Our daughter attended Joan's daycare for ~ 2 years (5 months to 2.2 years). We appreciate her…read moreflexibility around the start dates as she opened up a spot for us ahead of schedule by a few months based on our request. She ensured our daughter was fed well - helping our little one gain weight. She tracks daily feeding time in a little notebook shared every day. It also contains occasional photos. She is happy to chat /provide suggestions where required (e.g., transition to solid foods etc.). During summer, she lets the kids play in her backyard. During winter, she plans for a mini Halloween event and a photo shoot. She is like a grandma to the kids in her daycare. Our daughter had a great time with the 3 dogs in her daycare. Our daughter misses Joan, the dogs, and all her daycare friends! Thank you Joan for all the help over the past 2 years.

My son was 8 months when he joined Joan's day care. She was like a grandma to him. We always…read morereferred to her as 'Joan ajji' which means granny in my native language. He was very happy and loved playing with Joan and his other toddler friends. He took some time to settle down, but once he settled he and Joan shared a special bond. She took care of him and I will always remain grateful for that. Thank you!

We're now a returning family, which probably says more than anything else about how much we trust…read moreand appreciate this daycare. Our daughter had such a wonderful experience here that when it was time for our 18-month-old son to start daycare, we felt very comfortable bringing him here as well. The teachers are incredibly kind, caring, and genuinely loving toward the kids. They've made our son feel so welcomed and loved, which made his transition into daycare much easier for us as parents too. I also really appreciate how receptive the teachers are to parent input - they listen to our preferences, take our feedback into account, and work with us to make sure he's comfortable and happy. It's a wonderful feeling to drop your child off knowing they're surrounded by people who truly care about them. We're very happy to be back and grateful that our second child gets to have the same warm and nurturing experience!

We had a disappointing experience at Building Kidz San Carlos (the infant program) and ultimately…read moredecided to leave within 2 months due to repeated concerns around consistency, care, and communication. One of the things they heavily advertised for their infant classroom was following each child's schedule from home. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. Naps were frequently delayed - sometimes by 45-60 minutes, particularly on music class or fire-drill days. We also encountered sheets not being changed, our son falling asleep in sweaters, and concerns around toy hygiene. App updates were often late or missing, and when we followed up about our son's care, we were told by Jessica and Navin to stop messaging, their message was rude and uncalled for. While we understand teachers are busy and may not respond timely, it does not take away our right to follow up for an update about our kid! The one bright spot was Ms. Hellen, who joined after we had already given notice. She is incredibly warm, loving and attentive and took wonderful care of our son. We miss her dearly and wish we had experienced that level of care from the beginning.

We had such a wonderful experience at this daycare! My son spent two years here, and we will always…read morebe incredibly grateful for the love, care, and support he received. One of the things we loved most was the small group and the fact that children of different ages learn and play together. It creates such a warm, family-like environment and teaches children how to communicate, help each other, and be part of a little community. Because the group is small, the teachers are able to give each child plenty of individual attention. My son learned so much during his time here. He knows all his letters, can spell his name, count to 100, and so much more. We truly believe this is thanks to Kim and Amanda, who made learning fun and exciting. Most importantly, he absolutely loved them -- and they became very special people in his life. We are also incredibly grateful for how they prepared him for his transition to a new school. They talked to him about his new school in such a positive and exciting way, which made the transition so smooth and gentle for him. Thank you, Kim and Amanda, for these two wonderful years and for giving my son such a loving and happy start. We will always remember this place with so much warmth and gratitude.

Kim and Amanda are incredible! We sent our little boy there when he turned 2. We were a little…read moreapprehensive at first as he'd spent all of his time with his mom up until then. Kim and Amanda made it so easy. They welcomed him with open arms, taught him so many things (he even got over his fear of bugs thanks to them), and always keep us updated on how he was doing. They're an absolute gem in San Carlos. We feel so privileged to have been able to send him there. Wonderful people with such big hearts

Virginia's Home Daycare is an absolute gem. From the moment we toured it, we knew this was the…read moreplace we wanted our son to be. We got off the waitlist a year later and our son was under their care from 8 months until 2 years old. Virginia provides a safe, loving, stimulating, Spanish immersion environment for the kids where they can thrive. We ultimately left because we moved, but I really wish we could have air lifted her daycare closer to us! A few things I loved that I think set her daycare apart from others: 1. Communication with parents - This is one of the things I liked best about Virginia's Daycare. She proactively communicates with parents and also partners with them to work on transitions and challenges together. For example, they did an amazing job prepping my son for his daycare transition after we moved. I also love that they use an app to allow parents (and in our case we also added grandparents) to see daily pictures and videos of their kids so they know what they did, what they ate, and when & how long they slept. 2. Program - At Virginia's the kids are exposed to a variety of activities during the day: yoga class, music class, arts and crafts projects, sensory play, yard care, reading, and educational toys. There's no shortage of development happening here! 3. Healthy, organic food - I've had my son at other daycares, and arrived to him smelling like chocolate or hearing older kids say they ate ice cream. Never at Virginia's. She deeply cares about making sure the kids eat a variety of healthy and organic food. 4. Outdoor time - A lot of other daycares spend just an hour in the morning and maybe half an hour in the afternoon outside. At Virginia's, kids spend lots of time outside, including having some meals outside and doing lots of play and sensory activities outside. 5. Sleep environment - Every other daycare I toured had either cots or pack n plays for kids to sleep in. Many times the same room where kids play serves dual purpose for kids to also sleep in. Virginia has a separate room with a comfortable sleeping environment with real cribs. Kids are then able to nap however much each of them need vs being forced to all be on the same schedule to flip the room for other purposes. In summary, I highly recommend Virginia's Home Daycare. We had the absolute best experience with her.

After two years of sending both of my children to Virginia's, saying goodbye to Virginia and Carmen…read morewas the hardest part of moving out of the Bay Area. Aside from the amazing learning experience that Virginia and Carmen provide to kids, it is their loving nature that truly is unparalleled. As a parent, the most important thing is to know your children are cared for and loved and that they are growing and being challenged. Virginia's daycare is all of this and more. During this past, very challenging year, Virginia provided a safe space for our children while most other providers were closed or had problems staying open due to the pandemic. Our children's life did not change and for that we will forever be indebted to her and her family. If you are lucky enough to get a spot at Virginia's, don't hesitate. Your infant/toddler will learn, flourish and most importantly, feel secure and happy in Virginia's care.

Our daughter was at Little Troopers for two years before heading to preschool. We are so grateful…read moreto have found Mrs Ana. It's a wonderful environment and would highly recommend especially around 1-3yo. We joined at a time when our daughter aged out of the infant group but was honestly still too young for the older classrooms at the center based schools. We were at multiple centers and decided to try home day care instead. Ana and her teachers really got to know our daughter and we truly could trust she was in great care. They prepare breakfast lunch and snacks every day which is so valuable for busy parents and amazing value included in the tuition. My daughter has learned so many songs, stories and words in Spanish. She was potty trained with no issues. The teachers come up with fun activities every day incorporating fun themes throughout the seasons. They post wonderful videos and photos on what's app which my daughter loved scrolling through with me any chance she had. It was a huge relief to find a place where she could develop trusted relationships with her teachers, play with kids around her age in a safe and engaging environment. Ana also hosts date nights, typically monthly, where she will watch the kids plus siblings for a few hours while parents can escape for much needed adult time.

We love Ana and Little Troopers daycare! Ana is wonderful and provides such a loving and warm…read moreenvironment for my son and all the kids that she cares for. My experience has always been pleasant and Ana goes above and beyond to ensure that the childrens needs are met, following nap schedules, etc. She communicates and provides updates daily on how/what the children are doing, offers home cooked meals and lots of fun activities. I couldn't recommend this daycare more and I only wish I had found her sooner for my first son.

We have two experiences with Happy Campers! Both have been amazing!…read more My daughter attended Happy Campers preschool from 2 - 5 years (until the day before she started Kindergarten), she is now 7 years old and about to complete first grade. I am a strong believer that her teachers at Happy Campers prepared her so well to succeed at school! All her teachers were amazing, so kind, great educators, extremely patient and loving. My daughter spoke only Spanish when she joined happy campers and we were lucky she had two spanish speaking teachers. They asked me which language I preferred they talk to my daughter and supported my daughter in keeping her Spanish while learning English. My son joined the infant center at 7 months part time as I was not ready to leave him so small. Teachers at the infant center are amazing and so loving. Communication is great and they do many activities. Love getting pictures and updates throughout the day. As any daycare, my son got sick consistently. It is a given regardless of the daycare. He got sick so much at the beginning that I considered just keeping him home until he was older. I am glad I didn't! He is now 2, build up him immune system and doesn't get sick as ofter.. just normal little colds. Summer is super fun! They do daily activities, some involve water play which the kids love! I wanted to touch on a review that was posted about kids with disabilities. When my daughter was in her last year at happy campers, one of the kids in her class had a tutor/therapist come on site for 1:1 support. I never asked but I could see it on the pictures so not sure the type of support that was needed for the kid. I previously worked at an ABA company and many of the therapists provided sessions in classroom settings. When a child needs 1:1 support, it is not the responsibility of the daycare to provide it. Parents arrange it so their kid can receive the support needed. All this to say, I am certain that Happy Campers would accommodate the needs of a special needs kid if the correct arrangements are made by parents too! Lastly, we LOVE happy campers! Extremely grateful for the care and education they provide for my kids

We love Happy Campers so much! Our two sons have both been enrolled here, and we could not be…read morehappier with our choice. We have seen them both develop their social skills, and learn all of the basics that will set them up for success in elementary school. Our older son graduated last year and is now in Kindergarten at our local school. We can see how invaluable the foundational skills from Happy Campers have been, and we are immensely grateful for that. I would say the one big thing that sets Happy Campers apart from other preschools/daycares are the amazing teachers. They are all so patient and kind and caring, and they create a happy and supportive environment for all the kids. As a parent, of course I love my kids, but I really feel that their teachers do too. If you are looking for a place where your kid will feel loved, and you as a family will feel like you are part of a community, then Happy Campers is the place for you!

Tricia and her team were truly an answered prayer for us! As first-time parents, we were unaware of…read morethe long waitlists for daycare in the area and were so thankful that Little Dots had a spot for him! My son joined Little Dots just after he turned 1 and they were exceedingly patient as he (and us parents) adjusted to a new routine. From the beginning, we were reassured that this was the right place - the home is cleaned thoroughly everyday and there is plenty of space (indoors and outdoors) for kids to expend their energy! There is a wide variety of toys, books and activities to engage the children. The meals they provide are nutritious and very similar to what we eat as well (rice, noodles, pasta, soup). My son always comes home with a full and satisfied belly! Lastly, the caregivers are so attentive and patient and always give us a detailed update of how he's doing. They shower so much love on him and he, in turn, loves his "yi yi's" (Cantonese for aunties) very much. My son enjoys being there so much and never wants to go home! He always talks about his friends and the yi-yi's! He has truly flourished under their excellent care and reached so many physical and intellectual firsts in the 15 months that he was there. Within weeks of starting at Little Dots, he took his first steps! He has learnt and developed his language skills and many other life skills. If not for relocation, we would have stayed here at Little Dots for as long as they would have us! We are truly thankful for the wonderful experience and miss them very much! If you're looking for a daycare provider, you cannot do better than Little Dots!

My son started with them since he was 6 months old. They were very nice and his transition was very…read moresmooth. They always give updates and photos of the kids. My son is really happy with them.

After two plus years at TCP, I can honestly say we are still thrilled with the experience, the…read morestaff and new yard! Last year all the classrooms received new furniture, paint and curtains. The school finally completed their yard remodel. The final result is fabulous. We are so happy with the experience and education my daughter is receiving, and the community we found within TCP.

Our girls loved going to school at TCP. The app they use to communicate with parents and for…read morecheck/in out made it easy as the parent and grandparent for pickup. TCP is also affordable compared to other full day preschools in the area.

Our son has been at Little Learners for 7 months and we love it. We picked Little Learners after…read morevisiting 7 preschools. At the end of the day, I had this vision where my son would be in a bright happy environment with loving teachers, spending a lot of time playing outdoors, doing crafts and beginning to learn some academics that will prepare him for Kindergarten. Little Learners embodied my vision. The interaction with Holly(the school's director) and the vibe of the school was what set the school apart from the other schools we visited. Holly was quick to respond to my million questions. She continues to thoughtfully respond to my emails whenever I have any questions or concerns. My son had "after school restraint" when adjusting to preschool. Holly sent a thoughtful email with multiple suggestions, linked with articles for further reading. It was super helpful. I am thankful for these interactions The school is located in a little house. It is warm, bright and welcoming. There is a separate room for pretend dramatic play, circle time, free play and academic time. The toys are on rotation so my kiddo is always excited to start the day with free play. The backyard is bright and open with lots of variety of toys, rides, sandboxes and caulk. The school is a great mix of play, academic, and arts and craft time. We were initially concerned about the mix age program but the academic time is catered to each age group and the needs of each individual child. I am pleasantly surprised that our son is learning his A, B, Cs and practicing cutting and gluing. By 5, the kids at the school are practicing writing their names! Little Learners is truly a hidden gem. We are truly lucky that a mom in the Belmont's mom's group recommended it to us!!!

Cannot say enough positive things about Little Learners! From our first interaction with Holly and…read morethe other teachers, we immediately clicked. Their communication skills are great. They have fun activities planned every day for the children. We can clearly see how Little Learners has helped our daughter learn various skills and develop socially. We feel lucky to have found Little Learners and really do consider them part of our family. We would highly recommend them to anyone!