day we get updates about their activities, from books they're reading to recipes they're making. The school is wonderful about communicating with parents-there's an app and Adela is very responsive if you need to text the school about something that can't wait. We've had a great experience here. Thanks so much CLC! Update*** I posted this review a year ago, so updating it since we now send our 2 year old here, too! Both my kids LOVE school. Shout out to Ms. Melissa, Ms. Suzie, Teacher M, and Ms. Nandini. They've treated our children like family and take such great care of all the kids here! And special thanks to Ms. Adela who is AMAZING at what she does. This school is so special. Glad we found it.

Rainbow is a lifesaver! My kid was in rainbow from 09/2024 to 02/2026 before we moved house. We are…read moreso impressed with teachers' patience and caring for each kid's personal growth. Highly recommend it for parents looking for day care around the area!

We can't say enough about Teacher Yuan, Ms. Tara and the rest of the staff at Rainbow school. They…read morewelcomed our daughter in warmly each morning and expanded on her education in a way we didn't expect for a toddler. There was never a doubt that she was in good, safe hands each day. We will miss them but are very thankful for the 9 months we got to spend with them. Definitely recommend them for anybody looking for a safe environment where their kid can learn.

Safe, happy and communicative staff…read more My daughter was at BKMV for 7 months starting year 1. I have nothing but positive things to say about the staff at BKMV. 1. I haven't experienced the kind of empathy that BKMV teachers and admin staff extend to parents before. They are very understanding of a working parent's life, concerns and trepidations. Always have something positive to say at pick/drop-off, overshare the day's activities, lots of photos and have always had someone pick up the phone at the office if I had urgent questions. 2. The campus is well fenced with good security through access codes, kids are never alone. I felt very secure in the knowledge that my baby is safe and watched after, in a clean and maintained environment 3. Teachers are happy. And it makes a difference in how they work with children. All in all if I didn't have to move cities, I'd continue with them till my baby was ready for school.

My daughter went to BK for two years, starting at 9 months old. In our search, we were specifically…read morelooking for a center-based daycare, small class sizes, and a warm environment. Class size is small in the infant room but I did not pay enough attention to the older classes. My daughter's last class (started at 23 months but not sure of the age cutoff) had 24 students with 3 teachers at one point and I believe it's down to 18 students with 3 teachers now. My daughter was getting sick very often and I wish I'd been more mindful about class sizes in the older classes in choosing her daycare. However, I think this is the price you pay when going for a center vs. in-home daycare. When touring BK, I noticed the admin seemed to know some of their students by name. My daughter had serious stranger danger so, a caring environment was a must. I was blown away specifically by Ms. Maria. She works mornings in the baby room and is the first teacher on site. If dropping off your child before 8:00, children go to Ms. Maria's room. My daughter's transition to daycare went well because of Ms. Maria. And by "well," I mean she stopped crying at drop-offs after a few weeks. Considering her strong stranger danger at the time, this was HUGE. I cried in my car the first time my daughter reached for Ms. Maria. But, I knew my daughter was comfortable so I was also very, very grateful. Two things I wish I asked about during the tour: 1. Allergy procedures 2. Teacher turnover 1. My daughter had a mild reaction to dairy. This was a new allergy at the time and was not yet confirmed by a doctor until after her start. We did inform the center of her allergies regardless. The center confirmed that this was added to their allergy list. However, my daughter was given dairy two days in a row. The second time being more bothersome, warranting a call home. The admin response was to send our daughter to school with food from home on the days when dairy was being served. However, their menu does not list allergens within the foods so we were guessing which foods did and did not have dairy. We were wrong a few times so we asked about including allergens in the menu. This was the managers reply: " We understand that when it comes to food allergies, we must take all precautions to avoid allergic reactions to products. When ordering in bulk and when the products are unavailable, we sometimes have to source some products from local stores. This can make it challenging to list allergens on the menu ahead of time." We were also told per the manager, Raji, that they would "check if adding any information to the menu is possible." No information was added. 2. The teacher turnover rate seems pretty high. At least 10 of my daughter's past teachers no longer seem to work there. And changes happen without informing the families, nor are there introductions, so there's always new faces in the rooms. Not sure if this is the norm in other centers or if teachers are unhappy at BK. Pros: - a handful of caring teachers - extracurriculars: yoga, soccer, and music (all of which my daughter LOVED) - academics in the oldest class (my daughter wasn't in this class but I've met a couple students from this class. They were certainly kinder-ready) - app with photos/videos/summaries of what students are learning and doing -- though very inconsistent. I'm not sure how often summaries are sent but at least once a month (photos are shared daily)