I just want to Thank SASHA for the much needed LAUGH of the day. Obviously honey, you posted your…read morereview on the WRONG Business page, because I PERSONALLY know Jo Jo and her awesome husband and that photo is NOT her husband. LOL!!! PLUS, it says that Sasha lives in Newark which is NO WHERE NEAR where JoJo's daycare is located. YELP needs to delete that VERY INCORRECT POST.

I want to say this is the best center ever. My daughter started this facility when she was kick out…read moreof a daycare. Ms. Shannon Welcomed my daughter in with Open arms. My daughter is on the spectrum she is also non- verbal. My daughter has graduated from this facility and now attends school and ABA therapy. This center is like family. They have been so patient with my daughter. They are to be trusted. I was able to go to work and school w/o the worry of my kid. My 5-month-old now attends this facility I am complete knowing my children are safe and accepted. This center deserves an award :)

False advertising about which schools they pick up from. All this company cares about is money, not…read morechildren. They kicked my grandson to the curb because of "corporate pressure" to cut expenses and will no longer pick him up from his school. He's gone to this center since he was 3 1/2 years old - 4 years of taking tuition money from me, and his parent and subsidy money from CC County. Their solution was to have my grandson change his school! This is NOT "serving the families of the community". This is serving corporate's profit margins. The solution is NOT to tell the family to accommodate them and completely disrupt a child's education in order for them to decrease their expenses. "Is KinderCare's $1.4 billion in debt a problem? That's not an outrageous amount for a company KinderCare's size, but all of it comes due by 2025." https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2021/12/kindercare-abruptly-postponed-its-ipo-the-reasons-remain-a-mystery.html

Having our kids at The American French school, in Brentwood, was truly a blessing…read more After a bad experience at a French American school in Oakland, Teacher Nacera and her team were trained with the tools we needed to work with our twins, individual needs. Loved getting the pictures during the day, seeing what the kids were up to. Always a joy to drop them off and pick them up, asking them what they learned that day and knowing they were in safe hands Thank you for your vision of a pre school, and getting our kids ready for Kindergarten.

The staff truly treats every child like family. You can tell they genuinely love what they do. The…read morefacility is always clean, organized, and safe. I feel completely comfortable leaving my child here every day. My child has learned so much since starting here. It feels more like a second home than a daycare. Highly recommended

Before you decided to enroll you kiddos here you might want to make sure they meet the public…read moreschool or whatever school you plan on enrolling them in cut off dates for kindergarten & 1st grade. She will tell you that she keeps them thought Kindergarten & they will transition into 1st grade. Well,this is only true if you kiddo has a DOB that's before September 1st. If it's anytime after they will have to enroll as a kindergartner. Also kindergarten is not a requirement! Once they turn 6yrs of age they must be enrolled somewhere and the school district should have record of this. Pearlite isn't registered under the school district. It's License as a in home daycare ONLY. Do yourself a favor and enroll your kids in either a T-K program or Kindergarten. Plus all of the curriculum is old & out dated! She isn't t current on what kids are learning today, not much STEM going on more ABC's and lots of geography & songs back when people owned slaves!

A long long pending review…read more.. A big big Thank-you to miss Indira and her team for having a day care which is a Awe-some... she is such a humble and a positive person.... As my daughter turned 1 yr old, we started sending her to a different day care and for that entire one year she cried not even a single day missed. And the answer from that day care I use to rec was she will get use to it.. it was heartbreaking every time I use to drop off my daughter.. As soon as my daughter turned two, I started searching for a new day care.. and lucky me, my stars were shining and I landed in Pearlite house of children day care... had an initial talk with Miss Indira and the day one my daughter was smiling and giggling with her.. It was such a relief... Now at the age of 4, my daughter still goes to Miss Indira and everyday is a learning/ playing day for her.. Miss Indira take cares of her each day care kid as her own kid.. Everyday she communicates every single activity of the kid verbally to each parent.. she is such a owesome teacher.. and does her job with core heart.. Even though we haven't decided on our next kid but next daycare is final already.. Thank you So much Miss INdira!

We had our two daughters at Goddard since 2021. Our oldest daughter graduated from Goddard last…read moresummer and is now in Kindergarten. She is progressing well at school and we can see the impact Goddard had on having her ready for Kindergarten. Her teacher said she is doing great. Our youngest daughter is currently in the preschool class. She constantly shocks me with her understanding and things she knows. I thank the staff and school management for making this a second home to our girls. We happily recommended the Goddard School of Brentwood.

I enrolled my two boys , 4 years old and 1 years old into Goddard about a 5 months ago. In the…read morebeginning everything was ok. I really didn't feel a warm and comfortable welcome the first day that I dropped my toddler off. As for the Pre K class there was lots of stimulation and structure for PreK students. However, as time went on I would have a hard time feeling that all of the students needs were being met , especially mine. I was told my toddler was unfit for care for biting at 16 months old. This is something majority of 1 year olds do at their age. Age appropriate. Not that I condone it or that I think that it's ok , but at this age it's a challenge when your toddler doesn't not know how to quite communicate yet or express emotions. Also, during the first 5 years, young children are learning how to identify and respond to strong emotions, play and get along with other children, and respond to adults. Young children need adults who feel prepared to teach and handle these important social and emotional skills. They also need adults who can respond to and help prevent challenging behavior. Along with proper knowledge and communication to reassure parents about age appropriate behaviors. There seemed to be a lack of diligence to really take care and teach these children who are coming into the school. Every family / child is different so it's all situational , this so happens to be mine. Things seemed to be very loosely ran, a high turnover of teachers I noticed . It would be hard for me to pick out the lead teacher in the classroom. In the end it seems like a money pit but do your own in person observing and research. I wish it would've worked out but I highly recommended doing a couple sit ins before you start giving them your money. I personally didn't find it professional the way Geetha and Katherine went about the discipline and communication of biting for a 1 yr. old, Geetha said "people are paying good money here and their child shouldn't be bitten". Understandable, but is that how we're going to communicate that ?! I suggested maybe that there were too many toddlers for the ratio of teachers. I didn't get too much reassurance there . Now that my toddler is at a new daycare center , they are aware that he is at a stage of "biting", and they are very much keeping an extra eye on him . I've felt more comfortable because the way that the teachers engage with the toddlers here is much more different than Goddard. I have also been reassured that biting is "age appropriate" and that's why they have put extra help in the toddler class to keep an extra eye on these little kiddos. I'm thankful for that . It's also a bigger space for toddlers than Goddard and I was also reassured that they have added extra toys and such so the toddlers have more of a variety of things to play with and explore , so that they are not easily fighting over a toy or such. Like I said do your due diligence of research and maybe a few sit ins at Goddard if possible before you choose and spend.

This is a long overdue review, but I can't say enough about Donna and this daycare. I have been…read morebringing my son here since he was 2 1/2 months old, and now he is almost 2 1/2 years old. He loves it here, and he is very loved. Everyone here is so nice, they care about the kids and they do everything they can to make each day great. My son loves his preschool time, and comes home singing new songs he learns, or shows me something new he has learned. I can't believe the things he is doing being only a 2 year old! I had met a lot of different daycare owners and facilities, but I'm so happy I found Donna. She is truly so wonderful and caring, I always know my son is well taken care of. Lizzy and Michelle are also amazing, and I love it when my son comes home and talks about them by name! So happy my son loves it here!

From the moment I first visited Piccadilly Day Care and met Donna, I knew that my daughter would be…read morewell-cared for and safe. Donna, Claudia and Angelica are absolutely wonderful! My daughter has been there for the past 6 months (since she was 6 months old) and she loves it! When we drop her off and pick her up, she is all smiles which gives us such peace of mind. I feel like all the women there truly care about my daughter and provide a fun and loving environment for the kids.

My Honest Review of La Petite Academy (April 2024 - Present)…read more My son has been enrolled at La Petite Academy since April 8, 2024, starting in the two-year-old classroom with Miss Sarah (lead teacher) and Miss Aaliyah (associate teacher). As a first-time parent, I spent a minimum of two hours daily in his classroom during the first six months learning, observing, and building trust. Miss Sarah was an intentional and passionate teacher. Her curriculum was thoughtful, and the children responded positively to her. Miss Kim, another seasoned educator in the room, also had a calming, nurturing effect on the children. Unfortunately, after just a few months, Miss Sarah resigned, telling me directly that she had repeatedly asked the director, Miss Lorna (who's been there 20+ years), for basic materials but received no support. Miss Lorna made excuses, including blaming "porch pirates" for missing supplies. I even suggested Amazon lockers, but nothing changed. Without enough toys or learning tools, chaos broke out. Children fought over the few items available, especially in the twos classroom. I overheard Miss Chloe, the 3's teacher, say it felt like "The Hunger Games" in there--a disturbing but unfortunately accurate description. Two-year-olds don't understand sharing yet; they need structure, redirection, and materials none of which were consistently provided. The school has been severely understaffed since 2024. "Floaters" like Miss Nadira, though credentialed, mostly change diapers and shout at children ("Go sit down!") instead of providing constructive redirection. I've witnessed multiple instances where teachers lacked basic understanding of early childhood development, especially in social and emotional domains. One teacher, Miss Ariana, even said aloud in front of children and me, "Ugh, I hate being in here." When I reported it, no follow-up was communicated. Ariana eventually left, (not because of that particular incident) like many others. Ratios are often maxed out--or over. I was told the ratio is 12:1, but I've personally counted 13 or 14 children per adult at times. Poor Crisis Management and No Real Training The school tends to call parents instead of handling challenges. For example, YESTERDAY May 2, 2025 I dropped my son off at 9:13 AM. By 9:34 AM, I was being told to get him (I was in the 2's classroom at the moment) because he took a ball (brought by another child--against school policy) and threw it. When I asked if he was offered an alternative toy, the teacher said no. There were 12 kids and just one ball--of course there was conflict! They're three! They need consistent, modeled behavior and repetition, not punishment. My Education Changed My Perspective In January 2025, I enrolled at Los Medanos College (LMC) to pursue early childhood education. Through courses like Principles and Practices, Introduction to Curriculum, and Child Development, I've learned what quality childcare should look like, and sadly, La Petite isn't meeting those standards. I finished my first semester with a GPA of 3.50 and STRONG positive feedback from all my professors. When I asked about the school's teaching philosophy, I was told it was STEM-based. I have yet to see any meaningful implementation of STEM learning no sensory tables, no interactive stations, no science or math play except for one butterfly project, which I personally initiated for my class assignments. Only then did the school bring in live caterpillars. Basic Needs Aren't Met There are often missing or incorrect diaper sizes, leading to rashes. Toys are broken, chewed up, or missing altogether. There is no quiet space for children to calm down. One child who had just transitioned from the infant room couldn't stop crying, and when the infant teacher suggested picking him up, the twos teacher replied, "Absolutely not." That alone speaks volumes about the emotional disconnect and lack of training. I've reached out to Rosa Silva Tichauer who is the District Manager. I've brought up different situations and circumstances with NO feedback or real changes! Final Straw During midterms at LMC, I dropped my son off at 9:30 AM. By 9:50, I was getting a call to come pick him up. Instead of support and guidance, the default was removal. I had a heart-to-heart with Miss Lorna that day. With both of us teary-eyed, she looked me in the face and said, "La Petite is a for-profit company." That explained a lot. They always remember to collect payments, but not to meet children's developmental needs. Final Thoughts I stayed as long as I did hoping things would improve--and because I was present so often. But after a full year, I've realized this center lacks the foundation and leadership needed to nurture young children. If you're considering La Petite for your toddler, I urge you to visit in person and take a DEEP DEEP LOOK, ask questions, observe the environment, and trust your gut. LOOK ELSEWHERE

My daughter Aria B. attended La Petite Academy and loved it there! All the teachers were extremely…read morecaring and patient. She always told me how much fun she had at school and came home with the coolest projects (popsicle making, Mother's day cards, etc). I was highly impressed with each classroom and the organization/themes prepared every week. This preschool really prepared her for T-K and made the transition soooo smooth! We will miss all her teachers and are very thankful for their exceptional care!!!

I am grateful every day that I found this daycare! I couldn't ask for a better staff. From my…read moreinitial conversation with the director, Melissa I had a sense this place was different from the others I had interviewed. She told me they really care for the children they watch as if they were their own and I have absolutely found this to be true. They are knowledgeable, organized, kind and diligent in the care they provide. My little one has blossomed here and comes home calm, happy, clean well fed and well cared for. She is always excited to see the caretakers and gets a huge smile on her face when she arrives. They are truly a five star operation. Melissa's care and attention to detail is head and shoulders above any daycare I have ever encountered. She is very experienced and understands and follows the appropriate stages for child development. Her home is immaculate and the children are happy. She teaches baby sign language, and feeds the little ones homemade baby food! They have a very well put together welcome packet and she provides interesting handouts for parents about child development. Her helpers are kind and courteous and are always happy to see my child. She has been going now for the past two years and her development is advanced thanks to the excellent staff. I would recommend this place without hesitation to anyone looking for a place to bring your child where you can have peace of mind knowing they are in excellent hands!

I just want to start off by saying Melissa and her staff are so amazing! They exercise patience and…read moreare soo kind and caring. They showered my son with nothing but love and treat you just like family. It feels just like home. I know that my son is in good hands here no doubt about it. They are very well organized as well! if i can give 10 stars i would. Thank you so much Melissa!