We are so lucky to have found Nini! My daughter has been in her care since she was five months old. She’s now two years old, and her little sister is now also at Nini's! From the moment I first met Nini I was impressed by her passion for early childhood education. Nini provides a welcoming, stimulating environment for children that has a strong focus on bilingual French/English communication, social relationships, kindness, mindfulness, learning through play, and developmentally-driven activities. She is very aware of every child’s unique needs and supports each one individually. I also really admire her ability to create a seemingly endless variety of learning activities and creative play on a daily basis. Milestones, birthdays, holidays are all celebrated in her class. She keeps her students busy every day with crafts/art, reading, exercise, music, and imaginative play. Additionally, her space is very clean and she is very aware of handwashing and hygiene habits. Even our pediatrician has remarked on how infrequently my daughter gets sick! If you are looking for exceptional care in Alameda that places a strong emphasis on education and development, I truly don’t think you can do better than Nini.