I have been sitting on writing this review for quite some time. Just like Viet T's review mentioned, it is almost impossible for me to start explaining the kindness and generosity Miss Elba and her family have bestowed upon our family. Maybe I can start with the conversation I had with my 4 year old on a Saturday: Son: Papa, I want to go to Miss Elba. Me: Today is Saturday. Miss Elba is closed. Why do you want to go there? Son: I want to go there because they love me. I almost teared up hearing this. Sending two of my boys to Miss Elba has brought a transformative amount wellbeing and happiness to our lives. The reviewers are right word for word - Miss Elba truly makes this place special. I can only add one thing perhaps: She embodies the very essence of kindness, a rare angel walking among us. I am forever indebted to Miss Elba and her family. read more

Ms. Elba and her whole team feel so much like a family. We are so grateful for the loving care Ms. Elba has provided to my daughter since she was five months old. My daughter truly feels being loved and enjoys the variety of activities and field trips as well as delicious meals. Now, we are sending our baby son to Ms. Elba's. read more

As a parent who had a terrible and frightening experience with a previous daycare, I cannot express how grateful I am to have found Elba's daycare. It has been an absolute transformative experience for my little one. The earlier daycare looked good on paper and tour but slowly within the space of 10 months had turned my happy, friendly and confident 2.5 yr old toddler to a child terrified of everything, especially new places/people and extreme mood swings. I was very worried about finding a nurturing and understanding environment for my little one. However, from the very beginning, Elba's daycare has exceeded my expectations in every way possible. Ms. Elba's approach to supporting my child's emotional well-being has been exceptional. Headed by Ms. Elba herself, the staff (shout out to Ms. Janine, Ms. Diana) at this daycare truly understands the needs and emotions of children. They take the time to understand each child's unique needs and tailor their approach accordingly. For my child, they implemented strategies that promote open communication, actively observing/listening to her concerns and fears, addressing any anxieties she had, and helping her build confidence in herself and trust in others within a few short months. The teachers foster a culture of kindness and inclusivity, teaching the children the value of respect and empathy towards others. The staff is always approachable, ready to address any concerns I may have and offering valuable guidance when needed. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed keeping in mind kids of various ages and is play-based, incorporating arts and crafts, storytime, music and movement into the daily schedule. They maintain strict hygiene protocols, ensuring a clean and healthy environment for all the children. The facilities are well-maintained and I have complete peace of mind knowing that my child is in a secure and caring environment. My child's journey at this daycare has been nothing short of remarkable and she is back to being the fun-loving, happy and friendly child she was. I am grateful to Ms. Elba, the teachers and even her family for providing such a nurturing environment. The compassion and empathy they have shown towards my child have restored my faith in quality childcare. read more

I just realized that I haven't reviewed here. Miss Elba is amazing. Her yard and house are amazing. She loves the kids and I fully trust her and her staff. It is like a family. I love the projects and performances. I love that Miss Elba continues to go to child development classes and implement ideas that work for the kids. I love that there are all ages and cultures playing and learning together. I love the stability my daughter has there. I love how much she has learned...she is advanced for her age and I believe that most of the children attending are as well, so that comes down to what is being taught. It is not strict teaching. It is fun teaching and learning through play, songs, and projects. I have so many great things to say, so I am happy to be a reference if anyone has questions. read more

Elba's Daycare - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Milpitas, California

This review is only based on our tours. We loved Ms. Elba's Daycare, and were very close to enrolling our son. But we had some family come stay with us so it helped us with his care. Ms. Elba's place was so engaging, welcoming and clean. Kids seemed so happy, especially the backyard - it was a dream. They even had baby chicks, and other pets that kids get to interact with. Very diverse group of kids, and the program just seems amazing - very friendly, caring and loving environment. I would highly recommend her home for anyone looking for care for their LOs. read more

My daughter has been going here since she was 1 year old and I am glad that we chose Miss.Elba and her team to help take care of our kid. All the teachers here are very caring and loving. Though our kid gave a little hard time to them during first few weeks there(now she doesn't walk to go back home), while adjusting to the daycare environment, Miss.Elba was very patient and took great care of her. I really like the way all the teachers along with Miss.Elba's husband and kids take active part during kids playtime. They also have good amount of learning time and music/art activities. Another big shoutout for all the good homemade food she serves. My daughter enjoys the food at the daycare. Also Miss.Elba teaches every kid how to self feed, table manners and other good etiquette. Overall, super happy that our kid goes to this daycare. Miss.Elba and her team are awesome!! read more

My son is now 20 but he went to Elba's daycare for several years. I believe from 2nd grade up until he went to 7th grade. I had tried a couple of daycares before finding Elba and once I found her, we never left! It was truly like a 2nd home for my son. She genuinely cares for the kids and their families. Elba is an exceptional person and care giver. I never got around to having another child but if I did, she is the first person I am coming to! read more

Both my kids went to Elba's day care- Started when they were 16 months and 24 months old. Now they are in elementary school and they still love to go there on their days off or breaks. Elba is very passionate about what she does and is very hardworking and patient and has the skill set needed to deal with infants and preschoolers. The environment she creates has a warmth of a home at the same time very structured in terms of what is taught in preschool and kinder. There are some annual events we still look forward too- like summer event/camping/fields trips/Christmas. Its also a great place for after school care. If you are looking for someone trustworthy by choosing Elba your kids are going to be in good hands!!! read more

I am so glad and relieved that we found this place. The environment is extremely caring and filled with one on one attention like a family. Our baby boy began to go here since he was 6 months old. The outdoors is very well maintained and conducive to a child's explorations. Elba is super caring and patiently answers all my repetitive questions every single day. She is also super sensitive to parent's emotions and will keep a check on every single thing when it comes to her babies even if that is too minor. I can tell she is proud of her babies and thing they do and learn :) I remember calling her several times after drop-off to ensure my baby was okay and she would patiently answer all my questions again and again. The environment here is like a family that nurtures little babies - My baby has learned so much more in these past couple years and I am very thankful to Elba. They also have exciting events throughout the year like walks, pumpkin patch, valentine's day celebrations, egg hunts, thanksgiving and bday celebrations which makes it fun for kids. Elba is awesome ! Thank you so much :) read more

I wanted to find a day care for my son which would be like his second home rather than a day care.I toured many day cares before i visited Elba's day care and instantly felt my son would be very happy there and it turned out to be true. Elba is very caring and patient with the kids. She makes very good food and always makes sure there are at least 2 or 3 options (soup , salad , rice and veggies/chicken/turkey) so that picky eater will have something to eat. The backyard is like a mini park because of which i never felt the need to take my son to the park in the evening.She is not money minded at all. I know of day cares that collect extra money for potty training while she does not. She organizes get togethers like Christmas party,mother's day celebration etc. read more

We are so glad that we found this place in our neighborhood. The environment is extremely caring and filled with one on one attention like a family. Our baby boy began to go here when he was 4 months old. Honestly I was so terrified of leaving my baby as he was not taking a bottle at that time. Putting your child in daycare is a whole process for the entire family. But Elba made that transition for all of us so smoothly. She, along with her family and assistant have a strong family bond and they literally adopt all their kids and the parents into that family. All the teachers genuinely care about the children . Elba prepares the food herself which the kids love, and she also has fruit trees in the backyard so kids have access to fresh organic fruits all the time. The outdoors is very well maintained. She's very attentive to all her kids and knows them each on an individual level so well. She's patient, affectionate, and culturally sensitive and you can easily see the love she has for her kids. Thank you so much to Miss Elba and her family :) read more

Elba and her family are very caring, genuine, honest and straight-forward people. We've only known them for a few months now, but it feels like it's been years. They all go above and beyond for each child plus there are no hidden fees! We completely trust her with our son. He comes home happy which makes us happy too! read more

Mrs. Elba is awesome. She is a trustworthy and reliable caregiver. In the morning, our son can't wait to go at Elba's Daycare. He goes there with a smile and when we pick him up, he is still smiling. He loves Mrs. Elba and so do we. Also our first daughter went to Elba's Daycare. Once you find the right caregiver, you don't leave her. Mrs. Elba and her staff are top-notch. They provide a great balance of fun, education, learning sessions, manners, social interactions, outdoor play and much more. She teaches also some Spanish words. Mrs. Elba provides also material for parents so they can work as partners in the learning process. Mrs. Elba played a key role in our son language development. Our experience with both our kids at Elba's is very positive. read more

We found Elba's daycare through a friend and knew instantly we wanted our, then 1 year old son to attend her care. Our son is very shy and was at the time very attached to me so it was hard for him to adjust. Elba let us know she would have an opening a few months down and we agreed upon that month. In the meantime our son had attended a previous daycare (for about a month) where I felt that he didn't get the right attention. But lucky us, Elba called and told us her opening came a lot sooner than she planned and we IMMEDIATELY switched him over. I honestly was so terrified of leaving my baby. Putting your child in daycare is a whole process for the entire family. But Elba made that transition for all of us so smoothly. She's very attentive to all her kids and knows them each on an individual level so well. She's patient, affectionate, and culturally sensitive and you can easily see the love she has for her kids. She, along with her family and assistant have a strong family bond and they literally adopt all their kids and the parents into that family. My son has excelled so much with her within this last year. They learn Spanish and do crafts, take trips and they even do little recitals with potlucks for everyone. Plus her backyard is gorgeous with a huge playground set. I can't say enough how much we love Elba and how happy we are to have our son learning and having fun at his second home. read more

Elba's Daycare is a family daycare where you truly feel like you're part a of close-knit family. Elba was not referred to us by anyone we personally know. We found her on 4Cs of Santa Clara website. Elba was the first daycare we looked at among the list we got from 4Cs. Her place was so neat and perfect, the kids looked so happy and Elba was so welcoming. We thought that it was too good to be true. So we decided to look at the other places but all the other daycares we visited paled in comparison to Elba's. My kids are now in grade school and they still beg to go to Miss Elba's. Every summer when school is out, we bring them to her daycare and they love and enjoy going there. She basically raised my kids and taught them so much from potty training to sign language to Spanish, how to count, math, arts & crafts and so much more. More importantly, she taught my kids basic life/social skills that I didn't have to worry about their readiness for Kindergarten. Miss Elba prepares all the kids in her daycare to be self-sufficient and is very well-informed on what lessons are age-appropriate for the children. Not only is she a wonderful and loving daycare provider but she is also a knowledgeable educator. I highly recommend Elba's daycare to anyone who is looking for a trustworthy, caring, loving, respectable, responsible daycare provider who has great family values and engages the kids in a fun, educational and safe environment. read more

Both my kids go to Elba's daycare for years now, and she is WONDERFUL! I love how she interacts with the kids, sets up mini field trips, and events. My kids love her (Elba) and her family! Friendly, family orientated, and charismatic. :) read more

Our Daughter started going to Miss Elba's daycare when she was around 10 months old. We have nothing but positive things to say about Miss Elba and the staff and it has become a home away from home for our daughter. A few things that come to mind that make this daycare awesome are: 1. Super friendly teachers: all the teachers genuinely care about the children and its apparent from the way they are treated with respect and love while teaching them social skills and self-dependence. 2. Amazing food: Elba prepares the food herself which the kids love, and she also has fruit trees in the backyard (plum, orange among others) so kids have access to fresh organic fruits all the time! 3. Speaking of the backyard its like a mini Disney land for kids. Its huge with all kinds of space for toys, slides, swings and plenty of space for other activities. 4. They also have daily dedicated learning sessions and we have seen our daughter's vocabulary and understanding grow by leaps and bounds in the short time she has been there. 5. Miss Elba hosts multiple activities throughout the year (potlucks, field trip for pumpkin patch, entertainment event (Sandie and Stevie), etc.) which is a good way to meet other parents and have fun. read more

Where do i start writing about a place which is not a business but more like family for us. I still remember... when years back we were looking for a daycare for our older daughter who was 4 at that time( is now almost 11). Wife found Elba through some referral and we went to meet her. The FIRST thing that jumps out at you is the simplicity and honesty. As you talk to her, you can FEEL the love and care and simplicity!! Our older one was there for 2 years and she loved her time there. She wasn't the easiest kid being a very picky eater but Elba still managed to please her. She would goto the extent of making special meal for her if she didnt like what was made for everyone. See, that's what i am talking about. Its a place where i can drop off ky kid and not have worry iota if my kid has eaten or is having a good time. I KNOW...Elba will do everything to take care of her kids. Now with my younger daughter...she started going there when she was 3-4 months...yes...3-4 months. This was first time for Elba taking kids this young but i think she couldn't say no because of our history together. What a pleasant experience for us...though can't say the same for Elba :-). Keeping a 4 month old is not easy! Still she excelled. Very very pleased with the way she handles her kids. Infact, it not just Elba, but her entire family. The kids and of course her husband Jesus. He is such a nice human being and very helpful. I have watched their kids grow from 8 yr old kids to now in college. They are a very loving family and provide an excellent nurturing and safe environment for your kids. Very very clean place. If in doubt, visit them ona Sat and you will see the entire family extensively cleaning the house and daycare for coming week. They have become like family to us and we look forward to their christmas and Steve's bug party invitations. Kids till fay remember Elba's Mexican rice!! Keep up the good work Elba ( and Jesus)..you are guys are helping us novice parents shape the future generation for better! read more

I'm so happy we found Elba and her staff! If anyone is looking for an Amazing place where they'll take care of your kids like their own, will be taught like a top rated preschool, be given healthy meals and be expose to diversity/cultures this is the place! Besides the fact that they're great with kids, Elba is also very supportive. My son had hearing loss for his first year. Elba was super supportive and willing to help with sign language, helping with his hearing aids. It's was a difficult time for our family and Elba's support really meant a lot to us. This place is really our son's second home and family. She also care a lot about preparing herself by attending trainings and making sure her daycare is up to safety standards. read more

My child went to elba's childcare from fourth grade to ninth. I have never felt so secure leaving my child with anyone. ElbA and her family are like a second family to us. We still keep in touch and visit and go to the the family functions. They have a great outdoor play area as well as an indoor play area. Several times a year they have gatherings with all of daycare parents and children. The holiday dinner is a great time as well as the gift exchange Santa is even there. I would highly recommend elba's daycare without a doubt and feel free to call me for a reference. Cathy kennedy read more

I can not express how much I love this place. I can't really call it a day care as much as I call it a second home for my 3 year old. Elba and her staff is incredibly amazing with kids of all ages. She makes the kids mostly organic meals as well as healthy snacks and drinks. Her entire family is like a second family to all the families that attend her school. She and her staff are so kind and patient. When moving here from another state that didn't do home daycares very much I was skeptical at first but I can't imagine my little one going anywhere else. read more

When my first daughter was about 1 year old we heard about Elba's child care through a friend. We started sending my daughter there and we are glad that we did. My 2nd daughter went there too till they both started school. They just loved the place and went there even during their summer vacation. Elba is extremely loving and my children always look forward to meeting her till today. She has immense patience and understands the needs of each child and offers care very appropriately. Elba's family has become our extended family. read more