Our son has been with Creative since he was just 6 months old, and we couldn't be happier with our…read moreexperience. Silvia and the entire staff treat him like family, which gives us so much peace of mind while we're away. Their love and dedication truly shine through. Since joining Creative, our son has flourished in so many ways--physically, emotionally, and in his speech development. Now, at 20 months, he amazes us daily with new words and songs he's learned, as well as important life skills like picking up his toys and throwing things in the trash. The learning environment they provide is incredible! Beyond his development, we've also noticed how social and personable he has become, which we largely credit to the nurturing and interactive atmosphere at Creative. We are so grateful for Silvia and the entire team for fostering such a loving and enriching space for our son. Thank you, Silvia!

My son started at Creative Montessori at age 3.5 years old. Due to Covid he had been home the whole…read moretime and spoke no English prior to attending school. Ms Silvia and other teachers have been so patient and helpful. My son has grown so much in every aspect and loves going to school every day. Highly recommend.

Today was my daughter's last day at Little Apples Daycare and the sadness I feel about my daughter…read moreleaving this amazing nurturing environment says it all. Vivian is a true gem of a teacher. She takes care of the kids with love, patience, care and a true commitment to making sure they feel comfortable in her daycare. The facilities are very nice and clean and I felt so comfortable dropping my daughter off there everyday. Vivian is great at working with your kids needs and keeping you informed of what is going on at daycare, and is very approachable. I honestly wish I could have my daughter there forever.

We sent both our kids to Miss Vivian and it was the best decision we've made. She is incredibly…read moredetail oriented, caring, and super responsible. You can tell she truly loves children and is so dedicated to their growth and well being. We've referred many of our friends to her - all meals are provided and kids are always sent home with crafts and activities! She is a hidden gem - her daycare isn't searchable on Google Maps :)

Nanny's house is a hidden gem and if you are lucky enough to have found this yelp page, call Nanny…read moreimmediately because this program is highly sought after! I was looking to send my daughter to a program in Jan 2022, with omicron in full force. A program rescinded an offer from not having enough staff so I was desperately looking for somewhere and that's when I found Nanny's house on Yelp. After reading glowing review after glowing review I knew I needed to give it a shot. From a phone call with Nanny Marta it was clear we were aligned with program types and needs. She is the biggest advocate for the kids and everything she described was on my list of things to ask for. She meets kids where they are at and nurtures them to grow into the best little humans possible. My daughter was 2.5 and definitely in many terrible two stages. She had also never been to a coordinated program or been in care of anyone other than family. To say I was nervous was an understatement. Nanny made me feel at ease. She had us transition a few hours a day to build up to normal schedules to ensure my daughter enjoyed the experience. She wants her school to be a happy place for the children with positive experiences. My daughter couldn't be happier in her care, on weekends she even asks to go to Nannys house! I have seen major progress in my daughters learning within the past 6 months. She incorporates the right amount of structure and fun. They learn their numbers, letters, seasons, etc. while also getting outside stimulation by playing and gardening. They incorporate lots of music, playing with instruments (Nanny plays guitar with the kids). My daughter has learned countless songs and gets her wiggles out by dancing. The program size is ideal for teacher/student ratios. Being a household with two full time working parents it is the best feeling to know that your child is enjoying a fun fullfing day. She comes home and is excited to share with us toddler level details of her day and her friends. She has made such amazing friendships! She has THRIVED in the care of Nanny and I feel like it was meant to be that my previous school did not work out. Another call out is that despite my daughter being the messiest painter alive, she always returns home in clean clothes. I don't know how they manage the kids through art projects while keeping clothes so clean. Nanny worked with my daughter through many transitions. Within a few short months she had my daughter transitioned off of her pacifier, sitting nicely in circle time, better at sharing and playing with other children, and most importantly POTTY TRAINED!! She saw my daughter was ready and gracefully helped her through all of these transitions while also empowering my daughter to know that she could do it! I never felt like she was rushing my daughter, she saw my daughter was ready and gave her all of the tools. She has been amazing working with my husband and I as well to be informed on these transitional areas and it has been the best partnership. She goes above and beyond. Her care is more than a business, it is her passion. She is truly gifted at what she does. In addition, She provides very impressive and nutritious meals. She offers healthy nutritious foods always in theme with the season. I am constantly in awe of all Nanny offers these kids. A cool bonus is that parents and grandparents sign up for this Kidsnote app where we get daily customized report cards with photos, curriculum/activities details, notable events, and daily menus. I look forward to the report cards and our grandparents have incorporated the report card into their own daily routine, they love it so much! Furthermore, on birthdays Nanny sets up amazing birthday parties for the kids. For my daughters birthday she said just give me a theme and I can transform it to anything. She knew my daughter loved dress up so she created this magical dress up tea party for the kids to enjoy. They had decaf teas, tea sandwiches, fruits, and desserts. It was so special and I know my daughter had the BEST DAY EVER! With every birthday or holiday Nanny creates videos of the day in addition to our report cards. We are included in every step and it is special to be a part of it. THANK YOU NANNY FOR BEING THE MOST INCREDIBLE PERSON AND FRIEND. We are so blessed to have found you.

My daughter attended Nanny's House for two years before starting kindergarten, and we couldn't have…read moreasked for a better experience. Marta is amazing, so loving, caring, and truly invested in the children. My daughter always looked forward to going, made great friends (both boys and girls), and not once said, "I don't want to go to school." I love that Nanny's House is play-based but also incorporates academics, reading, music, art, and plenty of outdoor time. Thanks to Marta's guidance my daughter was already reading before kindergarten began. I highly recommend visiting Nanny's House and meeting Marta. You'll see right away why it's such a special place.

Started our son at one year old, and have been at both the Moraga and Rheem Campuses for 15 months…read more We really enjoy the team and the care our son receives. The teachers are all amazing, super friendly, and our son enjoys talking all about them when he gets home - Ms. Nancy, Ms. Dani, Ms. Liz (x2), Ms. Gabby, Ms. Becky, Ms. Lulay, they are all amazing, sorry to those i missed! Antonio is always helpful and responsive. The school uses the brightwheel app which is great for communicating with both staff and admin and getting regular updates and photos during the school day. We can really see the daily learning when our son comes home, and it's such a pleasure to know he's getting socialized and receiving great care durning the day. They let kids be kids! During most holidays you can signup for holiday care to avoid taking more days off. The cost has always seemed very reasonable especially for Lamorinda. The only comment I would mention, is the school runs like a well oiled machine, thus when you are new it's overwhelming to learn how the system works for drop off, pickup, and bringing food and clothes, etc. This was stressful when leaving your first little one for the first time, but this subsides after the first week or two after you learn the system. Advice, don't hesitate to ask the staff either in person or via brightwheel, they will always help. Packing lunches the first few months was stressful! Would recommend Lamorinda Montessori to any family.

Our family has a had a great experience at Lamorinda Montessori (Rheem Campus)! We started there…read morein June 2023 and at the time our daughter was 2.5 and son was 10 months. They have checked the boxes for us in terms of providing a reliable, loving, and kind care solution for our kids. The teachers seem very attentive to the kids and we are always met with smiles at pick up and drop off. The school continues to try and implement new programming to engage both kids and parents, like spirit week and off-site excursions but there is probably even more opportunity to do more of that. The school also offers "parents night out" care giving about once a month which provides for an easy solution to leave the kids for a few afternoon hours on a Saturday. Communication could be better just in terms of updates / photos throughout the day, but our kids are happy every day when they come home so honestly that's all we could ask for. The administrative and teaching team makes a real effort and genuinely cares for the families and children. Thank you to Antonio and the team!

Our family has been incredibly pleased with Growing Light Montessori in Lafayette, and would highly…read morerecommend it! The teachers are extremely skilled, patient, and nurturing. Since our child started we've seen a dramatic increase in her social development, creativity, and engagement in group activities. Class sizes are small with multiple teachers, and allow for a level of personalized attention that you can directly observe during drop-offs and pickups. Our child even talks about her teachers and asks after them on weekends. Communication with parents is also great. The school keeps us informed with regular updates, progress reports, and pictures of the kids engaged in class activities. The communication is two ways as well, they always respond quickly to feedback or questions, and they're very accommodating to any life circumstances that may come up. The campus and classrooms are well organized, spacious, and have multiple outdoor play areas. The school also organizes regular social events, educational workshops, and seasonal celebrations for families. We can't recommend Growing Light highly enough. It's absolutely worth it, and we feel lucky to have joined!

Both our son and daughter attended this preschool, and we couldn't be happier. The staff is…read moreattentive, warm, patient, and always accessible--you can tell they truly care. The environment is nurturing and thoughtfully balanced between learning and play. Our kids came home happy, confident, and excited every day. We really have nothing but positive things to say. It's been a fantastic start to their learning journey.

Both my kids went to St John Preschool and they thrived there! And my kids were well prepared for…read morekinder. The teachers are top notch and get the kids ready for K -- socially and adademically. I highly recommend St John Preschool! They are NAEYC accredited and from what I remember, they have the folders for you to review to see what goes into the accreditation process. (In case you didn't know, St John Preschool does not have any religious affiliations. The school rents space from the church.) St John has 2 teachers for each classroom and they are engaged with the children. They get to to know each and every child really well. Most teachers have been there a long, long time with very low turnover. We loved the teachers. Over the 5 years that we were there, there were some incidents that concerned me. I talked to the teachers and/or the director, Carol. It was handled well with follow up. If you hear of bad behavior from your kids, talk to the school. What I loved about the preschool: 1. TEACHERS! 2. open door policy - I can come unannounced and observe any time 3. they serve hot lunch made with love in their kitchen 4. well stocked classrooms and playground (constantly improving playground) 5. diapers included for the younger kids & daily notes! 6. mixed classrooms in the summer as the kids get older (a 3 year old would visit the 4s classroom) Many families lived nearby so many kids from my kids' classes are not in the same grade school so it is fun to see the familiar faces school in kinder (and now!). There were mornings when they wanted me to stay there longer at drop off. So we cuddled and read books (plenty of really great books to choose from), played with legos, drew in their notebooks (my daughter who's now in 1st grade still has her preschool notebooks and we look at all the drawings in there), read to the class during circle time at 9am, looked at all the kids art on the walls, etc. The program is so flexible. You can be as involved as you'd like. There were parents that we only saw at pick up and drop off and rarely at the school events. There were families that we saw all the time - at every school event, volunteer in the classroom, etc. It's up to you! They have a huge parking lot.

My son has attended St. John since just before he turned two, and now he's almost three. He loves…read moreSt. John and proudly proclaims whenever we pass by "That's my school!" My son loves his teachers, he loves seeing his friends every day, and he loves the meals he gets at school, if his choosy palate asking for seconds is any indication. My experience of the teachers is that they're highly nurturing and guide through positive reinforcement. It's important to remember that as toddlers our children are still learning how to be little people, and preschool is a laboratory for social interaction. My philosophy is to give him a space to explore and learn with enough structure that he can still learn to be independent. I feel confident that this is what he gets at St. John. Features which have made St. John super convenient for us: - Hours: 7am-5:30pm full time, though half day also offered - Meals: morning snack, warm lunch, afternoon snack. - Diapers: provided - Potty training: The teachers help with potty training. Bless their souls. - Lifecubby: personal online account for regular photos and updates of your child at school. So this review is based not just on my own experience, but more than anything, the wonderful way my son has developed since starting at St. John. My son was in home daycare prior to St. John and has tended to be a happy, independent child, and this environment has been so well suited to him. We have nothing but gratitude for the dedicated teachers who are teaming up with us to raise our son!

I love going into Pillar because it allows me to be around others while still being in an…read moreenvironment that allows me to focus and get work done. It's a beautiful space with plenty of room to take care of business. I can choose to work in the open area, or in a private office. Which is great because I use both options. I especially love that wi-fi is fast and easy to connect to. The location is great, with so many options for grabbing lunch. There is convenient parking in the lot and in the back of the building so I don't have to park far away, which is an issue I've had with other coworking spaces. And the staff is always kind and attentive. I first discovered Pillar when I attended an event there, and I'm so glad I did. It's a great space for working, holding meetings, and events - all things I need as a solo entrepreneur.

We love Pillar! Our daughter started in their toddler program when she turned 18 months old and…read moreit's been such a wonderful environment for her. Ms Lam and all of the teachers are warm, nurturing, and committed to helping little ones thrive here. They've been so supportive while we navigate potty training -- total pros! Our daughter lights up when talking about her teachers and friends at school. The coworking/ childcare model is so unique and shows Amirh & team really understand how to help working families. The space is clean, quiet, and a nice way to break up the monotony of working from home and meet others in the community.

Highly recommended in home daycare facility!…read more Nana is absolutely amazing, she is so attentive to details, super caring, and loving. My little one started going to her facility when he was 3 months old and all i can say is that sending him there was the best decision we made. My baby smiles when he sees Nana and that summarizes how happy he is with her around. At every holiday or occasion, the kids have a themed week with daily activities in which even little ones are involved. My son was cared of really well and i truly recommend this wonderful facility. Thank you Nana Sara&Mahmoud

Be sure to read the contract carefully, because you'll end up paying and paying with little in…read morereturn. The service at Golden Step is overpriced, and on top of that, the primary caregiver (nana) goes on long vacations, but you're still required to pay during her absence and have the kid with you.. Every time I pick up my child, they are covered in a mess from eating, and cleaning them is a struggle. You're also not allowed to see your child whenever you want, and there's no clear communication about who is taking care of your child when nana is away. Overall, it's been a frustrating experience, and I wouldn't recommend this daycare to other parents. Only if you don't have any other option.