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Aunti Moni's Preschool

5.0

My daughter was 3 years when I decided to search for a daycare provider/preschool for her to attend. At first, she attended an at home day care for two weeks before I pulled her and placed her into a Headstart preschool at the college I attend. Unfortunately, after five weeks of misery I finally...

- Me P

Wonderful Minds Day Care

5.0

Ekta is a professional and really knows how to take care of little kids. My daughter went to Wonderful Minds daycare for almost a year. From the beginning, we noticed big improvements in her abilities and every day learnings. We had great peace of mind leaving her with Ekta every day. Her house is...

- Sediqa

Peace Flower Montessori

5.0

Very organized and neat. Any kid who joins will be in great hands.

- Sarbani M

Dallas Family Childcare

5.0

I love Dallas, she made my kids feel welcomed and loved. Dallas has been caring for my children who are 18 months and 3 1/2 years old for 3 years. Dallas is very nurturing and treats the kids as her own. She does daily activities which my kids loves and she does a lot of hands on educational play...

- Suirjaay J

Rainbow Daycare

5.0

Finding the perfect place to leave your little love can be very stressful! I toured and did a trial at a few other daycare facilities and felt so discouraged. Thankfully I received a personal referral through a friend for Rainbow Daycare with Sara. Upon our first meeting and trial day, I felt so...

- Molly M

Drop-in child care in San Lorenzo, CA

Aunti Moni's Preschool

15928 Mills Avenue, San Lorenzo, CA

Starting at $180/wk

5.0

(4)

Since 2003, our motto has been to "make learning fun!" We encourage parental input and implement your suggestions in order to foster a teamwork type of environment that is nurturing and secure. We have been a popular choice among educators. Children here get along well with each other, are well...
5.0
"My son started here at 2.5 years old and has been here for over a year. We have seen him grow tremendously within this time to a kind, caring and respectful little human being. He's not always like this because he does getting upset easily and never sitting still...

Annie L


Franskin's Daycare

Franskin's Daycare

16113 Hesperian Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA

Costimate: $245/wk

I am a licensed family day care provider and have been in this business for over 20 years. I provide supervision and guidance to children within a private home setting where they grow and develop relationships and understanding through play and learning. I provide meals that include breakfast,...

Wonderful Minds Day Care

Wonderful Minds Day Care

3351 Roma Pl, San Ramon, CA

Starting at $80/day

5.0

(1)

Looking for loving, safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to express themselves through arts, crafts, and free play. Emphasis on reading with phonics. I provide home cooked vegetarian meal and snacks. Large, clean home with backyard and no pets. I provide care for Infants,...
5.0
"Ekta is a professional and really knows how to take care of little kids. My daughter went to Wonderful Minds daycare for almost a year. From the beginning, we noticed big improvements in her abilities and every day learnings. We had great peace of mind leaving her...

Sediqa


Peace Flower Montessori

Peace Flower Montessori

2120 Omega Road, San Ramon, CA

Starting at $500/mo

5.0

(2)

Peace Flower Montessori is a diverse educational community built on Montessori philosophy. At Peace Flower, teachers attend to the student's individual needs so that they achieve personal and academic excellence and become lifelong learners who respect themselves, others and their environment....
5.0
"Very well planned and set up classrooms. wonderful teachers with great experience."

Tandrima B


Dallas Family Childcare

Dallas Family Childcare

25867 Gushue Street, Hayward, CA

Starting at $53/day

5.0

(1)

Services includes home cooked meals: breakfast, lunch, and three snacks. Daily learning activities include story time, group play, American Sign Language instruction, and songs!
5.0
"I love Dallas, she made my kids feel welcomed and loved. Dallas has been caring for my children who are 18 months and 3 1/2 years old for 3 years. Dallas is very nurturing and treats the kids as her own. She does daily activities which my kids loves and she does a...

Suirjaay J


Rainbow Daycare

Rainbow Daycare

2671 Durango Ln, San Ramon, CA

Starting at $60/day

5.0

(3)

5.0
"Sara has a genuine love for babies and children. My younger son has been thriving at her daycare for the past year and I am extremely happy with her daycare services; she is VERY clean, feeds nutritious meals, and fills the days with fun age-appropriate educational...

Talesa K


Little One's Child Care

Little One's Child Care

4557 Oakdale St., Union City, CA

Starting at $300/wk

5.0

(2)

My child care facility offers 24 hours of care. Providing daily supervision, preschool activities and coordinating schedules for children ages 0-5 years old. I run Little One's Childcare in the beautiful west part of Union City. I have provided licensed quality daycare at affordable rates for...
5.0
"Frida has been so wonderful! She has many years of experience as a daycare provider (15+ years) and can provide the tools and structure needed for your child. From my own personal experience, she is extremely efficient, flexible, and easy to communicate with. I...

Aisha C


Shunnell's 24 Hour Home Childcare

Shunnell's 24 Hour Home Childcare

2758 Ocala Street, Hayward, CA

Costimate: $364/wk

5.0

(7)

I've been a professional childcare provider in Hayward, for the past 18 years. I have experience in many areas of care giving. I have children of my own, so I am excellent with children and babies and I always treat them as if they are my own. I have a natural way with children and they always enjoy...
5.0
"We love Shunnell! She is so sweet and very dependable. If that doesn't say it all! I am so happy I found her for my children, because they really do love her. They spent the weekend with her and overnight on the weekend. I don't know how she does it with all my 4...

Ashley P


Little Explorers Preschool

Little Explorers Preschool

68th Ave, Oakland, CA

Starting at $1300/mo

5.0

(2)

Warm greetings, Little Explorers Preschool focus is to provide a stimulating, diverse, safe, nurturing environment that builds lifelong skills that encourages each child to ask questions to set children up for success in kindergarten and beyond for all children ages 1 to 6 years of age. Little...
5.0
"Our family has been lucky to have had Teacher Tara a part of our every day lives for the past 3 years, one year when she was lead teacher at Oakland Garden School and two years at Little Explorers. Little Explorers has been integral in helping our eldest daughter...

Lara K


Forest Garden Day Care

Forest Garden Day Care

81 Sea Bridge, Alameda, CA

Starting at $1200/mo

5.0

(1)

A place in Alameda where you can rest assured that your children are in good hands while you are away at work. In our home day care, we encourage children of all ages to practice their cognitive, social, and motor skills, while making sure they continue to learn while playing.
5.0
"I currently have my 7 month old baby girl at Forest Garden Day Care and we love it! Emma (owner) and Norie are very hands on, caring, and trustworthy. My baby who is very picky only took a couple of days to adjust to her new care providers. The place is very...

Lucia


Angelas Family Care

Angelas Family Care

18840 Rainier Ave, Hayward, CA

Costimate: $208/wk

5.0

(1)

At Angela's Family Care we strive to make a positive connection with families and children while they are safe in our care. We offer stem and art project weekly and also offer Breakfast, Lunch & Snack.
5.0
"Angela's daycare the best service"

Angela A


Kids N Art

Kids N Art

2511 Kilpatrick Ct, San Ramon, CA

Starting at $160/mo

5.0

(2)

Kids N' Art is a home preschool program. Kids N' Art is a play based program with an emphasis on art, creativity, socialization, music and movement, science, and kindergarten readiness. Weekly Themes, Letters, numbers, and all learning experiences are done through crafts, arts, stories and play....
5.0
"Ms. Debra is amazing!! She's warm, gentle, loving, compassionate. Her program was perfect for stay-at-home parents or parents who work 1/2 day. Ms. Debra is great at doing arts n' crafts with the kids (always coordinated with seasons and holidays too). I loved how...

Angie K


Supporting Bright Futures

Supporting Bright Futures

Blue Rock Court, Oakland, CA

Costimate: $297/wk

Our goal at Supporting Bright futures In Home Daycare is to provide all of the children with a comfortable, nurturing, and educational environment in which each child can develop at his or her individual pace. We focus on play, social development, and academic readiness. We encourage good...

Pamela Jordan (iona's Lil Dreamers Daycare)

Pamela Jordan (iona's Lil Dreamers Daycare)

7800 Sanford Street, Oakland, CA

Starting at $380/wk

Evening Care Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM and Weekends from 6:00 AM through 2:00 AM.

Small Steps Child Care

1078 Avondale Ln, Hayward, CA

Costimate: $365/wk


Paola's Daycare

Paola's Daycare

3216 Estero Dr, San Ramon, CA

Costimate: $262/wk


Childhood Montessori

Childhood Montessori

141st Avenue, San Leandro, CA

Starting at $200/wk

Welcome to Family Daycare/Preschool: CHILDHOOD in San Leandro! -Children ages: 3 to 6. -Monday-Friday/Full/Part-Time. -Affordable! -(Licensed) Experienced/credentialed preschool educator with music background will extend the opportunity for the children in the care to discover the joy and love of...

Lil Grads Preschool And Daycare Inc.

Lil Grads Preschool And Daycare Inc.

4935 Caspar Street, Union City, CA

Costimate: $388/wk

We provide infant, toddler, and preschool age children care. One - on- One tutoring is available for school children too Visit - www.lilgrads.com

Alice Daycare

Alice Daycare

2525 Parkside Drive, Union City, CA

Costimate: $391/wk

Hi parents, Do you want your child in a caring, loving, learning environment? Welcome to my family based Montessori Child Care for your lovely little ones! They learn and play to develop all of the five selves: Cognitive, Creative, Social, Emotional, and Physical. Practical Life Exercises,...

Lovely Ville Daycare

Lovely Ville Daycare

14281 Orchid Dr, San Leandro, CA

Starting at $210/wk

Licensed by the California Department of Social Services. Hours 6:30AM TO 5:30PM. Ages 0-10 years old. All meals provide. Bilingual English and Spanish. CPR/FIRST AID/SAFETY CERTIFIED. 7 years of experience in a private school as a teacher.

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