Parent Testimonials

 


"My son recently graduated Emma's Daycare, a place that has truly been home for him since he was two years old. I searched far and wide before choosing Emma's - touring the large institutional Montessori ones to the family style centers. Pedagogy was important to me, but what I was really looking for was a place where my child would be loved and cared for, at my admittedly high standards, as much as possible.I feel blessed to have found Emma's, a truly special space where my child has thrived from day one - from mediation and exercise in the morning, to learning how to share with others, from the home-cooked meals, to the one-on-one attention, to the creative daily artwork projects to the fluent singing in Mandarin (a language not spoken in our home!). All of the physical spaces Emma has built for the children are beautiful and creative, fostering that sense of magic and discovery so important for very young children." Constance C., San Francisco, CA (September 2025)

"Our daughter joined Emma's Day Care at two years old, and it has been an incredible experience for her--and for us! She absolutely loves it here: the delicious food, her sweet friends, and the caring teachers who feel like family. Over the past two years, her language skills (both Chinese and English) have blossomed, and she's always excited to tell us about the fun activities Emma plans so thoughtfully. We especially cherish the photos Emma shares, which give us a glimpse into the joyful, nurturing environment she's created..." Ying L., San Francisco, CA (August 2025)

"My daughter starts her 8th grade and last year of middle school next week. It has been quite a journey and we are grateful for the friends and community we’ve made along the way. We did the best we could in the states, with semi-regular trips to Taiwan, and a pandemic in between. I started investigating when she was born, and she started at a small daycare in El Cerrito. We had the chance to revisit Emma’s Day Care again recently and I would still wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone with a little one." Jeanne H., Orinda, CA (August 2025)

"We had attended other childcare facilities and toured quite a few places, so I have some experience to base my assessment on. Everything you read in the other reviews is true. The meals are home cooked and healthy. The teachers are caring and supportive. Emma has in place a well-rounded curriculum that includes structured activities, academic readiness, and social emotional learning. The environment is fun, warm, and incredibly vibrant. There are lots of activities, birthday parties, and holiday celebrations. The parent community is wonderful. The list goes on and on..." Zoe Z., Berkeley, CA (August 2023)

Location: 832 Elm St, El Cerrito, CA 94530, USA