My Daughter's preschool was closed during spring break and we needed a childcare solution in the…read moreshort term. Cindy came recommended from a friend and they also planned on brining their child during spring break as well. We toured the daycare on a weekend. From the beginning, Cindy was fast and communicative. The Daycare was small but it was very clean. No shoes inside, they provide all of the meals, they were understanding of my child's allergies, and most of all, Cindy made my daughter smile so much on her first day! Because it was short term, we paid a daily rate and felt the rate was very fair. Highly recommend this place! We feel great about having a flexible childcare option that is relatively close to us! Quick tip: You can block their drive way for pick up and drop offs. We only had to supply sheets and a blanket for her nap and water bottle. That's it!

We placed our daughter in Cindy's family daycare since she was 12 months up until she was a little…read moreover 3 years old. It is going to be a big transition with her no longer going to Cindy regularly. Sending our first child to daycare was not an easy decision for us, as our families are used to helping each other out in babysitting and not sending our babies and toddlers to daycare, but it truly ended up being one of the best decisions we made for our daughter at an early age. Noticing her social skills and eagerness to interact with other kids both at daycare and in social settings has become very rewarding. Cindy has the character of someone who truly cares about the development and growth of children. I can recognize these habits she instills in her daycare, easily by observing her and the children when I picked up my daughter after work and simply talking to her for just 5-10min with updates on both my own daughter and the other kids she takes care of. Cindy was also so accommodating in adding extra days in we would need for babysitting, even in such short notice. She sent pictures every so often, and provided us with the daily routine of what our daughter did/learned on the days she attended. We appreciated her outdoor space for our daughter to get some sunlight and play, the friends that she made there, the year-round holiday activities she would prepare for the kids, and the bilingual dialogue that Cindy would use to expose the kids to more than just English. We are currently expecting our second child, and we would easily choose Cindy to be part of our lives again in babysitting and caring for our children when needed.

i taught my exercise program there for many years & highly recommend this school! PALmazing!read more

We had just moved to the coast and were SO happy to hear Cathy had a spot available. We we really…read morepleased with the level of care from Cathy and the two other teachers. Pick up and drop off is so convenient, even with Cathy managing full safety protocols. The single best thing (aside from providing and safe and caring place to learn!) is that Cathy provides all meals and snacks. Our daughter is a picky eater, but she was trying so many nutritious foods at Cathy's and it was one less thing to worry about each day. There is a curriculum that is just enough for small children to meet milestones but also pursue their own interests with an emphasis on play.

Geared more towards toddlers. She says will accept infants but does not really have particular…read moreactivities for them. Seems like she will accept anybody but wont prepare other activities for younger infants.

Exceptional - We are so grateful to have found Rachel's daycare for our daughter, Connelly. She's…read morealmost 2 and has already grown so much--she's more verbal every week and comes home excited about the new things she's learned. Rachel and her team provide such a loving, safe, and enriching environment. Connelly has made friends, eats well, naps well, and is always happy to go in the mornings (a huge relief for us as parents!). We especially appreciate how Rachel blends play, early education, music, and even bilingual learning into the day--it's more than just childcare, it's a real foundation for growth. This place feels like family, and we wholeheartedly recommend Rachel's daycare to any parent looking for both nurturing care and meaningful learning.

Our son attended Irene's family daycare from around 20months old til 4.5 years old. We are so…read moregrateful that we had found Irene and her team after having a horrible experience with another daycare in SSF. Irene and her team are so loving and caring and our son just thrived. He was and still is a picky eater, but Irene still accommodated him. We are very thankful for Irene and are so appreciative of her work. Also, Irene is also involved with San Mateo county and is always updated with any changes with regulations and participates in county events. Thank you, Irene!

I was interested in a daycare where I could continue my children's exposure to Spanish as well as…read moreEnglish. I am so glad I chose Irene's! What makes her daycare stand out is her capacity to lead children in a calm, nurturing, yet clear way. She often uses redirection to calm them down. Weather permitting, she lets children play in her beautiful garden, which is almost a little playground. Burning energy outdoors helps so much with children's behavior! Irene also prepares meals for the kids, and I think she's part of the reason why my children love legumes and veggies so much! Lastly, Irene is very open and understanding with parents. I highly recommend her daycare!

My son has been participating in the CCP program for several years now, both at El Granada as well…read moreas the Hatch location and it has been consistently terrific. It's such a great blend of structured time and play, and he also has built-in friends to play with in the afternoon between school and coming home. The staff is wonderful, and always have fun things planned, plus they help him with his homework every day when he needs it. I feel good about him being there and know that he is safe and cared for in a stimulating and fun environment. He just loves it, which is half the battle! It's a great, affordable way to provide quality childcare.

My kindergarten son attends CCP at El Granada after school three days a week, and he's thrilled!…read more He is grouped with kids close to his age, most of the time. His group isn't very large, just about 12 kids. Miss Allison is a warm and friendly teacher! The facilities are spacious and offer a large variety of teaching and playing materials. The kids get both inside and outside time every day. There is time to do homework and play. They have cooking and theme projects for holidays and seasons. When school is closed for holiday weeks, CCP is open all day, and they plan extra fun activities, like local field trips and bike day.

The best part is that the owner/director of the facility is Montessori-trained and applies those…read moremethods to the childcare she provides. They are also fluent in Spanish, so if you ask, they are willing to provide a real Spanish language curriculum for your children, complete with visual aids and teaching thru music. They are very responsive when you reach out with questions. Flexible with scheduling. They provide healthy snacks (nuts and apples, and they are extremely mindful of allergies). Overall, your child would be in good hands.

I can't recommend Vallemar Child Care enough. I have had my daughter here since she was 5 months…read moreold and now she is 3 and still thriving there. Her Spanish language skills are amazing, and the activities they do are very structured and have taught my daughter her letters, shapes, and numbers. I have full confidence in this daycare and how they adjust their learning objectives based on the age of the child. My niece and nephew also attended vallemar childcare and have had positive experiences. Aminta and Fanny are truly amazing teachers and caregivers who care about your child and their individual growth.

Auntie Kim's is truly a new mother's dream daycare. As a young entrepreneur, the option for 1/2…read moredays and full days and part time has been the best when compared to other daycare systems. Auntie Kim and her staff are like family to our little one and we love that he always comes home with a craft.

Kimmie's daycare is absolutely wonderful. As a grandma and educator, I was concerned about daycare…read moreoptions when my daughter's family moved to Pacifica. The moment I met Kimmie, talked to her a bit, and saw her facility, I knew my grandkids would be well cared for. And they were. They loved going to Auntie Kimmie's every day. She is well organized, has a structured program, is very conscientious, and truly cares for the children. I also loved that there's a variety of ages, giving the program a family atmosphere. Highly recommend Aunt Kim's Daycare.

My daughter and son have been going here for over a year and a half, since she was 18 months and he…read morewas 4 months. The teachers here truly care about their students and my children love their teachers. I like that this is a full mandarin immersion program, as my daughter's mandarin is now very fluent. She often comes out with words/phrases I know she did not pick up at home. It's super helpful that You&Me provides lunch so I don't need to worry about packing their meals. They do also have several educational elements woven in with activities geared to develop their skills in between play time. Facilities here are clean and well maintained. The staff tries to accommodate parents requests. Communication with the staff is streamlined through an app in which we also receive regular updates and photos. The regular parent teacher conferences with a binder collection of photos also serve as a good summary of my children's progress. This is the 3rd daycare facility my daughter has been in and this one has provided the most resources, structure, and environment compared to our 2 previous home based daycares. We are overall very happy here.

We have two children enrolled at You & Me Children and we couldn't be happier with the care they…read morehave received. My older son is nearly 2 and has been attending since he was 3 months old and my second child just enrolled a month and a half ago. What drew us to You & Me was the warmth of the teachers. When my husband and I visited for our initial tour we both remarked that you could just feel how much the teachers cared about the children. The facility felt warm and welcoming and the children seemed happy to be there. A year and a half later and we are so glad we went with our instinct and enrolled our children here. Communication: To be honest we were a little concerned at first about how we would communicate with the staff since the school is Mandarin immersion and my husband and I cannot speak Mandarin, but it has never been a problem. There has always been someone at You & Me available to translate, if the direct caregiver doesn't speak as much English as we needed to express nuanced concerns. You & Me uses a mobile application to provide secure check-in and out for the children and allows you to stay updated on how your little ones are doing throughout the day. We love getting pictures of our children throughout the day, it helps us to feel connected even when we are not physically with our babies. Cost: The tuition is competitive and very reasonable for the level of care they provide. They were the most cost effective center based daycare we could find in South San Francisco. Yes, we did find some nanny-shares that were a little less expensive but I was not comfortable with the idea of one person trying to care for 4 or more children on their own, to say nothing of the hassle of becoming an employer and dealing with the tax ramifications of that (no thank you!) Care: You & Me does all the adorable Pinterest-esk things with my babies that I wish I had the time to do! You & Me has a rotating age appropriate curriculum of stories, songs, cultural activities (like celebrating the Lunar New Year, Harvest Festival, and Halloween), and what I would call life skills like brushing their teeth and putting together their own meals (even using little plastic cutters to make fruit salads!). They even do parent teacher conferences where they go into detail about how your little one is doing and what areas they are flourishing in and what areas they need more support in, then they work with you to create detailed plans for how to help your child grow in those areas. I recommend You & Me to all my colleagues and if you are looking for care in this area I highly recommend you schedule a tour, you won't regret it!

My daughter was born just before covid so needless to say, she didn't spend a lot of time with…read moreother kids for her first 3-4 years. When we were finally able to potty train her, we sent her to WPWL and the experience was GREAT! I seriously cannot recommend them enough. My oldest is at TK now and she has blossomed. The teachers are all so nice and caring, the first day for my daughter was rough but Teacher Lisa was there instantly to help soothe her. She was a little shy for a bit but Teacher Jeovanka and Teacher Rebecca really worked to help her play and socialize with other kids. They also knew how to read her emotions and allow her time to spend with the adults on days where maybe she was struggling. My daughter was there for one year and it made an immense difference. We still get to see the teachers from time to time around the area and they still remember us and our daughter. We now have an 8 month old and I cannot wait to get her into their Early Learners program. In all honesty, I was very nervous about sending my daughter to school, I think change is just hard. But they were sure to send photos on their app and they made me feel very secure with her. Their graduation ceremony was also super adorable. They had toddler sized cap and gowns with "diplomas". They also gifted them a pencil box that was completely full of pencils, markers, pencil sharpener, erasers. I honestly cannot say enough good things about this place. In my experience, I really feel like they were trustworthy and genuinely cared for their students.

Most definitely recommend them. My son was there for 2-3 years almost. I tried other schools in…read morePacifica, this was the best fit. Good balance of play with discipline. I mean healthy instructional direction by discipline. All kids need it. The only thing I wish they did better is keep the entrance clean and the bathroom, but other than that, my focus was the quality of instruction and play-based setting for a preschooler.