Crawlers 2 Scholars has been wonderful for my son. It took him a bit of time to adjust daycare life…read morein the beginning ( enrolled at 11 month old) but after that he was so happy to see his favorite teachers in the morning and would reach for their hugs. He was so loved and cared for here, teachers from the Ducks here helped him through so many milestones: being able to feed himself ( huge one! This happened at week 1!), sign languages, started walking! We recommend Crawlers 2 Scholars to anyone in a heartbeat!

I CAN NOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT CRAWLERS 2 SCHOLARS…read more story time. when yelp first came about, i was redefining myself from a san francisco raised troubler maker to an "adult" with adult money and a desire to do some good while having some fun. back in 2005-2015ish, this new online community we built in sf, we had a whole bunch of fun and really did a lot for our local community and local small businesses. we raised a ton of money for the SF Food Bank and put hundreds, if not thousands of small businesses on the literally digital online map. fast forward another decade or so, most of these founder members are now old(er) farts with kids and use yelp in a very different way..... including finding day care hidden gems! we moved to walnut creek during the pandemic when we wanted to have a bit more room with our second child coming. Sky was borna week after we moved into a new place in WC. having experienced the difficulties finding the right daycare/preschool the first time around with our oldest, i hopped immediately into finding the right place for Sky. C2S was on top of a short list of centers in the area i picked out. after visiting, the list got shorter and after speaking with staff, the list only had C2S on it. C2S has an amazing lifer heading the program/center. Katy has literally spent her adult life at this center. Its her passion and it shows. Each and every staff member i have encountered has been amazing. our 3 year old loves his time at C2S. This center is modern, accepting and celebrates each and every child without making it a huge deal (like most of us). I've been to a few of the celebrations and you can not help but smile ear to ear. The center is clean, roomy, secured, and they have a great playground (super important). The team regularly sends photos and you can see how engaged the staff is with the kids and vice versa. Katy and the admin team are SUPER on point and timely with the back office side of things. I have more difficulties getting responses from my own team and employees than resolving items and gettings responses from the C2S team, something you do not see too often from daycare/preschools. i can not say enough good things! happy to share with the yelp community this amazing hidden gem. i did the footwork, found the best day care in the area.

Galina's Daycare is an oasis of routine, care, comfort, and community in a time of upheaval after…read morehaving a child. Our baby was about 5 months old when we started his care there, and I believe that Galina's concern and care were integral in his development (and ours as parents) over his first 2 years. She helped us establish a naptime routine such that when he was home, he went down without a fuss. Which also transferred to bedtimes being painless. She would let us know if something seemed wrong (a cough, runny nose, irregular BMs, etc.) and give us tips for what to do at home. As new parents, we were grateful for her advice and consideration, but she was never judgemental. While Galina's pricing seems high, she delivers with enrichment: everything from birthday parties, art projects, celebrating holidays (the Mother's Day projects were SO CUTE this year), and dance parties. She and her mom bake all kinds of treats for us to take home throughout the year, and always makes sure all the kids are at the house for big holidays. My kid has had a great first two years of making friends and exploring his world. It also is a small group of kids so they all get really close. I have connected with some of the parents and hope we can keep their friendships alive over the coming years. As an only child, our kid really benefitted from being around kids of varying ages for him to play with. The big kids taught by example and I think having the little infants around have helped him be gentle. Galina also does potty training. Once my kid was interested--mainly from other kids at the daycare being potty trained--, we bought a potty at home and he already was going #1 consistently at 21 months. 10/10 I highly recommend Galina's Daycare!

Galina is AMAZING!!! We recently moved away from the area and one of the only reasons why we had…read moredoubts is because we don't think we'll ever find a daycare as great, caring, and attentive as Galina's. She develops a connection with each child and makes their wellbeing and happiness a priority. My daughter was always so excited to go there, making the transition really easy when we had to start daycare. My daughter was also introduced to so many healthy foods that we would have never thought of in our household. I was always so surprised when my daughter would come home with a new skill, such as knowing how to blow her nose (so helpful!). Highly recommend Galina, we miss her so much!

We have been going to Honeyland Daycare for over a year and we could not be happier!!…read more Being first time parents is scary enough but my wife and I do not have family here in the Bay Area. Once we found Honeyland Daycare and Setareh we felt happy and secure in knowing she would be watching our son while we were at work. He is always happy to go to Daycare, see his friends, do fun activities and eat amazing home cooked meals. We could not think of a Daycare where we would want to send our child more than Honeyland Daycare. He is taken care of so lovingly and responsibly its a dream come true. I would 100% recommend this Daycare to my friends and family and to anyone that wants to feel secure in knowing your kid is well taken care of.

Can't thank you enough Star for the love and support, not only to my kid but for me. The hours of…read moreoperations works so well with our early morning schedules which is such a plus. It gives us a peace of mind that our kids are well taken care of and loved by you. Safety is one of our top priorities and I can honestly say there has been no issues & many more plus with healthy meals & Snacks. Thank you Honeyland Daycare for all that you do to protect and guide our future generations. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for that EXTRA LOVE for their kid/kids. we very much appreciate you !!!

We are so happy with our experience at Learn & Play Pleasant Hill, and especially grateful for Miss…read moreMaria and Miss Geeta. They have been wonderful in helping our daughter transition into a new class. Transitions can be difficult for little ones, but Miss Maria and Miss Geeta have been incredibly warm, patient, and reassuring throughout the process. They have made her feel comfortable, safe, and welcomed, and it has been so reassuring for us as parents to know she is in such caring hands. What really stands out is how they manage the classroom while still making sure each child feels seen and cared for. They bring such a positive energy to the classroom, keep the kids engaged and happy, and are attentive to each child's individual needs. You can tell that they genuinely enjoy working with the children and care about their emotional well-being. We especially appreciate how they handle those little moments that can be challenging for young children--with patience, kindness, and encouragement rather than rushing them. Seeing our daughter become more comfortable and excited about her new class has meant so much to us. Miss Maria and Miss Geeta are truly wonderful daycare teachers, and we feel very lucky that our daughter has them. Thank you both for creating such a warm, loving, and happy classroom environment!

We feel so lucky to have our daughter at Learn and Play Pleasant Hill. The teachers have made such…read morea positive impact on her, and we are especially grateful for Miss Maria and Miss Gita. They take incredible care of her and make her feel safe, loved, and understood. Drop off can be the toughest part of preschool, and Miss Maria has been amazing in those moments. She gives our daughter the love, patience, and affection she needs to settle in, which means so much as a parent. When our daughter was younger, Miss Marisol and Miss Daniella were also wonderful with her. Across every classroom we have been part of, the teachers have been kind, attentive, and truly caring. The school itself may not be the newest or fanciest, but the heart of a preschool is the teachers. At Learn and Play, the teachers lead with love and take great care of their classes. We are very thankful for this school and the people who make it special.

Words really cant describe how thankful we are for Michelle and the teachers at Kids Kastle. They…read moreare so much more like family than anything else and consistently go above and beyond. From the caring staff, the events, health meals, constantly adding and improving the backyard and facility...what more can I say about this place! Our daughter has grown, learned and been loved on so much over these past few years. Thank you for everything!

I'm writing this review almost 3 years after my daughter left Kids Kastle, and that is a testament…read moreto how amazing Michelle is and was a care-giver to my daughter. We still stop by for playdates because my daughter loves it so much there and we still stay in touch with Michelle. I can't say enough about her love and devotion to the kids in her daycare and even the parents! I feel incredibly grateful to have found Michelle and Kids Kastle, and I highly recommend her in every way possible. If you're looking for a safe, supportive, loving and fun place for your child to grow and blossom, this is your sign to stop looking and call Kids Kastle!

I couldn't be happier with the time my daughter spent at Little Sunflower with Mrs. Shrada. My…read moredaughter started at LSCD when she was 1.5yrs old and we had such a wonderful experience. Pros: - I love how organized the school is. They use the ProCare app which was amazing. Check in/out was efficient, I was notified of SO much during the day. Several photos and updates (down to when her diaper was changed and how long her naps were). We were very spoiled. - Our daughter is a terrible eater, but Mrs. Shrada introduced her to new foods and if she wouldn't eat what others were eating she'd find a way to sneak in something she'd like to get food in her belly. - Super responsive and available via text or email - Payment was easy and tuition was fair. - Very safe. I love how in the ProCare app you can upload pictures of people authorized to pick up my daughter and also pictures of those not allowed to pick up. - Mrs. Shrada had so much love for my daughter. Treated her as her very own. Cons: - My daughter would sometimes get sent home with a cough. I completely understand her wanting to keep others healthy. Just tricky at times when working full time. I HIGHLY recommend LSCD. We'll most likely send baby #2 here.

Shrada and her family are the best! We have two kids and have tried all the various options for…read morechild care over the years (nanny, nanny share, preschool center, etc.). Of all our experiences so far, Shrada's home daycare has been the best experience for our family. Our son previously got kicked out of a nanny share for being too difficult and having difficulty sleeping. We were concerned that he would also be too much for Shrada to handle (especially with 4-6 other kids), but she assured us that she could handle him and that the transition would be smooth. From day one he was napping and within a week he was excited to go back. He's now been attending for over a year and is excited every day to go back. Shrada's daycare is like a second home for him. With Little Sunflower Child Daycare you get the atmosphere of a small family daycare, but with all the benefits of a larger business due to their full use of the ProCare app. I don't know how she manages it, but we receive dozens of updates daily (meals, nap times, diaper changes, activities, photos, videos, etc.). Shrada's communication and responsiveness are unparalleled. It's so comforting and reassuring to always know exactly what our son is doing throughout the day and to know he's in good hands. On top of that she's always smiling and cheerful and consistently engages the children in educational activities. She also prepares healthy, delicious meals that all the kids enjoy. I highly recommend Little Sunflower Child Daycare for anyone who is looking for quality child care.

Toured this facility on a Friday, expecting a call on Monday to discuss enrollment options. Never…read morereceived a call and it has been about 3 weeks. The staff members in the infant room barely looked up at me or my child when being introduced and didn't even smile. One of the staff members was playing with an infant holding a toy with zero facial expressions. The facility is very nice and clean but the staff lacks warmth. After the tour I would not consider leaving my infant there.

My 4 year old and my 1 year old loved it here! The admin…read moreteam and the teachers are all so wonderful and caring. They really care for the children and the classes are very engaging. I highly recommend this daycare!

We've been part of the Kidz Planet family for six years with our two children, and we can't say…read moreenough great things about this school. The teachers and staff are caring, patient, and truly invested in every child. The school is well-run, communicates regularly through the app with updates and photos, and hosts fun family events throughout the year. We also have to mention the food--our son graduated two years ago and still says Kidz Planet had his favorite meals! We're so grateful for the love and care our family has received over the years and highly recommend Kidz Planet to anyone looking for an amazing preschool.

My daughter attended Kidz Planet in Concord for about a year and a half, and my wife and I couldn't…read morehave been happier with the experience. She would come home every day singing new songs and excitedly sharing the games she had learned at school. As first-time parents navigating the daycare world, we couldn't have asked for a better place than Kidz Planet. Celia and the team were nothing short of amazing. One thing that really stood out was their communication system. Whether it was for security updates or general news, their consistent updates and the photos they shared were incredible. It made us feel so connected to her day--we'd review the photos together and talk about everything she did. The level of detail and care in their communication was truly unmatched. Thank you again to the entire Kidz Planet team. Our daughter misses you all so much!

We could not be more happy with our little one growing up at Tara's daycare since she was 5 months…read moreold. Finding Pure & Simple was a Godsend. From day one, Tara worked closely with us in developing our daughter's physical, emotional and communicative skillsets. We were often amazed at new skills our little girl would exhibit, without us having taught her. You can tell Tara really loves and cares about each of her kiddos. We felt so safe with her at Tara's home, with plenty of of indoor/outdoor space for a little one to explore and feel comfortable in. Her homecare is so much better than a corporate daycare- same primary caregiver (vs shifts) and small teacher to student ratio (vs many to one). I also believe it was better than us getting a nanny. It gave ourselves space while we knew she was safe, sound and growing happily at Tara's. She also worked tirelessly with us when our baby was going through eczema and allergy issues. Our daughter often times says Ms Tara when we put her in the stroller (that is how we walk her to daycare). Tara has helped us raise her to be a polite, sweet little girl- teaching her all the crucial skills needed to lay a strong foundation. Because of Tara, she was ready for preschool right at 2 years old.

My oldest daughter attended Pure & SIMPLE Child Care for two years (ages 11 months to 3 years) and…read moremy youngest attended for 3 months (4 months to 7 months), before we had to move out of the area for work. We have loved our experience working with Tara to help raise our girls. Tara maintains an organized, well-run daycare that focuses on giving kids plenty of time to play outside while maintaining a predictable flow to the day. She communicates well, and has a solid contract prior to starting daycare that allows you to focus on what works best for addressing your child's day to day needs. Pure & Simple has a great ratio of kids to care provider (Tara), and kids usually consistently attend for long periods of time, although she can also take kids for short periods of time if needed. (My daughter has had the same daycare best friend for the entire time she has been there.) Tara also works to ensure that kids are not coming to daycare sick, which means that I can count the number of times that I have had to miss work due to a daycare-derived illness on one hand. (We have been especially grateful of this in the midst of COVID, given that both my husband and I are "essential" workers...Tara has adjusted quickly to any changes in licensing requirements due to the pandemic and kept everyone healthy and happy.) Overall, we've loved working with Tara and her family for the past two years, and will miss her terribly. Our oldest is a well-mannered, expressive kid with great physical stamina from long daycare walks, who Tara played an important role in developing. We are so thankful for her, and happy to act as a reference if you are looking for childcare!

Our daughter attended stepping stones from ages 2-5 and loved every minute of it! Each of their…read moreclassrooms is well thought out with age appropriate toys, multiple activities throughout the day, peaceful naps and loving teachers. We received support for lots of milestones including potty training, peer interaction and engagement, fine motor skills. Their T-K program also laid a strong foundation for letter, number, shape and color recognition through activities that felt like play, cute songs and arts and crafts. We could not be happier that we chose the Stepping Stones family.

If you are looking for a daycare or PreK class, look no further. My son is in his final months of…read morePreK before embarking to Kindergarten in the Fall. He has loved his time at Stepping Stones since he was 2 years old. He has made great friends, learned so much & has a blast. All the teachers are amazing and so helpful. Ms. Francie and Ms. Lydia have been wonderful and are great communicators with updates and reminders. I also have a now 1st grader who attended for 2 years, and she loves picking up her little brother so she can go hug all the teachers & see what crafts are set up in the classrooms. PreK has special visits with the Carlton Senior Living next door, which my daughter loved participating in. The visits have continued with my sons class this year. We have never regretted our choice in sending our kids to Stepping Stones.