I just love this warm family business. Maria, her team of Adelina, Matilda (her retired husband Mike) and Irma have quickly become family to us. Maria spends time with each of her families daily and sometimes invites us in to chat or go in the backyard to see him do tummy time and interact. My son started at 6 months and smiles at the team every morning. He has been going there since April and already says mom, dad, dog and cat at 10 months old! He is a bubbly little extrovert and is a happy guy there -- takes great naps under the team's supervision and loves to observe the older kids, which I think is great for his social-emotional development. Also, the daycare is impeccably clean and beautiful. There is so much care put into the business - were so lucky to have found Maria and team! read more

My daughter attended Cuddletime for two years. My family was in love with this daycare from our first visit. The staff is loving and supportive. They are all very knowledgeable about caring for young children and babies. Maria is incredibly professional and personable. I have so enjoyed all of my interactions with her. I have even gone to her for advice about raising my daughter. The daycare is beautiful. All around the house are beautiful gardens of ever-blooming flowers. The inside is always clean and filled with toys that excite the kids. Meals and snacks are provided and Maria is very particular about only serving the best organic foods to the kids. I have been incredibly happy with my experience at Cuddletime. Maria helped to make these early years of my daughter's life full and happy. read more

Cuddle Time is a magical place. Step inside Cuddle Time and you'll see a bright and cheery interior opening to a yard filled with toys and adorned with the most gorgeous flowers, and Mount Tam in the background. This is a happy home, to say the least. Art projects, story time, singing, learning to play well with others, plus a slew of visiting musicians, yogis, animal trainers and more to delight and teach the children make this an A+ experience. They also serve breakfast and lunch every day so no need to prepare and pack meals. My daughter loves going to Cuddle Time and transitioned there from a full time nanny without a single complaint or tear. In fact, most days, she wants to stay longer at Cuddle Time when we pick her up at the end of the day. This is in no small part due to Maria, the owner, and her loving, kind, highly capable staff of Adelina, Matilda and Irma. My daughter literally dives into their arms with a smile on her face each morning. Maria loves the children, and it shows in how well she cares for them. I can't say enough great things about this very special daycare. It's a wonderful place for little people to grow and learn about themselves and the world around them. read more

Cuddle Time is fantastic! I never thought I'd put either of my kids in daycare. My older daughter had a nanny until she went to preschool and I assumed I'd do the same for my second. But after a couple of less than ideal nannies, and considering the now sky-high cost of hiring a nanny, I started considering daycare for my younger child. A trusted friend had sung the praises of Cuddle Time, so I decided to look into it and I'm so glad I did. First, Maria and her team are wonderful. Maria has worked with the same few woman for many years, so you don't have to worry about caregiver turnover. Second, the peace of mind in knowing that there would be no nanny sick days was invaluable. No more chaotic rescheduling of meetings because the nanny is sick (or their child is sick) and can't work. Third, the food is great! All organic and homemade. They feed the kids both breakfast and lunch, as well as snacks. Finally, the activities! I was worried that my younger daughter would miss out on music class and other activities, but Cuddle Time has the music teacher come to them, as well as toddler yoga, arts and crafts, and other activities to keep the kids entertained and thriving. Cuddle Time totally changed my perspective on daycare. My youngest is now in preschool, but she still sometimes ask to go back to Cuddle Time, which says it all! read more

Cuddletime is a wonderful place for very young children - they are VERY loving and caring and attentive to each child and their specific needs. They are also amazingly flexible and all you to have a real life with normal issues without penalizing you every time something changes and you need to shift hours or days. All that said, we took our daughter out when she reached about 2 years old, as we decided she needed a more "school-like" environment. Our main issue, which may not be an issue for you, was that since the primary care providers do not speak fluent English, they are unable to teach the little ones to speak or interact through language. This led to our daughter talking less, and since we switched to a more educational environment, her vocabulary and learning of songs and concepts skyrocketed. So, awesome awesome amazing up to 2 years, maybe good for you after that depending on your child. read more

My 2 year old daughter started at Cuddle Time last September, and it was a very positive change for our family. Maria is awesome with the kids and very easy to talk to. The assistants and teachers do lots of different activities with the kids including art, reading in spanish, and music. The yard is beautiful and the kids have a lot of space to run around and play. The environment is very loving and the kids are happy. Also, we do not have family in the area, and Maria will keep my daughter over night, which is invalueable for my partner and I to have a night to ourselves occasionally. My daughter loves going there and doesn't want to leave, and that makes it easy to go to work and have a night out without worrying. read more

Cuddletime is the BEST DAYCARE. Maria is a wonderful person who has owned and operated Cuddletime for almost 2 decades. We send our 2 year old son here and are very grateful that we were able to find such a great daycare facility close to our home. All three of the helpers, Erma, Matilda, and Adelina are warm and kind caregivers who have worked with Maria for many years. You can tell they have a deep love for the children and they don't just consider this as a place of employment. Cuddletime provides a healthy breakfast and lunch which is a huge boon for working parents that don't need to pack a separate sack lunch. We also love how Maria's home has a beautiful and open backyard where our son can run around and play with other kids. Inside of the home, everything is clean, well-organized and thoughtfully placed with a variety of toys that the kids can play with. Last but not the least, we have made great friendships with the other parents who also send their kids here. Thank you Maria, Erma, Matilda, and Adelina! read more

I have had both of my girls here over the course of the last 7 years and I just can't say enough good things about Maria and Cida. They always welcome my child (and me) with open arms, the children are happy and content with a beautiful big yard to play in and well fed with healthy food throughout the day. Additionally, Maria is so very understanding of so many of lifes up and downs, they are really like an extended family to us now. They are also very concerned with the safety of the little ones and have implemented several measures to keep the babes cuddled and safe while you are away. read more

I 'm so glad we found this place! this is more than I could wish, we moved here two years a go and our older child started going to cuddle time when he was 1.5 YO, he enjoyed this place so much until he was almost three, and now he still miss the place and want to go back there. when we had our second child we had no doubt where she will go, and she is so happy there, she doesn't even want to go home when I pick her up the love and caring , the toys and the classes are just great , and all the team is just amazing, the place is clean the food is really good and healthy and Maria is there for any question or concern you have for your children. highly recommended. read more

Cuddletime daycare is amazing. We sent our 4 month old daughter there for only 1.5 months before we moved to San Diego. Although our daughter was only there for a short time, she enjoyed every day at daycare and would light up when I'd mention we are headed to "Maria's"! The kids all have so much fun and get along so well. After having to look for daycare in San Diego, it made it even more evident how wonderful Cuddletime is. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Maria and all the ladies at Cuddletime - we miss them! read more

Maria and Cida at Cuddle time daycare have been wonderful with us. They have been taking great care of my infant. She is always clean, fed and happy when I come to pick her up. It is clear to see how much she is attached to Cida and the team there and I look forward to a long working relationship with them. read more

BEST DAY CARE IN MARIN! This is the best day care in Marin. My daughter entered as a baby & I was so worried, but they were so kind, sensitive, and patient. They gave my daughter love & attention. She stayed there till 3 years old & she would run into daycare without even waving goodbye. She loved the all the caregivers, and one even became our babysitter. We had the best experience here & she learned the most important thing, to be a kind person. They are always watching the kids, and encouraging free play, while incorporating amazing teachers, musicians, art projects, and a beautiful garden. Lots of toys, reading, everything you want for your child. I highly recommend Cuddle Time Daycare and feel so lucky that I found it (through recommendation from a friend also). If you can get in, you are lucky! The other moms are all nice, which helps a lot also! My daughter found some real friends here, and I did too! read more

This home daycare is fabulous. I sent all 3 of my children to Cuddletime. Here are the things that make this home daycare stand apart from the other ones I saw: 1) the physical space - there is a large area in the back of the house that is used solely as the daycare space. It is clean, bright, fun and open. And there is a great outdoor play area - a large yard with a nice swing set, and another covered outdoor play space where kids can ride trikes and play with toys even on rainy days; 2) Maria, the owner of the daycare - Maria is great. She's very professional, but also very warm. She takes her business very seriously. She is a real expert when it comes to dealing with babies and little kids. She told me when she thought my kids were ready to be potty trained (I had no idea) and told me exactly what to do in order to make the process as painless as possible. She gave great advice about many other kid-related issues and would often spend time with me on the phone or at pick-up discussing my kids If you don't want the help, she won't push it on you at all. But if you seek help from her, she's a goldmine of information and she's happy to share it. Maria has 2 kids of her own and they are both very sweet and well behaved kids who love interacting with the little kids at the daycare. Maria also provides breakfast and lunch, and the food and drinks are organic much of the time. 3) the other people who work at the daycare - There are usually 3 helpers at the daycare. Matilde and Adelina (the other helper I knew is no longer there) have worked with Maria for many years. They each have their own children and are wonderful mothers. I cannot say enough about these 2 women. They are warm, loving, patient, hands-on and fun with the children. Matilde and Adelina are genuinely good people who radiate kindness and happiness. At other places, I saw many daycare workers who were just not into their work. Matilde and Adelina are not like that at all. Every time I came to pick up my kids, these women were always actively engaged with the children (holding babies, reading stories, playing with kids). Many daycares put the babies in a swing and just kind of leave them there. Matilde and Adelina don't do that. They really care about the children and give them lots of attention. My kids really loved the women at the daycare and still talk about them. 4)fun kid activities - Maria regularly has outside teachers come in to entertain the kids (kid musicians, yoga teachers, art teachers, etc.) For all the reasons above, I highly recommend this daycare. read more

Cuddle Time Daycare is a truly wonderful place for kids. I've had two children attend Maria's daycare and its been the best, most stress-free time of my life, especially as a working mom. They are extremely flexible and understand life's complications. When you leave your child with Maria and her staff, your kid is in great hands. They are great at pretty much everything: communication, nutrition, feedings for infants, special requests, naps, etc. They do their best to provide quality childcare while also providing support classes in Art, Music, and Dance. I especially love the fact that my kids get exposed to Spanish and English while they are there and that meals (almost always organic) are also provided. I've always felt very comfortable having my kids at Cuddle Time. They are extremely loving, caring, and understanding. Its a very safe, fun, and wonderful place. My daughter now attends a formal pre-school but every time we drop off her baby brother, she always wants to see Maria and her staff. She still loves them even though time has passed. Cuddle Time is the best! read more