We are so blessed to have found Monica's Daycare! Looking for daycare can be stressful but for us…read moreit was way more stressful than we anticipated. First baby who was soooo attached to me and couldn't even let family watch him. I had my son in another daycare and he would scream for 8 hours. He would cry hysterically and had a very hard time adapting. Not only in daycare but this was with anyone I left him with. Soon enough they told us my son couldn't attend there anymore. Thats when we found monicas daycare! Monica and Carlos alleviated all my worries and fears and was willing to work with my son and give him the extra attention to help him adapt. My son adapted in 1 WEEK!!! I never expected that. Now my son jumps out of my arms into theirs and is so excited to go to daycare. Its amazing how much they helped my son grow. He plays independently, sleeps better, eats better and its all because of this daycare. They put all your worries at ease, they treat my son like family and they are seriously the best. Their home is so always so clean, the front room is dedicated to a learning area with toys and supplies for the kids and looks like a preschool, and the backyard has all the fun things for the kids. I'm so grateful to have found this daycare. All their staff treats my son like their own and you can honestly see how much they love all the kids and what they do. Such an awesome family and daycare. I honestly don't think my son would have adapted if it wasn't for them. If your looking for a daycare, this daycare is seriously the best!

Monica, Carlos, and Mona are amazing. My son has been attending Monica's daycare since he was 18…read moremonths. My son is 5 years old now and his development has been an extreme improvement. They assist with potty train, build social emotional support and teach the kids so much in academics. They treat all their kids like family and I cannot recommend them anymore. I have never felt comfortable leaving my kids with anyone else but Monica!!

My little one attended this preschool and we had an extremely negative experience. I sat through a…read morehalf day with my toddler and they seemed to not have enough staff support in the classroom. A teacher could not leave at any point without being out of ratio, which is very concerning given how young the kids are. (Example: a toddler who was already potty trained asked to go potty and was told they put a pull up on her so they didn't need to take her and put them out of ratio) The teacher for the 2 year olds seemed very dry and gave very little verbal praise during activities. Nothing about the instruction or preschool aspect of it seemed to be very stimulating. (no singing or excitement) In addition, the toys outside were mostly either very dirty or just broken, even right at the beginning of the day. Teachers didn't play games or interact with children unless it was for help or cry. Granted what they charge a week, this place is 100% not worth it.

Although this is one of the few here locally to send your kids I wouldn't bother. They have had few…read moredirectors the past year now, and the current one is horrible. I first hand experience the way she treats her employees, with frustration. For being a Christian community she is not one. She has one worker with 20+ kids and the other with maybe 5+ how fair is that for the kids not getting the attention they need or being able to FOCUS on one? My child has asked me multiple times to not take them because how mean she is not the children but those who work there. Needs to be serious action to be taken.

We've been using Miss Hilary to watch out boys for about 4 years now - first the oldest, and then…read moreour second. We love her! She truly cares for the children, and they care for her. Our oldest asks to go on Sundays even Hilary is professional and communicates well. If the kiddos have been up to non sense or misbehaving she communicates that promptly. I've always felt comfortable leaving my kids in her care.

From the owner: While I mostly specialize in infant daycare, children of all ages are welcome!…read more At this time my roster is full and I am not accepting any new enrollments. Please visit my website for more information regarding how to get on the waitlist.

I have my two boys enrolled in Salinas; 3 yr and 18 month old. They love it! My 3 year old gets…read moreupset when I pick him up! He loves his teachers and the activities. I drop them off comfortably, knowing that my boys are having fun. Also the app!!! Amazing! I can actually ask them about their day and show them their own pictures when I pick them up. Love !

Don't trust Laura or Lori with your babies! Yes, the actual teachers in your child's room is nice,…read morebut their bosses are heartless and don't have the kids best interest at heart. many teachers are let go, because they speak up. Don't be fooled by the app. Ask what their food servings are and how much your child is actually eating. It's easy to capture a couple of pictures and make things seem fine. Talk to the teachers. Ask Laura why there are always new teachers. Our babies can't defend themselves or speak up. As parents, it's hard to trust anyone with our little ones. I regret ever enrolling my kids.

Excellent childcare, they teach my kids new skill every day. Very clean environment with healthy…read morefood choices. I would definitely recommend little bloom childcare to anyone looking for a child care.

From the owner: Hello I am a Licensed Home Child Care Provider in Salinas CA. I am licensed through the Department…read moreof Social Services. I started working with children 9 years ago. I truly love working with young kids, and teaching them new and exciting things and have a big heart.

Unsafe center for kids wouldn't recommend your children coming here. Management clearly does not…read morecare about some of the kids my niece got hurt unsupervised very disappointed !

Best place for my 3 year old. He had a hard time transitioning into the daycare routine but Miss…read moreLoretta and all the teachers were so understanding and helpful with the transition. I am so so grateful for this place

My family had the pleasure of having our three girls attend A Happy Daycare spanning over the last…read more10 years, beginning with the oldest who is now almost 11 and ending with our youngest who just started kindergarten. Barbara and Heather are simply amazing, from the love and care they give the children to the wonderful program they run, we always knew our girls were taken care of and in good hands. All three of our daughters were more than prepared to enter kindergarten and always enjoyed the daily lessons put together by Barbara and Heather. They did so many fun activities and art projects that fostered creativity and curiosity while also learning academic fundamentals, and often participated in gardening and outdoor activities. Having a dependable, safe, and nurturing environment to leave your child is what every parent is looking for and we found that with A Happy Daycare. In the 10 years we spent with them, not once did they close their doors for a personal "sick day" or change their hours. All holidays were clearly communicated in their contract and minimal, which was extremely helpful for our family's needs. Each of our daughters developed a loving and close bond with Barbara and Heather and it was evident how well they were cared for during their time at A Happy Daycare. Their dedication to their daycare children and families is unwavering and we were truly blessed to have them be part of raising our daughters.

We have been at A Happy Daycare for 3 and half years now…read more Our oldest started there in 2021 when she was 2 years old. She loved going and came back every day very excited and happy. Heather creates fun age related educational activities for the kids and by the time she went to TK she already had such great letter and number recognition that it helped her to thrive and adapt very well to a bigger school and she was well on her way to reading and writing. She still talks about her friends and the fun she had from her time there. They also do fun themes for every season and do arts and crafts and stories around those themes, keeping the kids engaged so every day is not the same. Both my kids have loved when they do garden themed activities, planting sunflowers or pumpkins that they watch grow) Our youngest started when she was under a year old. She is still really enjoying her time there and did from the start. She never seemed upset to be dropped off when she was very little and was very happy every day at pick up. She is almost 3 now and loves it so much that she wants to go even on weekends. They are very convenient for year round working parents as they are rarely closed outside of public holidays(they take only a few days off a year and give very advance notice so you can plan ahead if you need find other care). They also don't have a strict drop off time which I really appreciate for the days I need to bring my kids in around 10 instead of early morning. My kids have always felt safe and comfortable there. I highly recommend them and I am so happy we ended up here when we initially started search for childcare 3 years ago. Our time so far has been amazing!

Samantha's Daycare is the best quality. Dependable safest daycare…read more I had both of my kids in this daycare. Samantha taught my kids their colors, numbers, shapes and how to write their names before kindergarten. It was consistent daily. She fed them breakfast, lunch and snacks. She also has a playground in the backyard. A very loving environment. I always felt comfortable at work knowing my kids were in her care. Very affordable for the exceptional care my boys received. Thank you Samantha for taking care of the boys!

I initially had my baby being taken care of by a family friend, who ended up having to stop caring…read morefor him. I found Samantha and have no regrets about having my son in her care. He met her at about 5 months old and is now 3 years old. Because of her he knows his numbers, colors, shapes, days of the week, and can almost count to 30. She has an awesome play area for the kids in the backyard and provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Samantha is great at keeping in communication with me about any concerns, no matter how minor. Couldn't speak more highly of her!

Great program. Staff are super friendly and my kids loved going there. Amber takes good care of her…read moreprogram. Its always clean and professional. She stays in communication and offers a portal so we know what our children are doing throughout the day.

From the owner: Small Fry Academy offers a play-based program, where we foster the love of learning through fun and…read moreenriching activities that inspire and nurture many key life skills. We value each child's uniqueness and actively work toward nurturing each child's skills. We value and inspire creativity and imaginary play through learning-based activities that foster independence, social/emotional learning, and problem-solving skills. We are knowledgeable, experienced, and focused on providing an environment centered around child development and learning.