My Little Carousel

Both my kiddos have been under the care of Ms. Laura, Marcelo and grandma, the youngest getting ready to graduate soon. This small family daycare is located in near east oakland (easy to get to from Maxwell park area, Fruitvale). They are the most loving, thoughtful and reliable people, teach the kiddos developmentally appropriate everything, make delicious food for them everyday, potty train in a smooth seemless way, give them lots of play outside when the weather permits. I don't worry one bit while they're at daycare, as I know they are well taken care of by this family. The kids come home happy, well rested and nourished consistently, every day. My kiddo can also now understand Spanish too, which is an obvious plus. I wish everyone could have such an amazing option as we were fortunate enough to fall upon.

I love My Little Carousel.  I brough my son here right before he turned 3 years old and he is still there, albeit part time.  Laura has worked with our child with ASD with the utmost care and communication to ensure we are all on the same page with his goals and progress. She gives updates and ideas for support outside of the home, and is vigilant in staying up to date with his IEP goals through OUSD and through his private speech therapist.  We saw an immediate change with our son in terms of his ability to focus, take part in group activities and advance his language, within months of sending him there. She truly believes in working as a team with the parents to ensure the best for their child who she treats as family.  The home cooked meals, flexibility with working parents and compassion she exhibits to all the families in the community is a true blessing.  We are thankful that Laura has made such a continuous and positive impact in our lives.