We have been with this Bright Horizons in San Rafael. The staff here is very good. However, the…read morecorporate billing and responsiveness is about the worst I have ever experienced. The communication from the accounting area is the worst. Having run a number of different companies with the same functions, I would fire everyone there. I have yet to receive a response that makes any sense.

This is a review of the back-up care program too - it was a TERRIBLE experience at so many levels…read more In short, the day before I left for an overseas conference the backup care I had arranged for my son fell through. In addition, you don't get to talk to the person who will care for your family member until 2 hours before the care starts. So you are basically entrusting your family member to a complete stranger whose qualifications and experience are unknown. I am shocked the company I work for would use such a dodgy service.

Sarah was amazing. The vetting process was easy and efficient she was very hands on to help me with…read moreany question I had. She listened to my wants and needs and helped me match with a lovely family. She continued working with me past my starter date and checked in to make sure all was going well. Which I really appreciated. Sarah is a great communicator and does not waste anytime. I will definitely be working with them again in the future. Thank you Sarah.

Nanny Noelle here: I couldn't be more pleased and happy with the Elizabeth Rose Agency here in San…read moreFrancisco! Julie and her sister found me an amazing family within a very short amount of time. The vetting process for the agency was efficient and quick, and Julie made herself available anytime for any question or need I had. They are truly lovely people. The whole process was smooth and I couldn't be more happy with the current family I'm working with. I highly recommend!

So we came up here for my best friends wedding and used their service. The wedding was about 40…read moreminutes away from where we were staying and we had never allowed our kids to be watched by anyone we didn't know so needless to say we or at least I was extremely nervous. Our sitter was Sarah and she was amazing! She did such a great job keeping all 3 boys entertained, they enjoyed her so much as well. You can definitely see that she is great with kids and has a joy for them. I would recommend her over and over again and we will use her again next time we are in town

Thank you to Marlena and Kayla at Joanna's nannies for an awesome experience!!…read moreThe husband and I are wine lovers and have been wanting to go to Napa for a very long time. The opportunity arose and we jumped on it only to find that (duh) most wineries are not kid friendly! Panicking because I had already booked our flight and hotel, I jumped onto the internet to see that people used nanny services in wine country. Geniuses, I tell you. So of course I go on yelp and find that Joanna's nannies has awesome reviews, and Yelp did not steer me wrong. I reached out and got a response from Marlena quickly. She also answered all of my questions and reassured a worrying mother that my son would be in good hands. Kayla reached out about a week before our scheduled nanny day and we had a short but awesome conversation. She sounded so sweet over the phone and even told me that since we were flying in that she would provide all the toys and books needed for the several hours she'd be entertaining him. The conversation definitely settled some nerves and reservations I had about leaving my son with someone we had never met. Day of, Kayla texted me when she was on the way and met us at our hotel room. She is just the sweetest!!! Came in and right away was smiling and engaging with Myles. Texted me updates and pictures of my happy kid and wrote down a report for us and when we got back they were walking around playing in a fountain. Thank you to Marlena and Kayla for the chance for this mom and dad to enjoy a day of wine country :) it was much needed.

We have been absolutely thrilled with the quality care from Little Hand Child Care! We feel a lot…read moreof gratitude for how the owner and her staff take the time to get to know each child, and really make them feel at ease. Our son started there when he was 15 months, and is now coming up on 2.5 years; I wouldn't think about sending him anyplace else. One of the things that we love about it, is that they not only combine educational programs into the week that they host, but they also bring in 3rd party instructors for enrichment like music and yoga. It's really amazing! We read with our little boy all the time, but when he came home knowing how to count to 10 before he had turned two, the credit was clearly due to Jordanna and her team at Little Hand. As a first time parent, I wasn't sure what to look for or to ask about when looking at daycare. Where I landed was choosing people that I felt I could trust. I trust Little Hand completely, and that has just grown over time. Other things: There is an active chat group for parents, so we can have our little ones play more outside of daycare. There are parties for birthdays and holidays! Home cooked meals, that are healthy and nutritious. And, there are so many smaller things- like the time there was construction on the street and my son got taken down to see the trucks, which made his week- that make this is a special place. We also often get photos of our little guy throughout the week, in which we can see all the things and fun he is having. We are really happy that our son is there.

My son loves going to Little Hand Child Care! Jordanna's…read moredaycare was recommended to me by my friends whose daughter goes there too. So glad they did because she and her staff are the best. They are so sweet with my son, he practically jumps out of my arms into theirs at the morning drop off. The playroom is very clean and well kept and they provide wonderful healthy meals and snacks. She sends me pictures and updates throughout the day. It's so heartwarming to see the pictures of him playing with his friends. So grateful for Jordanna, Norma and Irma, we love them!!!

Lynda provides the most loving care for our son. He has thrived, and it is so wonderful knowing…read morethat he is in such a nurturing environment. Hearing him clap and yell "Yay!" every morning when we pull up to Lynda's is heartwarming. Thank you for taking such good care of our little guy!

Lynda is amazing! my grandson was loved and nurtured in this warm, clean, and caring environment…read more I would highly recommend this in home daycare.

Our kids started at Victoria's since they were 18 months and 6 months old. It's been 4 years, and…read moremy younger one is still in Victoria' care. Pros: - The teachers are an experienced and lovely couple providing both a mother and father figures for my children. They each have their expertise and together, they provided well rounded experience for the children. - Teacher Juan is on his path to offer a pre-school setting for older children. - The daycare embraced both play based philosophy and early academic education through arts, crafts, letters, numbers, story time and social skills. - Kids are taught to be kind, and responsible while having the most fun with their friends. - The facility is clean. We loved the large shaded backyard. They constantly improved this outdoor play area. - Both of our kids had Victoria's home-made foods and loved it. - Last but not least, Victoria's daycare provides very good value care at a reasonable price in this high cost of living area. Cons: - Lincoln is a very busy street so take great caution at pickup and drop-off.

Victorias daycare has played a vital role on my child's socialization, communication, and cognitive…read moredevelopment. My baby has been going there since she was 3 months and she is now 2 years old. Thanks to Victoria's daycare as a military spouse I am able to keep my full time job because they are flexible and quick to respond to last minute plans. I love that they have homade meals because that is one less thing to worry about. They also have great communication regarding how your child is doing on a daily including messaging pictures when asked to. I feel greatful to have them in my life and my child's.  I highly recommend.

We've been part of the Montessori of Central Marin community for over three years, and it has…read moregenuinely transformed our family. From the moment our children walked through the doors, the warmth and intentionality of this school was unmistakable. The teachers here are exceptional -- deeply committed, observant, and passionate about the Montessori philosophy. They know every child individually and meet them exactly where they are. We're especially grateful to Mr. Chris, who has shown extraordinary patience and insight. Watching him guide our child through challenges with such care has been nothing short of inspiring. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed and truly works. Our children have grown into confident, curious, self-directed learners -- qualities we see every single day at home. In fact, our older son just completed his transition to kindergarten last year and is now heading into first grade. The transition was completely seamless -- he stepped in with confidence and ease, and we credit that entirely to Montessori of Central Marin and the incredible teachers who shaped him. The environment is beautiful, calm, and purposeful -- exactly what children need to thrive. And the parent community is one of the most supportive and engaged we've ever been part of. We can't recommend this school highly enough. It hasn't just been great for our children -- it's brought our whole family closer together and shaped how we think about learning, growth, and community.

Wonderful teachers in a cute school. Full Curriculum is rotated monthly and teachers are friendly…read moreand caring. Spanish is also taught

We really appreciated the support we received from this nanny agency. Communication was clear,…read morecustomer service was great, and they offered several options that worked well for our family. The team helped guide us through each step of the process.

Grace has helped us place several long term and short term nannies over the past 2 years. She is…read morevery responsive and works with us to provide exactly what we are looking for. We are very grateful for the help and having a go to person in the nanny placement industry. Thank you Grace!

I highly recommend Little Stars Daycare!!! Our son has been at this daycare for 1.5 years, and we…read morecouldn't be happier with our experience. Jessica and her team are incredibly loving and kind, and they treat the kids like their own. We've watched our son grow and thrive in their care, and it gives us such comfort knowing he is in a safe, nurturing environment each day. We are so thankful for everything they do!

We can't say enough good things about this daycare! The staff is incredibly kind, warm and…read moreaccommodating. From day one, they made our family feel so welcomed and cared for. They're very attentive and proactive about communicating any updates or small issues that come up during the day. Most importantly, our daughter truly loves going! She always gives a staff a big hug at drop off and greets us with a smile when we pick her up. Knowing she's happy, engaged and in such good hands gives us so much peace of mind :).