Imagine having a reliable childcare for your baby. You can focus on work, on health, on other parts…read moreof your life knowing someone kind and caring is your child's care provider. This is how I felt after my 13 mo old daughter started going to Claudia's daycare. For a home based daycare it is quite spacious and has lots of outdoor space in the back and lots of space in the living room as well. My daughter has flourished in this daycare. The spanish immersion is an added bonus, my daughter already got a head start in being bilingual or trilingual and I am learning spanish too to keep up with her. As my daughter inched closer to 3 Claudia would come up with clever arts craft and games for them. She also takes them to the park too which is not something you see in all daycares. I could not have asked for a better daycare than this for my child. I keep wishing my daughter can continue here till she is ready for elementary :) thats how attached I am to Claudia. Claudia also baby sits for us when we have to go to a wedding or something.

Claudia provides a warm, loving and caring environment for kids to thrive in. Not only is Claudia a…read morevery experienced and attentive caregiver (she's CPR trained, has dealt with real medical emergencies, etc.), but she also genuinely loves and cares for all the kiddos under her care. Claudia cooks healthy meals (breakfast, lunch and snacks) for the kids, a huge plus for any busy parent- and is so understanding and accommodating with food allergies. She makes sure the kids have plenty of play time (including daily strolls and playtime in her beautiful backyard) and work on engaging activities (including fun artwork). As an added bonus, Claudia's is a Spanish immersion enviornment. We couldn't have asked for a better home daycare for our little one!

It was a great experience for us and our son. He started at PAM when he was 3.5 year old and…read moregraduated in 2026. Our son loves all teachers there. They have been the same teachers, so my son knows really well each teacher's personality and nurtured good relationships with them. Even after the graduation, he occasionally wants to go back to say hi to them and his younger friends. PAM is the first Montessori school established in Palo Alto. The principal, Dinesh's mom was the founder. Dinesh and his brother were two of the first students at PAM when their mom started the school. It has a lot of history and pride. Academically, the preschool exposes the kids to many learning opportunities in the Montessori style. Kids learn to draw, count, identify and write numbers and letters. This is done with curiosity, and not by lesson plans. Generally, the kids want to learn new things when it is available to them, and they do. We saw our son's self confidence grow over 3 years at PAM. When we expressed Dinesh our surprise about our son's sudden growth and self confidence, he said "children naturally bloom, we just need to wait and support." PAM provides that type of environment. Children get all kinds of good morals and lessons through their everyday life. But my favorite that my son repeats often to us is "You get what you get, and don't complain." This is expressed in a very loud, pragmatic, and fair way. They also have plenty of play time. We have a single child, so the environment which generates a lot of social interaction was very important. At the end, he made good friends. Dinesh hold semi annual updates with the parents to let them know how the child is doing. The feedback sessions are useful for discussing the child's development along with the parents' development as well. We found that we learn a lot from Dinesh with their deep knowledge of child development and experience. I highly recommend to choose PAM for the authentic preschool experience.

Our daughter attended Palo Alto Montessori from age two until she was nearly five. We are grateful…read morefor the nearly three years she spent there. Our daughter enjoyed and bloomed in the mixed-age classroom and made friends of all ages. The school's teachers, who are super observant and caring about the kids' experience at school, mentioned to us that our daughter played as a peer with kids her age, but showed a more nurturing side with younger kids. This was the kind of detail we may not have noticed ourselves, as she is an only child. She formed close friendships with both younger and older children, which we credit to the way the classroom brings ages together. At PAMS, our daughter was working on projects that matched where she was rather than a fixed pace for her age. Consequently, her language skills and reasoning grew noticeably during her time at the school. While fluent in English, she also started speaking a bit of Spanish!! She surprised us by counting numbers in Spanish at home, and mentioned her teacher (Ms. Isidra) taught them some Spanish words and numbers. Our parent-teacher conferences with Dinesh were direct, specific and grounded in examples. Dinesh came to the conferences with a lot of notes, guidance and book recommendations to share. Dinesh was also always generous with his time, often going over scheduled time to cover all the topics we wanted to. Dinesh's observations were detailed, and we relied on them as we chose our next school. We are especially thankful to Ms. Dayani, Monica and Isidra, as well as Tony and Monique for their patient and loving attention to every child. They have continuously educated kids on how to be independent and how to handle friendships and activities, and we saw the results outside school. Cynthia's weekly dance and gymnastics classes were a blast for all the kids as well. We will miss the school performances, International Day, Halloween and the other school celebrations. Our daughter was well cared for and well taught at PAMS, and we recommend the school to any family considering it.

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)

We've been sending our daughter to Virginia's home daycare for six months since she was one year…read moreold. It was her first time to go to daycare. But she adjusted very quickly thanks to all the teachers' efforts and the loving and caring environment they provided. Very soon she was so eager to go in the mornings - we had to explain to her the daycare was not open yet. I'm so happy about my decision to send my kid to a home daycare because it feels more like my kid is being watched in a loving family-like environment except with just a few more kids. Virginia and Nicole are also really sweet and great people who take care of kids with sincere care. They read books for the kids, play music, take them out to the backyard on days with nice weather. They provide good food for breakfast snack, lunch and afternoon snacks. Finding a good daycare you can trust is quite challenging. But I talked to nearly ten references Virginia provided, and they all said very positive things about Virginia and Nicole. I agree with them too now that I've been sending her there. So if you're looking for good daycare in the Old Mountain View area, I highly recommend Virginia's Arco Iris daycare.

We have been extremely blessed to have found Arco Iris Family Daycare. I was extremely nervous and…read moreanxious about having someone watch my baby at just 8 months old, but the minute we met Virginia, I felt at ease. My daughter doesn't usually warm up to people right away, but she smiled at her and started playing immediately. That moment told me everything I needed to know. From day one our daughter has loved Virginia and her family. She runs to Virginia and Nicole every morning with the biggest smile and honestly she sometimes forgets to look back at me. It makes me feel so confident that she is safe, loved, and happy. Virginia also sends photos throughout the day which gives us so much peace of mind. The amount of learning and growth we have seen has been incredible. At 19 months she can say her ABCs, count, dance, and even speak Spanish. Also, she has very good motor skills and interacts with all sorts of toys at home now. She also loves all of Virginia's food and thankfully Virginia introduces the kids to a variety of foods and she enjoys all the activities they do every day. We are truly thankful for the care, love, and attention Virginia gives to our little one. If you are looking for a daycare that treats your child like family and genuinely supports their emotional, physical, and overall development, I highly recommend Arco Iris Family Daycare.

If you are searching for a daycare with authentic family vibes, look no further: Little Angel…read morechildcare is the place for you. From the start, I was impressed with Natella's dedication to my little one - I felt immediately that I was leaving my girl in great hands. Natella is very experienced, genuinely caring, and creates a loving family environment where children are well stimulated and can learn while playing together safely. The bilingual approach is the cherry on the top! Natella goes above and beyond in many ways -from the level of hygiene kept in the daycare (the place is simply spotless) to the consistent daily updates, keeping me in the loop of how my daughter is doing. For instance, Natella was so thoughtful to send me videos and pictures as my daughter was learning to crawl - just one example that shows how caring she truly is. One more thing that makes the difference for me is Natella's dedication to cook home-made healthy and nutritious meals for the kids - she actually gave me lots of tips on the best food to cook at home while weaning. Little Angel has become an extension of our family and I strongly recommend this place!

I have two babies attending Little Angel Child Daycare--my daughter, who is two and a half years…read moreold, and my son, who is 13 months old. Both started at different times, and the journey has been wonderful for our entire family. My daughter began attending just before my son was born, during my third trimester, when I needed support the most. My son started at nine months old, and it's been incredible to see how much they've both grown and thrived here. Natella's attentive care has helped my daughter become more confident and social, and my son has met all his milestones in such a loving and nurturing environment. What truly sets this daycare apart is Natella's dedication and personal touch. She provides homemade, nutritious meals, keeps the space spotless, and treats every child like her own. I love how she updates me throughout the day, so I always know how my babies are doing. The love and patience she pours into her work make it so much more than just childcare--it feels like family. If you're looking for a daycare where your children will be genuinely cared for and supported in their growth, I cannot recommend Little Angel Child Daycare enough!

We are so grateful for the incredible care our baby, received at Building Kidz Palo Alto. From day…read moreone, the infant teachers welcomed us with warmth, patience, and genuine love. They truly made us feel at ease and supported every step of the way. The team went above and beyond--providing daily updates, celebrating every little milestone, and treating my baby with so much care and attention. It was clear they saw him as more than just a baby in daycare--they treated him like family. My son has developed so much during his time here, and it's bittersweet to be saying goodbye as we prepare to move. We will always remember the loving foundation Building Kidz provided during such a special stage in his life. Thank you to the amazing infant room team for everything--you've left a lasting mark on our hearts.

We moved to Palo Alto for 2 months last spring and enrolled our 13m and 3.5y old sons at Building…read moreKidz. My 3.5 y old has been very happy in the school, since the very first day. He did tell us often that it was his favorite school. The teachers and staff are dedicated, warm and caring. They were always available to comunicate with us; and also worked hard to help our sons integrate with the classmates, despite our short stay. Both sons bonded well with the teachers; it has been hard to say good bye! When we left we got a card signed by all the teachers, the director and the assistant director. We are grateful to everyone for the wonderful care that our sons received, despite the short stay.

I rarely write reviews, but am compelled to do so for CLC because I know how valuable childcare…read moreinformation is to parents. Of course these reviews are always subjective, so I will first share my background and values and then describe my experience at CLC. Background: I am a 40yo Korean-American male who grew up in the bay area and work in edtech. I live in Mt.View, about 10 minutes from CLC, and have a 5yo daughter (half Korean, half Vietnamese) who started going to CLC when she was ~3.5yo and just graduated last week. We wanted to send her a year sooner but got delayed due to Covid. Value: I value safety, creativity, and empathy in my kid's learning environment. Hands-on and outdoor activities, arts and music, and diversity. My CLC Experience: My wife found CLC after looking up several other places between Sunnyvale and Palo Alto. We didn't require any particular style (e.g. Montessori, bilingual), but did care about the vibe of the place and the staff, including the energy and communication level of the teachers. We liked working with Adela, the owner/director, because she had been doing this for decades and was able to answer our questions as first-time parents with clarity and confidence. She has assembled a great group of teachers (more below), and has been very responsive via email/school app/whatsapp throughout the last two years. Considering that we were in the thick of Covid for most of it, Adela did an amazing job navigating through all the issues, sensitive topics, and setting expectations with transparency and respect. The teachers at CLC are absolutely amazing. There are 3 classrooms by age group, and my daughter started in the middle one (Ladybugs) then went onto the oldest one (Dragonflys). In the process we worked with a handful of teachers - the main Lady bug teacher left mid-year to join a preschool in her neighborhood as a Director (which shows the high quality of teachers at CLC), and the teacher who took over, Ms.Suzie, did an absolutely amazing job the rest of the year and is dear to our heart. Ms.Melissa, the Dragonfly teacher, has been equally amazing - she brings the confidence of a calm, collected leader required to handle older kids. And all the other teacher who've helped along the way - Ms.Nandhini, teacher M, etc. have all been great. They all share genuine love, care, and empathy towards the kids. The facility is relatively small and feels very home-y (which we preferred over larger operations). It is essentially a converted home, with a room per class and a shared bathroom, kitchen, and an indoor hangout space. There is an outdoor play space in the backyard - it's spacious with a play structure and tables/benches and a mini garden, and a covered nook area that feels cozy and charming. They do a great job keeping the place clean and organized (I believe they have cleaners come regularly) without making the place feel too sterile. CLC has diversity, with various ethnicities among the kids (German-Chinese, Jewish, Brazilian-Danish). I'm not sure if such interesting backgrounds are common, but we really appreciated connecting with the parents who were mostly from those countries and spoke the languages. It felt very global. I could go on and on, but our experience at CLC has been overwhelmingly positive. I realize there are lot of factors and each kid/parent is different, but I can say with confidence that most, if not all, the parents in my daughter's cohort have been very happy with CLC. It is a small operation with limited availability, so if you're interested do reach out to Adela and get a tour. I hope this is helpful! Looks like their FB page is most up to date: https://www.facebook.com/childrenslearningcottage/

I am so grateful that I came across Children's Learning Cottage (CLC). When our prior preschool…read moreclosed, that prior director told us that Ms. Adela had helped get their preschool established and was open to sharing advice and knowledge. I began my preschool search there and that's where it stopped :) My little guy cried on and off for over a month starting preschool at the prior school (his first time at school), so I was admittedly nervous to switch him as he just got settled. However, the yelp reviews for CLC on how Ms. Adela helps create a warm and stimulating environment for the kids so they want to be there were very accurate - my kiddo was so excited to start preschool and there were NO tears even on the first day (I was shocked!). CLC's teachers are top notch. They provide a variety of enrichment activities (cooking, sensory bins, obstacle courses, dance, yoga, crafting...) and send long updates at the end of the day explaining what activities they did and the benefits of the activities on child development (with the cutest photos!). The environment itself is magical, with a climbing wall, sensory swings, sensory bins, etc that the director/teachers rotate out every few weeks. They also have great opportunities for parents to get involved if that's what you're interested in. The tuition is fairly priced and their schedule is flexible with half and full days. I cannot speak highly enough about this preschool!

So grateful we found Tikiland during our daycare search. Mrs. Pily & team are warm, caring,…read moreattentive, kind and supportive. Leaving your LO isn't easy, but TL feels safe comforting welcoming and full of heart. Here are some selling points- Why we Tikiland: *A+ comms w/ parents, super responsive to Qs. The teachers were BORN for this! *Big shaded yard w/ fun play structures (cars, playhouse, giant playground) for exploration and play *Curriculum is well rounded which helps Kids thrive socially & academically. *Bilingual program to help kids become multilingual *Fun holiday celebrations (VDay, may5, MDay, etc.) *Welcoming family community-never cliquey * The drop-in program has been a lifesaver, giving us time to reset/recharge. Very flexible-start w/ a few drop-in hrs & add more as needed TL is 5/5 quality child care program top to bottom TY for taking such good care of the kiddos! (Sharing a quick snap of one of my LOs--a tiny peek into how special this place is.)

Coming from a bilingual Spanish/English-speaking household, finding Tikiland was the perfect fit…read morefor my family. From the 1st moment I pulled up, the lush greenery set the tone for a welcoming, enriching space, where kids create/explore/thrive. The teachers are attentive/nurturing/trustworthy and truly invested in each child--you see it in the way they eagerly walk up each morning! Here are some of my kids' fave activities: - Story-based Arts & Crafts - Themed storytime w/ hands-on projects connected to what they read (one day, animal masks; another, a paper-plate whale reinforcing Spanish/English vocab; another, a decorated bear mask blending literacy & creativity). -STEM + hands-on discovery - Learning feels like play as they build, experiment w/ circuits, & explore STEM concepts ("We made it light up!" my son said about their snap circuit activity--so cool!!). - Outdoor exploration - Nature walks introduce plants/flowers/birds/ environmental awareness. - Gardening activities - Outdoor spaces turn into classrooms, where kids observe/engage/teach ("You have to be gentle, or the plants won't grow," my son reminds me--wise kiddo tbh). -Imaginative play + role-playing - The playhouse kitchen turns into a full-on restaurant (my daughter proudly declared herself both chef/boss when she runs the pretend lunch service @ TL), while the dollhouse encourages creative storytelling (she reenacts her gentle parenting skills back @ home lol). - Music & Movement - Days include dance/rhythm games/interactive songs (hand-clapping in Span/Eng performances of Los Pollitos Dicen & De Colores, & the highly competitive freeze dance which according to my son, demands absolute focus -don't interrupt when the music stops!!). W/ dedicated teachers/engaging activities/a vibrant outdoor setting- TL is where kids develop curiosity/confidence/love for learning in a nurturing bilingual environment. If you're looking for a place that truly understands childhood where education is joyful/immersive/hands-on Tikiland is IT!!

When my son was just a year old and couldn't even walk, he was enrolled in Mrs Yuanyuan's…read morepreschool. The day Mrs Yuanyuan held his hand and took his first steps towards me, I was overwhelmed with emotion as a mother. Over time, he learned various skills here - not only paper cutting, drawing, and crafts, but also reading and writing in Chinese, English, and Spanish. You even learned to count and whole English songs, and you gained knowledge about astronomy and geography, beginning to understand and experience the world more. Watching his grow into a well-mannered, emotionally aware, and independent young person, he've learned everything he should at this age. But at the same time, his mischievousness and boundless energy have me wondering how much effort the teacher put in. That Friday was your last day at Mrs Yuanyuan's school, and he asked me what to do if he miss everyone. He've grown fond of his classmates. Mom couldn't help but shed tears because I can't bear to see you say goodbye to them. I don't know how to express my gratitude, but I do know that the past two years and a month have been the best decision our whole family made. We are very fortunate. June 9, 2023, a memorable day. Preschool graduation.

Rainbow is a lifesaver! My kid was in rainbow from 09/2024 to 02/2026 before we moved house. We are…read moreso impressed with teachers' patience and caring for each kid's personal growth. Highly recommend it for parents looking for day care around the area!

Where do I start raving about this amazing child care! We feel we have hit the jackpot with Twinkle…read moreTwinkle. My first one went to Twinkle Twinkle 7 years back and the little one 3 years old is going to Twinkle currently. Twinkle for us is like a second home, full of love and learnings. I have witnessed so many kids who go out of Twinkle learning so many skills and the most importantly empathy. The teachers here are phenomenon and each and every one of them really loves and care for the kids and it shows. The founder and owner Setare is such an amazing human being. She makes sure every child feels loved. Teachers are fully vetted and she makes sure every teacher is there for the love of teaching and caring more than anything else. What sets Twinkle apart (other than oodles of love) is their field trip days! Every Wednesday kids go out on these field trips to museums, parks and so many other cool places. They build so many memories and it also takes the pressure off of the parents to take the kids to these different places in the Bay area :) Twinkle has all the music teachers come in and they have ballet every week. Kids get an opportunity to participate in multiple events throughout the year and go on stage to perform. This builds up their confidence. Throughout the day the kids have multiple projects laid out for them. They do free plays in the frontyard and backyard is full of amazing play structures and toys. They have structured circle time and lots of book readings. They learn days/alphabets/shapes and other pre-K stuff this time and throughout the day. My little one wants to go to Twinkle even on the weekends and she misses her school so much during the breaks. Both my kids love their teachers. We are just so grateful for all the love and hugs and teachings and blessings these kids have. If you are thinking about Twinkle then think no more. This is the best daycare out there! If I can be of any help in answering any questions for anyone looking to enroll their kid, you can send me an email at sharmaswasti-at-gmail.com.

I would give this place 1,000 five stars if I could. The teachers love the children -- every single…read moreteacher there loves children. And that shows in everything they do. From the activities they plan, to the way they speak with kids and make the children feel valued and safe. I believe every single child can benefit from Twinkle's exciting and warm environment. The curriculum changes every week so the kids never get bored of the same routine. The field trips take the kids out into the world. As an example my son during Halloween wasn't afraid of any decorations because a precious field trip to a pumpkin patch the Twinkle teachers had taught the children the decorations were not real and even had the kids touch them to verify. It's these tiniest details that allow children to grow and understand the world around them. Another example, my son was once afraid to feed an animal at a petting zoo. Most teachers would just tell the child it's OK, just watch the animal eat. But the Twinkle teacher asked my son if he wanted to put his hand on hers and they could feed the animal together. My son said yes and was so happy after feeding the animal. This kind of wisdom on how to help children BUILD confidence in the smallest way taught me so much. All of this of course is not a coincidence. Setare, the owner and principal of the school has been teaching children for decades. So everything in her teaching comes from years and years and years of experience. She knows how to handle every child situation with wisdom and can handle any child's personality and bring out the best in them. Her experience is absolutely irreplaceable and is second to none. If you have a child age 2-5, I just know you will love this school. Please go visit it, you won't regret it.