Alice’s Adorable Babies In Home Day Care

If a space opens up at Alice’s Adorable Babies In Home Day Care, I recommend that you sign up right away! Our now-​16-​month old son started there when he was 13-​months old, and in hindsight, I wish that we had placed him there right after our parental leave ended. We were very unhappy with our son’s prior day care (where he attended when he was 4 – 13 months). We consider it a blessing that when I began a search for a new place, Alice’s Adorable Babies In Home Day Care happened to have a spot open up (because a boy was scheduled to graduate to preschool). Miss Irene, the owner and head teacher, and Miss Tehani, also a teacher, give our son individual attention all day long. They can do this, in part, because Alice’s Adorable Babies has voluntarily chosen to well-​exceed state-​required staff/​child ratios. Miss Irene and Miss Tehani closely track what our son is eating, how well he is digesting, how he is sleeping, whether he is developing a little cough that needs intervention (and if so they nip it in the bud), whether it is time to move to the next developmental stage, i.e., whether to introduce more advanced food to him, and more. Within two days of starting at Alice’s Adorable Babies, our son began to walk. Shortly after that, he became a courageous eater, is totally weaned off bottles and pacifiers, can use several words of sign language («more,» «baby,» «diaper change,» etc.), takes two quality naps a day, and is impressively verbal. All day long, Miss Irene sends my husband and me text messages so we can see photos of our son and know what he is eating, what time his naps started and stopped, and anything else parents might want to know. It makes it so much easier for my husband and me to be consistently engaged parents despite having very demanding jobs. Miss Irene and Miss Tehani are truly a joy to interact with. Unlike our son’s prior daycare, where I felt invisible, Miss Irene and Miss Tehani are great to talk to and offer us all sorts of assistance to make parenting easier. Alice’s Adorable Babies truly love their babies. When I drop off and pick up our son, I see how dedicated they are to the three other babies. This is confirmation that when I am absent, they treat our son that well too. Sarah O.‘s review below has very useful information, so I recommend that people read it closely. If you want to talk to me by phone, please ask Miss Irene for my cell number. Or message me on Unilocal (though I don’t check it often). I’d be happy to chat. Two mothers had talked to me by phone when I was searching for a place, and their very positive candid input was a huge reason why we signed our son up.

Our children are so precious and as parents, we want nothing but the best for our children. With safety being top priority, especially living in these crazy times… we have found the best fit for our son here at Alice’s Adorable Babies Daycare… I cannot say enough how thankful my fiancé and I am to have found Ms. Irene. Our son is 4 months old and he absolutely loves going to daycare. When I drop my son off in the morning, he can’t help but smile and kick around out of excitement. We were so nervous about putting our son in daycare, but thankfully we found Ms. Irene! We feel comfortable with him being there, and are confident that he is in a safe place. Ms. Irene always stays in constant contact with my fiancé and I. She sends us pictures all throughout the day. It takes me about 25 minutes to get to work after dropping off my son, and by the time I get to work. I have pictures from Ms. Irene. She tells me when he falls asleep and how much milk he drank in each feeding. Overall, we couldn’t be more happier and thrilled that our son is under Ms. Irene’s care. She really deserves and has earned these 5 stars! My fiancé and I are the King and Queen of communicating, so to have found Ms. Irene, who is just as big on communication as us… is a complete BLESSING!

It’s no surprise that the average star rating is 5 stars, Miss Irene is the best. We have recently started taking our three month old son here but put ourselves on the waiting list when I was eight months pregnant.
We can’t say enough great things about Alice’s Adorable Babies and Miss Irene. Beside the fact that she is wonderful with the babies, she truly is a natural and has a special talent for it, she is also great with the parents. Before we even had our baby she would send text messages to see how I was feeling and she continued to check in on us after the baby was born. It was really nice to see how much cared about us as a family. She even took time out of her weekend for us to bring the baby over for her to meet him and play with him before he started fulltime day care.
If you want to take your baby to someone that cares about them like they are family and not just another baby this is the place for you. I never feel like I am taking my baby to day care I feel like I am taking him to a relative for the day. One other specific thing we really like is there is NO TV she spends all her time and attention on interacting with the babies.
There are a lot of day care options out there but in our opinion Alice’s with Miss Irene is the best and you would be lucky to be able to take your child here.

Overview
After my childcare plans for my 3 ½ month old fell through I desperatly searched for a daycare that I could feel comfortable leaving my little girl with. Luckily my search brought me to Alice’s Adorable Babies and Miss Irene (the owner). When my daughter is with Miss Irene, I have no worries that she is happy and safe. Miss Irene is very experienced and professional and this comes through from the very first conversation you have with her. For anyone skeptical of an in home daycare, don’t be. Having your child with someone as loving and caring as Miss Irene is priceless especially when compared to the Infant rooms at larger daycares where my child would not get the constant attention she does with Miss Irene. Miss Irene generally takes care of only four children in her home under the age of three. She has two helpers, of which she isn’t required to have but has them anyway, who are also both very wonderful. There is no way I could list all of the wonderful things about Miss Irene here. Therefore, I will share my top «Pros» about having my daughter with Miss Irene. I will also list some «things to know before starting» but let me be clear there are no cons just things that will be good to know ahead of time so you can plan for them.
«Pros»
Text Message: Miss Irene sends text message updates along with pictures throughout the day. This was especially helpful as a first time mom, it put my mind at ease to see my baby happy. Also, she communicates feeding times, and anything out of the ordinary (fever, gassy, cranky, etc.). Again, this is helpful as it helps me know if my daughter is getting sick, or is having a bad day and will kind of give me the heads up for how the evening may go.
Knowledgable: Miss Irene is very knowledgeable regarding child developement. She understands if a child is falling behind developmentally and what to do to help that child progress. She is also very attuned to when a baby may be ready to progress or try something a bit earlier than the average baby. For example; Miss Irene took cues from my daughter at 4 months to know she was ready to stand up. I was amazed. She does plenty of tummy time with babies so that they may progress. Miss Irene also has suggestions as to things you can try to help your baby with certain issues such as teething, etc. Overall, the amount of knowledge this woman has is astounding.
Personal Touch: Miss Irene makes sure the kids get a lot of individual attention. I never fear that my baby is going to be just left in a crib by herself for most of the day. Instead I know for sure she is up and interacting with the other children, playing with toys, being talked to, and enjoying life. The proof of this is in the numerous happy smiling baby pictures I get throughout the day, everyday.
Babysitting: What I also truly enjoy about Miss Irene is that she also provides babysitting. Now of course this comes with a reasonable hourly rate but it is so worth it. It’s very convienent and easy especially since my daughter knows and loves Miss Irene. Also, this way there is no worries about hiring a highschool kid or someone that doesn’t really know your childs quirks or bugging relatives. This has been so great for my husband and I to take a few hours to go see a movie, or get dinner, or just have a date.
Clean: Miss Irene’s house is extremely clean. In fact, there are no shoes allowed in the house as that way outside dirt and grim doesn’t dirty up the places where the kids will be playing.
«Things to Know»
1) Closed all Federal Holidays, and at least one day per month if no Holiday (all paid)
2) Hours are 7:45 am — 5:30 pm (Except Friday)
3) Closes at 3:00 pm on Fridays.
4) For babies, you must provide a pak-​n-​play type thing for them to sleep in.
5) The price goes up after your child turns 1 — or so I am told.
6) You must give 3 months notice prior to ending services.
7) Closed for a week in December, this is a paid week, as well as a week in the summer time, which is also a paid week.
8) Small non-​refundable deposit to hold your spot. (small compared to other places)
Conclusion
Basically, if a spot opens up you are crazy if you don’t take it. There is nowhere else that you will receive this type of personalized care for your child. My daughter has been with Miss Irene for about 4 months (from age 3 months to now 7 months) and I know without a doubt that I made the right decision choosing this daycare and Miss Irene.

My little one has been at Alice’s Adorable Babies Day Care for over a year and we are both happy with the service Irene and her helpers provide. She is very direct and offers great ideas on how to increase my child’s development. She keeps her house clean and she is very loving to all the children at the daycare. She will ask questions to ensure you are comfortable with her directions given to your child and if you communicate a need she is flexible and will work with you.
My child is happy to see friends and Irene everyday and this assures me that their is comfort and love being provided. She provides pictures when she can and this was a wonderful thing for me as I miss my little one as I work during the day.
I would recommend her daycare and I appreciate all she does for my child.

After moving back to the Bay Area after having my son, it was a nightmare finding childcare. I work for myself so my days are not always consistent. After searching for weeks and pulling my hair out, I looked on Unilocal for some much needed help. I came across Alice’s Adorable Babies and made an appointment to come meet Ms. Irene.
She is super organized. I didn’t think I would meet someone as organized as I am, but I met my match!
My son loved it there. She has a clean place and the children there all seem to be quite happy. She even got my son to sleep… which he NEVER does without me laying in bed next to him.
She sends updates throughout the day accompanied with pictures. It really is like I am sharing his day while I am away working. It really is going that extra mile and I appreciate that.
At times I have had some special circumstances with my work and while not the norm for her, she will do everything she can to accommodate situations. I appreciate that.
It doesn’t seem to be just a business with Miss Irene, she really loves all the babies.
Would I recommend? Oh yes!

Ms. Irene is one of the best care providers I could of ever hoped for, I am a new mother and was looking for months for someone I could trust with my daughter. I love the fact that she has a very clean, organized and stimulating environment.
Always maintaining a constant communication, she actually sends pictures throughout the day so I know how my daughter is doing, I love seeing her play, it almost is like I’m there. I have kept pictures from when she first started to present day and able to see the growth and developments. I know if there is anything wrong or any concerns they are instantly communicated, usually with suggestions or solutions. I know my daughter is in good hands and never have to worry.
Ms. Irene has a lot of knowledge and experience with children, provides education with genuine concern for the benefit of the children. She has helped me transition through every step and development in my daughter’s first year, from switching to solids, teething, and everything else. As I said, I am a new mom and it is nice to have someone to consult with and that gives advice.
In addition to personal attention, there is a lot of interaction with other kids, it is very important to learn how to play and socialize with other children. The best feeling is knowing that my daughter has been growing with the same kids since she was 3 months old. Building friendships, growing both mentally ans physically together.
I look forward to the days my daughter is with Ms. Irene, knowing she is as well cared for as if she were with me. My daughter and Ms. Irene have developed a very close bond, which reassures me she is in good hands and we are so lucky to have such a wonderful person in our life. She is the first person outside of family to care for my baby and has defiantly set the bar very high, I know she will always to be part of our lives and enjoy seeing my daughter grow up.
Five stars for Ms. Irene!!!

My husband and I are so happy that we found Ms. Irene! I feel very comfortable knowing that my son is in good hands. Ms. Irene updates me all day and when she is not busy, she makes sure to send a ton of pictures. It’s good to know what my son is up to each day. My son’s development is right on track and I believe Ms Irene has helped with that. There is plenty of room for him to crawl, climb and all of the kids really help with his social skills. Her house is kept very clean and gloves are used when changing and feed the kids. I know that my son loves Ms. Irene and my husband and I have a lot of appreciation for what she does! I

I am so happy I found Ms. Irene. The first few days I was a little nervous dropping my daughter off — I would have been nervous dropping my three-​month-​old off with my mom at that time — however, soon my anxiety wore off and I became grateful that I did not have to worry about my daughter throughout the day. I know that when she is with Ms. Irene my daughter is in a safe and nurturing environment. Ms. Irene’s house is immaculate. She sends photos all day. Ms. Irene makes sure that my daughter receives lots of tummy-​time and is appropriately stimulated. The other children are all well-​behaved, and of course, adorable. Ms. Irene also has assistants, ensuring a proper baby-​to-​adult ratio. In the morning when I drop my daughter off, she is always happy to see Ms. Irene. In the evening when I pick my daughter up, the babies are generally very calm and my daughter is always clean and content.

Miss Irene has done a wonderful job with my son and as a new mom I have benefited greatly from her advice and suggestions in caring for him as she has over 20 years experience working with children and/​or babies. Her home is immaculate and you won’t see any of the babies watching television as she takes personal interest when it comes to working with them in an effort to develop their learning and motor skills. Not only does she have very good rates but the care given to each child is remarkable. Miss Irene is always in tune with what is going on with my son and provides updates along with suggestions to me throughout the time he is in her care, and even makes time to send photos. I feel absolutely comfortable and assured that my son is receiving the best care while he is with Miss Irene!

I am a first time mom, work in the health field (paranoid), and have always worked in daycares throughout junior high and high school (so I know what to look for). I did a lot of research while pregnant trying to find the best home care for my baby in waiting. I came across Miss Irene through Bananas (an excellent daycare referral location in Oakland). She was probably the first location I visited and immediately I was sold. Her home is so clean – she’ll admit she can be OCD at times lol, and the neighborhood is always quiet and calm. She only has small babies (months old to 2 years old) so its very relaxing whenever you’re there, and they seem to all have an excellent tempermant. Miss Irene looooves babies, she has the baby voice down to a T! My child is very picky and only likes a handful of people and since day 1 she has always clung to Miss Irene. She sends pictures throughout the day of what your child is doing and will let you know via text of any updates (when they ate, nap, etc). You have to have all your bottles and snacks prepared and also plastic bags for dirty clothes at ll times but that is a small price to pay given what she charges (very reasonable). I highly recommend if you have a baby here or on the way you give Miss Irene a call. She is ready for more little ones to join our crew. *side note* ONLY IF YOUR CHILD IS CALM AND SWEET* lol jk.

Finding day care for my son was not an easy job. After removing him from another home day care facility who kept him in his car seat all day, I was so lucky to find Ms Irene. The first time we spoke on the phone I had a good vibe from her but you still never know. I met with her with my son and I was amazed. Her home was clean and kid friendly. I love that there are no shoes allowed where the children are. Plenty of books and age appropriate toys, and a very loving environment. Ms Irene sends pictures to the parents throughout the day. If anything comes up with my baby boy, whether its a runny nose, or if he feels a little warm, or takes a little fall, I am notified immediately, not when I pick him up wondering what happened. My Jordan has been with Ms Irene since he was 6 months old. I see how much he’s developed and I know some of it is the work she does with him while I’m at work. Being a first time mom I was hesitant with leaving my son with anyone again especially after the bad experience I had prior to Ms Irene but Jordan is on great hands and I love her and so does Jordan

Miss Irene has been like family taking care of our daughter as she would her own. She shows warmth and kindness throughout each day all while maintaining rules and guidance that is absolutely critical in these early stages. In the past year of picking up my daughter she always had a smile to match Miss Irene’s.
Miss Irene’s thorough daily communications and extra effort to share the growth in milestones is only complimented by her affordability, flexibility, and personality. If you are lucky enough to be one of the few that get in, take comfort knowing you are in good hands.

When choosing a daycare provider, it is a big decision that should not be taken lightly. You need to feel comfortable with the person who will be spending all day with your child. We needed care for our 3 month old son. Putting our son in daycare at such a young age is not the most comfortable idea. We called around and Miss Irene sounded very genuine and her rates were reasonable. We decided to go take a look at her place. The first thing we noticed (and one of the most important) is how clean her home is. A clean home means my baby will be kept clean as well. The second thing (and equally as important) was how the children bonded with her. The third thing was that she does not have a t.v. for children to watch. This was very important to us because a lot of providers will put the children in front of the t.v. and let them sit all day. We were ready to start our son on a trial to see how things would go. We are so glad we did! Our son is 6 months old and he is flourishing there. He has bonded with Miss Irene and he loves the time he spends there. She sends us pictures throughout the day so we can see what he is doing. It is definitely re-​assuring to see my son laughing and having fun. Even though he can’t see me, being able to see him all day makes it easier to be away from him. Miss Irene is very flexible and works with us if we have any last minute schedule changes. Oh and she is very organized and communicates with us regularly. She is very hands-​on and interactive with the children. How else would she be able to build such close bonds with them? I wouldn’t dream of taking my son anywhere else but Alice’s Adorable Babies. The only down side is that she only takes children until the age of 3. I don’t know where our son will go when he turns 3 but that place will have some pretty big shoes to fill. I would be happy to provide a reference for anyone considering choosing Miss Irene for childcare. You will not be disappointed. Miss Irene can provide my phone number (for serious inquiries only) and I will answer any questions you may have as a parent and hopefully put your mind at ease. Trust me, when it comes to Miss Irene, there is no better person to choose for your baby. The happy babies speak for themselves.

All I can is I wish I had brought my daughter to Miss Irene sooner!
Okay…I’ll say a little more…
We started our daughter with Miss Irene when she was 11 months old. Since then our daughter has become more social with other children, has finally transitioned to sleeping in her crib throughout the whole night, and has been moving towards her developmental milestones at a very steady pace. Miss Irene even got our daughter to give up the pacifier before she turned 18 months old.
Some other great things about Miss Irene:
— Very clean and safe home with lots of fun toys for the children
— Great communication — alerts us right away if she has any concerns
— Several photos of our child sent to our phone daily!
— A wonderful source for advice from someone who has a lot of experience with little children.
— Peace of mind when I drop off my daughter and go to work. I know she’s in the best of care with someone who knows her like family.
Miss Irene has very reasonable rates and has always worked with us when we have a sudden schedule change.
Miss Irene is no doubt a part of our family now!

I unfortunately do not have a positive review for Irene and her daycare. Irene took care of my daughter for over six months without acknowledging that she was not licensed. Once she finally got her licensing she immediately raised her rates, became very unprofessional and was inflexible with drop off and pick up times. She provides only basic care and does not do any other essentials like make bottles. If my daughter had a cold needed to provide tissues, if my daughter had soiled her clothes, I needed to provide th bags to transport the clothes. I am now in a new daycare and realize that there is much better are out in the community than this woman. Shop around, you can find better.

My wife and I met Irene one day as she was walking down the street from our shop and at that moment we saw a wonderful spirit in her! She as shown us that she has good character and a love that shines all of the time! When we found out that she was the owner of Alice’s Adorable Babies Home Day Care, we know why she is a wonderful person. She cares for the young ones while there parents have to go to work and that she let’s them see how there baby is doing during the day. That in it’s self is why we give her five star’s!!! WE recommend her highly to take GOOD CARE of your child or children.
She takes care of infant’s and up to 2 yrs of age.

Miss Irene has done a fabulous job with our little girl. It was such a tough transition to leave our first born in the care of someone else while we had to go back to work. She has made the transition very easy. One reason why going back to work was easier is that Irene takes periodic photos throughout the day and sends them to us to let us see what our baby is up to. We get to see napping, eating, walks, play time, reading, and even photos of specific physical therapy tasks we needed our daughter to practice.
Her rates were the most reasonable I have ever seen. I found the value to be outstanding.
She has a background as a kindergarden teacher and has all the experience that comes with raising a classroom full of toddlers.
I’m not one to give anyone 5-​stars, but Irene truly has earned it. If you are considering various daycare options, you should have Irene on the top of your list.

Miss Irene has done a wonderful job caring for my baby girl since she was 2 months old. Her home is always clean, and all the babies in her care are well taken care of. she has taught my baby how to sit up, hold a bottle, and soon crawling. She’s a wonderful woman! We have open communication. I would recommend her services to anyone. My baby loves her, and so do I.