My daughter had the best time of her life at Little Laughs. They are really very good with…read morechildren, very caring, very educational. All the Teachers, Liz, Ariana, Dania and Bianca are very good with the children. I highly recommend LL if you are looking for a daycare.

Little laughs is THE most wonderful place you get to ever send your kid to. My daughter looooved…read moregoing there every single day, she loved it so much that she even asked us on weekends if she could go to little laughs. Ms Liz and her team are caring, dedicated and patient teachers. They worked really well with us when we potty trained our daughter and when she has sleep issues. On top of that, they have great enrichment classes such a jamaroo music class. I also really appreciated the updates I'd get throughout the day through the app so that even from my office desk I knew what was going on with my little one. All in all we loved our experience at Little Laughs and made sure to already put our second one on the waitlist.

My initial reaction to this group was nothing sort of amazing. They provided me with essential…read moreitems I needed when I was living in near third world poverty. They have a plethora of items and services they offer and were for the most part friendly. Things started going sour once I asked for assistance with housing. The cost of living in San Francisco is astronomically expensive that is no secret and allegedly there are outreach groups that can lighten the burden at least temporarily in The City albeit I have yet to find one. Fact of the matter is if you're not in very specific social circles housing assistance is firmly off limits for San Francisco citizens I have come to find out. After being told politely there was nothing that can be done about placement in long term sustainable housing the conversation for me ended. Towards the end of last year I did attempt to get back in contact with the general inquiry form via the website asking for a voucher for a haircut (which they offer). This was after attempting to catch one of the satellite sites they allegedly have set up around the city on various days and no one being at the location during the timeframe they specified. No worries come to the actual brick and mortar location and we can get you a voucher right away. Once there I did receive the voucher but I also asked for a sleeping bag (again another item they allegedly offer) since the place I was staying at the time was so cold I swore I saw a few penguins running around one night. The woman literally laughed in my face and said I couldn't have one. Huge red flag that I ignored but I politely thanked her and left. The voucher itself is only valid at certain locations for the hair cut so I went to the salon and tried to introduce myself to the woman there. The woman proceeded to pointedly ignore me and project a very dismissive attitude towards me. Nothing was said I simply walked out and have not returned since. Overall this place is now NOT a great place to go if you're of African decent. Period point blank if you want something good done do it yourself. "Free does not mean good" and it really rings true for here. I am not sure if its the moral high ground of knowing that the people you're assisting are obviously at a much lower point then you are which in turn makes the workers feel as if they're above you. However save yourself the shame and disappointment and simply avoid. Its not worth it if you're already in a shaky place in your life to have this weighing on your conscience. As you can see from my other reviews I have not had the most pleasant experiences lately in The Bay Area...However! I write these reviews based on my experience so that others will benefit from the experiences that I have. But always do your own research!

Very organized!! I wish everyone knew how easy it is to volunteer a few hours of your time. This…read morewas my 4 time. They give you different jobs every time and it's so easy to just help. The Homeless need help on other days besides Christmas and Thanksgiving. When you see the children and adorable dogs.... you will not only feel humbled and grateful you will feel good about helping. It's so easy and it goes by fast. I'll be back for as long as I live in SF.

Our daughter has been with House of Little Angels since she was 1.5 y/o, she is now 3.5 and yes,…read morethis review is way over due. We started there at the beginning of the pandemic and were really impressed with how they shifted into high-gear on their COVID protocols. We appreciate that they value good social skills and it's shown in our little one who now wants to make friends with everyone. We never wonder what is going on there because there are constant photos and updates posted to the app she uses. The space is impeccable, super clean and organized. Our daughter loves them and it's clear to us that they really care about all the little ones in their care. No child is going hungry there and no one will lack attention as they're always doing fun group activities which helps with socialization. We're always pleasantly surprised when we see our little one do something at home that we know neither of us taught her, like the time she randomly started doing yoga in front of us! We love the House of Little Angels and feel very lucky to have found Rosa and Jesse to care for and teach our precious little daughter.

I don't really know where to start, so I'm just going to break things down into sections. We have…read more23 month old twins. Facility: Every inch of Rosa's daycare is thoughtfully decorated with an abundance of fun toys and crafts, from magna tiles to water colors to Disney and Dollhouses. It's kid heaven. She has put her heart into creating an atmosphere were littles will love to play and thrive. Beyond that, the space is impeccably tidy and clean. She also has a great outdoor space, which will be useable in the near future. Feeding: Our son was born 2 months early, weighing 1lb 14oz. We have been working with a feeding specialist since he was 6 months old. It has been an extreme challenge for us to get him to eat. I was terrified that I wouldn't be able to find a daycare that would be willing to work with him. Rosa didn't hesitate to accept us. After less than TWO WEEKS, she has plumped him up and he has made incredible strides towards eating meals vs lightly snacking all day. She cooks delicious food, purchases specialized snacks, cups with straws and other items that our feeding specialist recommends. She also goes to the trouble to ensure that everything is cut to a specific size so it is easier for him to process in his mouth, therefor making him more comfortable and open to trying more. I tried and failed at all of the above for over a year. She has worked magic in 2 weeks. Rosa: She is building her dream. She is absolutely amazing and loving and doing what she wants to do, which is to take amazing care of children. She has an infectious warmth about her that my babes immediately recognized. I love leaving them with her because I know that they are happy. When I go to pick them up, they have huge smiles on their faces, not because they're excited to see me, but because they've had a great day.

I have referred many of my clients and friends to Susan Thaxton of Senior Seasons for Senior…read morePlacement services. She is very knowledgeable, and is so kind and patient with them. She has even taken calls and given advice where there is no chance of a placement, but due to her experience she has access to information, and she is willing to share. She has a very good heart and helping people comes naturally to her. If you are looking for help figuring out options for a senior in your life, Susan would be the first person to call. She will listen to your family's specific needs and figure out which Assisted Living Facilities and Board & Care Communities make sense for your family. And, best of all, it does not cost the families anything to use her services. Susan has my highest recommendation!

After the death of my wife I decided I should sell my home and move into some type of Independent…read moreLiving Facility -- but which one? Alan met with me to find out what things were important to me. He explained clearly the different types of facilities and their financial requirements. By email he followed up with a list of local facilities that he thought would meet my criteria. This list was quite detailed with facts about numbers of units, ranges of prices, entry fee charges and other points. He also briefed me on what type of questions to ask and what to look for when visiting a facility. Using his list and hints, I checked out several places and ultimately settled on one. The process would have been much harder without his sensible guidance and sympathetic consultation.

I am a fan of the International Mysteries Series, especially the Spiral Unit 1 and The Eagle. i am…read morevery disappointed that you are discontinuing the programs. Where can I go to watch this shows? I have been an avid watcher of these thrilling series, that doesn't insult my intelligence.

It used to be so much easier to find and remember when we didn't have cable (channel 60 or 54, I…read moredon't remember) but who doesn't love KCSM, along with channel 9, the best public broadcasting channels around? So much better than in Los Angeles. If you want cooking shows, educational shows, pledge drives, music, California's Gold, and many other fine programming that won't scare your children or insult your intelligence, then KCSM is for you and for me. After all KCSM is OUR station isn't it?

Excellent for legal notice publication. Mike, the legal notice guy, is knowledgeable, kind, and…read morehelpful.

What a great bunch of guys! They made the placement of my ad ISRAEL THE SECOND COMING a joyous…read moreexperience! Michael and Scott deserve an award oF some kind and at least a bear hug!

Best secret day care in the city - Shooting Star Academy. SSA is a private home day care and Angela…read moreLathrop the owner is wonderful. As a new mom, we all know how worried you can be about your precious one, however once you walk into Shooting Star, all your worries melt away. There is such a great vibe at Angela's place that you immediately feel at ease. It's clean, fun, playful and most importantly - safe. It has a small and intimate homey feel so your kids can feel at home with all the fun toys and playmates. But at the end of the day, it's not about the toys and atmosphere, it's all about Angela. She is nurturing and engaging and absolutely treats your child as one of her own. I'm in the service industry and deal with Fortune 500 companies on a daily basis and the way Angela runs her business is as impressive as those companies. She cares for your wee ones as young as 3 months and I gotta say my 4.5 month old is absolutely thriving. Whether you're a veteran or new mom, rest assured Shooting Star is the next best place to being at home.

We are forever grateful for the role that Angela and Jen played in our family's life. Extremely…read morewell run, nurturing, and truly focuses on developing the whole child. Shooting Star sets high expectations for its students and the children rise to the occasion. As a family of educators, I was impressed with the behavioral strategies they used and the routines they helped the children develop. Our family loves Angela and Jen and they hold a very special place in our hearts. Down to earth, badass, no BS, caring people. Also were extremely helpful anytime I had a parenting question and through potty training. I highly recommend them!!!

I went there in 2018 and everything was great, the performance was awesome and I can't wait to go…read moreback the next Russian festival.

Every year I meant to go to the Russian Festival, but it was either too cold or something came up…read more This year, the weather was nice and the 22nd 2014 Sochi Olympics were going on in Russia, plus a friend was in town, so I made it a point to go this year and take her along to experience it too. I was actually quite impressed with the organization of this festival as it took place at the Russian Center on Sutter near Divisadero. The Russian Center is a building of several floors that accommodated authentic Russian food (loved the dumpling soup, beet soup, Russian beer and strawberry pie) with booths for shopping (handicrafts, nested dolls, pressed greeting cards, jewelry) and colorful decoratives, plus vodka tastings. Another floor had paintings and art, another floor had a stage where you could watch Russian dancing performances and a play, and another floor contained a museum with historical artifacts and displays and literature, and another section contained a library with neat old Russian books and literature. I thought we would spend an hour or two there to check it out, but we ended up enjoying several hours wandering with curiosity. And it was perfect timing with the Sochi Olympics! It is easy to get here on the Muni 2 or 24 lines. I understand there are dance classes and other activities here - I need to explore a little more! In the meantime, I cannot wait to come back for another Russian Festival!