You have no idea how much I love this awesome company. When I moved to San Diego a few years ago, I…read moregot panicked after realizing most of the dentists here are only open on weekdays. We just moved there and had ZERO friends and our family members live outside the state so basically we knew nobody who could take care of our baby son when I had to go to see the dentist on weekdays. Then I googled if there was any great nanny agency who could send a reliable one time babysitter to our home then found this company. At first, I was so scared of welcoming a total stranger to my home but the first babysitter was nothing but fantastic so I was able to go get a dental treatment I needed. Then i realized... "maybe I should use the company again when I need a date night with my husband" Since then we get babysitters from them all the time, like once a month. So far all the sitters we hired are great and pretty sure they hire only the good ones who passed the strict background check. They charge $30 per hour for 1 or 2 kids so some people might think it costs too much but in my opinion, it's totally worth it.

We have always had fantastic experiences using nanny services when traveling. Unfortunately, this…read morewas not the case with Sitterwise. It's honestly still upsetting over a week later, so I felt the need to share. We were traveling to Carlsbad for a wedding, and I contacted Sitterwise 5 days before the event to request a sitter for our two boys, ages 3 and 1.5. I filled out our family profile, made the request, and was told I would be matched with a sitter within 24 hours. The next day, about 30 hours later, I hadn't heard back and my request was still showing as "pending." I reached out to them again and soon after was matched with a sitter. I was initially a bit concerned reading the sitter's profile, which only stated her experience as a high school teacher and mother to a grown son, with no reference to taking care of babies and toddlers. The morning of the wedding, I texted our sitter to give her the heads up that our littlest had picked up a cold (no fever, but a cough/runny nose). Later that day, our sitter arrived and we spent about an hour introducing her to our kids, and despite a clingy baby, all seemed great. I prepared a bunch of notes for her on bedtime routines, dinner, etc., and we left. At 6 pm, just as we sat down to dinner at the wedding, I received a text from the sitter saying she needed me to call her. When she answered the phone, she was clearly very distraught. She said our youngest was crying for me and she was having a hard time handling our 3-year-old, who was hitting his brother and laughing, and from what it sounded like, generally acting like a 3-year-old. She said she couldn't complete the job and needed us to come back... A few things that I remember vividly from that call: "I'm really sorry, I'm only used to high school-aged kids" "I think your son and I just don't get along" "I called my husband and he said, 'you're the adult'" "I know I can't hit/spank him but I'm not sure how to get him to behave" Our minds were blown. We of course left the wedding immediately and raced back to the hotel. When we got to the room, the sitter was upset, both of our boys were upset, and she was running around grabbing random items like the couch accent pillows that she had "put on timeout." Hot tip: the kid doesn't care if you put the couch pillow that he threw on timeout... The sitter was crying and I was completely taken aback and just trying to calm her down and get her out of there. She started to say something like "you don't have to pay me" to which I interrupted and said of course we will pay you. I later found out that she took this as me saying we would pay for the FULL night we originally requested that would have ended at 11 pm, and this is what I was charged for when I checked the receipt (Sitterwise did later refund the extra 4.5 hours I was charged). She left, we were unable to attend 90% of the wedding, and the cherry on top was when she accidentally texted me instead of her boss, explaining that she left because the little one was sick...Clearly not being honest about why she was leaving early. Ultimately, I blamed Sitterwise for the awful sitter matching, not the sitter. Our sitter was super sweet, but she was obviously correct when she said she was only used to high school-aged kids, and I should have gone with my gut when I saw that her profile had no mention of caring for young kids. That fact was clear when I heard her through our baby monitor talking to my 3-year-old like he was 15 - repeatedly asking him what was wrong with the baby and why wouldn't he take the bottle, and asking him to help her. Hearing him very clearly confused and not sure what to do was pretty rough on my mama heart. In the past, nannies have come with age-appropriate toys and activities, she came with nothing. In the past, nannies have known how to appropriately handle a toddler outburst, she made it seem like our child was the devil. The first thing our son said to us when we came back to the hotel room was "she doesn't like me." Those words from a tiny 3-year-old should tell you all you need to know. I spoke to Sitterwise a few days after our experience and explained all of this to Stacy. While I appreciate that she refunded the extra hours I was charged, there was really no attempt to make this right, beyond promising a better pairing next time I'm in San Diego. It would have gone a long way for them to admit the sitter matching clearly wasn't right, or maybe waive some or all of their fees. Instead, I was simply told that she was an experienced sitter, that they'd follow up on the issue, and that they were sorry. Toddlers can be real a-holes sometimes, and mine are no exception to this fact. But, they are also well-behaved kids who have NEVER had an issue like this with a caregiver. As someone who spent 15 years as a nanny myself, this was very clearly an issue of a sitter inexperienced with this age group, and a business unwilling to own their mistake.

Fleur de Lis School provided our son and our family the most incredible experience we could have…read moreever asked for. In our 2 years there, we watched our son grow immensely in his confidence, relationships, and overall love of learning. He was sad to leave school every day and excited to wake up and start the day with his amazing friends and teachers. The approach and philosophy that Fleur de Lis takes truly allows each child to blossom in their own unique and beautiful way and we not only got to experience this with our son, but saw it with his classmates as well. We saw our son make presentations to his class about a science or art project he did with us at home or proudly present his show and tell Spider-man toy to his classmates - we are so grateful to the entire Fleur de Lis community for encouraging this level of self-esteem and individuality.  The staff at Fleur de Lis is truly one of a kind -  the professional, yet individualized attention of Tina Smith and April Kozelh as directors is amazing. They know your child personally and do everything in their power to make your child's experience at Fleur de Lis enriching and creative. Our son still talks about Ms. Tina coming into their classroom and reading them special books (his favorite was about an owl in NYC) and Tina consistently shared specific memories of our son's social and emotional growth during his time there. The teachers we had at Fleur de Lis (Ms. Sandy, Ms. Chelsea, Ms. Amber, Ms. Kiara and Ms. Diana for Spanish) were incredible in every way - we appreciated the attention to the holistic needs of each child - the cognitive, physical, and emotional were all given attention and we saw our son blossom in each area. The day our son "graduated" Fleur de Lis School was a bittersweet one - we were thrilled to know he was ready for kindergarten, but also so sad to say goodbye to the daily moments of this special community. Our son couldn't stop hugging his amazing teacher Ms. Sandy at the singing show - clearly showing the same emotions we felt as parents.

If you are a new parent, join the FDL wait list now -- trust me, your older parent self will thank…read moreyou! It's hard to explain the magical and nurturing environment this school provides. I remember my son, Julian, sobbing when I left him on his first day as a two year old, and my heart was breaking. In less than a week, he was all smiles at drop off, excited to see his teachers and friends. Since then, he's thrived at this school, both emotionally and educationally. Now, two years later, he's heading to Francis Parker, and looking back on his time at FDL, I can't express how grateful I am to the amazing team there. There are a few specifics that make FDL special: The community -- everyone at FDL knows Julian's name, even teachers who aren't assigned to his class. Pre-Covid, when I would pick him up from his classroom, his daily departure was like a little parade, with waves and goodbyes to friends, teachers, directors, everyone. You really feel like part of a family here. Kira, Bev, April, Julie, Julia, Diana, Iris, Nina, Autumn, and many others...each has been a unique and positive impact on Julian and our family over the past two years. The safety -- speaking of Covid, I don't think I appreciated how nice it is to have total confidence in the efforts of the FDL team to keep my child safe at all costs until this pandemic. When they reopened under new safety guidelines, I never once worried they would slack or not keep the sanitation and safety bar high. In fact, Julian now inspects my hand washing and admonishes me if I have not made enough soap bubbles or washed long enough . They always ran a tight ship, but it's exceptional now. The positive reinforcement of high expectations -- on my visit prior to enrolling at FDL, I saw all the kids eating lunch as they chattered politely and consistently used manners. On the playground, no one pushed. They all took turns. What's more, they were still incredibly joyous little kids, giggling and delighting in silly play. I was in awe. And yet, now Julian models those same behaviors. FDL teachers are kind and warm, but firm. They set a high bar, and the kids rise to meet it. At the same time, there is tremendous fun had on the daily at this school. Julian greets me at pick up with a big smile and a hug, his cheeks flushed from play and sand in his shoes. He excitedly shows me his projects and tells me funny stories and things he learned from the day. FDL is exceptional. If you have the chance to send your child there, take it. You would be hard pressed to find a more loving and capable setting. We will miss it terribly!

Sarah is seriously incredible. Our children adore her. Her sense of humor is refreshingly dry and…read morewitty. She taught at Inspiring Early Childhood for years and recently left to open her own daycare. We (& every other family) miss her dearly. I'm a child development undergrad so I know quality when it comes to preschool teachers and she is cream of the crop. And she takes amazing pictures with her professional quality camera. Do not pass up the opportunity to bring your child here. You will not be disappointed. I guarantee it.

Our children had the gift of having Sarah as a teacher and caregiver when she worked at Inspiring…read moreEarly Childhood before she opened her own childcare center. She was empathic, patient, and loving. She always strived to exercise curiosity as she interacted with the children, giving her a chance to see things from their perspective and foster unique learning opportunities. She is a great communicator with kids and parents alike and we miss her dearly! If you're looking for childcare in Tierrasanta that truly allows children to learn by play and develop strong social-emotional skills, look no further! Highly recommend!!

Ana and Mirko set the standard for a loving, nurturing, and safe home daycare experience. Both my…read moreson and daughter have attended Ana's Little Kangaroos, starting in summer of 2022. Ana has always been so in tune with what is going on with my children developmentally and is very observant to their individual needs. She goes above and beyond to model respect, autonomy, and love. I trust Ana and Mirko implicitly with the care of my children, which is a true blessing as working parents. They provide healthy breakfast and snacks, structured activities, learning, art, and have lots and lots of fun :). If we could take Ana and Mirko on our cross country move to continue caring for our children, we absolutely would!

Our son spent close to a year with Ana. We are so grateful to have had Ana be a part of our sons…read moreand our life. It is easy to see how much love Ana has for the children. We saw improvement in development steps right away, sharing, communicating, playing with others. Ana is great with communicating with the parents, and I always felt like I was leaving my son in great hands. We are sad that his time with Ana has come to an end, but know that other families will benefit from a truly caring provider.

It took me a while to leave this review. Probably because it was so hard for us to say good bye to…read morethe environment. From the Administration to every Teacher and staff at the Vine. The whole experience was great! My daughter started at the Vine at Linda vista. We moved to the Ulrich location as the LV location was for smaller children. They cared for my daughter until she turned 5. If I could have kept her there one more year I would have. I was a single parent who needed help. My daughter was at home with a good sitter but she was ready for new things and to be around new friends. From helping potty train her to helping her learn to write her name, this place was the best experience we could have had. The teachers are all great! No complaints. They were genuine and anything that my daughter needed they were always willing to help her. My daughter was having issues talking and they also helped her develop more vocabulary. They were patient with us and it sure paid off for my little one. If there were any opportunities we faced they were addressed swiftly. We love this place. My daughter still remembers her teachers, Lizzie, Akira, Maria, Mariah, Brittany, Chanel. Today she wanted to go to sleep with her little dragon we bought her at build a bear whom she named Mariah. (One of her teachers) Definitely, miss you guys. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.. it isn't easy being a single parent. Here my daughter learned confidence, vocabulary, shapes, colors, fundamentals. She was so excited about learning she became a very good reader. I attribute these things to the overall environment we all created for her during this impactful age. Thank you all. Thank you for being so patient with us!

Don't trust this place. HIGH TURNOVER RATE. They have new people come in and out. They lost my son,…read moreand was unaware that he was left by himself. They never took accountability and the surveillance video somehow disappeared. Go to a different daycare...don't trust the new reviews.

I recommend Maria's Daycare to parents out there who need daycare. Maria is a caring, loving and…read morededicated caregiver for babies and toddlers. She goes out of her way to make the kids feel comfortable and also her warm nurturing nature is so comforting for the little ones. She cooks good healthy food for the kids and sticks to a routine. Her daycare is clean and large for playtime and sleeping. Her helper Susy is a great help with a big heart and warmth that makes the kids feel at home. l only have positive comments for Maria and Susy and l am so relieved and blessed to be able to take my 2 yr old Granddaughter there where she is safe and loved. Thank you Maria and Susy for providing safety, love and a good healthy environment for our little ones.

Outstanding Daycare Experience Our son has been with Maria…read moreand Susy for almost half a year and we couldn't be happier with the exceptional care they provide. Genuine Care and Attention What sets Maria's daycare apart is the personal love and attention each child receives; you can tell Maria and Susy truly care for all the children. Excellent Communication Throughout the day, Maria sends updates along with pictures and videos of our child. As working parents, this connection to our child's day means the world to us and gives us such peace of mind. Welcoming Environment From day one, Maria and Susy have been incredibly welcoming and friendly. They create a warm, family-like atmosphere that makes both children and parents feel comfortable and valued. Nutritious, Fresh Meals Daily Maria prepares delicious, fresh food every single day. It's clear she puts thought and care into providing healthy, home-cooked meals and the kids love it. Great Facility The children have access to a large indoor playroom as well as a spacious backyard filled with toys and play equipment. There's plenty of room for kids to be active, explore, and play safely. Support for Parents As new parents, we've especially appreciated Maria's helpful advice and guidance. She's always willing to share her expertise and experience through the various stages of early parenthood. Maria and Susy have exceeded our expectations in every way. Our child is happy, well-cared for, and thriving in their care. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found such a wonderful place and would highly recommend them to any family looking for quality childcare.

Our child has been attending Pearl Montessori Preschool for a full year now, and we could not be…read morehappier with our experience. Choosing a preschool is always a tough decision, but this school has truly exceeded all of our expectations. Over the past year, we have watched our child blossom beautifully. The growth has been incredibly well-rounded: Mentally- The Montessori curriculum has sparked a genuine love for learning and discovery. Socially- Our child has learned how to collaborate, share, and build meaningful friendships with peers. Emotionally- We've seen a massive boost in confidence, independence, and emotional maturity. A huge part of what makes this school so special is the incredible leadership and staff. The director, Kelly, is absolutely fantastic--always professional, approachable, and deeply invested in the well-being of every family. The teachers are exceptionally warm and caring, creating a nurturing environment where children feel completely safe to explore and grow. As a wonderful bonus, we absolutely love all the beautiful art projects our child brings home! It's a joy to see their creativity celebrated every week. If you are looking for a quality, nurturing preschool that truly fosters a child's full potential, I cannot recommend Pearl Montessori Preschool enough!

My son started attending Pearl Montessori Daycare in January 2025, and he absolutely loved it from…read moreday one. He was with Ms. D, who quickly became one of his favorite people -- he mentioned her name at home all the time! When he first started, he was barely talking, and now he can't stop chatting and expressing himself. He recently graduated to a new school, and his new teacher immediately noticed how well-prepared he was. She even commented that she could tell his previous teacher had done an excellent job with circle time and early learning activities. I also appreciate how Ms. Kelly thoughtfully transformed the school this year to a more authentic Montessori environment -- updating the furniture, toys, and curriculum. The school organizes fun and engaging activities throughout the year, which my son always enjoyed. Another thing I truly value is the school's excellent communication. The teachers regularly share photos of the children's daily activities -- as a working parent, it always makes my day to see what my little one is doing while I'm on break. They are also very prompt and transparent when reporting any accidents, clearly explaining what happened, what steps were taken, and how my son was doing afterward. I also love that students wear uniforms, which gives a real sense of belonging and community. I've even met other Pearl parents outside of school (randomly like at the YMCA), and we all share the same sentiment -- Pearl Montessori is a wonderful place for our kids to grow. Even though we've graduated from Pearl, Ms. D and Ms. Kelly, as my son's very first teachers, will always hold a special place in his little heart (and ours).

We could not be happier with Aspen Leaf! What a gem of a school! This is the third preschool my…read moredaughter attended and by far the best academically and emotionally for her. The teachers truly care for the children and foster an environment where learning happens organically as thr children play and their interests mature. I would recommend this school to anyone looking to truly help prepare their child emotionally and socially for life.

This school is a gem! I have two daughters and have had my share of dealing with daycares and Aspen…read moreleaf has stood above the rest. My youngest went to Aspen leaf for 3 years and flourished. This daycare clearly takes their time in hiring teachers that love kids. I especially love the way they focus on social emotional learning and creativity. This school also has some of the lowest child to teacher ratios in San Diego.

My two sons went to Play Learn Grow Daycare while we were living in San Diego. Due to moving quite…read morefrequently in the past few years I've experienced a lot of different daycares and none gave me the sense of comfort that I had leaving my kids with Jeanet and Kimy. I really wish there were more people in the world like them!! They were so nice, patient, and calm and that passed down to the kids. All the children at the daycare were so pleasant with one another and played well together while developing their learning and social skills. Most of us parents would stand around waiting for our kids to be ready to leave because they were having such a good time there. Trusting your daycare provider is really the best thing you can ask for. Thank you for everything!

We could not be happier with Ms. Jeanet and her team! They are so warm, so caring, so…read morecommunicative, and boy have we noticed the growth in our baby girl since she started attending. Our family loves everything about this incredible daycare. I can't recommend them enough!

The school is great for our child and so engaging across the board from curriculum to parental…read morecommunication. Our son just completed a lesson on bugs and learned about the lifecycle of butterflies. Accompanying the lesson was real life observation of caterpillars transforming into butterflies. The school also has a garden from which the kids often harvest vegetables that go into healthy snacks. The teachers are great and the school goes above and beyond with programs like the spring recital (where the kids performed songs in English, Spanish, and German) as well as Muffins for Mom and Donuts for Dad. We've had a great experience and are sad it'll end when our son heads to TK next year. KMP has been a really positive experience for the entire family!

Our son has been here for a couple of years and absolutely loves it. They run an amazing program…read morefor the kids here and even when he's graduated into the next class and gotten new teachers he's still so thrilled to go to school.