Initially I was worried, as any parent may be, about putting my toddler in the care of someone else 9 months ago at 2 years old, but seeing him adapt and become so comfortable with Ms. Pavi and her staff put my mind and heart at ease. It was a leap of faith and trust, but Ms. Pavi and what Ishwara offered were all that we were hoping for!
Which were:
- Homely, nurturing environment with a lot of 1:1 attention, care, and empathy
- Genuine, kind-hearted, patient, open-minded, and gentle caregiver(s)
- Home-made Indian food + (I also learned many recipes for my toddler, and he has become more open to trying new foods!); Ms. Pavi sends a weekly menu! And I don't have to worry about his breakfast, snacks, or lunch
- Variety of activities (including arts and crafts, hands-on activities, circle time, show and tell, music and movement, supportive learning opportunities without being strict on expectations and pressure, free play, and more!)
- Celebrating different festivals/ holidays, including get-together with other Ishwara families
- Ease of communication, updates, and many photos/videos (if there's anything more you need, Ms. Pavi is receptive to suggestions and feedback)
- An amazing outdoor play area for a daycare with safe play structures, shade, ride-on toys, sandbox, etc.
- Help in increasing my toddler's English exposure and proficiency (since we use native language more at home) and fostering his social development
- Clear policies and procedures
My family is so grateful to Ishwara to be our toddler's home away from home for the last 9 months. He can name all his daycare friends, happily talks about daycare, and generally transitions well making drop-offs and pick-ups relatively smooth! Ishwara will take a special place in our hearts because our toddler is learning, thriving, and happy here! read more