Little Heaven Daycare Reviews

We sent all 3 of our boys to Little Heaven Daycare for the past 5 years. Aline and her staff are incredibly loving and genuinely care about your child's well-being. She brings in teachers throughout the week for art and music and the communication about anything and everything is top notch. If you can get a spot for your child, you should take it. You shouldn't bother looking elsewhere, this is the best daycare you will find in the area!

We looked at several daycares in Marin and when we went for our visit at Little Heaven, Aline took far and above the most time with us to get to know us and help us get to know her and how she runs her business. Her attention to detail and care has continued to show everyday as we now have two boys at Little Heaven. She always greets us with a smile, she communicates so well, and I have no doubt our boys are so well cared for. She expects a lot from her staff and the place is spotless. She is so organized and has so many different crafts, activities and teachers come in to give our kids a well-rounded day. I feel so comfortable dropping my boys off each day and am so thankful for what a kind person she is and what a professional business she runs. Could not recommend Aline and Little Heaven more!

We switched our 18-month son over from a highly sought after daycare in SF because the level of care just wasn't there for me. My biggest issue was that the staff always seemed detached, and didn't seem to have a genuine interest in engaging the kids. LH was recommended to me by a co-worker and, since starting, we've never looked back. Aline and her staff are so nurturing and experienced with kids. My son loves the big backyard and I think thrives off of the gentle structure Aline provides -- he eats well (fresh, warm meals), naps well, and I pick him up happy which is such an immense relief for a working parent. As others have mentioned, I was so pleasantly surprised (!) to know that at LH there's actually a planned curriculum where the kids learn about particular letters, numbers, colors, animals, etc. each month. My son comes home with all sorts of projects -- whether its simple coloring sheets, construction paper crafts, or plants they've planted and grown. There's a nice family feel to the place; I regret not making the switch sooner.

Little Heaven Daycare is wonderful! I feel very thankful that my son is able to attend. Aline is so caring and amazing at what she does. I moved my son here from a different daycare and the difference is night and day - we did not know what we were missing! There are classes for the kids every day as well as tons of activities like arts and crafts, music, yoga... and an actual curriculum for the month(!!) it's amazing. My son is so happy here. He is learning not only about his letters, colors, and numbers, but also how to be a good friend, how to listen to others and be respectful. All of the things parents wish to teach their children, Aline takes the time to help each child in her daycare grow. If there is a spot available, and you are considering enrolling, don't hesitate... This is as good as it gets!

Little Heaven is amazing! Aline and her staff are the most loving, caring, and compassionate people I have ever met, and I could not have been any happier with our experience at Little Heaven. My daughter, now 3 1/2, was cared for by Aline, Roxana and Angelica for a little over a year and a half and sadly her needs have changed as we moved her to preschool to be with children closer in age. Aline's curriculum goes above and beyond any other in-home daycare I've seen (I have a 7 year old son, and have toured several other daycares). By the time my daughter was ready to graduate Little Heaven, she knew all 12 months, 7 days of the week and could count to 15 in English and Spanish! She would come home every day singing new songs, talk about what she had for lunch, and practice her yoga in our living room. Aline has a great group of kids, all very respectful of each other. I am extremely sad we had to move on, but I am pleasured to have been a part of Aline's family.

I did the research! From Mill Valley to Novato and San Francisco. Little Heaven was exactly what we were looking for. A warm, caring, loving, beautiful, safe, home environment with happy children that were learning and playing. The backyard is a child's dream! With lawn area, play structure, picnic table under the gorgeous tree for al fresco lunches on beautiful days, a garden and chickens!!?! LH provides healthy, home cooked meals and snacks. Plenty of learning, art, music, Spanish, shapes, colors, numbers, alphabet, we especially loved the yoga! When I visited, I thought, "I wish I could go here" and the decision was made! Definitely a "family" feeling. One big HAPPY family. Happy to be a part of! Aline is very flexible. We started at 3 days and moved to 5. Once I needed an extra day (when we were at the 3 days) and Aline was able to accommodate us. The annual Christmas party is not to be missed! I could go on and on...LOL! I echo all the five star reviews! Consider yourselves lucky if Aline has space XOXO Forgot to mention...EASY freeway (101) access.

Aline and her team go above and beyond to see to the happiness, health and safety of all the children at Little Heaven. My son does a happy dance outside every morning before entering and I have to drag him out at the end of the day. Aline has built and amazing team and facility with added enrichment programs, healthy meals, appropriate structure, education and play balance - the kids thrive. I am confident that even at a young age our son is being provided tools to set him up for a great pre-school experience and beyond. Aline's dedication goes beyond what parents see at Little Heaven. She participates in ongoing education and enrichment for herself and employees and is always seeking new skills and techniques to provide the best care possible. One note- her public website if basic because she has a private parent access website that is very robust with pictures, curriculum, monthly newsletter and more. We couldn't recommend Little Heaven more!

Both of my daughters went to Little Heaven Day Care; one from 8 months to age 3 and my other daughter from age 2 to 3 1/2. Little Heaven Day Care in Corte Madera is more like an intimate preschool. Owner Aline Santiago, is a lovely, gentle, happy person who provides love, care, enrichment, happiness and safety for all the children. Aline and staff prepare fresh healthy and often organic meals daily, engage the children in enrichment activities such as music, dance, story-time, art, Brazilian culture, Spanish language and she has a large shaded backyard with play structures for lots of outdoor play. I never worried about my girls while they were there. I was confident my girls were safe, happy, learning, and enjoying their days. I love and miss Aline. I highly recommend that you give your child the gift of Aline Santiago and Little Heaven Day Care.

I cannot say enough good things about Little Heaven Daycare. Aline, Mari, Roxanna, Sandra and all of the other teachers are the most loving, wonderful people. My daughter went there from 1 until she was 4, and we didn't want to leave! They have a beautiful fenced-in yard where the kids can play. She cooks home-cooked meals every day. She has a great music and art program. And most importantly, the kids have so much fun. Oh, and my daughter is now borderline fluent in Spanish, which is a huge bonus. I love and miss Little Heaven!

We sent our two-year-old son to Little Heaven when we moved to Marin last Fall. We could not be happier with the care and attention our son gets at Little Heaven. He has blossomed there and looks forward to going there every day. They have a very rich curriculum for a daycare with art and music and lots of time for playing. Highly recommend.

Hands down, Little Heaven Daycare is a direct reflection of its name. It is not easy for a parent to trust another person with their children for the day, but we implicitly trust Aline and her staff with both of our children. Not only are our children well cared for by everyone at Little Heaven, but we as parents learn a lot from the team. In sum, this daycare is as close to a home feel as you can get. Couldn't imagine sending our kiddos anywhere else!

Little Heaven was recommended to us by one of the Grenada Schools after they had to shut down their infant room - we met Aline, saw the clean environment and outstanding backyard playground and were sold. Our son and daughter both went there for a year and could not have been happier - and we felt the same way. Aline, Maritza and Roxanna were so kind to us and our kids, they always made us feel like they were in the best hands. They were instantly warm, receiving and always knew how to handle our kids and others. They also responded well to any feedback and were never defensive if something came up. The place was always impeccably clean, Aline was professional yet sweet and always so friendly. Our kids also loved Maritza so much she also helped us with babysitting from time to time. In addition to playtime and the # of fun things they did, our kids came home every day with amazing art work and cool activities to report on - moreso than any other daycare at which we've had our kids (and after living in LA and in Marin, we've had them at several!). I can't say enough great things about Aline, her staff and this daycare facility - she comes highly recommended!!

Love, Love, Love this place. My son is happy as can be, and is learning a lot at Little Heaven. Very family oriented, and very consistent with the care of the kids. Their backyard is what sold me on the place. If my son can play out there most of the day, he is one lucky kid.

This is an outstanding day care. Go meet and visit- Aline... you can see for yourself. The outside area is as good as it gets. This place looks like a school- but Aline runs it- like the kids are part of her family. Our daughter is very happy here. I highly recommend.

We moved to Marin a year ago and had no idea where to turn for help with our (at the time) 2 year old. I found Little Heaven online and visited and since deciding to place our child in Aline's care a year ago, we have been so happy. The affection, family-like atmosphere and level of professionalism here is hard to find. The activities and curriculum that is in place is on par with most preschools in the area and when the weather is good, they get lots of outdoor play, which was important for us too. I highly recommend Aline Santiago and her team of care providers. Additionally, Aline and her family are wonderful and feel like family.