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    1. I would definitely disregard the negative reviews below as those people did not actually take their children to this school. I was almost hesitant to start my daughter here because naturally, you read something negative and get worried. I am so glad I didn't listen to those negative reviews! 2. Enrolling my 2 year old into Early Learning Academy was the best decision I ever made - she is blossoming! As a pandemic baby, she wasn't as social or verbal but that quickly changed upon starting at ELA! 3. My daughter was going to UCSF daycare for over a year, and although the location and parking were more convenient - it was as important in the grand scheme of things. I'd happily go out of my way and park with my hazard lights on for a minute while I walk my toddler into this amazing facility. The curriculum at ELA is equivalent to that of Bright Horizons and the teachers here are just EXCELLENT. 4. More about the teachers: The teachers are so sweet and so experienced. Mrs. Aike and Ms. War War love my daughter like she is family. Ms. Veronica is the director and is also amazing and so easy-going! ELA truly makes you feel safe, heard, and at home. 5. The play areas aren't as extravagant as what my daughter had at Bright Horizon daycare in SF but that's not what is important. The play areas at ELA AEW fully equipped with what the kids need to play with and the teachers also interact with them. I get photos from Mrs. Aike of our daughter throughout the day and although there isn't a mobile app, We don't need it. I love ELA!!!

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    My son love this school and she enjoys reading and paying with the teacher look forward to going to school and he now potty train too

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