California Family Daycare

Patty took care of our child from just before he turned 1 until a little after he turned 2 (when we moved him into a program that included pre-K, closer to our house). There are so many things we miss about our time at Patty's: healthy home-cooked meals, daily trips to the park, regular bus rides to the library, fun songs, and Patty's energetic, warm demeanor. She did an amazing job teaching our toddler independence from a very young age, and she puts a lot of trust in her group of littles in a way not every caregiver does. He learned so many practical skills with her, like how to be safe when walking on a sidewalk and crossing a street, how to ride bus, and how to get dressed/undressed. He also learned how to recognize letters and identify all the colors. I feel totally confident in Patty's ability to manage a group of babies and toddlers because I saw her do it with a group that included my son (an early walker who loved to explore) and an infant not yet able to sit or crawl. We miss her and the community she cultivates with her families. 

My toddler has been with Patty since he was 8 months old (~1 year total now). Patty is excellent with him & the other babies. There are currently 4 babies around similar ages with Patty and it really is a lovely group. She is warm, loving, and excellent at teaching them a variety of practical skills including dealing with clothes, being kind to each other, sharing, eating well etc. She is great at getting them outside to play at the park, or on rainy days providing a number of different activities to keep them busy. She is very good at redirecting unwanted behaviors as well. My son always seems happy, healthy and thriving when I get him from her. She has helped him transition through a number of changes (crawling to walking, now talking!). I would strongly recommend Patty as a caregiver for babies and toddlers! 

This is a follow-up review from my original 2015 post.

Our daughter is now turning seven years old and entering first grade. Our son will turn four years old soon and entered preschool last week. Patty has provided a safe, warm, and nurturing environment. She is patient and creative and recognizes each child’s individuality. She encourages group activities and emphasizes the importance of kindness, sharing, and courtesy. She also encourages them to develop and practice these values daily. As a multi-cultural family, we particularly appreciated the reinforcement of our children’s Spanish skills.
Over the years, as our children grew and matured from infants to toddlers, she always presented them with fun, challenging, and age-appropriate activities. With her background as a preschool teacher, she incorporates particular skills in these activities that help prepare the children in her care for the transition to preschool and kindergarten programs. We have certainly seen this in our daughter and son.
We strongly recommend Patty as an excellent infant care and childcare provider.

My 3 year old daughter has been at Patty's for about six months. Patty works hard to make sure there are plenty of crafts and activities for the toddlers, while balancing the needs of the babies. I appreciate her dependability and her warm, caring treatment of my daughter, as well as the home-cooked food!

My oldest daughter started with Patty when she was 2 and is now moving on to PreK at 4. My younger daughter is 6 months and has been with Patty since she was almost 4 months old. Both girls absolutely adore the time they spend with Patty and it makes me so happy to see how well they are taken care of. Finding a daycare provider is so stressful and to have someone who is so amazing with my kids is a huge relief. She speaks Spanish to the kids and now my oldest is correcting my pronunciations. 

I highly recommend Patty!! Patty is warm, nurturing and amazing with the kids. She genuinely cares for each of the kids. They do lots of activities, crafts, take daily trips to the park, field trips to the library, farmers market and read tons. My 1 year old has been there since she was 3 months old. I felt very comfortable leaving her with Patty even that early on. Because of Patty my transition back to full time work was easier than expected. Patty speaks to the kids in Spanish and English. It's so great to see my daughter light up in the mornings when she goes to Patty's! Feel free to message me if you have any questions! 

My 2.5 year old son has been going to Patty's for over a year and we couldn't be happier about our experience with her so far.  Patty is an incredibly loving and playful teacher.  Our son's days are filled with singing, dancing, cooking, gardening, reading, playing outdoors, and the occasional field trip around Berkeley or the neighborhood farmer's market. My son often asks for "Patty's house?" on weekend mornings which I have to take as a good sign that he enjoys his time with her!  Patty has a background as a preschool teacher and seems committed to teaching even the youngest children everything from Spanish language skills to how how to share toys and take turns.  I am truly amazed how much my son has blossomed under Patty's care. She even manages to find time to prepare healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks for the kids (which is definitely a lifesaver for me and my husband!) Patty is incredibly dependable and I can't recommend her daycare enough.  If you are looking for a safe and engaging environment for your toddler, you would be lucky to scoop up one her current openings.  Please feel free to message me if you have questions or want more details about this great daycare!