We have been lucky enough to have two children under Muara's care. I really appreciate that she prepares healthy, delicious, homemade food for the kids every day. She even makes her own applesauce! During the pandemic (which we all know was a scary time for daycare settings), Muara went above and beyond to ensure cleanliness and prevent infection. I felt very especially grateful for her during these times. Muara has really been more of an extension of our family and I can't recommend her enough. read more

Our daughter has been attending daycare with Maura since she was 6 months old, now 20 months. We couldn't be happier with the care she has received from Maura and her loving helpers and we feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful place for her to grow and learn. Every morning we get a text with the menu of all the things Maura is making from scratch that day and she truly eats better than my husband and I do haha. She can't wait to go to school every day. The hours of 7:30-5:30 are also great for full time working parents. read more

Our family has been incredibly fortunate to have our children under the care of Maura for the past three years, and we couldn't be happier with the experience! She's watched both of our children, and they absolutely adore her. It's clear she loves them like her own. Maura goes above and beyond in every way. She prepares healthy, homemade meals and snacks - which is a huge plus for us. Our kids are constantly trying new flavors and foods they wouldn't normally encounter. Beyond the meals, she keeps the kids engaged with a variety of activities throughout the week. Music, story time, yoga, and art are just a few examples. Our children are constantly learning and growing in her care. We have complete trust in Maura. She's reliable, trustworthy, and always keeps us updated on our children's day. We never have to worry about their well-being - they're in the best hands possible. We wholeheartedly recommend Little Learners. Maura provides a loving, nurturing environment that feels like a second home for our children. We're so grateful for the positive impact she's had on our family. read more

Our daughter is just about to graduate from Bumblebee and move on to Preschool and I couldn't be more grateful that we put her in Bumblebee as her first out of home childcare experience. I was really nervous about having a stranger take care of her outside of our home, but I can attest to how wonderful and trustworthy Maura is. Our daughter loves going to daycare and seeing Maura, Elvia, and all of her friends and I feel so comfortable sending her there and knowing she is safe and loved. Maura also makes incredible food for the kids everyday, which has been a huge burden off of my plate. I'd highly recommend Bumblebee to anyone looking for a daycare for their young child. read more

Maura cared for our two boys for nearly 3 years. Our youngest was 3 months old when he started there. The love, care, and attention she gave our boys made her feel like an extended part of our family. We never had to wonder for a second whether our kids were safe. She cooks them fabulous, nutritious, homemade meals. She does lots of arts and crafts with the kids and organizes a music class too. She does an exceptional job preparing the kids for preschool. Both of our boys thrived in preschool and had easy transitions. read more

After visiting a few day cares, a friend (with two kiddos of her own) recommended Bumble Bee, and we are beyond grateful that she did. We've now had our own two littles go through here, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Maura and Elvia are so loving and patient, it was wonderful to see our two kiddos blossom there. Maura is very communicative and committed to the children. We would recommend this day care to any family looking for a nurturing and loving environment for their kids. read more

Maura was recommended to us by a friend and we are so happy we listened! We have been sending our daughter to Maura for almost 1.5 years and we couldn't be happier! Maura is incredibly attentive and warm and collaborates very well with parents. We love everything from her home cooked meals to her holiday get togethers for kids and families. Our daughter is always so happy to see Maura upon arrival and doesn't want to leave when we pick her up - which speaks volumes! We highly recommend Little Learners! read more

Maura loves her children with all she has. She's so warm and inviting every day. Our son runs in the door. He started as a baby and now lovingly talks about the new babies there as he grows into a chatty two year old. He loves all the amazing food she makes from scratch, enjoys her beautiful backyard and is so proud showing us all of the artwork he creates with her. Maura is great at communicating the children's menu, our son's sleep/eat/potty habits each day and all other relevant news for the children. She goes above and beyond for the children and it truly shows. read more

Little Learners Daycare - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Corte Madera, California

We had a fantastic experience at Bumblebee and recommend this daycare to anyone looking in the area. Our son started at Bumblebee after a period of time in a nanny share and I was initially nervous to transition into a larger setting than what we were used to. It was the best decision we could have made for our son. Having our son at Bumblebee felt as personal and loving as having a nanny share in our home. Maura and Elvia are incredibly attentive and affectionate, we felt so lucky! Maura is super communicative and I could check in on how my son was doing very easily. The projects, music class, outdoor play area and toys were perfectly suited to our child's development. It was pretty wonderful to have delicious, healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks provided as well. Our son still talks about his "old school" now that he is in preschool. He loved it there and he grew so much. read more

Maura and her staff at Bumble Bee are so incredible! Our now 2 year old son started there a year ago, and we were very nervous about the transition, but he wasn't fazed at all and was loving Bumble Bee week 1! Maura cooks amazing meals, always has so many activities, and takes such good care of all her kids. Our son is just flourishing there - he's become so social, is learning more everyday, and is always smiling and giggling, having a great time when he's at Bumble Bee. The only downside is that your child might not be ready to come home at the end of the day! I could not recommend Bumble Bee more, we are so thankful to have found Maura. read more

This came as a recommendation to us from a family friend whose son was here a year earlier, and our family is so grateful to send our little guy to Miss Maura everyday. She is the most genuinely caring and positive person, and our son lights up when he sees her every morning at drop off. She is incredibly communicative, sending daily texts on how the day went and pictures of some of the fun stuff the kids get to do throughout the day. She makes the best food for the kids, and plans fun events throughout the year for families to get together around Halloween, Easter, etc. I can't imagine sending my kid anywhere else, and would recommend to anyone in Marin. read more

Maura and Elvia are true blessings in our life. We moved to Marin without childcare and Maura quickly became our family - watching after our two babies during a pandemic, tending to their needs, feeding and caring for them daily. My son went to Bumblebee for a year before preschool and he was incredibly prepared for the transition thanks to Maura's teaching, activities and care. And my daughter has been at Bumblebee since she was 5 months old -- when I tell you that she RUNS to get inside every morning I am not exaggerating. She absolutely loves it there and enjoys her time every day. I've never once worried about my kids in Maura's care, she loves all of them as if they are her own, makes them delicious food and keeps them happy and thriving. Maura will be part of our family forever. read more

I can't begin to express how wonderful my family's experience with Bumble Bee was. My son and daughter were both under Maura's care and absolutely flourished in that environment. The attention that Maura and her caregivers provide to the kids is amazing. My children loved the activities, the freshly prepared meals (kudos Maura) and the overall fun & safe facility. Maura became like family to us over the years and we couldn't be happier about our decision to bring our kids to her daycare. I HIGHLY recommend Bumble Bee and am always happy to be a reference for anyone interested in learning more. Superb experience! read more

I am writing this with the hopes that it prevents another tragedy like the one we have dealt with due to the caretakers and how they handled my son at this facility: My son went here for only four days, and two of those days, came home with severe bruising that could only have been caused by adult hands. The first time it was bruising on two areas of his body, so I notified Bumblebee's owner, Maura, sent her pictures, and tried not to assume the worst. She told me he probably hit his back on a doll crib and struggled too much in his high chair. However, two days later, he had bruising (confirmed by an expert to be finger tip bruises, indicating that they were grabbing him very hard) on eight areas of his body. I have attached pictures. Our pediatrician said she's never seen anything like this. I don't know what you have to do to a kid to cause bruising like this, but it has to be bad. I checked the Department of Social Services and a complaint was filed against the facility in 1/2021. Do not bring your child here, and furthermore, do not bring them to ANY facility until you check complaints filed on the Dept of Social Services' website. I will not be bringing my child to any facility ever again until I find one with cameras. read more

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As mentioned by another reviewer, this can be a daunting task for first time parents to find a plce they feel comfortable in leaving their precious little one. My wife searched high and low in looking for a daycare center in Marin for our little guy, who started at about 14 months. She would come home in absolute TEARS some afternoons recounting to me how dismal some of the places were and how badly she saw some of the childen treated during her visits. We ended up going with Maura at Bumblebee and couldn't have made a better choice. Everyone we spoke with raved about Maura and we got a good feeling for her as well. Our son had a HARD time adjusting and we almost pulled the plug at one point as it was painful to see him sobbing when we dropped him off and picked him up. But we went with Maura's advice to actually add a day and bring him in earlier, which was against our intuition. It worked. Now he is STOKED when he gets there in the morning and doesn;t really want to leave when we pick him up. It's also super frustrating that he eats like a champ while at Maura's and then is the pickiest eater in the world when we get home. He loves the home cooked Brazilian food that Maura prepares which us gringos just can't seem to get right in our own kitchen. Maura is super flexible with us on timing and days, and leaves a few of her places open for "drop in" days for familes whoes children attend. She was also very communicative with text messages during the day while our son was adjusting and also is quick to call if she suspects he is ill or there are any problems. They do a lot of activites during the day and the children get out for fresh air often. The staff is great there as well, and our son is already bringing home new words for things in Spanish and Portugese. Maura really cares for "her children" and you can see that reciprocated by the children who all love her. The location is great also and very convienent. I highly reccomend Maura and Bumblebee daycare. read more

I highly recommend Bumble Bee Daycare in Corte Madera. The owner, Maura, loves my two boys as if they were hers. I have been taking them there for the past two years. They have tons of activities such as yoga, music classes, arts and crafts, newly renovated backyard play area, etc. My two boys are learning new Spanish and Portuguese words from Maura and her staff everyday. Maura is extremely flexible and has been a life saver in many situations. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. It is the best daycare in Corte Madera! read more

Maura is absolutely wonderful and I recommend Bumble Bee Daycare and Maura's services to any working parent looking to secure a safe and loving environment for their children to grow and learn. We often used the afterhours care and as a working, single-mom that was beyond helpful. When my boys were there (until December 1, 2012), they had yoga, storytime, music class and a well-rounded day of playing indoors and outdoors. The kids also receive breakfast, snack, lunch, and a late snack provided by her, depending on the age of your child(ren). The food is referred to as "yummy yummy" and tends to be a variation of vegetables, rice, beans, and meat. THE CHILDREN LOVE THIS. Healthy snacks, such as cut apples or fruit from the yard, are a plus. My boys, who already spoke a healthy amount of Spanish, were able to learn a bit of Portuguese and more Spanish during their time there. I would also recommend Maura if you've had bad experiences in the past and worry about childcare. My kids loved everyone there and loved going to school. They still ask about it! Maura would also send pictures occasionally to my mobile phone or email when the kids were having fun. She tends to have a waiting list, so sign up! Very trustworthy, I'd consider her a second parent and always willing to go out of her way to help. read more

Our now 2.5 year old child has been at Bumble Bee since July 2020 and has been incredibly well cared for and loved. The outdoor space is large with lots of great toys and I know he loves it -- the meals for the days always sound so delicious that I wish I were eating there every day! Haha Of particular note, Maura and her team took really good care of my little one when he had a broken leg last fall -- they adapted for him and took extra special care. Maura is very communicative with me and has a huge heart and really loves the kids. read more

Our daughter has been at Bumble Bee since May 2019 and we have been so happy. She adores Maura and her team, and never wants to leave when it's time for pick up. Maura has always communicated any concerns or issues with me, and we are so thankful for all she and her team have done to keep our kids safe during covid. Before covid I was always allowed to pop inside at pick or drop off, and see the kids eating and having fun. We are so thankful for Bumble Bee and Maura! read more

Maura is the sweetest lady I have ever met, I feel so comfortable leaving my child there. It is an easy pick up and drop off and my child always comes home well nourished and happy read more

We feel very lucky to have found this place. Our son has flourished at Bumblebee. He loves the garden, games, dancing, and learning social skills by playing with other kids. The food she cooks is amazing. He lights up everyday when we pull up and can't wait to play with his friends. read more

My daughter attended Bumble Bee for a year or so, our experience was mixed... We had trouble finding an opening in Marin and were initially upbeat about the great setup Bumble Bee provides: fantastic play areas, good security, nice meals and reasonable fees. In general the quality of care was very good. After the initial pains of getting our child comfortable with the daycare routine - to be expected with any toddler - our child definitely enjoyed the time at Bumble Bee so a good experience on that front. Our difficulties were mainly with the management. On one occasion when we notified Maura that our child's grandmother would be collecting her on a certain day (and provided her name, phone number and copy of her driver's license), when my mother-in-law arrived the staff did not recognize her as they peered through the window and left her standing outside for 45 minutes. There were numerous occasions when we received flak for collecting our child early, even though we notified Maura ahead of time of the one-off changes in schedule. I felt like reminding Maura that she was working for us, not the other way around... The ultimate sour taste was left in our mouths when - the day after we notified Maura our daughter would be leaving the daycare - she suddenly threatened to start charging us extra fees for the early schedule we had arranged, fees that had not been mentioned in the year of attendance prior to us "giving notice". When we questioned the extra fees she retaliated by threatening to stop accepting the early drop-off that hadn't been a problem prior to us "giving notice". So in general we were comfortable with the quality of care but the management was at times abrasive, Maura is not someone you want to get offside. read more

My husband and I visited almost a dozen daycares in Corte Madera and the decision to go with Maura/Bumble Bee was a no brainer. Our daughter was in Maura's care from mid-2018 to December 2019. The moment you meet Maura, she exudes so much love and she has a limitless supply of affection for all her babies and their parents. When you leave your kids with Maura, it truly feels like you are leaving them with family, and this was super important to my husband and me. Also a huge bonus that Maura provides homemade meals! She's also super flexible and accommodating--it was important to us to not add to landfill waste with dirty diapers and Maura totally game to put our daughter's diaper in a separate bag so that they could be picked up and composted (that service is called Earth Baby--highly recommend!). I'm more than happy to provide a reference. If we were to have another one (aint' happenin), we would go to Maura again without hesitation. read more

It is a scary task for a parent to choose a daycare. We searched and searched at all of the 'in' places and were not convinced. Then we found The Bumblebee! We couldn't have been more pleased with our experience with Bumble Bee daycare over the past 2 years. Maura is so loving that our daughter ran to her each morning -- so comforting for a parent. Bumble Bee is a perfect size and there is nice mix of activities for the kids (art, music, in-door play, outdoor) that makes the days filled with fun. The environment is respectful and caring so our daughter is well equipped socially as she enters pre-school. We highly recommend Bumble Bee. read more

Little Learners Daycare - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Corte Madera, California

I searched for months to find the right daycare for my son, and thankfully I found Bumble Bee. He loves every day there! Maura and her staff warmly provide homemade meals, hugs, and excellent care. I wish I got to eat their food! They create structure necessary for this stage of development, without being too inflexible. The classes are both fun and educational (baby yoga!). There is plenty of space for the kids to roam and toys to explore. It is a fantastic environment for babies and toddlers to grow. Above all of this amazing care, Maura has become a part of our family. I trust her implicitly and am so grateful to know she is taking care of my son. I highly recommend Bumble Bee. read more

My son, JJ, was with Maura from the time he was 6 months old until almost 3. In fact, Bumblebee and Maura were so well sought after that we got on the waiting list when I was just 6 weeks pregnant! I have been a teacher in the Kentfield School District for 25 years, and many of my colleagues recommended Maura and her amazing team to me. We feel so blessed to have had the full experience of daycare and love from Maura and her staff for almost 3 years. Our son grew by leaps and bounds, experienced so many learning opportunities such as language, movement, socialization, health and celebration. I have zero doubt that that our now 9 year old would not be as confident and successful as a human and student as he is today if he had not be blessed by the expertise, love and care gifted to him by Maura and her staff. They are absolutely the epitome of quality care at an age that desperately needs love, support and creativity. I challenge anyone to find a more stellar place for little ones than Maura and her Bumble bee staff. read more

after having a few dubious daycare experiences with my son, bumble bee has been a saving grace for our family with my little girl. could not recommend the care more highly! read more