We spent a lot of time debating whether to continue with a nanny and provide care at home or enroll…read moreour son in daycare, where he would have more opportunities to socialize and interact with other children. Our biggest concern was his food, as we were working on helping him gain weight. Thankfully, we came across Ms. Yesha's daycare, and enrolling him there turned out to be one of the best decisions our family has made. After reading the positive reviews, we scheduled a tour. The visit convinced us even more that this was the right place for our son. Ms.Yesha took the time to explain what a typical day looks like and showed us the kitchen, where fresh food is prepared in-house for the children. Our son immediately started exploring the play area and felt comfortable right away. Ms.Yesha patiently answered all our questions, and when we shared our concerns about his eating habits, she assured us that he would be well taken care of. Today, our son actually looks forward to going to daycare every day! He is trying new foods, becoming more independent, and growing more confident in expressing himself. One thing I particularly appreciate is the focus on activities that support his overall development. We were not able to spend time consistently at home to help him practice holding a pencil, drawing, or doing art activities. Ms.Yesha incorporates activities that help develop fine motor skills, and I can really see the difference. My son is now able to sit with focus and concentration and try to draw or create something on his own. We also love the variety of activities included in their curriculum, such as prayer time, public speaking, daily exercises, dancing, sand play, and other fun, engaging activities. My son can spell numbers from one to ten, sing a variety of shlokas, and speak much more confidently. It has been wonderful to see his growth--not just academically, but also socially, physically, and personally. Another thing we really appreciate is that Ms.Yesha shares videos of the children's daily activities with parents. It gives us a wonderful glimpse into his day and helps us stay connected with what he is learning and enjoying, even when we can't be there. We are truly grateful to Ms.Yesha and her team for the care, attention, and nurturing environment they provide. I would highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a safe, caring, nurturing, and enriching environment for their child.

My little one is going this facility from past 1 year.As a busy parent, the communication is what…read moresets Yesha apart. I absolutely love receiving the reports in daily basis. It makes me feel like I'm part of my child's day even when I'm at work. Whether it's an update on what they ate or a cute photo of them playing with friends, the staff goes above and beyond to keep us in the loop. They dance almost every day.The transparency and professionalism is unmatched. They are enjoying part of our culture. They get to eat fresh food everyday. Yesha treats every kid as her own. She is truly a blessing. Highly recommended.

We were fortunate to have discovered Village Little for our daughter. My daughter attended Village…read moreLittle Preschool until TK, and she really liked going to school every day. The teachers and staff there are very supportive of the child's growth and needs. The school also offers a nice playground in the back and a large open grass area in front of the school for kids to play and explore nature during playtime. In addition to regular class activities, Village Little also offers educational sports programs where kids can enroll weekly. These programs introduce kids to a variety of sports, build confidence, and help them develop a love of fitness from a young age. My daughter comes home and shows us what she learned that week, and it puts a smile on our faces that she had fun and learned something new each week. Village Little also goes above and beyond during special holidays and summer to provide meaningful events for the kids. For example, while my daughter was there, they hosted a petting zoo day where locals brought in small animals (rabbits, sheep, turtles, etc.), bouncing house day where kids can jump in spacious and good quality bounce houses with slides, a magic day where kids saw a magician demonstrate various magic tricks, etc. My daughter loved all these special events and had a great time. My daughter had a great time at VL, and we were very pleased with the school overall.

Both of our kids had great experiences at village little preschool. Miss Janice who left a few…read moreyears is such a great teacher and she was so kind and sweet also super patient. We are also so lucky to have Miss Lulu as star teacher who showed love and kindness to our kid. She also knows how to handle kids and make kids follow her instruction without hard feelings. My kid developed and grew a lot over a year and we are so appreciated Miss Joanna is another great teacher who taught my other kid a few years ago and she was very supportive. Whenever my kid was a bit upset she would bring her out and shoot very nice photos for her and found way to Make her happy. That is sweet and made her feel great

Safe, happy and communicative staff…read more My daughter was at BKMV for 7 months starting year 1. I have nothing but positive things to say about the staff at BKMV. 1. I haven't experienced the kind of empathy that BKMV teachers and admin staff extend to parents before. They are very understanding of a working parent's life, concerns and trepidations. Always have something positive to say at pick/drop-off, overshare the day's activities, lots of photos and have always had someone pick up the phone at the office if I had urgent questions. 2. The campus is well fenced with good security through access codes, kids are never alone. I felt very secure in the knowledge that my baby is safe and watched after, in a clean and maintained environment 3. Teachers are happy. And it makes a difference in how they work with children. All in all if I didn't have to move cities, I'd continue with them till my baby was ready for school.

My daughter went to BK for two years, starting at 9 months old. In our search, we were specifically…read morelooking for a center-based daycare, small class sizes, and a warm environment. Class size is small in the infant room but I did not pay enough attention to the older classes. My daughter's last class (started at 23 months but not sure of the age cutoff) had 24 students with 3 teachers at one point and I believe it's down to 18 students with 3 teachers now. My daughter was getting sick very often and I wish I'd been more mindful about class sizes in the older classes in choosing her daycare. However, I think this is the price you pay when going for a center vs. in-home daycare. When touring BK, I noticed the admin seemed to know some of their students by name. My daughter had serious stranger danger so, a caring environment was a must. I was blown away specifically by Ms. Maria. She works mornings in the baby room and is the first teacher on site. If dropping off your child before 8:00, children go to Ms. Maria's room. My daughter's transition to daycare went well because of Ms. Maria. And by "well," I mean she stopped crying at drop-offs after a few weeks. Considering her strong stranger danger at the time, this was HUGE. I cried in my car the first time my daughter reached for Ms. Maria. But, I knew my daughter was comfortable so I was also very, very grateful. Two things I wish I asked about during the tour: 1. Allergy procedures 2. Teacher turnover 1. My daughter had a mild reaction to dairy. This was a new allergy at the time and was not yet confirmed by a doctor until after her start. We did inform the center of her allergies regardless. The center confirmed that this was added to their allergy list. However, my daughter was given dairy two days in a row. The second time being more bothersome, warranting a call home. The admin response was to send our daughter to school with food from home on the days when dairy was being served. However, their menu does not list allergens within the foods so we were guessing which foods did and did not have dairy. We were wrong a few times so we asked about including allergens in the menu. This was the managers reply: " We understand that when it comes to food allergies, we must take all precautions to avoid allergic reactions to products. When ordering in bulk and when the products are unavailable, we sometimes have to source some products from local stores. This can make it challenging to list allergens on the menu ahead of time." We were also told per the manager, Raji, that they would "check if adding any information to the menu is possible." No information was added. 2. The teacher turnover rate seems pretty high. At least 10 of my daughter's past teachers no longer seem to work there. And changes happen without informing the families, nor are there introductions, so there's always new faces in the rooms. Not sure if this is the norm in other centers or if teachers are unhappy at BK. Pros: - a handful of caring teachers - extracurriculars: yoga, soccer, and music (all of which my daughter LOVED) - academics in the oldest class (my daughter wasn't in this class but I've met a couple students from this class. They were certainly kinder-ready) - app with photos/videos/summaries of what students are learning and doing -- though very inconsistent. I'm not sure how often summaries are sent but at least once a month (photos are shared daily)

Sweet Butterfly is an excellent daycare. We sent our oldest here from 13 months until after his 3rd…read morebirthday. We are now sending our youngest (also started at 13 months). Highlights: 1. The curriculum and activities are very intentional and thoughtfully planned by the owner, Teacher Cindy Traidman. The kids learned about shapes, colors, letters, days of week, and the significance of holidays. They also practice saying please and thank you, saying sorry, how to wash their hands, and how to feed themselves. 2. The food is nutritious. The staff provides morning snack (2 fruits and starch), lunch (rice/noodles/bread, meat/tofu, vegetables, fruit, and milk), and also dinner! The milk and eggs are organic. The meals are seasoned and very well-balanced (including leafy greens) and typically freshly cooked. We receive photos of the food at almost every lunch and dinner. And my oldest son is very good at eating vegetables, partially because of constant exposure at daycare. 3. The staff to student ratio is really high. On any given day there are 8-12 students max, depending on current enrollment and absences. There have been 3 full-time staff and a rotating cast of part-time staff, some of whom are from the student program which Teacher Cindy runs to train young adults. 5. Teacher Cindy (and Teacher Chao Yu) primarily use Mandarin with the kids, but also communicate to us (the parents) in English. Teacher Anna and the junior staff only speak English to the kids. So the kids truly get the full bilingual experience, and many parents who don't speak mandarin (including us) send their kids to Sweet Butterfly. 4. The staff is warm and cater to each student's needs. They give the kids lots of hugs, and held/patted our babies to sleep when they were still adjusting to naps in the daycare crib. They feed kids who are still learning how to eat and use utensils. They make sure every kid is dressed appropriately for the weather. Teacher Cindy requires us to send sun hats in the sunny months, rainsuits in the wet months, sleep sacks for naps, and always makes sure to put jackets on the kids in the winter (sometimes zipped in the back for kids who are fond of taking off their clothes), and sunscreen in the summer. 5. Music class from 9:30-10:00am on Mondays is a very interactive session taught by Teacher Sean from Sean's Music Factory! (He also runs the paid class at Santa Clara Community Center). Teacher Sean plays his guitar, and also brings instruments (drums, xylophones, shakers) for the kids to try out as well. It's an incredible value that we are so lucky to get included in the Sweet Butterfly experience. 6. The staff send constant photo updates throughout the day via their Brightwheel app. We typically get multiple photos of each activity of the day (morning lesson, morning outdoor play, afternoon lesson/craft, afternoon outdoor play) and also their lunch and dinner food. We don't typically get photos of morning snack food, kids eating, or kids napping, but are very happy to get such unprecedented visibility as we do. 7. Staff really go out of their way to celebrate birthdays and graduation. Parents can bring cake/decoration/gifts themselves or give a budget to Teacher Cindy to organize. The staff have been so supportive of setting up the party and making our kids feel special. 8. The outdoor playground is AMAZING. It is really perfect for this age range. The backyard is so spacious with a play structure and so many bikes, trikes, and cars for the kids to ride. There are also walkers, balls, and other outdoor toys. The perimeter of the backyard makes a perfect round paved track for the kids to ride their bikes on. Things to keep in mind: - In our experience, the best age for Sweet Butterfly is between 1.5-3yo. At 13 months, our kids still couldn't walk, often needed 2 naps a day, and struggled to go from 11:30 lunch until 4:00 dinner without a snack in between. Although the schedule and facility can be challenging for infants, it is very ideal for toddlers. Sweet Butterfly's outdoor playground is better for kids who can walk. The meal and nap schedule is better for kids who are firmly on a 1-nap schedule, and can go up to 5 hours without eating. After 3yo, other kids started to leave for preschool so the new cohort was very young. We would have happily kept our 3yo there longer but there were no longer other kids his age anymore. However, older kids come back for drop-in daycare frequently and seem to love coming back. - Daily schedule: 8:30 indoor play (many kids don't arrive until after 9am) 9:30 morning snack and lesson/storytime (except Monday, which is music class with no snack) 10:15 diapers/toilet 10:30 outdoor play 11:30 lunch 12:30 diapers/toilet 1:00 nap 3:00 diapers/toilet 3:15 afternoon lesson/activity/craft 4:00 dinner 5:00 diapers/toilet 5:15 outdoor play 6:00 close

Finding Sweet Butterfly Daycare has been one of the best decisions we've made for our family…read more Our son's previous experience at a larger preschool was challenging; he simply didn't enjoy going to school. Meeting Teacher Cindy changed everything. She listened intently to our concerns, took the time to truly understand our son, and reassured us that he would flourish--which he absolutely did. The teachers are the heart of Sweet Butterfly--especially Teacher Cindy, Teacher Anna, Teacher Hsu, and Teacher Anna J. They treat every child with extraordinary warmth and respect, fostering a genuine, family-like environment. The fact that our son constantly talks about his teachers speaks volumes about their connection. Another huge bonus is the delicious, healthy, homemade meals they provide. Our son still mentions how much he misses the food! Knowing he received three balanced, thoughtfully prepared meals each day was a tremendous peace of mind for us and greatly reduced our daily pressure at home. We are incredibly grateful to have found Sweet Butterfly Daycare. It is an extraordinary place, and we wholeheartedly recommend it.

We have had a truly wonderful experience at Ocean Family Childcare! Miss Theresa and Miss Lizzie…read moreare caring, respectful, and fun. They genuinely care about the children and their development, and they make learning fun and organic for kids. They create thoughtful, age appropriate curriculum that nurtures curiosity and introduces children to the building blocks of science, life science, math, literature, social-emotional skills, and so much more. Colors, letters, and shapes are introduced naturally through play. Our kids have learned about the life cycles of chickens, butterflies, and silkworms, as well as the life cycle of plants and even harvesting. Communication with parents is excellent. They share day-to-day activities, pictures, and any concerns through the private Baby Connect app. If a child needs extra support, they come up with a plan, discuss it with the parents, and thoughtfully follow through. The kids' days are nicely structured, with planned activities balanced with plenty of free play. We have had both of our kids enrolled here, and they have always loved going to daycare. One of our children has already graduated, and our other child is still attending. Seeing how much they have both grown during their time here has been incredibly special. I also have to mention how they make special occasions truly special! For birthdays, all the kids help bake a cake for the birthday child and have a fun balloon dance party. They celebrate Friendship Day, Diwali, Asian New Year, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas (Polar Express celebration, where the kids drink hot cocoa and pretend to travel to the North Pole). They also take the cutest Halloween and Christmas pictures and share them with the parents. The graduation ceremony was especially touching. They had graduation gowns for the kids and celebrated our daughter's last day so thoughtfully. They have a wonderful way of making every child feel special, celebrated, and loved. I really can't say enough good things about Ocean Family Childcare. This daycare has truly been a second home for our kids, and we feel incredibly fortunate that Miss Theresa and Miss Lizzie have been part of their early years and development. We are so grateful for all the love, care, learning, friendships, and beautiful memories they have given our children. I highly recommend Ocean Family Childcare to any family looking for a warm, nurturing, respectful, and enriching environment for their little ones!

Can't say enough good things about Miss Teresa and Miss Lizzie, they go above and beyond to make…read morechildren feel loved, safe and respected. Their 'learning by doing' approach gets kids excited and learn new things while having fun. We're grateful for their dedicated, loving and respectful approach, i can say that our kids thrived here

both my kids ( 19 months and 3.5 years) are going to Manmeet's daycare and they love it there. my…read moreson is pretty stubborn and has high anxiety but he got adjusted so well now. He is always happy when I go back to pick him up. Along with toddler care, they also have an amazing teacher who provides step by step education. My 3.5 yr old is definitely learning a lot better than compared to kids in big day care. I think its important to have that foundation for kids where they feel safe and also gets enough attention. I would strongly recommend anyone who is considering home based childcare.

Manmeet and Mino raise the kids like their own, our daughter has been going here since she was a…read moreyear old and loves going to school. With lovely home made food and snacks, teaching kids everything from letters to basic math, and celebrating all holidays, this place has really helped our child grow up.

Great facility, with amazing teachers and staff! My kids love going to "school". They have learned…read moreso much and have made so many friends!! Having my littles attend Tulip Kids was the best decision we've made!!

Our son joined Tulip as a shy little toddler, not even two years old yet, and honestly, looking…read moreback now, it is hard to believe how far he has come. The transformation we have seen in him over these two years has just been remarkable. It all started in the junior preschool class. Ms. Martha, Ms. Gabi, and Ms. Shilpa really worked with him there, helping build his confidence, working on his social skills, getting him comfortable with arts and crafts. And you could tell, he genuinely loved being in that classroom with his teachers. Then there was Ms. Yesi and Ms. Celina, who just gave him this incredible personal attention. Something as small as greeting him at the door every morning, or giving him a little sticker, or Ms. Yesi just noticing the tiny little details about him, it really made a difference in how comfortable and happy he felt going to school every day. Ms. Alexa and Ms. Mai also stepped in around that time and helped engage the whole class so beautifully. Both of them just had such tender hearts when it came to nurturing these little kids. Then came the transition to the preschool classroom, and you know how transitions can be for toddlers, they can be really hard. But because he moved up together with his teachers and his friends, the whole thing felt so much smoother, for him and honestly for us as parents too. Beyond just academics, the teachers also worked with him on everyday life skills, like eating with a bib, little things like that, and it really helped him grow into a genuinely independent kid. Today, our son is a confident, independent three and a half year old, and we are just so proud of him and so grateful to the entire Tulip staff. The preschool classroom teachers, Ms. Ayushree, Ms. Pooja, Ms. Gabi, and Ms. Shilpa, have honestly done wonders keeping the classroom engaged. And anyone who has spent time with a room full of preschoolers knows that is not an easy job. But between arts and crafts, storytelling time, coloring sheets, worksheets, they have painstakingly worked with him and helped him become such an independent learner. We are especially grateful to Ms. Ayushree, who took the time to teach him our native language, and to the entire staff for giving him exposure to Spanish as well. We also want to say a big thank you to Ms. Lisa, who manages the kitchen. She actively engages with the kids too, and it really feels like she is nourishing their minds right along with their bodies. Beyond the classroom, the sports program made such a big impact on him too. The monthly sports activities were something he always looked forward to, always excited about, and he especially loved working with Coach Aaron. The dance class was another highlight for him, it really helped him connect with music and movement in a way we did not expect. Overall, our son has had a truly wonderful experience at Tulip, and we really hope the school continues to grow, so that many more families get to be enriched by it the way ours has been.

Both of our boys have grown up at Sunny Garden. Our older son graduated at age three and moved on…read moreto preschool, while our younger son is still there today. We absolutely LOVE Sunny Garden! My husband and I still find ourselves saying from time to time, "How did we get so lucky finding this daycare?" We're incredibly grateful that our boys have been able to spend such an important part of their early childhood here. When we were choosing a daycare, the teachers were by far the most important factor for me. Amber, the director of Sunny Garden, has more than 20 years of experience in early childhood education. We really connect with her philosophy and the way she cares for and guides the children. It often feels like Sunny Garden is an extension of how we try to raise our kids at home. All of the teachers are incredibly loving and patient, and the teacher-to-child ratio is excellent -- we often see four teachers caring for around 12 children. I still remember our first tour: the kids were so comfortable, happy, energetic, and excited to interact with us. That immediately left a wonderful impression. Sunny Garden is also exceptionally organized for a family-based daycare. At the beginning of each month, parents receive the daily curriculum and meal menu for the entire month. They use Brightwheel for communication, photos, and payments, and there are indoor and outdoor cameras available for parents, which gave us extra peace of mind. Amber also puts so much effort into making childhood feel special. They have wonderful celebrations for holidays like Easter and Halloween, and whenever one of the children has a birthday, they make sure it feels like a real celebration. These may seem like little things, but as parents, we really appreciate how much thought and love goes into creating happy memories for the kids. And I HAVE to mention the food! They serve two freshly cooked hot meals every day, and the meals are nutritious, varied, and honestly impressive. Knowing that our kids are eating well -- while not having to pack meals every single day -- is such a huge bonus for working parents. Another huge highlight for our family is the weekly music class with Teacher Sean, whose classes are incredibly hard to get into around the Bay Area! Both of our boys absolutely adore him. We regularly get photos from music class where the kids are literally blurry because they're having so much fun moving and dancing. We feel so lucky that our boys have had such a wonderful teacher introduce them to music at such a young age and help them genuinely enjoy it. To us, a great daycare is so much more than simply having someone take care of your children while you're at work. We wanted a place where our boys would feel safe, loved, and truly cared for -- somewhere they could learn, play, grow, and genuinely look forward to going each day. Sunny Garden has been exactly that for our family. We've wanted to write this review for a long time to thank Amber and all of the wonderful teachers. We kept putting it off partly because we heard Sunny Garden already has a long waitlist and probably doesn't need our help getting the word out! But after having two children grow up here, we really wanted to share how grateful we are. We wholeheartedly recommend Sunny Garden to any family looking for a warm, loving daycare where the children are happy and the parents can truly feel at ease.

Love everything about this daycare. We sent our child here when he was 16 months old. He was so…read morelittle, so safety, high-quality care, and a nurturing environment were our top priorities when searching for a childcare facility. Sunny Garden Daycare checks all three boxes. Safety: The layout of the indoor space is open, without nooks or hidden areas. The backyard is exceptionally childproof, lined with artificial grass and spacious enough for older children to bike and roam, while still having areas separated for younger children. They also have surveillance cameras installed both indoors and outdoors, which brings peace of mind to everyone. High-quality care: The owner, Amber, used to be an RN, and her healthcare background really shines through in the way she creates and maintains a clean facility and establishes good hygiene practices for both staff and children. They have a professional cleaning crew deep-clean the entire facility every 1-2 weeks, and my boy learned to wash his hands before meals from a very young age. This may sound obvious, but handwashing is the foundation of personal hygiene and can easily be overlooked. Of course, these practices don't prevent kids from getting sick, but over the past two years he's been there, it honestly hasn't been as bad as what I've heard from others. I believe the hygiene, disinfecting, and cleaning protocols they consistently practice make a difference. Nurturing environment: This small daycare has been nourishing for my boy's heart, mind, and body: 1) He started there at 16 months old as a shy (almost a little timid) little boy, a keen observer who was more reserved with new experiences, a curious little learner who took everything in slowly but steadily, at his own pace. He used to be the only child who wouldn't wear the coat/cloth cover during watercolor class, the only one who stood on the sidelines watching the other kids jump on the bouncy house or play at the water table, or the only one who didn't wear the "party hats" at birthday parties (they host a birthday party for every child!). His teachers never forced him to participate in ways he wasn't ready for. Instead, they actively involved him while still giving him the space to decide how he wanted to engage. It's been amazing to see, through the photos posted on Brightwheel, their teacher-parent communication app (where they provide almost hourly updates every day), how he has become more and more engaged, comfortable, and confident over time. 2) Speaking of nurturing the little growing bodies, the owner has really invested in their meals. They serve hot lunch and dinner freshly made in their kitchen every day. Organic groceries and dairy are staples; they cook salmon for the kids almost every week. Sunny Garden Daycare has been a happy place for our boy. He looks forward to 'going to school' every day. What I didn't expect two years ago was, it's become more than a childcare place for our family. I've come to know many like-minded parents who've become our parenting buddies. It's been very special to watch our children play, grow, and become friends together, both inside and outside of school. Im so thankful we found this place for my boy (and for ourselves us parents!).