Cultivating Kids

We have been at CK for 9 months now with our 1 year old. This was our 3^rd day care (1^st two were disasters) and we finally found a good one. It is super clean. The staff are really attentive and caring. Miss Vicki puts the children first. The kids are engaged in a variety of activities every day — painting, music, books. I love that they get plenty of outside time, weather-​permitting. Many places are so rigid about doing things a certain way but CK is very flexible and accommodating. Miss Vicki and her staff try to stay in sync with the families and kids for consistency.

The toddler room is large but it smells — they should really store dirty diapers elsewhere.
This daycare does not provide food but they are about the same price as other places that do provide food.
Tried to sign my son up here nonetheless.
He was first in line for the spot but they lost his paperwork and gave me the run around so I’ve found something else.
There are much nicer daycare facilities out there!

Owner Ms Vicki has created a wonderful community at Cultivating Kids. When I first walked into the center, I realized that this was the type of place I wanted to raise my daughter, and ended up enrolling her that day as well as eventually moving to the neighborhood. Ms Vicki and her team are professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy and make both me and my daughter feel supported and valued. The staff members are so positive that spending time at Cultivating Kids is actually a bright start and end to my day. I can’t thank the team enough for helping me in my transition back to work and in my first couple of years as a new mom. They rock!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Cultivating Kids. My daughter has been thriving there. I can tell that she deeply loves the staff and that they love her — this truly is a second home for her. I find the staff to be professional and compassionate. Vicki the director is empathetic to both the children and the parents and she is quite knowledgeable about developmental stages. She and the staff create activities to enhance the kids’ learning that are age appropriate and fun. More than anything, my daughter is happy and safe at Cultivating Kids — and that is my top priority.

The teachers and Ms Vicki are to be commended for the high quality of care they provide. I had a terrible experience with a daycare and my three month old son before find cultivating kids. I felt so relieved when they actually read his schedule and care plan and then followed it. He immediately starting sleeping better and was a happier baby. He is thriving here. It hurts to be away from our small babies, so it’s very important to know that they’re getting held a lot and cared for in the ways that they are used to being care for by their parents. There has to be continuity and stability. Cultivating kids gave my family that. Thank you to everyone there!

I can’t recommend Ms. Vicki Braxton and her staff enough. Our daughter has been attending Cultivating Kids three days a week since she was three months old. After visiting many prospective daycare centers, I felt there was something about CK that just clicked. For me, finding a loving and nurturing environment for my daughter was the top priority. It’s a characteristic of a person and place that can’t be faked, and Ms. Vicki is genuine in the spirit and love she gives to children. All the children at CK love her. Our daughter is now a year and a half and absolutely loves going to «school.» She has grown and learned so much under Vicki’s care, as have I. I have the utmost respect for Vicki and her staff and I highly recommend CK to anyone.

Our daughter has attended Cultivating Kids for two years and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. As the other reviewers mentioned, Ms. Vicki and her staff are extremely warm and caring, genuinely interested and involved in the well being of the children. The owner, Vicki Braxton, is very thoughtful and knowledgeable about early childhood education, and I trust her completely. I have often gone to her for advice on child rearing issues, and she always has useful insights to offer. I always enjoy lingering and chatting with Vicki and the staff.
The vibe at Cultivating Kids is very positive and nurturing. I have always felt that the staff has taken the time to really get to know and enjoy my daughter. They stress the development of social and emotional learning while recognizing that every child grows at his or her own pace. For the older kids they offer just the right amount of organized activities such as circle time and art projects. My daughter’s social skills really blossomed here, and I know that she feels safe, loved, and has fun.
I recommend Cultivating Kids to anyone.

Nurturing, safe, genuine, loving, giving, and fun — these are the first words that come to mind to describe Cultivating Kids.
Both of my children have attended Cultivating Kids and I couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful and positive experience for my little ones. There’s so much «goodness» here; the teachers are kind, attentive and caring towards each of the children. With their help, my kids have honed the ability to make new friends, to play nicely, to share, to use manners at the lunch table, and countless other skills. The space is clean and organized, and the beautiful outdoor space canopied by redwoods is a fantastic place for the kids to explore and run around.
We’re thrilled; no only did we discover the best possible childcare, but we also became a part of an amazing community. The staff treats each child as if they were their own with a lot of little extra touches that assure parents that kids are well loved.
We are full of thankfulness and gratitude to have found Cultivating Kids, and are especially appreciative of the kindness and generosity of Director Vicki, and Teacher Vella.
We L.O.V.E. Cultivating Kids!

Our daughter has been attending Cultivating Kids since she was 6 months old and we couldn’t be happier with the care she has received there. The Director is a true childcare expert as well as a loving, steady, and nurturing presence for the kids. The teachers are all intelligent, engaged, and most importantly, great with the children. Each day when we drop our daughter off we know she will have fun, be safe, and learn something new.
When you are a working parent, it can be really difficult to entrust the care of your child to someone else day in and day out. The relief of having a place like Cultivating Kids to rely on can’t be overstated.

Our daughter has been in the care of Miss Vicki, the owner, at this location since August 2009 when she was 6 months old. They recently expanded from a smaller family daycare to a fully licensed operation so there are spaces available for infants and toddlers.
Miss Vicki and her staff are extremely professional and caring. Our daughter is always excited to go to ‘school’ in the mornings. The staff worked with us to quickly resolve some nap issues that she was having, helping us get her on a regular schedule that’s made for a happier family all round. I feel like we are partnering with each other in our child’s development.
The facility has a large back yard with play structures, a sand pit and toys that the kids get to enjoy in good weather. There is a toddler room, a separate infant room and a separate crib room for naps. It’s a really fantastic space, with plenty room for the toddlers to run around and work off their energy.