Hayes Valley

Mandarin Immersion

Play-Based Approach

Operating Hours: 8:00am - 5:30pm

Open: Monday - Friday

Age Range: 4 Months - 5 Years

Provider-to-Child Ratio: 1:4 at most, usually 1:3

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Three Snacks Per Day

Located in a Gated Community

Potty Training Not Required

Women-Owned Business

Open to All

Background-Checked Staff

Serving the Community Since 2014

Our facility is conveniently located at 455 Fell St, San Francisco, CA. Nestled within a gated community for your safety and peace of mind, we ensure secure access to our premises.

Navigation Tip: For optimal GPS directions, please enter 400 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102.

1. What is your approach to working with children?

We pride ourselves on creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, loved, and excited to learn. Parents often share how much their children enjoy being with us. One parent said, "My son gets really excited, laughs, and reaches out his arms for Sharon… Sometimes he doesn't even bother to say bye to me." Another shared, "Sharon is caring, responsive, and accommodating." Our goal is to make every child feel at home while fostering their development.

2. How do you support early learning and development?

We focus on helping children build a strong foundation for future learning through hands-on teaching and playful exploration. One parent shared, "She has taught my son the alphabets and how to count." Another noted, "My daughter learned different expressions and songs in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin." Thanks to our program, many children transition to preschool confidently, with parents saying, "My daughter is ready for preschool, thanks to Sharon and her assistant."

3. What is the caregiver-to-child ratio?

We believe in keeping our program small and personal so every child gets the attention they deserve. One parent appreciated this, sharing, "The ratio of children to caregiver is low, which is not common based on my tours of other places." This allows us to tailor care and learning experiences to each child's unique needs.

4. How clean and safe is your space?

Cleanliness and safety are extremely important to us. Parents regularly comment on how clean our space is. One parent said, "Every morning when I dropped off my daughter, I saw them steam-cleaned the floor." Another observed, "Her place is also very clean… I can see Yoyo steam cleaning the floors or wrapping up the cleaning." You can trust that your child will spend their day in a healthy and well-maintained environment.

5. What kind of meals and snacks do you provide?

We provide nutritious meals and snacks to keep your child energized and ready to learn. A parent shared, "They also provide nutritious meals and snacks to the kids." For infants, we work with families to meet their needs. "We provided food for our son until he was around 12 months, and after that, he ate the food that Sharon provided," explained one parent. We strive to accommodate dietary preferences while making mealtimes enjoyable for all.

6. Can you accommodate special needs or requests?

We're happy to support the unique needs of your child. For instance, one parent shared, "My son has eczema, and Sharon applies lotion on him during the day." We're also committed to keeping parents informed. Another parent said, "Sharon provided a daily report of when my son ate and the number of diapers." Communication and personalized care are key parts of our approach.

7. How do you help children transition to preschool?

We prepare children for preschool by teaching foundational skills, encouraging independence, and building confidence. Parents have shared how ready their children felt after being with us: "Thanks to Sharon and her assistant, my daughter is ready for preschool." Another parent noted, "Now my daughter is in Noriega preschool, thanks Sharon." We ensure that your child's time with us sets them up for success in their next stage of education.

8. What's the overall experience like for families?

We want every family to feel supported and confident in their decision to join us. Parents often reflect on how positive their experience has been. One shared, "My husband and I were lucky to find Sharon," while another said, "We are so thankful to have found Sharon's childcare for my daughter." We work closely with families to ensure their children feel happy and cared for every day.

9. What kind of atmosphere can we expect for our child?

We strive to provide a joyful, engaging, and supportive space where children love to spend their day. Parents have called us a "great place" and shared how much their children enjoy being here. One parent summed it up perfectly: "Sharon was wonderful! They helped us a lot through several hard transitions and always kept us very informed."