We couldn't have asked for a better daycare for our daughter. She started with Elham when she was just 8 months old and stayed for about a year. As first-time parents, it was difficult to leave our baby with someone else, but Elham made the transition so much easier. From the very beginning, Elham cared for our daughter as if she were her own. Within just one week, our daughter had already settled in and felt comfortable in her new environment. Every day she was excited to go to daycare, and it gave us so much peace of mind knowing she was happy, safe, and well cared for. During her time there, we saw our daughter learn so many new skills and grow in confidence. It was clear that Elham put a lot of love, patience, and attention into helping each child develop. We are incredibly grateful for everything Elham has done for our family. We highly recommend her to any family looking for a loving, trustworthy private daycare in the area. Your child will be in wonderful hands! read more

My son has been going to Elham daycare for the past 2 years. I have been incredibly lucky to find someone so wonderful. Elham is very nurturing, friendly, energetic and hands on with the kids. Her place is newly renovated and always immaculate. She does a variety of activities with the kids. They play outside, do arts and crafts, learn letters and numbers, do puzzles, etc. My son is always happy to go to Elham's everyday to play with his friends. Everyday she sends a photo and text with a summary of the day. Elham is a hidden gem, there's nothing more I could ask for. I always know my son is in great hands and well taken care of when he is there. read more

We highly recommend Elham's Daycare! When our son started daycare at just 8 months old, we were incredibly nervous to leave him. Right away, Elham put our minds at ease, and it quickly became clear that she provides a deeply loving and caring environment. She is wonderful with all the children, and her daycare quickly became our son's favorite place to be. Elham is always introducing creative new activities, from coloring, singing, and dancing to even playing cards! We also deeply appreciated how communicative she is. We never had to worry about our son because Elham sends a daily picture and update every afternoon covering everything we need to know, including how well he ate and slept--a message I looked forward to every single day. She also hosts sweet celebrations for the kids' birthdays and holidays, which is such a thoughtful touch. We wish our son could have stayed longer, but we unfortunately moved away after a year and were so sad to leave. Elham had such a positive, lasting impact on our son's life, and we will always be grateful for the wonderful start she gave him. read more

Elham has provided exceptional care for our son for more than two years. Her professionalism, compassion, and dedication are unmatched. She maintains an immaculate, stimulating environment that promotes both learning and joy. Elham's consistent communication and adaptability make her an outstanding childcare provider and partner in our son's growth. read more

Elham has been caring for our son for over 2 years, since he was 3.5 months old. It's not an easy thing to leave your child with someone else and she put us at ease from the moment we met her. She's warm and caring, and just as good with infants as she is with older toddlers. She provides detailed updates and continuous communication so that it truly feels like a partnership with your child's care. Whenever we've had special requests, she's been receptive and adaptable. Her daycare room is clean and inviting, with plenty of educational and stimulating materials (plus lots of fun toys!) We're so impressed with how much our son has learned from Elham too. She really does a great job teaching them. But above all else, the kids are so happy to be there. We went through a phase where our son cried when he had to leave to go home! Elham is a true gem, we're lucky to have her. read more

We cannot say enough nice things about Elham and her family, because she has been a loving, patient, and kind teacher and caretaker of our child for the past four years. She truly loves all her kids and treats them like family! Not only do we know our son is well taken care of in a clean, safe home with a fun yard to play in, Elham is a great teacher and uses a preschool curriculum to teach all the basics in shapes, colors, letters, numbers, and writing starting at an early age. Our son never attended a typical pre-school, but starting school in the fall we know he is well prepared knowing alphabet and numbers, drawing shapes and letters, and even started getting into the basic math problems she teaches. It's such a great environment for learning and fun for kids of all ages - from mere months old our kid was consistently around a diverse group of babies and kids of all ages, which has helped him be very gentle with babies as he got older along with learning to be a good friend with kids his own age. We could not have asked for a better daycare for all these years, not to mention her rates are super reasonable for the area and she is always flexible and understanding for those times you need a bit earlier or later. We'll miss Elham when we have to leave, but glad another child will get to make a new friend and teacher! read more

We loved having our son go to daycare with Elham. She made it such a great experience for him since he was ~6 months old. She took great care of him, allowing him to safely play, learn and explore. He loved going to daycare each day and that is a testament to Elham's personality and supportive environment. She treats the kids like family. This also helped our son create strong friendships while there. We were extremely sad to move out of town recently, and to lose Elham's presence in our son's life. But we know she helped his development immensely. She is so experienced with the many milestones during these early stages for kids, and that gave us piece of mind as new parents. We will miss Elham and we cannot thank her enough. But we know she will continue to love and care for any child that comes through her door. read more

We recommend Elham's daycare and rate it very high. Our kid has been going to Elham's daycare for ~3 years since he was 9 months old and he absolutely loves it there. Elham is very well trained and takes care of our kid as well as supporting his all-round development including academics (alphabets, colors, numbers, shapes etc.), manners and independence. We also get a daily report every afternoon with a photo of our kid and how his day was so far. It was very important that our kid started his daycare at a place where he feels the love and warmth as if it's an extension of family. We are very glad we found Elham. read more

We are so lucky to have found Elham. Before I became and elementary school teacher, I was director for a big preschool and afterschool and opened up new sites in the East Bay. Because of this, I know there are tons of requirements and was very picky in looking for a care provider for my daughter. We looked at so many different daycares, interviewed nannies, etc, but the second I walked into Elham's home, I knew this was it. We sat down in her living room and my husband was listening to her explain her care philosophy, but as I looked around, I knew this was the place for my daughter. Elham provides everything you are looking for - a safe, nurturing environment where kids are happy and can play with others. What sets her apart is she really meets the need of every kid while at the same time, putting the kids on a routine of napping, eating, and playing. Since I am a teacher, sometimes I pick her up at 3:00 or 4:00 or 5:00 so it can be random. Since I don't always pick her up during the pick-up time, I get to see my daughter outside playing with other kids, eating, and always having a good time. Elham always gives me a detailed report of diaper changes, overall mood, and how much she ate. She is very experienced so she can usually predict what's going on (I think she is growing a tooth. She cried a lot today, I think she is constipated) and she's always right. Our daughter started coming to Elham since she was 3 months old and now she is 13 months old. She will continue going as long as possible. The one thing that makes Elham the best and the reason I knew we wanted our daughter in her care, was that our daughter feels LOVED. Elham truly loves each and every child and our daughter is incredibly happy there. I'm pretty sure she would rather stay with Elham than go home with me sometimes!! We are so lucky to have Elham. I always feel like we have a family member taking care of our daughter. She is truly the best home away from home! read more

My son has been attending Elham's Day care since he was 10 months old. I have looked at different daycare providers, but Elham was the only one that gave me the confidence to leave my son at her care. I absolutely adore Elham! She is loving, kind, and has lots of patience with all the kids she takes care of. My son is always happy to go to her daycare. I never feel worried when I leave him with her. In the afternoon Elham always gives me a detailed report overall mood, how much my son ate, nap, and diaper changes. I highly recommend Elham's daycare for anyone looking for an excellence provider! read more

Elham is like a second mother to my kids! She adores them and they love her and are so comfortable in her home. Our first child started with her at 15 months (stayed 2 years) and our second started at 4 months (still there) when I had to go back to work. We get a text every afternoon with a picture of the kids and a status report on how they've ate and slept, and Elham is available by phone or text throughout the day if we have questions or need to let her know about a schedule change. In addition to taking care of a group of babies and toddlers she also somehow finds time to teach them preschool lessons like letters, numbers, shapes, colors, time, date, etc! Her services are affordable and she sometimes has openings throughout the year from people moving away or enrolling in other pre K programs, so I would recommend her to anyone at any time of year. It's going to be a sad day when we no longer have kids going through her doors! read more

We are so thankful to have found Elham when we were looking for childcare for our 6 month old daughter. From the moment Elham opened her door & greeted us I knew this was going to be the perfect place for our daughter. Being new parents she helped ease our nerves & welcomed our questions with such warmth & understanding. She provides a nurturing environment where the kids are safe & happy. I looked at many other daycares where their schedules were rigid but Elham meets each child's needs. She provides a flexible schedule since kids at different ages have different eating/sleeping needs. She was also very accommodating working with my schedule when I was a teacher. Each afternoon we get a detailed report of feedings, nap(s), diaper changes & overall mood along with a picture or two. If our daughter's mood is ever "off" she always knows what's going on before we do such as a new tooth or constipation. We are so lucky to have found Elham. We know every day when we drop off our daughter that she is loved & cared for. It feels like we are leaving her with family. I will continue to send our daughter to Elham (& any future children) for as long as possible. read more

What a sweet woman. She really tried hard to work with our schedule despite us needing her on the weekend. She was honest about her concerns and availability but was willing to trial with our schedule anyways. She's so inexpensive compared to others and I can tell cares deeply for the children she looks over. Her home is clean and beautiful. She helped us with the quote too. Unfortunately, our schedules weren't very compatible. So she didn't watch my son for very long and we figured out other arrangements with family. But wow! She's really awesome and kind hearted! Had our schedules aligned we would be with her without a doubt! read more

With the challenges and fear of COVID we were beyond lucky to find Elham Daycare for our 8 months old. Our close friends had been sending their child to Elham's and only had raving and sweet reviews so when Elham had a spot we were beyond thrilled. Our child adored and loved Elham, as did Elham to our child. Our child came home every day with a huge smile and clean and often wouldn't want to leave. Elham is someone I would recommend to all should you want great, smart and loving care. And for sure will be sending my newborn if a spot is available. read more

Looking for a safe, enriching caregiving option for our 5-month-old (at the time) son was a daunting task for us as new parents. We would go back and forth between individual in-home care, larger daycare centers, and everywhere in between. A stressful experience often filled with apprehension and self-doubt that many parents can relate to. Our deadline was approaching, and after interviewing many providers we were still not 100% confident in the options available to us. Then we came upon Elham Daycare and made an appointment to meet Elham in her home. We could not be happier that we did. Immediately after meeting Elham the apprehension and doubt that characterized our search to that point were gone. Elham is one of the most kind-hearted people you can hope to meet, and we trust her without reservation. She truly does treat our child and all children under her care as her own, and this is obvious in the way our son's eyes light up every day when he sees her. We could not have hoped to find a better person to care for him. read more

A great daycare !!! We entrusted our little boy Axel to Elham, from the moment we arrived until he entered Preschool and we have always been delighted with this choice! Elham is extremely gentle with the children, while teaching them to have a framework. We are both teachers too and the activities she offers have always been very interesting and of an excellent level. The activities are always adapted to the child's level and have always allowed him to progress and go further while having fun. You can tell right away that teaching is her real job and that she has the skills and diplomas to do it. Axel has always eaten very well with Elham, all meals are home cooked and the products are very varied and healthy. She develops a taste for variety in our children. Axel always went to daycare with enthusiasm and asked every morning if we were going to take him to school. The work done in class is regularly brought home and it is a pleasure to hang it on the wall because of the quality of the work. At two and a half years old, Axel knew his alphabet, knows how to count, knows many songs, is able to concentrate on an activity, loves puzzles and this is thanks to Elham. What we also liked about Elham is the spaces: a "Classroom" space, an outdoor recreation space (with toys, sandbox, trampoline, slide structure ...), an indoor recreation space in case of bad weather, all on the first floor, and the children go upstairs to eat and nap in the house, which allows them to have an airy and varied environment. Her two boys and her husband, whom we also meet from time to time, are very friendly and demonstrate the balance of this family daycare. Julia who helps Elham is also very sweet with the children and Axel likes her a lot. We couldn't have found a better place for our son and can only recommend Elham daycare 3000%! read more

Our son started going to Elham's at 10 months. We saw different daycares but Elham gave us the quick confidence and comfort that our baby is in great hands. At that age, bonding and trust was very important and Elham quickly earned our son's love and trust. We could really see the difference when we dropped him off at her place. He had trouble sleeping on his own and was just transitioning to eating solids and Elham brought him into a schedule just within a few weeks. Elham is great with kids and cares for them deeply. He still eats much better with her than us! :-) read more

I absolutely adore Elham! I took my 3 month old son to her for our first daycare experience and she is amazing. She always answers the door with a smile and gives a nice, detailed summary of his day (#of diapers, how often he fed, how he did for the day etc). I never feel worried when I leave him with her. I always pick up a content little man. She never asked me to write anything, which made me feel even more compelled to sing her praises. Thank you Elham for making our first daycare experience a great one! read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Elham was my sons first daycare from infant to four years old. Her home is always beautiful, clean, and in an amazing neighborhood! Braden is always reminding me that it's sad we don't see her anymore since we moved. I would forever recommend her for a nurturing, attentive, loving, environment. I was so lucky to have found someone so wonderful to leave my son with. He lovingly called her 'Elmom'. If you want to feel secure with leaving your little one safe while at work. You can trust Elham. read more

When our twins were born 2 years ago, we were really torn on whether to go with a nanny or a larger daycare environment and, in fact, hadn't really entertained the idea of an in-home provider. That's before we visited Elham Daycare. Elham has taken care of my kids since they were 3 months old. Her home is clean and safe, but, just as important, she is kind and warm and loving and an amazing care provider. It was a great balance for us as our children were able to learn to socialize with a few other kids, while at the same time getting tons of attention. She has been extremely flexible with our ever-changing schedules, often opening up an hour early to accommodate my commute. She is almost always open, which is so important for working parents! We are moving on to a preschool environment as the kids are older now, but Elham was perfect for our infant and early toddler needs. I honestly can't recommend her highly enough! read more

Elham is a kind, warm, and loving provider. My son began going to her daycare a week before he turned one years old, and has always been very happy with Elham. Her house is always spotless. My son always comes home well rested, well fed, and happy! I highly recommend this Elham's daycare for anyone looking for a quality provider! read more

We had our daughter go to Elham daycare for more than 2 years before she started preschool. Elham took care of her since she was a baby up until she was 3 years old. Mayssa loved her so much that she was like a second mom to her. The five stars I am giving are due to the main characteristics one looks for a in small child daycare home center : loving , nurturing , trustworthy and caring. Elham was all of that. read more

We switched our son to Elham's daycare from a bigger daycare at around 21 months since he was falling sick quite often at the previous daycare. Once we switched him, we noticed a difference in him immediately. He adores Elham and so do we. Our son has been extremely happy at Elham's place. Every morning he runs to her from the car and waves a big bye to us during drop off. She is a very responsible caretaker always welcomes us with a big smile and greeting. She makes sure the babies are all always content, well fed and happy. She is very patient with the kids, and knows what they want to do and plans the day accordingly. Lot of educational activities are included as part of the day, our son has started saying his ABCD's recently which he learns from Elham during the day. At the end of the day during pick up, she gives a very detailed summary of what he ate, how long he napped and his general mood during the day. He loves his time in the backyard and the water activities during summer. Elham has been a blessing for our family, finally we all have peace of mind knowing our son is in good safe hands. He has not fallen sick after switching to Elham's daycare. Her place is extremely clean and well maintained. I would highly recommend Elham to anybody who's looking for a safe, clean daycare facility with lots of love and personal bonding. Elham - you are an amazing person and we are so lucky to have found you as a caretaker for our son. Thank you for all that you do! read more

I am a grandparent of a 2 year old currently with Elham & a 4 year old who was with her from 6 weeks old to 31/2 years old. Elham is a loving caregiver who is detailed and exact about every aspect of your child's unique needs & likes. The kids are happy to go and happy when they come home. It is a small group in a well appointed home environment. Lots of play, music, dance plus concept learning. Elham develops excellent relationships with both the child and the parent. read more

LOVE Elham! She was recommended to me by a family friend and I am so thankful we found her! I had to go back to work when my baby was only 4 months old, and I couldn't have asked for a better place for him to go! Every time she opens the door in the morning, he smiles SO big! He seems so happy there, and she really does care for him like her own. The other children always seem happy and she is really open. When my baby is ever sick, she texts me even when he is not there and truly cares for him. I would highly recommend her to everyone!!! She is flexible, and you know leaving your baby there with her that they are extremely well taken care of and loved like you would!!! read more

Our son has been with Elham's daycare for close to 2 years. When he started daycare, he was pretty challenging. He would constantly not drink milk from the bottle and had trouble taking long naps. Within the second week of daycare, he started taking better naps and that habit continues till today, he naps about 2 - 3 hours and he is well rested and active for the evening. He always eats well for her and finishes his food and milk, whereas at home his eating pattern varies a lot. He is always excited to go to daycare and meet his friends and when we pick him up, he is always in a good mood. He works on ABCs, numbers, colors, shapes and songs at the daycare and its wonderful to see him imitate Elham going over ABCs and numbers. Elham is pretty accommodating and understanding when you are running late by a few minutes. The thing that I like the most is end of the day I get to hear what about all that happened in the daycare and I feel we have developed a good relationship over the past years. Our son is going to start pre-school soon and we will really miss going over to Elham's. read more

Our son started being taken care of at Elham's since he was 10 months old. We were worried about finding someone who would take good care of him and were blessed to find her. She is very nurturing and caring. All the children under her care are very happy. I highly recommend Elham's Daycare. She is very reliable, flexible, organized, and enjoys what she does, her daycare facilities are clean and safe. read more

Elham Daycare is the best! My son started going there at just 14 weeks old until he was 1. We moved away at that time and we were so sad to leave. Elham is simply a wonderful person who works tirelessly with the children. She is energetic and so patient with the children. I can't say enough good things about this daycare. I highly recommend. read more

Elham's Daycare was my son's first experience outside of our home and amongst his peers. And honestly speaking, my wife and I could not have picked a more wonderful day care for our son. We had interviewed many different providers, but in meeting Elham we knew that she would be the perfect match for us. In addition to her deep understanding of children and vast experience, she has a safe, super clean and comforting environment for the kids. We truly felt like she loves our son as if he were her own. Elham is incredibly organized and trustworthy. She is very flexible and was always very mindful of any instructions that we had for our son. Our son has been a picky eater always but with her he ate better than at home..so thank you Elham for putting that extra effort for us!! All the children in her day care are exposed to great educational activities and plenty of playtime. Our son was so happy there, that at times, he won't leave by end of the day and I had to force pick him and put in the car. Elham really did provide a "home away from home" environment that our son loved and thrived within. She is top notch!! read more