Pri and Neto's Daycare
Community SubscriberBerkeley, CA
- In 2022 the daycare moved from Albany to Berkeley and a new license was issued (prev license 013421291).
My husband and I have a large daycare license but our group is of only 9 children. We have enjoyed our daily outdoor routine with the kids for many years with trips to the playgrounds in the neighborhood, fire station, library, music classes.
I couldn’t recommend Pri and Neto enough! Our son was with them from 10 months to 2 years old. Pri and Neto take such good care of all the children and create a warm, loving - and fun! - environment for them with lots of play and outdoor time. It’s clear they have strong relationships with each child and we are grateful that our son had such a loving relationship with them and had two more adults, outside family, who showed him love. We had quite a commute to get there each day but it was worth it to us to have him with Pri and Neto. If you’re looking for a small, sweet at-home daycare where your child can thrive, they are a great choice!
Pri and Neto are the best! My son started at 1 and left to start preschool at almost 3. Pri and Neto took excellent care of him (and of us as new parents!!) They provide a truly loving environment filled with deep affection for every child. The daycare itself is always neat and clean with a large yard, lots of outside time in the neighborhood, music and dancing, and tons of activities. We were so, so sad to leave. Our son loved them so much and thrived under their care, and even though we had to drive from Oakland to Berkeley and back twice a day it was completely worth it. I’m glad that his first exposure to the world outside home was with Pri and Neto. I’d recommend this daycare to anyone looking for a safe, warm, and loving daycare for their little ones. I’m happy to answer any questions!
Our son just finished his time at Pri and Neto’s and we are so sad to leave! He started at 8 months and left at 2, because we had moved too far from the daycare (we would have stayed until 3 if we lived closer). From the time we started, we felt like our son was in such good hands. Pri and Neto care and love the daycare kiddos like their own! And there is quite a bit of outdoor play & music which our son loves. Our son always came home happy and was always excited to go to daycare. We’d recommend this to anyone looking for a warm, bilingual, loving, educational daycare for their infant or toddler.
Our son was with Priscylle and Neto from ~9 months to 2.5 years old. I have nothing but the absolute best things to say about them! It is difficult to drop your baby with someone new, but Priscylle and Neto were so loving and welcoming that I felt he was in such good hands. He loved his time being a part of their little family, so much so that he would often ask to go see them during breaks. I can't recommend them enough to anyone who is looking for childcare for their little one, they're the best!
My daughter just finished her tenure with Pri and Neto and we couldn't be happier with the time she was with them. They speak Portuguese with the kids, spend a lot of time outside, and she has never napped as much at home as she did with them! They maintain a very clean and welcoming indoor space for the kids and have two yards at their house while also walking around the neighborhood and using the parks nearby as well. We started when she was 8 months and just left after she turned two and is starting preschool. I chose Pri and Neto to care for my second child after seeing them in action at the area playground when I was there with my older daughter. I saw first hand that they really love and care for their kiddos!
I have the best things to say about Pri & Neto's Daycare. Our daughter attending Pri & Neto's from 4.5 months to 2.25 years (2017-2019). Pri and Neto are incredibly caring, attentive, and thoughtful. They build a true community and love the children like they are their own. I always felt like my daughter was loved and well-cared for. The kids always had a lot of outdoor time (weather permitting of course). We feel lucky everyday that we found them.
My child just started preschool after two and a half years at Priscylle and Neto's day care. We were so fortunate to find them and sad to leave. He has been loved and looked after with care and fun from four months to almost three years old. Priscylle and Neto often take the kids on little neighborhood adventures-- to the playground, to see diggers working, to the fire house. Our child loves them. For comparison, our older child was in a nanny share with a great nanny, and we were as happy with the level of personalization and care at Priscylle and Neto's as with the nanny who looked after just two kids.
Feel free to contact me if you have questions.
Jen
My two daughters have been with Priscylle and Neto’s Daycare, the first since she was 8 months old to 2 years old and now my second since she was 2 and ½ months old to 2 years. They have a great small group of children; no more than six children per day supervised by Priscylle and Neto, who are a married couple. Both Priscylle and Neto have been wonderful to both of my daughters and my husband and I have been really lucky to have found their daycare. All of the children love them very much and most, including my daughter, don’t want to leave at the end of the day. They hold their daycare in their home which is a very nice, clean space and they go to the park at least once a day. I highly recommend their daycare to anyone who is looking for a personal and caring environment.
Our Daughter Elise joined Priscylle and Neto’s family daycare when she was a 14 month old, and has spent the BEST TIME OF HER LIFE there. Priscylle and Neto are the greatest thing that can happen to your kid. They are highly professional, reliable childcare providers. Above all they are fun, loving people taking great care of a handfull of lucky babies and toddlers. What else can we say? They both speak English and Portuguese, they are very accommodating for the busy schedule of working parents, they provide the perfect environment for kids to thrive!
We're going to miss them deeply and cannot recommend them enough.
Feel free to give us (Gwen and Charles) a call at 415 517 83 44 if you want to know more about our great experience with them. Or call Neto directly at 510 334 3744.
My 2 year old daughter will be leaving Priscylle & Neto's wonderful care later this month. She's been there since she was 9 months old, and loves it. Priscylle and Neto have such great energy and are very loving and affectionate. Their regular hours are 830-5, and you can arrange for extended care 8-830 and/or 5-530. My daughter naps and eats great in their care. We are going to miss them very much! -- Lisa & Lucy
Archived Q&A and Reviews
Feb 2015
There will soon be openings in my daughter’s beloved in-home
daycare. Having worked with several excellent childcare providers in
the area, I can say that, even among the best, Priscylle & Neto are a
step above! This young, vibrant couple has been caring for children –
infants to preschoolers – for years together. They truly love caring for
kids, which shows in the energy, compassion, and creativity they bring
to their caregiving. They are very active, taking the kids to the park
daily, singing with them, arranging for other outings, etc. They manage
to get the fussiest eaters to eat and the poorest nappers to nap. They
also just intuitively promote the kids’ social-emotional growth – naming
feelings from day one; working with the kids on cooperation and
respect for others; etc. Plus, while they are both fluent in English, they
are originally from Brazil and expose the children to Portuguese. The
kids in their care thrive, while the parents lucky enough to work with
them have the peace of mind that comes with knowing their children
are in the hands of two people who genuinely care and invest in the
children's well-being. I cannot more emphatically recommend Priscylle
& Neto and encourage you to contact them if you are in need of
childcare
Feb 2015
Our family has recently moved to a new city and there is an opening at Priscylle & Netos daycare. I must say, this place is a true gem. We did exhaustive research into day care options for my daughter (nanny, in-home and centers). Priscylle & Netos was far and away the best. The loving environment they provided from day one has helped give my daughter a happy and confident start. They spend a lot of time outside playing with the children and offer a thoughtful and caring environment for the kids to learn and grow. It's clear every time we arrive how much she loves it there. They have also been amazingly flexible with our schedule. I highly recommend contacting them as soon as possible, as they fill up quickly. Claire
Sept 2014
Priscylle and Neto, a young Brazilian couple, run a wonderful home-based daycare which has an opening this fall. Our son, now 2, has been going there 3 days a week for the last year and we have felt so blessed to have been a part of their little community. Usually there are 5-6 children there per day which is a great ratio for 2 providers. Each day they spend most of the day outside, which was really important to us. They take the kids to local parks in the morning, and after lunch and nap they spend the remainder of the day outside in the yard or around the neighborhood. I always knew our son was in very capable and loving hands when he was under their care. They also were very understanding and supportive when I had some schedule changes and would try to accommodate our scheduling needs if they could. We couldn't have asked for 2 more caring and engaged adults, to help our son develop and grow from a crawling babbling baby into a now running and talking toddler! Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Niccole
Aug 2014
My daughter will soon begin preschool, opening a space in Pri & Neto's Daycare. This beloved in-home daycare is a true gem! Priscylle & Neto are a young, vibrant couple who have been caring for kids -infants through toddlers - together for years. Although licensed for more, they limit the number of kids to 6-7 and are willing to accommodate full & part-time schedules. They truly love caring for kids, which shows in their energy, compassion, & creativity. They are very active - taking the kids to the park daily (and in the process teaching them excellent street safety); singing with them; arranging for outings to the fire station and other nearby locales; setting up impromptu kiddie-pool parties in their yard on especially hot days; etc. They manage to get the fussiest eaters to eat & the poorest nappers to nap. They also just instinctively promote the kids' social-emotional growth - naming feelings from day one; working with the kids on cooperation, sharing, and respect for others; modeling a happy, healthy relationship; etc. Plus, while both are fluent in English, they hail from Brazil and expose the kids to some Portuguese. I cannot more emphatically recommend Priscylle & Neto and encourage you to contact them if you're in need of childcare.
gerald
July 2014
Hello Berkeley Parents! Our two year old just finished a year and half with two of the most loving and wonderful daycare providers--Priscylle and Neto Sanatana. They are a young Brazilian couple who have been watching children for over eight years. If you are looking for a group setting--they watch up to six--with attentive, loving, fun, enthusiastic, caring (and the list of all good things really is endless) I highly recommend Prisylle and Neto. It's never easy to leave your child with others, but with them I knew our child would be in excellent care with people that would encourage her to grow and develop and have fun doing it.
Dec 2013
Our son's amazing day care has an opening. I can't recommend Priscylle & Neto's highly enough. It is a very unique, exceptional nanny-share style day care. They have 4 to 6 kids a day, with two very active, engaged adults. My son started there at 5 months old, and has been with them a year. They are truly family. I trust them completely, and often turn to them for advice. He is so excited every day when we get there, and he is immediately greeted with open, loving arms. They are a young couple, and we love the fact that our little guy has both a male and female around him all day, and that they have the energy to chase after our active fella. They spend many hours outside at nearby parks, and play in the courtyard at their house. They sing and dance, read, and speak Portuguese. Our son eats and naps like a champ when he is with them, and they were able to get him to take a bottle the very first day, after we failed for months. They have created a nice little community of kids and families, and we feel so lucky to have found them. Please contact them if you are looking for an exceptional place to send your little one! 510-527-1652.
Carolyn
June 2013
Our daughter has been at Priscylle's Daycare since she was 8 months old. She is now turning 3 and moving on to preschool. Her spot is opening up with Priscylle and Neto and we can't recommend them enough. My transition back to work was made so much easier by the fact that I knew my daughter was being so well cared for. We felt we had the best of both worlds with the social interaction of a daycare, but the warmth of a private home. Priscylle and her husband Neto are both friendly, energetic people and are so full of love and enthusiasm for the kids. They always greet our daughter so warmly in the morning and she is thrilled to see them (which makes the ''goodbyes'' much easier). They actively engage with the children all day--rather than talking on a cell phone while the children fend for themselves--and seem to take real joy in what they are doing. As an added bonus our daughter has learned some Portuguese words and songs and developed a budding appreciation of soccer (which they both play). Priscylle and Neto have created a supportive environment that has nurtured our daughter's delight in the world around her, and we are so happy we chose them to care for her.
July 2012
My daughter was in Priscylle and Neto's care since she was 6 months old. If you are looking for an extremely caring, warm and fun-filled environment for your little one, this is THE place.
Priscylle and Neto are a married couple full of energy, with a deep love for each child and a thorough understanding of their needs and preferences. They take the kids out to a playground each day (weather permitting, of course) and have an amazing collection of toys as well as outdoor equipment. There is never a dull moment, yet it is peaceful and calming during nap time.
Another great aspect is the rare-to-find small ratio of caregiver to child as they do not take on more than five kids. You can call Priscylle directly at 510-527-1652 or email me with questions.
June 2012
My son's Daycare has an opening - aren't you lucky! I couldn't recommend Priscylle & Neto any higher: they are a very sweet couple running a small day care with an amazing ratio: 2 adults and never more than 5 kids. My son has been with them for over a year, he started when he was 6 months and he loved it from day one, tapping on the door and giggling as soon as he saw their house. Today when I come to pick him up, he smiles and runs away - he doesn't want to leave Priscylle & Neto and warm and very loving with the children, giving them plenty of attention, hugs & kisses. They provide a clean, safe environment and tons of fun. My son is thriving in their care. I was looking for a while before finding Priscylle & Neto, and couldn't be happier.
June 2012
My one year old son has attending Pri and Neto's Daycare since he was 4 months old and is now 1! When my older son was in their care there was a very cute little ''gang'' of kids his age. I so want this experience for my little one. As it is, my son clammers to get out of my arms the moment I get him out of the car, but the experience of having a group of kids his age waiting on the other side of the door is priceless. Priscylle and Neto are an amazing Brazilian husband and wife duo. They are licensed for 6 kids at a time but try to have no more than 5 at a time. The daily routine involves a walk to the local tot park, indoor play and naptime. The kids all eat together and nap together, Priscylle and Neto work nap magic consistently getting the kids to nap longer than they will at home. They give the kids a great start in preschool education by teaching numbers, colors, songs and animal names in both English and Portuguese. They are also patient and encouraging potty trainers. They do have openings, and your child doesn't have to be only 1, I just thought I'd start him out early in the online dating world. Contact them for more information (527-1652).
Lily
August 2010
Hello Berkeley Parents! Our two year old just finished a year and half with two of the most loving and wonderful daycare providers--Priscylle and Neto Sanatana. They are a young Brazilian couple who have been watching children for over eight years. If you are looking for a group setting--they watch up to six--with attentive, loving, fun, enthusiastic, caring (and the list of all good things really is endless) I highly recommend Prisylle and Neto. It's never easy to leave your child with others, but with them I knew our child would be in excellent care with people that would encourage her to grow and develop and have fun doing it. Contact them at the number above or alternately: 510-334-3044 or email pbs.1 [at] hotmail.com for more information.
Contact: Priscylle Santana, 510-527-1652
August 2010
My daughter was in Priscylle and Neto's care since she was 6 months old. She'll be entering pre-school in September, so if you are looking for an extremely caring, warm and fun-filled environment for your little one, this is THE place.
Priscylle and Neto are a married couple full of energy, with a deep love for each child and a thorough understanding of their needs and preferences. They take the kids out to a playground each day (weather permitting, of course) and have an amazing collection of toys as well as outdoor equipment. There is never a dull moment, yet it is peaceful and calming during nap time.
Another great aspect is the rare-to-find small ratio of caregiver to child as they do not take on more than five kids.
If you would like my daughter's spot starting the week of Sept. 7, you can call Priscylle directly at 510-527-1652 or email me with questions.
Hadley
March 2010
Our wonderful Brazilian nanny has an opening for 1 infant in her nanny share. Priscylle and her husband Neto care for a small group of 4-5 infant/toddler at their clean and child-friendly home near the intersection of Kains and Marin, 8am to 5pm.
Priscylle has been taking care of our son part-time for two days a week in the beginning and then four days a week for nearly 2 years. He moved to preschool this Spring, along with another kid, creating theses openings for some lucky kids.
Our son loves going to her house, where he plays, sings, dances, reads books, learns Portuguese, and spends quality outdoor time in nearby local parks. Priscylle is a wonderfully kind, energetic, nurturing, and reliable young woman. Quite simply, the children adore her. She has years of experience in childcare, and has her own car and CA DL. Neto also connects well with the children, in a playful and warm manner. Together they provide an incredibly loving environment. Contact: Priscylle, 510-527-1652
March 2010
If you are looking for a wonderful daycare starting this summer, you should not miss out on Priscylle and Neto. They have two openings in June!
Location: on Kains, between Marin & Dartmouth, in Albany Hours: 8am-5pm # of children: 3-5
Our daughter was cared for by Priscylle and Neto, a married couple, since she was 6 months old and has thought of them as family pretty much ever since. She is now almost 17 months and always looks forward to spending the day with them.
Priscylle and Neto are incredibly warm, kind, patient, responsible and loving to the children, shower them with hugs and kisses and know exactly about their individual needs. Needless to say, the kids have tons of fun, whether they are indoors surrounded by music, in the yard or at the playground nearby. As for their home, it's clean, safe and cozy.
Another great aspect is that there are never more than five kids, so the ratio is exceptionally good.
Contact Priscylle & Neto at 510-527-1652 or you can call/email me for more information.
Hadley
Dec 2009
My son's Daycare has an opening - aren't you lucky! I couldn't recommend Priscylle & Neto any higher: they are a very sweet couple running a small day care with an amazing ratio: 2 adults and never more than 5 kids. My son has been with them for over a year, he started when he was 6 months and he loved it from day one, tapping on the door and giggling as soon as he saw their house. Today when I come to pick him up, he smiles and runs away - he doesn't want to leave :) Priscylle & Neto and warm and very loving with the children, giving them plenty of attention, hugs & kisses. They provide a clean, safe environment and tons of fun. My son is thriving in their care. I was looking for a while before finding Priscylle & Neto, and couldn't be happier. Contact: Priscylle, 510.527.1652/ 510.334.3044
June 2009
My son's Daycare has an opening - aren't you lucky! I couldn't recommend Priscylle & Neto any higher: they are avery sweet couple running a small day care with an amazingratio: 2 adults and never more than 5 kids.My son has been with them for over a year, he started whenhe was 6 months and he loved it from day one, tapping on thedoor and giggling as soon as he saw their house. Today whenI come to pick him up, he smiles and runs away - he doesn'twant to leave :)Priscylle & Neto and warm and very loving with the children,giving them plenty of attention, hugs & kisses. They providea clean, safe environment and tons of fun. My son isthriving in their care.I was looking for a while before finding Priscylle & Neto,and couldn't be happier.
Contact: Priscylle, 510-527-1652
March 2009
My son's Daycare has an opening - aren't you lucky! I couldn't recommend Priscilly & Neto any higher: they are a very sweet couple running a small day care with an amazing ratio: 2 adults and never more than 5 kids. My son has been with them for over a year, he started when he was 6 months and he loved it from day one, tapping on the door and giggling as soon as he saw their house. Today when I come to pick him up, he smiles and runs away - he doesn't want to leave :)
Priscilly & Neto are warm and very loving with the children, giving them plenty of attention, hugs & kisses. They provide a clean, safe environment and tons of fun. My son is thriving in their care. I was looking for a while before finding Priscilly & Neto, and couldn't be happier.
Contact: Priscilly, 510.527.1652
March 2009
Priscilly & Neto are a loving couple offering care for infants to age 3 in a safe, very clean, and warm environment. Being two adults and never having more than 5 kids offers an great adult/kid ratio! I visited many daycares before choosing Priscilly & Neto for my son. He started at about 6mos and has been there for over a year and loves it. They have never taken a sick day and are very reliable. There is a wide variety of toys to play with, all well maintained and clean. Lots of music, trips to the park and playing in the yard. They are patient, kind and very loving to the children. The daycare is open from 8 to 5, with ez freeway access.
Contact: Priscilly, 510.527.1652
Dec 2008
Our 21 mo. old is giving up her spot in a BELOVED DAYCARE to move on to preschool in January. We could not recommend Priscylle & Neto more!
location: on Kains (btwn. Marin & Dartmouth) in Albany
hours: 8AM-5PM
ages: infant - pre-preschool
# of children: 3-5
availability: part-time or full-time
rate: $81/day
qualifications: loving, responsible, fun, professional,
caring, energetic people
references available
Feel free to email me (Barbara) with any questions and/or testimonials. Contact: Priscylle Santana, 510-334-3044
Barbara
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