Bay Meadows KinderCare

I’m writing an update for KinderCare because My oldest son no longer attends. Off to elementary school he went! (with a head start from this place of course!)
I want to start off by saying how fantastic the Director Ms. Mimi is. Truly a life saver in my eyes. Twice now I have come to her last minute, and she has always helped me and my kids, no questions asked.
My youngest son just started in the Toddler class a few months ago and is doing so great so far. I was a little worried at first because he is my wild child, always getting into trouble and also has a hard time listening. They have helped him adjust so effortlessly and He has already learned so much in such a short time! The teachers and staff are all so loving and caring which I appreciate. My son had never been in a Daycare before so it was very new to him. The staff made this transition so easy and painless (for my son and myself).
Drop-​off is still a little hard for us both, but I know while my son is here, He receives exceptional care and is as happy as can be!

Love everyone there. Kid has been developing at a crazy pace since he joined the daycare. I would see him sitting there reciting the months in a sequential order. Or count to 10 in Spanish. Or sing some kiddie songs. All these before he turned 2.

We decided that we wanted to get our 18 month old son into a more social environment after having a nanny share for almost 2 years. After touring and looking into several options the choice for us was clear KinderCare! This truly is a place for learning and childhood development that is customized for each stage of your child’s life. The teachers and center director are wonderful at Bay Meadows KinderCare. A typical day includes learning activities, meal time (all meals included bonus), nap times, and outdoor play. The staff sends you home with daily reports, so you know everything that your little one has been up to. Our son loves all of his new friends and after only 3 months his language & social skills are soaring. I really encourage anyone that is looking for an early education option to tour KinderCare today. KinderCare truly is not a daycare it is a learning center that prepares your child for school.

We are very happy with the place. I always pick up my kids happy, clean, they are always busy when I enter the room or playground (which is pretty big and they have different types of bikes there) Teachers are very responding to any parent need or concern either in person or over the phone. During our first 2 weeks I called them every hour to ask how my kids were doing and never met any irritation of being annoying so much.
At first I was kinda skeptical about the place as any parent though heard only good reviews from real people, but now I am very happy with my choice.
Why I chose the place: breakfast, lunch and snacks, big playground, clean classes, smiling staff :-) And the HUGE fact is that they don’t have summer or winter or whatever else breaks other places have and you are in panic trying to find the substitute which was always expensive.

After trying two daycares in the region, I finally find kindercare! My kid loves it! Me too! The teachers are so caring, patient and help him fully prepared for kindergarten. Class curriculum is well developed. Breakfast and lunch are included. I really hope I had enrolled him earlier.

What a great school. Dedicated staff, small class size, clean and engaging environment. Most importantly, they see my daughters gifts and communicate with me regularly. I feel good leaving her here and she loves going to school!

My 5 year old son has been attending since he was 18 months old. The director Mimi has worked with us over the years to address any concern we have had. We feel very fortunate to have Mimi and her caring staff (such as Ms Allison) understand our needs and see how our son has grown and matured under their care!

My three-​year old currently attends KC, and she loves going. Our oldest daughter used to attend too over 7 years ago, and her prior teacher is now the director. The director is very helpful and accommodating.

My son has been attending here since he was 4 and is currently in the Kindergarten program. He absolutely loves coming to school and is excited to learn. We have no complaints at all. The teachers are all great and work really well with the kids. Thank you Kindercare for paving the way for my child’s future!!!

This is a great place. My daughter has been attending here for over 2 years now and we are very happy there. The level of service we get from everyone (director and teachers) is great. Mimi really listens to our concerns and is very accommodating to our needs, she and the teachers have made us feel welcomed since day one. My daughter loves her teachers and we love how nurturing and caring they are. During the 2 years my daughter has been attending I have been able to build relationships with some of the teachers and I trust them enough to even ask them to babysit on weekends when needed. They are not only concerned about my daughter’s well being but also our own.
In addition, they have a great program, my daughter has learned a lot with them and I have noticed a great improvement in many areas.
I recently had a baby and she is going to daycare as well, but since this location does not take babies yet we had to put her in another daycare. It would have been easier for us to just transfer our older daughter to the new daycare, but she did not want to move, that tells us she is really happy where she is.
I would highly recommend KC Bay Meadows to any parent.

My son attended Kindercare for almost a year and we’re sad to have to leave because of work. He ran into school everyday and didn’t want to leave in the evenings. Things I love about Kindercare
— very clean and new facility
— the teachers are all very caring and nice. At least two parent conferences a year
— lots of friends to play with
— big outdoor space
— special events like performers, jumpy houses, walking distance field trips, visiting animals
— they serve breakfast, lunch and snack
The only negative aspect is the price — it is one of the more expensive schools, but you get what you pay for.

I remember about 1 year ago, when searching for a daycare in San Mateo/​Foster City, we came across KinderCare. We went through all available reviews on line for day cares, including Unilocal.
While reviews here are mostly negative, we decided to give it a chance, considering they had a new administration.
1 year later, our now 2.5 year old son always runs from the car to his classroom, very excited to meet his little friends and spend the day with all the nice and friendly staff.
At the end of the day, he always share with us all the fun stuff they did, for example, learning about insects, ladybugs, having fun with the bubble lady, the jumpy house, etc
He regularly goes 2 days/​week, however, when needed, they can accommodate for him to go 5 days per week.
No complains at all. One time he was scratched while playing with another kid. that happens, and we got a full report of how it happened. No other incidents since then.
I was a little bit nervous about the meals. He has never had any stomach problems and based on the reports they feed them very healthy stuff.
Every day we’re greet by name. I can’t thank enough to the wonderful staff that really makes us feel safe, knowing that our son is in good hands. Ms. Janet, Ms. Noemi, Ms. Anna, Ms. Mimi, Ms. Aden and so many more names

My daughter started in the toddlers class back in April and although she was apprehensive intially, she now loves going to Bay Meadows KinderCare. As a parent, I am thrilled to see my daughter adjust so well. The teachers care about the children and it shows. My daughter always gives her teacher a big hug in the morning and she’s eager to go to daycare to play with her friends. I want to give extra kudos to Miss Noemi, Miss Janet, and Director Miss Mimi — they are all wonderful!

I too agree that the new management has bought a new positive energy that simply was never there with the old management. As for the curriculum, our children have graduated from there and are very well emotionally adjusted and academically confident and competent. These are outstanding traits both their elementary school teachers have stated. Also, even though they are now gone for over three years, they still get so excited to visit and hug specifically Ms. Mimi, Ms Jodie, and Ms Haydet when we are in the neighborhood. The fact that their former teachers are equally excited, remember obscure memories, and know honestly each child’s personality quirks to this day, years later attests strongly to me as a parent that they do care about the children they teach. There is a personal relationship between the children and it is genuine. To speak up for the most recent critical reviewer who is totally new to Unilocal,to my knowledge I have not once witnessed any illegal activity for over 6 years and I would have spoken up first if I did see any. I have always trusted them fully with my kids’ safety. Communication goes a long way in whatever school you enroll your children and also simply in whatever stage of life. If you truly want things to change in your preschool or any school you must speak up right then and there not just pull your kids out and Unilocal it out. My honest review is that my kids must have appreciated the care that they received before they could barely walk, because now they don’t walk, they run back into the double doors to visit Ms. Mimi, Ms Jodie, and Ms. Haydet with happy faces.

I am a little shocked at the comments posted here. The new management is quite refreshing and the energy is balanced and positive.

I have not personally witnessed any of the negative criticisms leveled at Kindercare in some of the above reviews. In fact, I think the recent change in management seems to have brought significantly more stability to the center.

Speaking of a teacher ratio, I agree that it’s way off: 12:1
I have seen one teacher with about 20 kids in the playground.
$ 1450/​mo includes breakfast and lunch
The company is owned by Michael Milken.
The only good thing about the school is that I don’t have to prepare lunch
Looking for a different school at the moment.
I’m going to check out Unilocal reviews on the other local schools now!

I am surprised this center is still in business! giving it one star because I have to…
I read the Unilocal reviews, and online reviews about other kindercare centers throughout the US. I never thought that I would be writting a negative one so soon after my experience with them.
Please trust your gut with this one, I really wish I should have… I am truly dissapointed, angered, upset, and there has been some serious emotional distress regarding this whole thing, it makes me sick just having to write this…
I should have listened to the other reviews, they are right about the child/​teacher ratio being wayyy off, and the class always seeming in chaos. I did see one of the teachers on her phone, but maybe she was on a break? I will agree that the teachers seemed nice, but I feel like they could have been a little more amiable with my daughter at drop off, and throughout the day. My poor kid was a MESS at pick up time.
Believe me when I say, had I known the condition in which my daughter would be in at pick up time, I would have NEVER dropped her off there.
She had paint all over her hands, blood smeared all over her face as if she had a nose bleed and just let her be, without wiping it.
okay, so the dirtiness really isn’t an issue with me… kids get dirty, that’s fine. It was noticing she had soiled herself and them not changing her is what sent me spiraling. I could have dropped kicked someone, I was FUMING!!! I am STILL very very upset by the whole thing. Not only had she had an accident, but it wasn’t like her clothes were still soaked, oh no, they were damp, which means she had been sitting in it for a quite a few hours before I came to pick her up. Not only is this disgusting, but it’s illegal for a ANY day care, (such as Kindercare, who is also NAEYC accredited, I have no idea how this can be possible) to leave a child in soiled clothes, no matter what their «Potty Policy» may be. I have even taken pictures, because I am truly appalled and confused how the two teachers in the 3’s could have missed this. It was very clear that she had soiled herself, she reeked of urine as soon as I was within arms reach (knee level). and the stain that was left on her behind was a very bright yellow.
Not only was she a mess, but emotionally I could tell she had a long day of crying because her face looked swollen, she looked scared when I picked her up, I have never seen her act this way which leads me to believe she really had an awful day. I know I’m not the only parent out there that cares about the emotional needs of a child! I felt awful I put her through this! :(
Please save yourself the bad experience… Listen to the reviews.

understaffed, the teacher qualification questionable and high teacher and kid turn over