This is a long overdue review. Our little boy Matthew had a nanny since he was 2 months old. When he was around 2 we were concerned with his language development and decided to put him in daycare. We toured a few chain daycares and a few home-based ones. We were referred to ms Doan by our friend. I toured Nest on a Saturday and talking to ms Doan and hearing her experiences with the kids, as well as her warm loving tone gave me lots of assurance. Matthew is our 1st so we did not have any experience with daycares, just heard a lot of scary stories so we wanted to make sure we pick the right one for him. He truly blossoms over the course of a year at Nest. He went from barely saying 2 word phrases to conversing in full sentences. Everyday I pick him up I can see he has a blast and enjoys his time at Nest with co Doan, the other teachers and his friends. Ms Doan also helps him with his feeding. He nows eats his veggies, fruits and more variety of food. I'm truly thankful and grateful for ms Doan and Nest to provide a home away from home, fun and loving learning environment for our boy. read more

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My child has been growing with Ms. Doan and NEST for two years now, officially! The transition from 1:1 nanny care to a group setting was not easy to overcome for my then 2.5yo but Ms. Doan did make the transition easier for all of us as we continue to see our child grow physically, mentally, and emotionally. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and a sense of comfort that instantly put all our nerves at ease. If you choose to take a tour you will see current children in their natural environment. Ms. Doan and her amazing staff are kind, caring, enthusiastic, and always find a lesson to teach with every dynamic interaction or situation. Rest assured that your child will blossom at NEST with Ms. Doan, the team, and all other like-minded families wishing for the best and safest childcare options in South San Jose. read more

We cannot say enough good things about Doan and her program. Our kids went to a well-run preschool before we discovered NEST, and although that was a good option, the quality of care, ratio, teaching philosophy both academics and learn through play as well as life skills provided by NEST are far more exceptional than I could ever expect in a preschool. Like most parents, we had reservations in general about in-home child care. Before knowing about her school, we got to know Doan through a neighborhood group and through our relationship learned how kind and reliable she is as a person. From a profession standpoint, Doan has a Master degree in Child Development and had experience teaching at Stratford and other well established schools. The business is fully licensed. We had a tour and interview in December 2022 when my son was 2.5 years old, and the rest was history. A day at Nest starts with circle time, a walk to a nearby park where they get to spend plenty of time outdoor, play on the playground (I have a smile on my face every time I think of the image of our kids and their friends holding hands walking to the park together), when there's rain they get to put on little rain coats and play in the puddle, or make homemade cookies, smoothies and enjoy together, or other times they get to do gardening and learn about butterflies, bees, and pollinators. She teaches the kids to appreciate and protect the earth and the environment. They celebrate different cultures and develop kindness towards one another. Doan also invites each family to a private Facebook group where we get to see photos of the kids and their activities each day. This is the best part for me, as I look forward to seeing what my kids are doing while away from them. I often say to Doan, I wish I had a childhood full of experience and memories like these little kids. Doan's teaching philosophy is learn through play, and if that's what you are looking for, you are going to love NEST. Doan pays a lot of attention to the development of each child. My son barely talked when he started at NEST, he had troubles with certain pronunciation and to bear on the safe side, Doan made sure she informed me timely to check with his physician. Today, he is a confident 5 year old boy who is well prepared to start his next chapter at grade school. We are grateful for NEST and I am sure it will be one of the best decisions you'll make for your child. read more

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This review is long overdue - we are just finishing up our first year with Nest! And we couldn't be happier!!! We transitioned from a large daycare center to Nest when our daughter was almost 2, and we have been so happy with the level of care and the thoughtfulness of the curriculum at Nest. We love all of the teachers, and our daughter especially LOVES Co Doan! Doan has helped us with so many big milestones over this past year (napping issues and potty training to name a couple!). We look to her as a trusted advisor in our daughter's development. We also love that the children get ample outside time, reading/learning time, and arts time! They even get to pick berries and tomatoes from Doan's garden in the summertime! How awesome is that. We are so grateful to be a part of the Nest family. Thank you, Nest!!! read more

Trusting Nest with our son is one of the best decisions we could have made as parents. With help from his teachers, he learned quickly to feed himself, potty, develop his language and learned many different concepts from his time with them. He is happier at daycare with his friends than he is at home as they cycle through different programs and concepts throughout the year. We learn things we should reinforce and work with him on which is great as first time parents. While we sought out a daycare, we ended up with a home away from home, a school and an extended family for our son. Cannot praise how well they are nurturing our son enough! read more

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On this Thanksgiving Nest is at the top of the list of the blessings our family has received. My children are continuously amazing me with the skills and qualities they bring home from school, undoubtably credited to our wonderful teachers under Doan's leadership. They are taught to be kind and gentle friends, avid readers and fearless curious explorers. They learn about different cultures and languages, holidays, foods and traditions. They learn to listen, follow instructions, eat/sleep/use the potty like big kids - but also freely explore and play in a supported, diverse and stimulating environment. Most importantly to me, my children are loved - truly - by the individuals who care for them, and have learned to return love so generously to the community of kids, siblings and adults we have built around Nest. I am forever indebted to Doan and Nest for playing such a critical role in my children's lives at the most pivotal time, I could not have chosen better. read more

My son started at Nest Childcare when he was 18 months old, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. The teachers are incredibly kind and caring, and they truly give so much love and attention to the children. They supported him through potty training and helped him gain independence with so much patience. What I really appreciate is the variety of hands-on activities. The kids spend a lot of time outdoors with water play, mud activities, gardening, and even composting. They get to watch the lifecycle of butterflies and ladybugs, plant seeds, and harvest fruits--all while learning by doing and observing. The daily park visits and neighborhood walks make every day an adventure, and the field trips on their special Bunch bicycles (to the library, park, and even a ranch) are such a unique experience. Even though it's a home-based childcare, the teachers follow a thoughtful curriculum and study plan. I've seen how well the children are prepared for kindergarten--they leave here confident, curious, and ready to shine. We are so grateful to have found this nurturing environment where learning feels natural and joyful. read more

My heart is so full with Ms. Doan's Nest Childcare. I had to go back to work full time and had to find a place for my preschooler. I spoke to two other daycares before Ms. Doan and let me just say, I knew instantly that this was going to be the best place for my littlest. The atmosphere is so welcoming, safe, loving, enjoyable, and full of knowledge and fun! Ms. Doan also employs teacher helpers who have been amazing with not only my child but all the children. Lots of outdoor time and learning. My little will be going to kindergarten and she knows how to spell her name and her dad's phone number by heart. She is very knowledgeable and curious about the world around her because Ms. Doan has them explore so many interesting and beneficial topics. Thank you for being such an amazing human in our child's life and preparing her for kindergarten. read more

I thought I should update my review of Nest, as now both my kids have gone through the program (and we have spent a combined almost 6 years there!). Nest is truly a special find. My kids love co Doan--my 7-year-old still asks to go back! The program is small enough to have an intimate feel but there are more than enough kids so that the kiddos can really learn how to socialize and make friends. There is structure in the kids' days, including circle time, walks to the park, and learning activities. Doan has a degree in early childhood education, and it shows. She is always in tune with the kids' emotions and development and offers suggestions to tackle big feelings (hello, terrible twos and threenagers...). And an extra plus -- Doan helped both my kids with potty training! The only reason we are leaving Nest is because my youngest kiddo is going off to TK this year. I'm really sad to leave. Nest was truly the best place for my kids to learn, grow, and develop. I've bragged about this place to family and friends, and I really don't think a parent can go wrong with trusting Doan with their child's care. read more

We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Nest Childcare for our daughter. She has been attending for over a year now, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. As parents, choosing the right daycare was one of the most important decisions we've had to make, and looking back, we know without a doubt that we made the perfect choice. We've seen tremendous growth in our daughter over the past year--she's more curious, confident, and expressive than ever before. She genuinely loves going to the daycare each day and comes home excited to share all the wonderful things she's done and learned.​ What sets Nest apart is the incredible team of teachers, especially Doan, who create such a warm and engaging atmosphere. Our daughter speaks so fondly of all her teachers - it's clear they've built meaningful connections with the children. We can personally attest to the effort and attention that Doan and other teachers put in every day of the week. Each day starts with a walk to the park and I absolutely love the fact that nature and surroundings are such an integral backdrop to their daily experience. I can't help but smile to myself, each day I see the long line of these amazing kids holding hands together and setting out for an adventure. My daughter always has a story to share, a new experience or interaction to detail, a new activity that has been explored, a song that was taught. My daughter gave the team at Nest a challenging time during the initial days, she had been reserved and was always looking out for one of her parents but I am truly happy when I see her today. It's a testament to the care and effort that the teachers have put in at Nest. As parents, we have complete trust in the care our daughter receives at Nest. It brings us peace of mind knowing she is in a place where she is not just safe, but truly thriving. We're so grateful to Doan and the entire Nest team for the love and dedication they show every single day. Thank you for playing such an important role in our daughter's early years--we couldn't ask for more! read more

We continue to be so impressed and immensely grateful to Doan and her childcare program at Nest. As a working parent who has tried it all in terms of childcare (large corporate daycare centers, nanny share, stay home while we try to work from home...) Doan's in-home daycare center was the best compared to all our other childcare experiences. First and foremost, Doan and her team are reliable and trustworthy. Her home is clean, full of developmentally appropriate and natural materials, and she really creates an engaging environment full of hands-on exploration and outdoor time. The children in her care are nurtured, and their sense of curiosity about the world around them is fostered. I credit her with my daughter's love of nature and bugs! I was so sad to move my daughter to pre-K, but also know that Doan gave her the best foundation for a successful future. I would highly recommend Nest to families in the neighborhood who are looking to join a community of fellow families and early childhood educators who are all motivated to enrich children's lives. read more

Nest goes above and beyond what you would expect from a daycare. It's a play-based school but the kids have a focus each week. They learn SO much and bring home all sorts of creative and educational projects. Our child, who could barely talk when we first started, came home spelling their name and memorizing songs in just a few weeks after attending. The entire place is well set up and thoughtfully planned, from the inside to the backyard. The location of the daycare is great because it's walking distance to playgrounds and some beautiful foothills. The kids go on little hikes, walk to the playground, do science experiments, garden, play games, art projects-and we get to see photos and videos of their activities regularly! Being first-time parents, we were nervous about daycare but Doan, the owner, really eased us into the process (for both child AND parent). We felt like we're in good hands the whole time. For example, after a tearful dropoff, we'd get texted a photo of our child happily playing once we left and a few updates after that. Doan is a friendly, loving, and warm person who is a miracle worker with our kid. She makes everything sound fun and exciting while still carrying a solid sense of authority. We were also delighted to learn that she stays current with latest education research/training. Our child blossomed with the help of Doan and Nest Childcare: more expressive, observant, playful, and has learned to care for others. The only problem now is that we moved out of the area and can't find a daycare that even comes close to this one. read more

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Hopping on here to share how much we love Nest!!! My daughter has been attending for a little over a year now and she loves her teachers and her school so much. Co Doan truly cares about each child and it shows through the work & attention she gives to each child! The learning through play, outdoor adventures, & fun activities are so perfect for this age group & caters to their interests. There are so many developmentally appropriate activities that they tweak according to what each child is capable of, which allows everyone to participate! Co Doan and the other teachers create a nurturing environment and have such great communication and updates as well. We love Nest and my daughter always talks about how much she loves school!! read more

My son has been going to NEST for over a year. Doan and her team offer an exceptional program to allow the kids to engage in fun and educational activities. At the same time, they set boundaries and structures, which are crucial for toddlers' development. We drop him off everyday feeling at ease, knowing he's having a good day and being cared for. When we are on school breaks, my son would tell me he misses his teachers and friends. NEST isn't just a typical daycare to send your kids off so you could go to work or school. NEST creates an educational and family-like environment. I'm so grateful for Doan and her team. Highly recommend NEST to all the parents out there. read more

I toured so many facilities, home daycares, Montessoris, private pre-schools, but none of them felt like a good fit for child. We drive 20 minutes away from home so that my child can attend Nest Childcare. We are on our second year here. This is more than a great home daycare; it is a village and an amazing school that cultivates your child's interest and development. Co Doan is a dedicated educator. Aside from developing creative lesson plans, she is extremely organized, great with communication and very receptive to feed back. She is a licensed provider with a Masters in Early Childhoold Education. If you believe a child learns and works through play, then this is the place for your family. The kids are constantly outside in nature, rain or shine. Spare clothes are sent home because they've been muddied, painted on or wet. They are constantly baking or crafting, always a project the children are working on. Co Doan is even committed to her students and families outside business hours. There are opportunities for weekend care. She plans field trips, takes them to see holiday neighborhood decorations, arranges play dates. How amazing is that! My child is thriving here because everything is tailored to their development and personality. My child can count to 20, knows the big and little letters of the alphabet, tells me about phases of the moon, pollination, condensation and anatomy. Nest is such a unique place. I know my child will always have fond memories growing up here. I am so thankful to Co Doan and her team. read more

Both of my kids attended nest up until they were ready for grade school. Co Doan is absolutely phenomenal. I honestly do not even know where to begin. Nest childcare is the perfect environment for a child before they reach grade school. Co Doan comes with an exceptional resume as a previous teacher at Stratford and I believe director of another school. She knows her stuff! But on top of that she's patient, kind, loving, thoughtful, etc.... I can really go on and on. My biggest regret was not finding her sorry . Every activity they do is with intention. There is a perfect balance between learning and playing. The kids are kept busy and there's absolutely no screen time. I wish I could have Co Doan as a teacher for my kids still to this day. Most importantly my kids really loved it there. They love having opportunities to go see Co Doan to this day. On the occasion they will tell me they miss her and their Nest friends. For me this was so indicative of the positive experience both my kids had at Nest. read more

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My daughter joined Nest Childcare when she was almost 2. I wished I could have found Doan earlier. This is a home based childcare, which a rare one that you could expect a very structured loving day care, plus a very organized play based preschool. The owner and staff are very loving and respectful towards kids at all ages. They spend a huge amount of time outdoor everyday. They go hiking with all kids at all ages, they shave field trip. They also learn science, numbers, letters through playing outdoor, and amazingly, the foundational understanding of writing. The owner taught preschool at Stratford before. My daughter calls the owner "Mama", and calls her school "Home". I also love the size which my kid gets full attention for the young age while learning on her own pace. It's a place that I can trust my kid is happily making friends with good kids, respecting diversities, building up good personality and manners, as well as learning as much as other preschools academically but also building kids kindness heart and respect from within. read more

My son recently joined Ms. Doan's day care. She is such an amazing person, she have created a very fun and welcoming environment. My son loves all of the extra activities offered! Highly recommend. read more

Me and my husband love NEST and we are really happy to be part of NEST family. It's been a year since our son started going to nest. We started when he was just over two years old. We are so very glad and grateful that we found Doan. As first time parents sending child to daycare , we were very anxious , he never left our side until that point. Mornings were so difficult, he used to cry a lot and throw up in the end. We were not sure how he was going to cope up. But let me tell you , doan handled it so pretty well. She took really good care of him that within days my son stopped crying , stopped throwing up. My son is really excited to go to Nest now . Each day Doan would have planned something different for the kids which helps them to learn and grow. Everyone at NEST respects each and every child, understands each and every little one is different and provides them with so many opportunities to grow, learn and explore! Nest has the most wonderful staff to help with the children. Co Phuong , Jen , Elizabeth , all of them are really very caring. I must say my son has learnt a lot in this one year. All the kiddos at NEST learns through experiments, various kinds of art works, outdoor activities. They have a great backyard where the kids can play and the kiddos spend most of the time outdoor exploring and playing. At Nest they provide the best care, have soo many fun activities,trips to parks, short hikes that the kids enjoy. Our son from crying out his eyes in the morning, now even during weekends he asks me "why am I not going to doans today! I can go on and on . Just wanted to say again we are so glad and thankful that we found NEST and highly recommend NEST to all parents thinking of sending their kids to daycare. read more

A truly exceptional program. Our son has been attending Nest for the past 3 years since he was 21 months old. When he started, he didn't talk much and wasn't potty trained. Within months of being at Nest, his speech improved dramatically and he was out of diapers during the day. Our son has truly lived his best life at Nest. He's excited to go to school everyday and he frequently comes home telling us what fun activity they did that day in addition to what he learned. ​D​oan provides a fantastic blend of primarily unstructured play with plenty of trips to the park, with multiculturalism, health, current events, music and the environment sprinkled in. Most of the time, the kids are outside and absolutely no TV time. Doan doesn't even own a TV! When searching for a daycare, my first question was if the kids watch TV and 100% of providers said yes. This is why tuition at Nest is worth every penny. This is our last month at Nest and it is very bittersweet. While we know Doan has more than prepared our son to be successful in TK, we will miss ​the low student to teacher ratio, the play based learning and fantastic community that Doan has established. Thank you, Doan, for the past 3 years of growth, learning and love. We will miss you! read more

It is with a heavy heart I will be leaving nest daycare. ... I have loved this place so much ... Ms Doan is a very loving and trustable childcare provider, who goes out of the way to provide individual care and comfort to the nest children with a burst of laughter and smiles, always accompanying her when she speaks. I feel my kid is very lucky to have been spending his early childhood memories in nest childcare. Everyday the kids are involved in extra curricular activities, drawing , painting, singing , celebrating international festivals, reading books , growing caterpillars and watching them transform to butterflies with so much curiosity, hunting for ladybugs on their walk to the park , everyday ride to the beautiful park close by... and so much more to go on ... that I just can't fit in this little review. Ms.Doan has always made sure my child completes his lunch and snacks everyday . She constantly makes sure the kids are hydrated enough for the day. If the temperature raises by a few degrees she wud give the kids popsicles... she teaches the kids in a way ...that reaches their hearts easily . I admire her in depth knowledge and understanding of child psychology, which always reflects in the child's behavior. Ms. Doan will always hold a special place in my heart for having given so much love and care for my child through these years. I highly recommend Nest childcare for my friends neighbors who , without a second thought can enroll your kid in nest ... provided you are lucky enough to find a spot here. read more

If I could give Doan and her team 100 stars I would. After struggling to find a program and Nannie's that really suited our toddlers (4 and 2), we finally found Nest. To say the least, I wish we would've found them sooner. In a few short months, our toddlers have excelled. Our 4 year old had a lot of difficulties communicating his thoughts and emotions, Doan changed all that. Doan told us she thought our then 22 month old was ready to be potty trained and with her help in just a few short weeks we're diaper free! I would recommend Nest to anyone and everyone who is looking exceptional for care that you can truly trust. read more

I have 3 sons and our youngest went to Nest for almost 2.5 years (her business was not open with our 2 older kids). We have experienced several child care providers and can say without a doubt Doan and her staff are the best you will ever find. Seriously, the best - we cried when we said our goodbyes as we decided to move out of the area . We are finding a new school for our child in our new area and had to stop comparing child care providers to Nest simply because no one can come close to the level of care they provide. To start, Nest is second to none when it comes to weaving in play with learning. They have nature-based education ranging from a backyard garden where the children learn about simple things such as where their food comes from and grow plants (including fruits and vegetables). They learn about lifecycles, weather, etc. with tangible items, art, books, playtime, really everything. Doan's ability to teach all students while making it fun and applicable is the holy grail in teaching - I know it's a lot of hard work on her end that happens behind the scenes. Our family loves to be outdoors and we love that Doan and her staff take the children outside a lot. You give them extra changes of clothes and they will certainly use them when the time calls for it as the children have a great time being outdoors and explore their natural surroundings. The staff there also love the children and have a great way of interacting with them. No one is ever rude or short with the students even after a long week - their patience and caring nature comes through genuinely and without a doubt they love all the students. We have seen with our older kids how a lot of preschools and day care providers say they do something but you don't see it translate to what they actually do in the classroom for whatever reason. You won't find that with Doan - she makes sure to implement her curriculum and I can't thank her enough for helping my child learn so much and be so expressive. I am always blown away by his vocabulary and tactile skills - something I attribute very heavily to Doan. If you have somehow been lucky enough to come across Doan and her business, Nest Childcare, the great news is you need to look no further! The hard part is seeing if she has room for her child because in my experience once folks find her, their child is NOT leaving until they get to kindergarten. I hope you will also get to share the same experiences and see the tremendous growth of your child through her program. read more

My son has been going to Nest for almost 2 years now and I can't say enough about Doan (owner) and her staff! My son barely spoke when he first started and now he is mr. chatter box. I LOVE her teaching style and my son is thriving now. It was really hard for me to leave him with someone who wasn't family. After searching for months I found Nest. Doan made an effort to send my husband and I pictures throughout the day to ease our mind and they have a private facebook page where they post and show pictures of the kids and all the activities they do, it's wonderful!! Nest Childcare is hands-down the BEST Daycare in San Jose. read more

I'm so happy we found this childcare for my son! He truly is thriving here in just a short amount of time, and I can tell he loves his new friends and teacher Doan (the owner) and her team. It's as if he has a new extended family! Doan clearly cares about each child and is very attentive to their needs and their development. She shares how our child's day has been and provides developmental updates. She provides great opportunities for each child to learn and grow and also have plenty of fun along the way! I can tell my son is excited to go to day care each morning, and I'm happy to know that he'll be in a wonderful, caring environment away from home each day! read more

Choosing Nest was one of the best decisions we made. We never felt uneasy dropping our daughter off and leaving her at Nest for the day. Doan creates a safe, clean, fun, and loving environment for the kids. We knew and felt that our child, along with all the kids were given the attention and care they needed. It's not easy handing your kid over to someone else, but Doan helped make the transition easy for us as parents as well as my daughter. We often got updates and photos about the days activities. She was always very open and communicative. I would hear kids laughing and playing whenever I picked her up. Our daughter really grew and made a lot of good friends at Nest. A huge plus was Doan helped our daughter successfully potty train. We loved being part of the Nest family and I have to be honest and say we didn't realize how amazing Nest was until we tried a different school. We miss Doan and Nest very much since we relocated. read more

Co Doan's Nest daycare is truly a home away from home. My son attended her school for almost 2 yrs, until the recent pandemic changed circumstances for us, and we could not attend anymore. But really, having searched for weeks not being assured, Nest Daycare was a blessed find. You cannot find smaller ratio of teacher-student anywhere else, and the Doan and her staff are REALLY GOOD PEOPLE. What I liked the most about this school was they are super vigilant about not only the children's physical wellbeings, but even more importantly, their emotional wellbeing. They are super inclusive, embedding values of friendship and respect in many of their activities, and there's no end to the creative variations of their activities. Doan doesn't miss any opportunity to show love not only to the children but also to the children's family. We really miss this wonderful place and wish it will continue to raise loving little children into our community and beyond. read more

My daughter attended Nest Childcare at 2-years-old, up until 4-years-old. Doan, the provider, taught my daughter how to count not only up to 20, but in Vietnamese and English at the age of 3! I adored Doan's teaching style, where she incorporated developmental theory, fine, and motor development exercises in her class. She also has a Facebook page dedicated to the children, which reflected daily activities and milestones each child had for the day. Doan is incredibly sweet and knowledgeable, I trust her with my child and am glad Maddy had the opportunity to learn morals and interactive play from Nest Childcare. I noticed how much her vocabulary had increased throughout the years, and her ability to socialize and take in positive criticism was well-received. My daughter also surprised me one day, as she was able use "I" statements when upset, and state the reason, as well as process her frustration with me. Although my daughter is moving onto pre-K, she frequently asks when will she be returning to day care, and how much she misses Nest Childcare. read more

My husband and I are full time working. Our son attended a bigger daycare when he was 2 years old but we stopped after 6 months, because we felt that teachers didn't have enough time working on each kid. We were thinking of home daycare with small group of kids that we can trust and worry less about our kid while we are working in office. Someone recommended Nest Childcare to us. We felt in love with daycare and Doan right away. Nest Family childcare was the first home daycare that we visited and chose for our son. Doan and teachers are amazing. They understand each kid and work with them the way they are. Kids in Nest Childcare walk to near by park almost everyday. Our son enjoyed so much. Doan and her teachers took a good care of our son for 2 years. He is now staying home with us(we are working from home because of pandemic). He mentions his friends name in Nest Childcare everyday. We are working with him on writing and reading at home(as Doan suggested). One day after reading session was done our son said "Co'Doan will be proud of me right mommy" This is how much our son love his teachers. For us, Nest Childcare is not only a daycare but it means friends and family who we trust. read more