Such a wonderful place to explore art without expectations or pressure! We loved their open studio…read morebecause my kid got to be truly messy!

I've only visited once, but I was pretty impressed with how put together this was. My toddler…read morewasn't too comfortable quite yet, but I can't wait to bring her back for more fun. They had many fun stations, the only thing that got me wondering was how often do they sanitize their aprons.

Stumbled upon Mama Roots on Instagram because they were offering a free mama & baby yoga class for…read moretheir grand opening this past weekend! Our instructor was Sofia, she was great. I had brought my 2 month old and he was asleep in the carrier the whole time other mamas had their babies out on the mat with them. Sofia was very interactive and provided guidance as she saw fit for everyone. She was helpful with modifications since I was baby wearing, but I generally also just followed along as best as I could too. I loved doing yoga before, and I'm so glad I found a space that offers classes like this where I could get intentional movement in with my little one! I wish this space was open earlier when I was pregnant. They were offering a free prenatal yoga class that day too. It was something I was looking for when I was preggers and didn't want to go to a regular yoga studio when I was more obviously pregnant and wanted something more catered to that time in my life. They have a restroom right outside the studio room and a changing table in the studio space too. Mats, blocks, and things were available, but you can bring your own if you prefer! Loved the soft light in the room for the babies. No jarring fleurescent lighting over top. The studio is on the 2nd floor. There is an elevator available, but I think they would prefer you to park your stroller in the clinic downstairs. Michelle, the owner as well as one of the providers at the space is super nice and a matcha loving queen! Will definitely be back for yoga and check out their other services another time!

We are first-time parents and we enjoyed the Mama Roots classes. We did a relationship class, a…read moreclass about new babies, one about postpartum, first aid, car seats and baby carriers. All very helpful information and the classes were engaging. I'm glad I did them in person rather than watching online. I really appreciate how accommodating they were. I had to go to the hospital for a while due to pregnancy complications and they had to accommodate us, which was really kind. It's a great service for new parents.

I wish I knew about Natural Resources sooner! A friend had introduced me later in my pregnancy, but…read moreI would have started visiting even early on had I known before. The free section had so many things I was looking for with everything clearly labeled and it became a great place for me to donate things I didn't actually need! The dropoff was super easy - you tell the staff what you have and they will take care of the rest.

Warm and inviting and knowledgeable staff. Great selection…read moreof well thought out items. Fairly priced for brick and mortar busines.

Aki has been a regular speaker at our Co-op preschool. I really enjoy listening to her talks and…read morelearning new parenting tools from her. She is an engaging speaker. Recently I had a question that I thought of after one her talks and I emailed her. She promptly replied, asking that I call her. We played phone tag a couple times and I finally got a hold of her. We spoke for a few minutes. She provided some concrete advice about how to go about handling my issue. I am happy to report that her advice was on spot. She even emailed back to follow up. Aki is awesome!!

Shout out to Aki! She is just wonderful. I first came across her on a Mama FB group we are all a…read morepart of, and she was hosting a webinar on figuring out the "preschool puzzle" that exists in SF. Right away I loved her energy. She is friendly and enthusiastic about parenting and all that comes with it, which is so necessary in the face of the challenges that come up. i was impressed with both her knowledge and her totally impartial attitude, giving us mamas all the room in the world to make the choices we wanted to make. Recently, I ran into a challenging situation in my family, and when I was contemplating who I could speak to about this, she came to mind. she was very responsive and we set up a phone consultation immediately. The second we got on the phone, I felt relieved. I explained the situation to her and she was SO compassionate and non judgemental, reassuring me while also addressing the challenges as something to be dealt with. She gave me some great information about how my son is developing at his age and how the challenges would impact him, and some concrete ideas of how to improve the situation. I left the call feeling so much better, lighter, with specific actions to take. I highly recommend Aki's phone consultations- they are easy to set up, you do them from the comfort of your home, and you get top notch support. Thanks Aki!

As an adult who can only repair duvet and shirt buttons strongly but not elegantly, Connie really…read morehelped by letting me sit into and open session with my project. I was offered usage of the materials, drafting table, and her wealth of knowledge to help me learn the skills I wanted to learn (which is finite at this time). Connie and I had a conversation about what I wanted to accomplish and she offered me advice and guidance on the best way to go about it. Within an hour, I feel confident that I can make my desired repairs and build upon that knowledge. Connie let me know that should I wish to join a class or expand my skills, that was possible. The studio is small but very well lit (I accentuate that for the visual aspect to sewing). Folks sit close to each other, but it feels communal and pleasant.

Awesome little sewing studio in West Portal taught by crafty San Francisco designer Connie…read moreWalkershaw, whose two other retail shops around the city have always been a good source of quirky, simple menswear and women's wear. Many classes here at the sewing studio are geared towards kids (seven and up) who are able to complete 5-6 projects in a week. This is extremely ambitious for a beginning sewing class that lasts a few hours a session. My student says the class is fun and she felt well supported by the instructor and her assistant. Projects do get completed alongside good supervision and instruction. The studio is unmarked beyond a simple black awning that reads aptly, "Sew."

I brought my daughter here from about 5 months of age to 17 months. My daughter was premature and…read moreit was a big transition for me to bring my firstborn here and start work (during COVID!), but Lana is really great at being confident and making the whole family feel comfortable that your kiddo is in great hands and going to have a great day. We feel really lucky that we had such wonderful care- you can see she genuinely cares for the kids and so do her staff. She gets very festive for holidays and the kids have awesome parties and dress up. Since it's a smallish group of people with kids in this daycare, many of the parents have been in touch via text message while we have been there. This is useful with the inevitable daycare sicknesses. I wholeheartedly recommend this daycare! Lana is also fantastic about keeping you posted on the important aspects of caring for your kid and is easy to reach by phone or text. The only reason we are moving on right now is because we are moving to a different city.

Both of my children went to Lana's Gnomes daycare. To this day I am still kicking myself for not…read morefinding this daycare sooner. My oldest one went through 2 day cares and a preschool until we finally found Lana. How do I even begin to describe all the benefits of being at Lana's? Well, first of all Lana is THE most professional, responsible, and dedicated person I've encountered in a long time. She truly cares about children and knows how to work with families. The place is always clean and there is plenty of space for children to play. I never had to worry about my kids not being fed well. She prepares healthy meals and her cooking smells great! Most importantly, when picking up my children at the end of the day they were always clean and happy! What else could I ask for? The projects she does with children are so creative and thoughtful, simply amazing. We've displayed all of their artwork in the hallway and whoever visits us always pays compliments. Summer time is fun as well because Lana takes children to local playgrounds, Academy of Sciences, Fairyland, Conservatory of Flowers, library, etc. Whatever they do is always educational and my kids loved all of the field trips and morning activities. As a working mom, what was most of value to me is that if I was stuck in traffic and could not get to Lana's on time, she would drive children to my mother's house. Yes, your children can be picked up in the morning and driven back home before 6pm. I wholeheartedly recommend Lana's Gnomes to everyone interested in the best possible care for their children.

After a number of years, our family we will not be returning to Stemful…read more This decision is based on my recent interaction with David. During the first day of a holiday camp, the front door was unfortunately vandalized. Not their fault! Was is in their control is how they handled it. 1. We received no communication about the incident until we arrived for drop off. They should have sent an email as soon as they discovered the vandalism so we don't show up in person! 2. When I did arrive for drop off, I asked about the status of the glass replacement, code compliance, and timing for completion. The questions I asked were reasonable and directly tied to safety and planning as a working parent. Instead of receiving clear information or empathy, I was met with condescension and a dismissive attitude. At no point was there acknowledgment of the very real constraints families are navigating--jobs, schedules, and the need for reliable, high-quality educational programs like the ones Stemful provides. The conversation centered almost entirely on David's personal stress in managing the situation, rather than on transparent communication with parents who are impacted by it. He essentially told me to go away and stop asking questions. 3. When I called back later to inquire about the status of the glass, he doubled down on his attitude, said "aren't you the person that was here before?" and demanded the name of my camper so we can "get this taken care of". It was incredibly threatening in language and tone and I didn't even feel comfortable giving my child's name. While we eventually got a refund, I'm not confident that me or my camper will be treated with respect and care in David's presence.

We held our child's birthday party at STEMful and the team exceeded our expectations. It was well…read morerun. The activity was fun. And everyone had a chance to connect. I'd recommend the location for a birthday party or special event.

My twins went to their summer camp and had such a great time that i had to add extra weeks…read more Supportive staff, fun activities, excellent location. Will be back next year.