Our baby boy has been going to Yvonne's for a little over two months now, and we are very happy. She suggested starting with a few hours per day initially to help him get used to it, especially as he was 11 months old then, and it can be challenging to start at that age. It has been really helpful as it gave him time to transition. He's now always happy to go and reaches for the door when we arrive in the morning. Yvonne is always calm and calming, smiling and welcoming to the babies. Her energy is very positive and reassuring, especially as we are first-time parents. Our baby eats well, naps well and plays well, and that's what we want! It's obvious she's experienced and knows what to do with kids. Simply a pro. We highly recommend her. read more

I had a horrible experience with Yvonne's day care service. I was charged a full week price for just 2 hours. My baby looked miserable when we went to pick her up. I felt like Yvonne did not care at all about my child, and she picks her favorites because she gave me an ew look and made comments that she thinks my child has an issue. She also said my child was gross because she had a little runny nose on that day and she was left on the corner and being ignored. Overall, we had bad impression that she was very rude and just takes kids for money. She kept taking about her boyfriend and we felt low class vibe on our first day unfortunately. We will never go back to her and still make us feel sick by remembering this experience. My baby is safe and enjoying her new daycare everyday and now we sure know that Yvonne has an issue not my baby. read more

We've had our little one with Yvonne since summer and we love it! Our son loves going and is learning so much. As first time parents she is very helpful, makes time to give advice or just listen. She has long hours which works great for our family! read more

Yvonne is wonderful. I'm a first time mother and had a hard time trusting anyone to take care of my baby. After visiting a few daycares I felt even more terrified. But when I met Yvonne, I felt at peace. She is very calm and sweet. More importantly, she has been taking care of babies forever and is super experienced. Different than other places I had visited before, she spent time getting to know my husband and I when we visited her place for the first time and then slowly approached my baby to get to know her as well. She suggested starting slowly for a smooth transition and I felt like my baby would be safe with her. She is very nice and warm but also very professional. We are so happy to have found Yvonne. My baby ALWAYS smiles at her during drop off and is happy at pick up! read more

Yvonne has been such a blessing for our family. She is loving, kind, and so sweet to our 8 month old son. She has been flexible with his needs like naps and bottles. Our son is always so happy at pickup and drop off, which is a great sign to me that he is loving it and feeling safe and loved. We are so grateful for Yvonne!! read more

We love Yvonne! Our son attended full time before starting preschool and we were excited to have our daughter start just last week. We've had a great experience with both kids and are so thankful to have found her read more

I feel very lucky to have found Yvonne! As a single/first time mom it has been hard to transition back to work and send my 4 month old to daycare. Yvonne has been so supportive and flexible with my schedule. My little guy has been dealing with bottle refusal but Yvonne has been patience and understanding, helping work with us through this stage. I have a sense of relief knowing my baby is being well cared for in such a nurturing environment! I also appreciate that it is a small daycare and affordable! Hearing other mom's talk about how hard it is to find a good daycare I feel grateful to have found Cuddle Bear when I did! read more

We were recommended Cuddle Bear Day Care by a friend who has sent two of her kids there, and is about to send her third. We are so lucky that Yvonne had an opening! She is so kind, down to earth, involved with the community, and very generous with her time. Our daughter had turned two when she started transitioning into Cuddle Bear, and had some rocky days with the change in routine. Now she grabs her shoes and jacket in the morning and asks if she is going to "ee-bon house". Yvonne is an endless well of kindness and patience, and very communicative. We are at ease knowing that our little girl is spending her day in a warm, easy going and nurturing environment. read more

I am so beyond grateful to have found Cuddle Bear Day Care. My daughter gets so excited everyday knowing she is going there. Yvonne is amazing with kids. She is reliable, affordable, caring, organized - I could go on forever. I feel so relieved knowing my daughter is in excellent care. read more

We love Yvonne at Cuddle Bear Day Care! We feel so confident and secure leaving our one year old with her each day. Initially he had a hard time leaving mom and dad but Yvonne was patient and gentle to work with him and make him feel comfortable. What a huge relief for us as parents! She is joyful and kind. Yvonne communicates well and is easy to talk with. Her home is very clean and safe. I appreciate that it's a small group of children -- makes it feel like a little family! read more

We chose Cuddle Bear after touring a few daycares because we wanted a smaller place that felt like a family. As first time parents, we were nervous to entrust our daughter with anyone, but Yvonne put us at ease when we saw how calm and caring she is with our baby. We look forward to chatting with Yvonne at pickups and drop offs - she gives us updates on how the day went and provides helpful advice. Our baby is happy here, and so are we. read more

Yvonne is the best! I am a first-time mother and the transition back to full-time work was difficult, which made the search for the right daycare option quite challenging! My husband and I searched for a long time to find a place that felt right, and feel so lucky we found Yvonne. We feel so confident and at ease every time we drop our daughter off. Yvonne is warm, communicative, and genuinely loves and cares for the kids she has at her daycare. It's the best feeling to know my daughter is learning and making friends and developing in new ways each day by being at Yvonne's. A true gift for two working parents! read more

We had a great experience with mrs Yvonne. I came from Saudi Arabia for a summer vacation and medical appointment and left my 2 children ( 4 years girl and 10 months old boy in the house . The kids were extremely happy as we were Yvonne was experienced, caring and really attentive to details. We really felt very safe leaving the kids with her. I'm a physician so knowing she's CPR certified really put my mind at ease . Hoping that next year we got to do it again and I highly recommend . Moutaz Hashim read more

Yvonne is an amazing caretaker. Our daughter has been going to Cuddle Bear Daycare since she was 7 month old and is having a great time there. She is always happy to go back and is learning a lot with her new friends! Highly recommend, especially for working parents, she has been a blessing. read more

Yvonne is the best caregiver to our son! As a new mother, I was very anxious to place my 1 year old into a daycare. Yvonne has made the transition so smooth. She is so patient, kind and understanding and is always responsive to my inquiries throughout the day. Her calm demeanor is exactly what my son needs! Highly recommend! read more

We're so grateful for cuddle bear daycare! Yvonne is so experienced, kind, and helpful. Highly recommend!

My daughter has been staying with Yvonne during the days since she was about 8 weeks old. Yvonne is caring, fun, organized, even tempered, and highly responsible. Beyond all else, I can always trust my daughter is well taken care of, meaning she is fed on time, met with kind playfulness, and warmth. I highly recommend this daycare! read more

I am a first time mother and am so glad I found Cuddlebear Daycare! Yvonne is a wonderful caretaker. Upon meeting her, I felt very comfortable with her and my son did too. My daycare journey started when I was three months pregnant. Most of my friends who had kids before me had horrible times trying to find a good daycare or even infant openings on the west side! They advised me to start early. I put my son on four waitlists for when he turned one. We had one place agree to take him at 4 months but they called back a few months later and told us the opening wasn't available due to the current child was staying. I contacted Yvonne one month after my son was born on a total whim. I stumbled upon her daycare on a care website and figured I'd reach out and see if she had openings. She was at full capacity but she said to keep in touch. I waited two more months and called back three weeks before I was scheduled to return to work. Fortunately, Yvonne had a part time opening that worked for us and it's been amazing. Yvonne is so warm, kind, and understanding. She is very patient and I can tell she really loves and cares for the kids in her care. I am so thankful for her and I highly recommend Cuddlebear!! read more

Yvonne has been a great caregiver for my 6 month old son. She is very attentive, observant of changes in his mood or behavior, and accommodating to his ever-changing sleeping and eating schedule. Yvonne provides updates about my sons day and he is always in a good mood when I pick him up. I was very nervous to leave my son with a new caregiver, but Yvonne made the transition smooth. She allowed for transition days to help him (and me) get comfortable with the new routine. Bonus: Cuddlebear's hours are better than any other day care I looked at. I am so happy and feel so fortunate to have found Cuddlebear Day Care. read more

We are very pleased to have found Cuddle Bear Daycare, Yvonne is very caring, patient and very responsible. It was not easy going back to work, but knowing that my baby girl was being well taken care of was such a relief! I really appreciate the advice Yvonne gives us, such as when the baby is starting to feel sick. At the end of the day, she always gives a report of how the baby did during the day. We're very happy with Cuddle Bear Daycare and we highly recommend it! read more

I'm so happy to have found Cuddle Bear Daycare. I managed to juggle working from home and taking care of my daughter full-time for a year. But as my daughter got older and more active, it became clear that she needed more attention than I could give her while also trying to work. We needed to find a reliable, affordable daycare placement quickly, and thankfully we found Cuddle Bear Daycare. Yvonne takes wonderful care of our daughter. She always leaves Yvonne's clean, changed and happy. Yvonne gives me a little report at the end of the day, telling me how my daughter ate, slept, pooped, etc. I feel confident knowing my daughter is in good hands. I would definitely recommend Cuddle Bear Daycare. read more

My son loves coming here, and Yvonne loves my sweet boy. I had a bad experience with a previous daycare and we are so happy to have him here instead. She notices everything- if he's feeling off, is especially happy, etc. It is such a relief to have him well cared for while I'm at work. read more

Our son started at Cuddle Bear Daycare full-time when he was 5 months old. Leaving a little one is always nerve-wracking (especially as a first-time parent), but Yvonne's years of experience, paired with her knowledge and calm demeanor, made us feel comfortable that he was in good hands. For us, a home daycare turned out to be a great fit, especially in those early days when he just needed someone to cuddle him and make sure he was fed and changed. The kids at Cuddle Bear always seemed happy and well cared for, and it didn't take long before our son would flash Yvonne a big grin as soon as we arrived. We ended up unexpectedly moving out-of-state after just a couple of months, so our son didn't get to stay with Yvonne very long, but she made our first experience with daycare a good one. Yvonne always took time to ask about how our son's morning had gone when we dropped him off, and to ask about our day, or other things going on in our lives, when we picked him up in the afternoon. And it was so nice to have someone with decades of experience available to help answer some of the many random questions we have as first-time parents. We're glad we chose Cuddle Bear Daycare! read more

I found Yvonne through Connections for Children, when I was looking for full-time child care for my 3-month old as I prepared to go back to work. The reasons I chose her out of the 2-3 options I narrowed it down to are: - Experience: She has a ton of experience and has been watching kids for over 25 years. - Attitude & Personality: Yvonne is very down-to-earth, and works with parents and their specific philosophies on child-rearing. She is personable, capable, energetic, and flexible - all traits I find essential in the ideal caregiver. - Hours & Rates: Her hours accommodate full-time working parents, which is surprisingly hard to find in Santa Monica. And her tuition/rates are very reasonable. I trust and rely on Yvonne with one of my most precious possessions, and look forward to watching my child blossom under her care! read more

We have been lucky to meet Yvonne when we moved to LA. This is the first daycare for our son and we are very happy. His adaptation was very quick and he is always smiling when we pick him up. Yvonne is a great person, very smily and she is taking good care of our child. This is a great family daycare. I strongly recommend the cuddle bear daycare. read more

Yvonne is a wonderful, kind and caring person. She paid special attention to our little boy as he had a lot of trouble adjusting to daycare. I am grateful to have found her. The only thing I wish is that she would send me photos sometimes during the day, but I also understand why she doesn't. Other than that, I really love Cuddle Bear daycare. :) read more

Yvonne offered our family the best solution to our childcare needs. She comes with the most amazing and trustworthy references from people I've known and trusted for over a decade. Offering both early and late hours (7:30 am- 6 pm) gives us the flexibility that we need for our family's unpredictable schedule. My sweet boy is always smiling and happy when I pick him up. I feel confident that he's safe and well cared for every time that he's with Yvonne. read more

My son started with Yvonne when he was 4 months old. We came to her after having a bad experience with our prior daycare. I was extremely nervous about going the home daycare route again, but Yvonne has been great! She really loves and cares about him, and he seems much happier since we made the switch. It's a small relaxed environment, so she is able to give each child a lot of one-on-one attention. We are first-time parents navigating uncharted territory, and Yvonne has been able to offer us great tips and tricks to help us along on this crazy parenting journey. I'm also always so impressed by how well-spoken and well-mannered the older children are. Yvonne is really the next best thing to being able to stay at home with my son, and I can't wait to watch him grow and thrive! read more

I'm one of the lucky ones that got a coveted spot. I contacted Yvonne during my pregnancy and was told she didn't have a waitlist. When my baby was around 6 weeks I contacted her again and there happened to be a part time opening. We weren't quite ready to give up the baby yet, but decided it was worth it for the spot, and we only brought him to her for 6 hours a few times a week. Long story short, he loves it, we love it and needed the help more than we knew. He always comes home happy, we never experienced any separation anxiety, and we are excited to watch him grow under Yvonne's care. She is a mom herself, and has so many amazing parenting tips based on her experience with babies. Highly recommend if you can get in! read more

I was lucky enough to find Yvonne through a friend whose son had attended her daycare for three years. Yvonne is very experienced and establishes a consistent routine with the little ones from a very early age. The childcare is small, which ensures that each child gets the attention they need. My son was 16 months old when he started, so he got to experience what it was like to be around kids who were older and younger than him, which was great for him socially. Since I was a first-time parent, Yvonne was helpful in answering any questions I had, and still does, even though my son now attends preschool! Her hours are great for parents who both work full-time, and her tuition is very reasonable. We still keep in touch with her! read more

My husband and I have had a very positive experience since we took our son to Yvonne's daycare. Since the beginning, Yvonne made us feel at ease with leaving our child with her. She is really patient, takes time to answer all our questions and explain how was our little guy day. You can sense that Yvonne has a of lot of experience in taking care of children; her place is clean, safe and she is providing the perfect environment for little kids to grew up. We had a poor previous experience with another daycare provider right before finding Yvonne, we just regret we didn't find her before and would highly recommend her to parent seeking a loving and nurturing place. We are happy with our choice to place our son in Yvonne's daycare. read more

My 6-month-old daughter has been with Yvonne for a month now and it has been great so far. Yvonne is warm, relaxed and calm and you can see her depth of experience in her ease with the kids. My daughter took to her instantly. The home setting is cozy and safe, and there are just a few other kids so we know that our daughter is getting a good amount of attention and interaction each day. She arrives and leaves Yvonne's smiling and comes home well fed and rested. Yvonne told us when we first met that her approach is to treat the children like she would her own, and that is certainly what we are experiencing so far. She also gives great tips for first time parents like us! We are happy we found her. read more

Yvonne is absolutely outstanding. Hugely experienced, compassionate, engaging and just great with the kids. We were lucky enough to find her through great referrals and we had our little girl with her from four months until start of preschool. Our girl loved going to Yvonne and couldn't wait to get to her in the morning. Yvonne is very hands on with the kids and has created an extremely safe, fun and stimulating environment that allows the kids to flourish. She encourages growth and interaction amongst the kids and by the time our little girl was two she was well on her way to being socialized and was totally ready for preschool and is thriving there now. Yvonne did such a wonderful job with our little girl and we're forever indebted to her. You couldn't do better for your child than to put him or her in Yvonne's care. She's the best. read more

Yvonne started caring for my son when he was about 7 months old. I was very nervous about transitioning from a nanny to daycare but she was so supportive and made the process seamless for us. Not to mention - she was super flexible with our schedules through the transition. She is extremely patient, kind, loving and knowledgeable. I have never worried about my son when he is there (this is invaluable) and am always surprised to walk into such a calm environment when I pick him up. read more

Yvonne is so sweet and took wonderful care of our little guy. He started with her at four months and we always felt confident in her ability to nurture him while caring for the other kids in her charge. She was very flexible with our ever-changing schedules and extremely compassionate whenever he got sick. Our little guy was always happy to see her and the other kids always seemed happy and friendly as well. Highly recommend. read more

Yvonne's daycare is excellent and I recommend it to any parent. We never worry about leaving our son, as we know he is in good hands. He started with Yvonne at 7 months and now is almost 11 months old and he is developing wonderfully. Yvonne is great with children and we're very happy to have found her! read more

I found Yvonne at Cuddle Bear through Yelp and I am so grateful! I work in Santa Monica and was having a difficult time finding childcare. My son was only three months when I went back to work. I'm a new mom so I was very, very nervous. Yvonne is very calm, kind and personable. She makes you feel right at home. I highly recommend Cuddle Bear! read more

Yvonne is the best! I really don't know what we would have done without her. Finding childcare in Santa Monica is fierce, but we feel so lucky to have found her. Our little guy has been going for about two months now. It took a while for him to adjust because of his age, but Yvonne was so patient with him and really helped us all transition smoothly. So thankful to have this little home away from home. read more

I cant even describe how blessed we were when we found Yvonne. When I had to return to work it was so very difficult to imagine anyone taking care of our first born. My daughter started at 4 months and stayed until she entered Piper Preschool. Yvonne took care of my little one like she was her very own. She was loved, cared for and nurtured - I never had to worry about a thing! As she became a little older she developed friendships with the older babies in the group. She began to play, learn, develop and share with others when she was just a toddler. Yvonne is a total pro that has been doing this for over 25 years - you simply will not find a better environment for your little one. Yvonne is a part of our family and always will be - she is AUNTIE YVONNE :) This review is BEYOND 5 STARS - We can't express enough gratitude for everything she has done for our little one! read more

As first time parents, my wife and I were extremely nervous about finding the best daycare for our child. Yvonne had come highly recommended by a friend, whose son had been going to Cuddle Bear for over 2 years. When my wife first reached out to Yvonne, she was at capacity and we were pretty devastated. After calling many other facilities and not finding anything that felt right, Yvonne reached out to let us know that she had an opening. We met with Yvonne and instantly felt completely comfortable with her. She's a mother of 3 and has had her own daycare for many years, so she knows everything there is to know. Our daughter has been in her care for about 4 months and we trust Yvonne implicitly with her. She always has a huge smile on her face for Yvonne and we know that she is well looked after while we are at work. If you can get a spot, you can count yourself lucky to have the best of childcare in Santa Monica. read more