Little Heaven Daycare Reviews

Marianne Flanagan 2025.12.11

     

We started our daughter at little heaven daycare almost 2 years ago and it was the best decision we ever made. We looked at a number of different daycares in the area but Little Heaven really stood out and lived up to every expectation I had and exceeded them. We love that they offer yoga, music, and have a preschool teacher with a lot of outdoor play. Our daughter absolutely thrived at little heaven and I truly wish she could stay there forever. We love them all so much!

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2025.12.13

Hi Marianne, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Little Heaven Daycare has been such a positive experience for your daughter and your family over the past two years. Our team takes great pride in providing a nurturing environment filled with enriching activities like yoga, music, and ample outdoor play. It's heartwarming to know that your daughter thrived with us. We appreciate your kind words and your trust in our daycare. We love having her with us and will miss her greatly when it's time to move on. If there’s anything else we can do to support her journey, please let us know!

Olga Zaytseva 2025.10.07

     

My son had a wonderful time at Little Heaven Daycare. Aline and her team are confident, caring, and genuinely passionate about what they do — they know exactly how to make children feel safe, loved, and excited to learn. The variety of instructors keeps things engaging and inspiring for the kids.The entire environment feels warm and nurturing.The teachers are all wonderful, and the care and attention they give to every child is remarkable.

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2025.10.14

Dear Olga Zaytseva, thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with Little Heaven Daycare. We are thrilled to hear that your son had a wonderful time with us and that our passionate team made a positive impact. Our dedicated instructors strive to create a warm and nurturing environment where every child feels safe and inspired to learn. Your feedback encourages us to continue delivering the highest standard of care and education. We look forward to many more joyful and enriching days together. Warm regards, The Little Heaven Daycare Team

Surbhi Singhal 2025.06.30

     

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Aline and her daycare. Our daughter spent two incredible years in her care (from ages 1-3), and it was truly the best childcare experience we’ve ever had. We would have loved to stay longer but had to move out of the area for work. Our daughter loved going to see Aline. Everyday, she would run into Aline’s arms and as she became older, talk about how much she was looking forward to seeing Aline. Aline is a part of our family now. One of the things that meant the most to us was how Aline handled our daughter’s multiple food allergies. She went above and beyond to provide healthy, organic, and meals my daughter loved that were fully customized—never once making our daughter feel excluded or different. For example, she made sure to purchase nut free and egg free cupcakes for birthdays so my daughter could also partake. I had no safety concerns sending our daughter to Aline with her allergies. In addition to providing all the food and milk, she works hard to offload the parents. For Valentine’s Day, she has the kids make cards at school so the parents do not have to arrange them. She provides incredibly thoughtful gifts to the parents for mother’s day and father’s day. She organizes the parties for each kid’s birthday with balloons, party hats, muffin cupcakes, etc. The list goes on… The environment Aline has created is something truly special. There’s no staff turnover—both Vera and Lailane are nurturing, loving, and have worked with Aline for years. Our daughter shares the same love for both of them as with Aline. That kind of stability made such a difference for our daughter and gave us incredible peace of mind as parents. But what really sets Aline apart is the sense of community. She holds a couple parties thought out the year, invites all the parents and kids, and encourages the parents to be all part of the Little Heaven Daycare family. I love doing childcare pick up and drop off to be able to see the other parents. We receive several comments about how kind, curious and loving our daughter is. My husband and I both work busy jobs, and we really believe a huge part of the person she has become is Aline. Our daughter grew, thrived, and flourished in Aline’s care. We are forever grateful.

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2025.07.16

Dear Surbhi Singhal, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with Little Heaven Daycare. It’s truly heartwarming to hear about the positive impact Aline and her team have had on your daughter’s early years. We strive to create a nurturing and inclusive environment, and it’s rewarding to know that our efforts in managing your daughter’s dietary needs and fostering a sense of community have been appreciated. The stability and loving care provided by Aline, Vera, and Lailane are core to our values, and we are delighted that they have become like family to you. We're so glad your daughter thrived and grew in our care, and your kind words are the highest compliment we could receive. Wishing you all the best in your new location, and please remember you will always be part of our Little Heaven family.

Megan Lipner 2025.05.24

     

I cannot begin to express how incredibly wonderful and important Aline Santiago and Little Heaven have been to my children, my husband and me. Aline has welcomed both of my kids to her outstanding, enriching program over the past four years and we feel as though she has become part of our family. At Little Heaven, my kids have learned their letters, numbers, how to paint and draw, yoga, music, the love of books and reading, and the world around them. Beyond the experience and teaching Aline provides for babies and toddlers, she also makes the parents feel part of the community, between her holiday party, Halloween party and thoughtful notes keeping us informed about the children, the curriculum and the teachers. Speaking of which, the teachers are all wonderful! And I can’t forget to mention the food, which is all healthy, high quality, organic and homemade. Aline is an angel and Little Heaven is the best thing we’ve done for our children.

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2025.07.16

Dear Megan, thank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt review of your experience with Little Heaven Daycare. We are truly honored to have been a part of your family’s journey over the past four years. It is incredibly rewarding to know that our program has enriched your children's lives and helped them grow in various areas, from foundational learning to creative arts and physical activities like yoga. We are also glad to hear that our community events and communication have made you feel connected and informed. Our team of dedicated teachers strives to create a nurturing and engaging environment, and your kind words mean the world to us. We are equally pleased that our focus on healthy, organic meals has been appreciated. Aline and the entire team at Little Heaven are grateful for your trust and support, and we look forward to continuing to support your children’s development. Warm regards, The Little Heaven Daycare Team

Amit Goel 2024.11.26

     

Little Heaven Daycare is amazing! The staff is warm, caring, and truly dedicated to each child’s growth. The activities are creative and engaging, and my child is always excited to go. It’s such a relief knowing they’re in a safe, nurturing environment every day. Highly recommend!

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2025.07.16

Dear Amit Goel, thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience at Little Heaven Daycare. We are thrilled to hear that you appreciate the dedication of our staff and the creative activities provided to your child. Ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment is our top priority, and we are delighted to know your child is excited to be with us each day. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to continuing to support your child’s growth and development. Warm regards, The Little Heaven Daycare Team

Kimberly Pruitt 2024.07.20

     

Aline and her wonderful daycare helpers are nothing short of amazing. My son started little heaven at 10 months old. He developed so many skills and his vocabulary rapidly grew beyond his age level. He also learned how to interact with other children in such a wonderful way — sharing, being kind, happy friends. I am confident his experience at little heaven contributed to his amazing development. Thank you Aline and the staff of Little Heaven. I whole heartedly recommend this daycare to anyone looking for the absolute best place in Marin for their young child!!!

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2025.07.16

Thank you so much, Kimberly, for your kind words and heartfelt recommendation. We are thrilled to hear about your son's remarkable development and positive experiences at Little Heaven Daycare. Providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can grow and develop essential skills is our utmost priority. Your trust and confidence in our team mean the world to us. Thank you once again for choosing Little Heaven for your son's care. We look forward to continuing to support his growth and learning."

Rebecca Hayes 2024.03.28

     

Little Heaven Daycare, run by Aline and her fantastic team provide a nurturing and compassionate atmosphere for every child. My son is reaching out for Aline everyday at drop-off! They go above and beyond for all the children (and their families) every single day. My son started attending Little Heaven when he was 9 months old and he truly has blossomed there. Aline has a wonderful indoor space filled with educational toys and books, a quiet area for naps, and a safe backyard perfect for exploration by babies and toddlers. Aline ensures the children are well-nourished with healthy, home cooked meals and snacks (probably better cooking than what my son gets at home!) She also offers fun activities like yoga, music, and dance class daily in addition to arts and crafts. The older children participate in a great preschool program too. Another wonderful part of Little Heaven is Aline hosts fun events throughout the year at her home, giving parents a chance to meet and connect. She really tries to create a nice community. We feel so incredibly fortunate to have found Aline and Little Heaven for our son. If you are searching for a home daycare that offers exceptional care and a loving environment, I highly recommend Little Heaven for your little one!

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2024.04.18

Thank you so much for your kind words, Rebecca. We're thrilled to know you’ve experienced the nurturing and compassionate atmosphere we strive for at Little Heaven Daycare. Our team, led by Aline, takes great pride in offering quality care to every child.

Sinead McSweeney 2023.10.19

     

We had a wonderful experience with Little Heaven Daycare. Aline, and her team, Vera and Laiane, were so wonderful with our two girls. I felt that Aline and her team went above and beyond to help my two settle in and reassure me that they would be well taken care of. I also felt really comfortable talking to Aline - I really felt that she wanted what's best for our kids and I trusted her. Just for some background, I was particularly nervous to send my youngest to daycare (she was 18mos when she started with Aline), as she is very attached to me and would cry so much when we left her. We'd actually had to take her out of a previous daycare as the owner would call me every day to pick her up early because she was so upset - I was so nervous leaving her and I could barely get any work done. So, I was stressed to send her to a new daycare, as I was worried the same thing would happen all over again. Luckily, we found Little Heaven - Aline and her team were so confident and caring with our girls - they knew how to put my daughters at ease, make them feel special, and excited to be there. They also bring in a variety of different instructors to keep things interesting for the kids and to do fun activities. My girls loved the music and movement classes. Aline also sends lots of pictures and videos which I really appreciated. We recently moved to a different area, and were very sad to take our girls out of Aline's care. Both my girls still talk about Aline, and the friends that they made at Little Heaven. I wish Aline and her team well, and (as you can probably tell!) would highly recommend Little Heaven Daycare to anyone.

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2024.03.19

Dear Sinead, we are truly heartened to hear about your wonderful experience with our team at Little Heaven Daycare. It's fantastic to know that Aline, Vera, and Laiane made such a positive impression. Your feedback is deeply appreciated, and we look forward to continuing to provide a caring and nurturing environment for all the little ones.

Michelle Squire 2023.10.04

     

Little Heaven Daycare was a home away from home for our daughter. Everyone there showed her so much love and attention. She made so many friends and learned so much from all of their preschool classes, music and movement classes, and playtime. They went above and beyond time and time again to care for our daughter, celebrate special moments, and show her and our family how much they cared. They honestly could not have done a better job. I cannot say enough good things about this daycare! This is one of the best daycares in all of Marin County!

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2024.03.19

Thank you, Michelle, for your heartwarming feedback. We're grateful to know that we could make Little Heaven Daycare feel like a second home for your daughter, full of love and attention. It's our joy to create that nurturing environment for all our little ones.

John K. 2023.08.28

     

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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!

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2023.11.17

Dear John, thanks for your kind words. We're thrilled that you and your boys have had such a positive experience. Aline and our staff appreciate your recognition of their dedication. We're grateful for your trust in us!

Julie H. 2022.09.08

     

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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!

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2023.11.17

Dear Julie,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with Aline and Little Heaven. Your sons' well-being is our priority. We appreciate your recommendation!

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2024.04.18

Thank you for your review; we really appreciate it!

Christina M. 2020.11.04

     

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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.

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2023.11.17

Dear Christina, we're thrilled to hear you and your son are enjoying our nurturing environment and structured curriculum. It's heartwarming knowing you appreciate our efforts in providing quality care. Thanks for your review!

Emma D. 2018.10.26

     

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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!

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2023.11.17

Dear Emma, thank you for your kind words. It's heartening to hear that your son is thriving in our environment. We're proud of Aline and our enriching curriculum. Appreciate your recommendation!

Kristin Doslich 2018.01.12

     

I have been taking my son to this daycare since he was 7 months and he is almost two years old. The ladies there are so patient and loving with the kids! I really couldn't ask for a better place to take my child. He enjoys being there and some days doesn't want to leave... I highly recommend taking your kids here.

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2024.03.19

Thank you so much for your kind words, Kristin. We're elated to hear that your son has been enjoying his time at Little Heaven Daycare and that our staff has made such a positive impression. It means the world to us to be a part of his early years and development.

Ginger L. 2017.09.12

     

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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.

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2023.11.17

Dear Ginger,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience at Little Heaven. We wish your daughter all the best in preschool!

Best wishes,
Your Little Heaven Team

A. B. 2017.08.27

     

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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.

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2023.11.17

Dear Aline, thank you for your thoughtful review! We're overjoyed to hear how much you enjoy our environment and activities. We're grateful for your recognition and hope to continue making Little Heaven a warm and happy place.

Hector Pascal 2017.05.05

     

This was our first time and it was tough leaving our son taken care by someone else . The first few days my son was crying but she was patient and kept us update on his progress . Now he loves being there

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2024.03.19

Thank you, Hector, for sharing your experience. We understand how challenging it can be to entrust your child to someone else's care, and it's so rewarding to hear that your son has grown to love his time with us at Little Heaven Daycare. Knowing he has settled in and is enjoying our environment speaks volumes, and we are thankful for your trust and patience during his transition.

Ashley W. 2017.04.03

     

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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!

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2023.11.17

Dear Ashley,

We're thrilled to hear your son enjoys his time at Little Heaven. Thank you for acknowledging our team's dedication and commitment to providing a nurturing environment!

Best regards.

Michelle P. 2015.12.04

     

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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.

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Reply from Little Heaven Daycare 2023.11.17

Dear Michelle,
We're delighted that you and your daughters had such a positive experience at our daycare. It brings us joy to know we've brought happiness, enrichment, and safety to your family. We appreciate your recommendation immensely.