From day one I could tell that Ms. Rachel is very passionate about childhood education and truly…read moreloves teaching. She is very communicative about what is happening at daycare each week. She actively listened to our concerns about my son's development before starting this daycare, and she has worked diligently with him to address our concerns. All the teachers are wonderful, caring, and supportive. I never have to worry about leaving my child at daycare because I know he is in great hands and I know he will be safe. My son has learned so much from this daycare and I highly recommend this place to every parent!

We enrolled our 2 yr old (now 4 year old daughter back during the pandemic in 2021) We're…read moreincredibly grateful for your role in our daughter's preschool journey and helping her overcome her social anxiety. She went from crying non stop to eventually blooming into one of the loudest kids in the class. Ms Rachel - Your nurturing, kind, and patient approach has made you more than just a teacher; you're like a second mother to her! Your impressive educational background in early childhood education has undoubtedly contributed to our daughter's advanced skills in speaking and counting, well beyond her years. We feel as if our daughter is way ahead of the curve before kindergarten just at 3.5 years old! She was taught mandarin, how to count to 100, all shapes, letters, alphabet, simple addition and math, and so much more including music and nursery rhymes/songs as Ms Rachel plays piano and sings. But what sets you apart is your heart. You've created a warm, loving, and safe environment that has not only accelerated her learning but also helped her grow into a confident and caring individual. Thank you for being such a positive influence in our daughter's life. We feel fortunate to have you as her teacher. We will actually enroll our future children into her schools, we do not trust any other daycares!

My son was 8 months when he joined Joan's day care. She was like a grandma to him. We always…read morereferred to her as 'Joan ajji' which means granny in my native language. He was very happy and loved playing with Joan and his other toddler friends. He took some time to settle down, but once he settled he and Joan shared a special bond. She took care of him and I will always remain grateful for that. Thank you!

Our son started at Joan's (or as the other kiddos like to call her too, Joanie) when he was 16…read moremonths old and was under her care till he was 2.5 years old. With his initial transition to daycare and with the many transitions kids go through across that age, Joan was around to help him with them. She made sure he maintained a well rounded sleep and food schedule during his time there and we loved that she kept a notebook of his schedule. She also printed out and decorated those notebooks with photos of our son's time there and we all enjoy looking back at them. Joan was good at keeping us informed and always happy to chat about any questions we had. She genuinely cares about the children in her care and our son still fondly remembers her and her husband. We truly appreciate all the love and care you provided Joanie and look forward to staying in touch!

Love this place and glad we found it for our two daughters. The elder one spent more than a year,…read moreand the younger one spend almost three years. The teachers are great with kids. Most of the teachers; they are not only professionals, but actually are able to make an emotional connection. And kids can understand this and feel safe there. Also great value-wise - particularly with sibling discount and included lunch option. As parents, it is hard to give 5* to someone taking care of your kids; but if you set your expectations practically - they deserve the rating.

We had a disappointing experience at Building Kidz San Carlos (the infant program) and ultimately…read moredecided to leave within 2 months due to repeated concerns around consistency, care, and communication. One of the things they heavily advertised for their infant classroom was following each child's schedule from home. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. Naps were frequently delayed - sometimes by 45-60 minutes, particularly on music class or fire-drill days. We also encountered sheets not being changed, our son falling asleep in sweaters, and concerns around toy hygiene. App updates were often late or missing, and when we followed up about our son's care, we were told by Jessica and Navin to stop messaging, their message was rude and uncalled for. While we understand teachers are busy and may not respond timely, it does not take away our right to follow up for an update about our kid! The one bright spot was Ms. Hellen, who joined after we had already given notice. She is incredibly warm, loving and attentive and took wonderful care of our son. We miss her dearly and wish we had experienced that level of care from the beginning.

We had such a wonderful experience at this daycare! My son spent two years here, and we will always…read morebe incredibly grateful for the love, care, and support he received. One of the things we loved most was the small group and the fact that children of different ages learn and play together. It creates such a warm, family-like environment and teaches children how to communicate, help each other, and be part of a little community. Because the group is small, the teachers are able to give each child plenty of individual attention. My son learned so much during his time here. He knows all his letters, can spell his name, count to 100, and so much more. We truly believe this is thanks to Kim and Amanda, who made learning fun and exciting. Most importantly, he absolutely loved them -- and they became very special people in his life. We are also incredibly grateful for how they prepared him for his transition to a new school. They talked to him about his new school in such a positive and exciting way, which made the transition so smooth and gentle for him. Thank you, Kim and Amanda, for these two wonderful years and for giving my son such a loving and happy start. We will always remember this place with so much warmth and gratitude.

Kim and Amanda are incredible! We sent our little boy there when he turned 2. We were a little…read moreapprehensive at first as he'd spent all of his time with his mom up until then. Kim and Amanda made it so easy. They welcomed him with open arms, taught him so many things (he even got over his fear of bugs thanks to them), and always keep us updated on how he was doing. They're an absolute gem in San Carlos. We feel so privileged to have been able to send him there. Wonderful people with such big hearts

Virginia's Home Daycare is an absolute gem. From the moment we toured it, we knew this was the…read moreplace we wanted our son to be. We got off the waitlist a year later and our son was under their care from 8 months until 2 years old. Virginia provides a safe, loving, stimulating, Spanish immersion environment for the kids where they can thrive. We ultimately left because we moved, but I really wish we could have air lifted her daycare closer to us! A few things I loved that I think set her daycare apart from others: 1. Communication with parents - This is one of the things I liked best about Virginia's Daycare. She proactively communicates with parents and also partners with them to work on transitions and challenges together. For example, they did an amazing job prepping my son for his daycare transition after we moved. I also love that they use an app to allow parents (and in our case we also added grandparents) to see daily pictures and videos of their kids so they know what they did, what they ate, and when & how long they slept. 2. Program - At Virginia's the kids are exposed to a variety of activities during the day: yoga class, music class, arts and crafts projects, sensory play, yard care, reading, and educational toys. There's no shortage of development happening here! 3. Healthy, organic food - I've had my son at other daycares, and arrived to him smelling like chocolate or hearing older kids say they ate ice cream. Never at Virginia's. She deeply cares about making sure the kids eat a variety of healthy and organic food. 4. Outdoor time - A lot of other daycares spend just an hour in the morning and maybe half an hour in the afternoon outside. At Virginia's, kids spend lots of time outside, including having some meals outside and doing lots of play and sensory activities outside. 5. Sleep environment - Every other daycare I toured had either cots or pack n plays for kids to sleep in. Many times the same room where kids play serves dual purpose for kids to also sleep in. Virginia has a separate room with a comfortable sleeping environment with real cribs. Kids are then able to nap however much each of them need vs being forced to all be on the same schedule to flip the room for other purposes. In summary, I highly recommend Virginia's Home Daycare. We had the absolute best experience with her.

After two years of sending both of my children to Virginia's, saying goodbye to Virginia and Carmen…read morewas the hardest part of moving out of the Bay Area. Aside from the amazing learning experience that Virginia and Carmen provide to kids, it is their loving nature that truly is unparalleled. As a parent, the most important thing is to know your children are cared for and loved and that they are growing and being challenged. Virginia's daycare is all of this and more. During this past, very challenging year, Virginia provided a safe space for our children while most other providers were closed or had problems staying open due to the pandemic. Our children's life did not change and for that we will forever be indebted to her and her family. If you are lucky enough to get a spot at Virginia's, don't hesitate. Your infant/toddler will learn, flourish and most importantly, feel secure and happy in Virginia's care.

Our daughter was at Little Troopers for two years before heading to preschool. We are so grateful…read moreto have found Mrs Ana. It's a wonderful environment and would highly recommend especially around 1-3yo. We joined at a time when our daughter aged out of the infant group but was honestly still too young for the older classrooms at the center based schools. We were at multiple centers and decided to try home day care instead. Ana and her teachers really got to know our daughter and we truly could trust she was in great care. They prepare breakfast lunch and snacks every day which is so valuable for busy parents and amazing value included in the tuition. My daughter has learned so many songs, stories and words in Spanish. She was potty trained with no issues. The teachers come up with fun activities every day incorporating fun themes throughout the seasons. They post wonderful videos and photos on what's app which my daughter loved scrolling through with me any chance she had. It was a huge relief to find a place where she could develop trusted relationships with her teachers, play with kids around her age in a safe and engaging environment. Ana also hosts date nights, typically monthly, where she will watch the kids plus siblings for a few hours while parents can escape for much needed adult time.

We love Ana and Little Troopers daycare! Ana is wonderful and provides such a loving and warm…read moreenvironment for my son and all the kids that she cares for. My experience has always been pleasant and Ana goes above and beyond to ensure that the childrens needs are met, following nap schedules, etc. She communicates and provides updates daily on how/what the children are doing, offers home cooked meals and lots of fun activities. I couldn't recommend this daycare more and I only wish I had found her sooner for my first son.

We love Happy Campers so much! Our two sons have both been enrolled here, and we could not be…read morehappier with our choice. We have seen them both develop their social skills, and learn all of the basics that will set them up for success in elementary school. Our older son graduated last year and is now in Kindergarten at our local school. We can see how invaluable the foundational skills from Happy Campers have been, and we are immensely grateful for that. I would say the one big thing that sets Happy Campers apart from other preschools/daycares are the amazing teachers. They are all so patient and kind and caring, and they create a happy and supportive environment for all the kids. As a parent, of course I love my kids, but I really feel that their teachers do too. If you are looking for a place where your kid will feel loved, and you as a family will feel like you are part of a community, then Happy Campers is the place for you!

We have been at Happy Campers at the Carlmont location (carlmont hs) for just over a year. They…read morehave two more locations in San Carlos. My son was 17 months when he started and is now 2.5. Initially we chose it because it's close to our house, took kids under 2 (they go as young as 3 months), and had spots open. Also, they don't let allergens in like nuts, seafood, and eggs. My son has a good amount of allergies so that was comforting. Price is average. I feel like our experience has been pretty much par the course for daycare. My son got sick (and us) all the time, cried for months and months at drop off, etc. I say this bc it was certainly hard for us, took some learnings, adjustments, and time to ultimately become comfortable. And, I think that would have been the case anywhere we would have chosen. Overall, I think it's a good environment for my kid. I like the teachers here, they're kind and good with communication. I appreciate their efforts and they care about my son. He also seems to enjoy playing with his classmates and is overall quite happy and engaged with the activities provided (art, story time, outside play 2x). I also think he learns a good amount and that maybe he could have only learned there because of some of those good old fashioned group norms. I also like the app they use called Brightwheel in which they share updates and pictures/videos of your kids' day. And, you can communicate in real time with the teachers which is a big plus. I think they also utilize the curriculum from Brightwheel. They offer parental involvement opportunities with the kids like doing Mystery Reader which is fun and rewarding. The only feedback I would suggest is that it would be nice if they had some sort of opt in parent directory. It feels like there is a bit of overkill with privacy which is appreciated, however I think may impede some of the joy in building community.

My son started with them since he was 6 months old. They were very nice and his transition was very…read moresmooth. They always give updates and photos of the kids. My son is really happy with them.

Ms Tricia takes very good care of my son. Also they have a Vietnamese-speaking helper there which…read morewe need. Highly recommend this daycare.

Our son has been at Little Learners for 7 months and we love it. We picked Little Learners after…read morevisiting 7 preschools. At the end of the day, I had this vision where my son would be in a bright happy environment with loving teachers, spending a lot of time playing outdoors, doing crafts and beginning to learn some academics that will prepare him for Kindergarten. Little Learners embodied my vision. The interaction with Holly(the school's director) and the vibe of the school was what set the school apart from the other schools we visited. Holly was quick to respond to my million questions. She continues to thoughtfully respond to my emails whenever I have any questions or concerns. My son had "after school restraint" when adjusting to preschool. Holly sent a thoughtful email with multiple suggestions, linked with articles for further reading. It was super helpful. I am thankful for these interactions The school is located in a little house. It is warm, bright and welcoming. There is a separate room for pretend dramatic play, circle time, free play and academic time. The toys are on rotation so my kiddo is always excited to start the day with free play. The backyard is bright and open with lots of variety of toys, rides, sandboxes and caulk. The school is a great mix of play, academic, and arts and craft time. We were initially concerned about the mix age program but the academic time is catered to each age group and the needs of each individual child. I am pleasantly surprised that our son is learning his A, B, Cs and practicing cutting and gluing. By 5, the kids at the school are practicing writing their names! Little Learners is truly a hidden gem. We are truly lucky that a mom in the Belmont's mom's group recommended it to us!!!

Cannot say enough positive things about Little Learners! From our first interaction with Holly and…read morethe other teachers, we immediately clicked. Their communication skills are great. They have fun activities planned every day for the children. We can clearly see how Little Learners has helped our daughter learn various skills and develop socially. We feel lucky to have found Little Learners and really do consider them part of our family. We would highly recommend them to anyone!