Our son went to this daycare for a year and we never had any complaints! Mrs. Mary and her family truly have a passion for what they do and treated our son as their own! Outstanding care and an awesome fun environment for the kids. read more

We moved to Oceanside when my son was around 15 months. We were referred here by friends. He was in a daycare facility from when he was 8 months and I was having mom guilt for moving him to another place after he was used to the other teachers. It took him about 4 weeks to get settled in and now at 19 months, he goes right to Mary and even closes the door on me. He doesn't even go that quick to grandma unless she has a snack. He's very comfortable here and I like that it's not a huge facility with a ton of kids. Not sure if it's a coincidence or if my son has built a strong immunity from the first daycare but I've noticed that he has gotten sick less (knock on wood). I've had to ask for after hours help since grandma is on vacation and luckily Mary was able to accommodate my hours for a couple of days. I really appreciate that it's a possible option. read more

I have 2 children that are with Mary and Henry. One has been going since she was about 9 months old and is now 3.5yo. I also have my other child there who has been with her since she was 5 months old. Mary is great. You only get genuine responses from her. All positive experiences. I have recommended anyone who is looking for daycare to go to her. She has many years of experience with daycare and I appreciate everything she does for our children. Our children adore Mary and Henry. read more

Mary and Henry are amazing. They truly make you feel like you are family. Our daughter went to them for 2 years and thrived under their care. Highly recommend My 2nd Mom! read more

Mary and Henry are a blessing! We recently moved to the area and have no friends or family near by to help care for our son. It is always hard to find someone you trust but Mary and Henry are incredibly kind and our son loves them. He looks forward to seeing them and the other kids every day and it's been such a gift for our family. Peace of mind is everything when it comes to knowing your child is in good hands. If you enroll your child with Mary just know she'll care for them as if they were her own. read more

We love everything about our experience with Mary and Henry caring for our daughter. We know she is safe, happy, and enriched when at their home. Our daughter (2) has been going there for over six months now and we are so grateful to have found care that we trust. Mary is communicative and our daughter is thrilled to run into her arms. read more

The name says it all. Highly recommended! You will not regret. Very flexible with their hours too. If you're looking for a daycare when you have your hands full, this is the place. My daughter is always happy going in to day care and when she comes out. Lots of kinds and always happy :) read more

Mary and her husband Henry are the best they truly made the daycare experience an easy one. My son loves going each day he is very happy to see her. Since he has been there he has thrived, she is the best! Thank you for providing a loving and fun environment for my son. read more

Mary and Henry are the BEST! They started to care for my first born when he was only 3.5 months old. Mary became my second mom by helping me figure out everything from diaper rash to potty training. She's amazing! Together, Mary and Henry took care of our son until he was 3 years old. He's in first grade now, but still talks about "Mary's house" and all of the friends he made there. It's such a great experience with wonderful people who provide a clean, safe and loving home. We would highly recommend Mary and Henry to anyone who is looking for a good environment for their children! read more

I'd originally hired another daycare provider as I prepared to go back to work after my daughter was born. I found Mary accidentally and went to interview her. During the interview, my daughter, who was colicky, erupted. Mary picked her up and pretty well instantly got her to stop crying. She was just so genuine and so wonderful with Alyssa that I cheerfully ate the deposit I'd put down at the other daycare and went with Mary. She watched Alyssa until she started first grade. I hear all the time how well behaved and polite my child is - while she's not been in Mary's care for some time now, I do know that the foundation of her manners and compassion are due largely to the time she spent in Mary's and Henry's care. My daughter will be fifteen next month. I really think that it should say something that I remain so solidly in belief that the combination of My 2nd Mom home day care and having a loving family at home is an unbeatable combination. I can't recommend them highly enough, and I would be more than happy to talk with anyone outside of Yelp about them. My daughter would also be willing to talk about her experiences there. If you're able to get a spot with this daycare, count yourself as EXTREMELY fortunate. read more

My daughter attended this daycare in 2006.. I will never forget the quality loving care my daughter Jade received from mary. She was always loved, well fed, taken care of, and happy. I will always have mary in my heart and my daughter is now 10 :) Soon I will be looking for care for my soon to be 2 yr old and If Im lucky she will go here too! read more

My 2nd Mom Home - Child Care & Day Care Near Me

It has been such a blessing to have Mary and Henry in our lives since moving to San Diego. Mary has made the move and also transition into daycare such a breeze. I had many concerns placing my 1.5 year old into daycare yet after just the first few days I knew my son couldn't be in better hands. In the few short months my son has been in Mary's care, I've seen such improvement in my son's behavior and manners. I am loving the attention and structured activities my son is getting at My 2nd Mom Home daycare. I know it will be just as easy of a transition into daycare for my newborn son once he is ready in the fall. I cannot express enough how lucky I am that my babies and I have Mary and Henry in our lives. We love My 2nd Mom Home daycare and wouldn't want to go anywhere else! read more

Honestly there are really not enough words to describe how our family feels about Mary and Henry. Our 1st little guy started with Mary when he was about 4.5 mo old and I was a nervous 1st time mom sending him off to daycare for the 1st time. Mary eased every bit of anxiety that I had and treated our little boy as if he was her own. Everyday he was excited to see her when we arrived in the morning and was hesitant to leave at the end of the day because he was having so much fun at her home. Then came our baby girl, and during my entire pregnancy Mary was just as excited as we were to welcome another little one to our family. Our little girl started with Mary at 4 mo and loved her just as much as we all did. We loved Mary so much that even when we moved to Temecula, we continued to send our kids to daycare at her home in Oceanside for a year! Sadly we recently had to make a transition due to our distance, but honestly if we could have stayed with Mary until the kids started school we would have. I cannot recommend this daycare enough. Like other reviews have said the name really says it all. Mary and Henry truly were and are a home away from home and our kids 2nd mom. read more

I think the best way that I can sum up our feelings about Mary and Henry is that to us they are an extension of our family. They do such a wonderful job of caring for our son each day and we are so blessed to have found them. Since we are both working parents it feels so great know that when we drop him off each day we are confident he is being loved and cared. read more

We are over joyed with the peace that we feel leaving our new little bundle with Mary and Henry! You can tell they have been operating a day care for some time now. They have been flexible as our son grows with helping us maintain a routine outside of our home. As new parents with an altering schedule, we are learning the best way to communicate with them and they are as accommodating as they can be. read more

Mrs Mary and Henry are amazing folks. All questions and concerns were answered and laid to rest. I really feel as if we are family now and forever. read more

Mary and Henry are wonderful. We are so sad to leave due to our move. My oldest went there from 1 years old to 4. My youngest from 6 months to 1.5. We only have left because we are moving across the country. My children were always well cared for and loved. Dropping off the kids and picking them up was so easy. Mary always had good communication about how the kids were doing when I would ask. As my daughter has grown I've always been amazed with the things she comes home knowing. Compared to my friends who's kids are at daycare, Mary and Henry almost never close for illness. They plan their vacations far out in advance and give you plenty of notice. read more

Mary and Henry have done a phenomenal job caring for our two kids from infancy into toddlerhood. They are wonderful people and have provided a safe, nurturing and loving environment for our children. Our kids are always excited to head to Mary's house each morning and we feel confident knowing that they are being well cared for. Mary and Henry are like a third set of grandparents and we feel so fortunate to have stumbled upon them via Craigslist. Furthermore, we found their rates to be very reasonable compared to other providers, and a complete bargain given the outstanding care they provide. read more

My son Connor has been going to this daycare for 2 years now and we could not be happier! Mary and Henry are the best and love the kiddos like their own. My son is excited to go to there every morning and I know he is in the best care when my husband and I are at work. It's a win win! read more

My daughter attended this wonderful daycare in for only one year and it was such a great year. As a working mom, it's so hard to leave your kid somewhere unknown while you go and work. The comfort and confidence I felt having my daughter in Mary and Henry's care was such a welcome relief. Their warm smiles, friendly voices, constant reassurance to me and my daughter made being apart so much easier. They truly care for your child as if he/she was one of their own. Each day that I picked up my happy, loving and well fed little girl from their home, I knew I made the right choice for daycare services. I would have stayed with Mary and Henry for much longer but due to my older daughter's enrollment in another preschool, we decided to put both girls together and thus we left. I still keep in touch with Mary and send her pictures of my daughter and well wishes. If you're in need of child care, contact Mary and Henry! They are the best!! read more

Mary is the best! Both of my kids have been going to her since they were babies and it was the best decision I ever made! My kids did not like the traditional classroom daycare environment and came home crying every day but after the first week at Mary's my kids were super happy. They are excited to see Mary and their friends in daycare. It's the biggest relief knowing that my kids are so loved and cared for, not being with them all day is hard enough but at least knowing they are in such loving hands I can leave happier. I have recommended her to all of my friends and family because she is the best! read more

I currently have my 2 boys with Mary and Henry and I couldnt be happier! I was originally looking for more of a "school like" environment, but even though they work out of their home, they keep everything really structured and full of routine, which we all know is important in children's lives. My son is wonderful at sharing, has learned how to spell his name and where he lives, and has made a ton of friends. They really feel like family to us. Mary even watched my older son over night when I was at the hospital having my younger...who started with her at 3 months old! I know how important picking the right provider is, and how scary it can be. Trust me when I say there is nothing to worry about here! Wonderful family environment with tons of learning! What more could you ask for! read more

I can't recommend Mary and Henry enough. I remember being an emotional first time mom searching for child care for my 3 month old son when I called Mary to ask about her daycare. She was so warm and loving and instantly eased my concerns. My son became a part of her family, he would run to her when I dropped him off in the morning and would ask about going to her house on the weekends ha! She gets the kids involved in crafts, outside activities and provides home cooked meals in a family environment. Nolan stayed two years before we moved away and she still checks in from time to time to see how he is doing. We all miss Mary and her family dearly. read more

My 2 year old son loved this place. I was so lucky to find Mary. I checked out others places but knew right away this was where I wanted him to attend. She is so loving and caring, it was the perfect transition from nanny to home daycare. read more

Mary and Henry are the best! As a new mom, I was nervous about leaving my son with anyone, but Mary quickly eased any fears I had. She is super flexible and caring. My son was there from 4 mos. until almost 3 and he was in the best hands. I wish he could have stayed forever. If you are considering an in-home daycare, I highly recommend Mary and Henry! read more

I can't express enough good things about Mary and Henry. I was so nerves and scared when that time came when I had to start work and that involved me looking for daycare. I was lucky enough to have a mutual friend refer me to Mary. I knew when I walked in the door, this was going to be "Home" for my daughter. I say that because I work 4 10's . So I knew daughter was going to spend a lot of time with this lady. So welcoming and such a kind person. You can tell, this is her passion. Very understanding. I never worry about my daughter or had that feeling of something is wrong. My daughter loves seeing her when I drop her off. I guarantee you'll never find a daycare center like this one. Home made meals. Snacks and even the milk is provided. I love this lady for her passion and for loving my daughter the way she does. I can go on and on but only you would know if you pick this home daycare center. Oh let me just say also that they go ALL out for the holidays. Holiday parties and Birthday parties. Never a dull moment. read more

I cannot express how deeply grateful we are to Mary and Henry for the loving care that they showed to our son. Baron can be a bit shy and reserved, but he absolutely loved going to see Mary and Henry. He would get so excited that he would literally run up to the door laughing. I was surprised to see the negative comment that was posted because I had the exact opposite experience. There were times when I was late and Mary was completely understanding. Also, the only days off that Mary and Henry ever took were holidays and we were always notified months in advance. I work out of the county and greatly appreciated their flexibility and professionalism by keeping us informed, well in advance, of any time they would be taking off. Of course, most important was that Mary and Henry were always extremely caring and loving to Baron. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend them to anyone that is looking for a loving and caring environment for their child. read more

Although I loved bits and pieces of Marys care. There were several issues I had. Number one, the initial interview was dishonest. She made herself seem to be very flexible with very few days off outside of the calendar days she listed. While my children were in her care she took off NUMEROUS unplanned days that we had to take time off of work to cover. When interviewing her, we stated that we needed someone flexible with pick up times. We knew it would cost more. If I was even 5 minutes late I got what felt like a lecture. We were told there were occassional weekend times available, when the one time we asked since we had taken a ton of time off for days she needed the previous weeks, she declined. Other than the initial interview, I was never allowed to pick my children up inside of her home, which in EVERY single daycare, I have NEVER experienced that. I felt that she did not respect me as a paying customer who payed her more than $1500 a month. I was never asked permission for my childrens photos to be used on the internet (which they are). There were a few complaints from my children as well. When I relocated, I stayed with her trying to make things work and tried to get her to understand that the hours would need to change slightly, she was completely unwilling. When I had to switch she then decided to throw the contract in my face for payment, but never once followed her own contract on flexibilty, weekends, or anything else stated. Overall, I think Mary and Henry are great people. I just think that for the amount of money I was willingly paying, I should have gotten better care, and more respect. I since have had my children in 2 daycares (due to relocation) and BOTH of them have been wonderful and even with minor issues dealt with it accordingly. I payed less money to be treated better which is odd given the statement "You get what you pay for" read more