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April 2024 by Svetlana Matic
My son had a wonderful experience at DiscoveryLand! He started attending at 18 months old and continued until he was 3 years old. He cherished every moment spent with Marina and her team. Dropping him off in the morning was always a joy, as he felt comfortable and loved under Marina's care.Marina and her team are truly amazing, providing exceptional care for my son. They offer homemade meals and healthy snacks daily, ensuring he was always well-fed. My son felt right at home at DiscoveryLand and wasn't hesitant to ask for more food if he needed it.We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Marina's school and are immensely grateful for everything she has done for our son. I highly recommend DiscoveryLand to any parent seeking quality childcare.
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February 2024 by Jeannie Bailey
Marina and her whole team of teachers are truly amazing. Both of my kids went to Discoveryland. Marina's was the second daycare for my first son and it was far better. So much better we automatically had the second one attend and stayed with Marina for like 5 years. Marina cared for them like they were her own children and was always so sweet and supportive of them. She also took care of us parents and I felt supported with her looking after my kids. My kids were happy to see the teachers every day and come home with their projects. The other families are super great and always talk outside during pick up time, while the kids often run around and play. When both of my children moved on from DiscoveryLand, they were happy to have some friends from Marina's at their new preschool. Marina builds a very supportive community among the parents and teachers. I am very lucky I found her! :)
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October 2023 by Sally Stephens
We sent both of our children to Discovery Land, our first starting at 8 months and the second at 6 months. We have been nothing short of pleased with Marina's program. The teachers are warm, caring, and communicative. The amazing community of parents is an added bonus! We have watched our babies blossom into little people. Our children were always happy to go to school, which provided a huge sense of relief as new parents. As our daughter transitioned to pre-school, it was clear that she was prepared with socially and academically. We moved from the neighborhood or would have kept our soon there as well. Our last day was bittersweet knowing what great care they had received but also excited to see them so prepared for their next chapter! Thank you Marina!
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September 2023 by Sarah Press
Marina and her team took in my son in the early stages of the pandemic, and cared for him from four months until he was 3.25. I was initially drawn to Marina's warmth, dedication, and the lovely space, complete with an ocean-view outdoor play area. It's a special feature that there are side by side infant and toddler/little kid programs, so both babies and kids get age-appropriate support and activities. From my son's earliest days, I knew that he was loved and cared for - and Marina's long experience meant that she knew tricks for tummy time and nap time that made her feel as much like a parenting mentor as a daycare provider. As my son grew, he built confidence and skills - at 2, he was singing his ABCs, counting to 20, and recognizing his letters. At 2.5, he was singing songs in Spanish thanks to the wonderful Spanish teacher who comes in to play games and practice Spanish daily. Marina takes so much pride in her program, keeping immaculately clean facilities, cooking healthy food for the kids, and organizing celebrations for birthdays and holidays, such as a Christmas party complete with "Santa" distributing gifts. She treats her teachers with love and support, so the whole team works closely together and with minimal turnover. She and the other teachers work with you to address any needs that arise, and communicate kindly and discreetly when there are challenging behaviors. Finally, the program is small, warm, and fosters community connections. Parents stay and chat with each other and Marina at pick up; people have been warm, open, and fun to see outside of school. Being at Marina's has truly made us feel a part of the parent community in the neighborhood, and I am as grateful for that as the excellent care they have provided. We loved our time at Discoveryland and highly recommend it!
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September 2023 by e a
I cannot express enough how grateful I am for Discovery Land Childcare, particularly for Marina, who has been an exceptional care provider for my son, Alex. From the tender age of 3 months until he transitioned to pre-kindergarten at 4 years old, Marina and the entire team at Discovery Land Childcare have provided an outstanding level of care and education that has truly enriched our lives.Marina, in particular, has been a shining star in Alex's early years. Her dedication, warmth, and nurturing nature have created a loving and secure environment for Alex to thrive in. I always felt confident leaving my precious child in her capable hands. Her attention to detail and genuine care for each child is remarkable.What truly sets Discovery Land Childcare apart is its commitment to education. Thanks to their amazing educational program, Alex was not only well-cared for but also had the opportunity to grow academically. As a result, he was able to successfully complete his interview at the French American International School and gain acceptance into the pre-K program there. This accomplishment speaks volumes about the quality of education provided at Discovery Land Childcare.Furthermore, the childcare facility goes above and beyond in every aspect. The nutritious and well-balanced meals they provide ensure that children are not only happy but also healthy. The additional educational activities, such as teaching the kids the Spanish language, are a testament to their dedication to offering a well-rounded experience.In short, Discovery Land Childcare and Marina have been a tremendous blessing to our family. Their unwavering commitment to the well-being and education of children is truly commendable. I wholeheartedly recommend Discovery Land Childcare to any parent seeking a caring, educational, and enriching environment for their child. Thank you, Discovery Land Childcare, for helping shape Alex's early years and setting him on a path to success.
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September 2023 by Sarah P.
Marina and her team took in my son in the early stages of the pandemic, and cared for him from four months until he was 3.25. I was initially drawn to Marina's warmth, dedication, and the lovely space, complete with an ocean-view outdoor play area. It's a special feature that there are side by side infant and toddler/little kid programs, so both babies and kids get age-appropriate support and activities.From my son's earliest days, I knew that he was loved and cared for - and Marina's long experience meant that she knew tricks for tummy time and nap time that made her feel as much like a parenting mentor as a daycare provider.As my son grew, he built confidence and skills - at 2, he was singing his ABCs, counting to 20, and recognizing his letters. At 2.5, he was singing songs in Spanish thanks to the wonderful Spanish teacher who comes in to play games and practice Spanish daily.Marina takes so much pride in her program, keeping immaculately clean facilities, cooking healthy food for the kids, and organizing celebrations for birthdays and holidays, such as a Christmas party complete with "Santa" distributing gifts. She treats her teachers with love and support, so the whole team works closely together and with minimal turnover. She and the other teachers work with you to address any needs that arise, and communicate kindly and discreetly when there are challenging behaviors.Finally, the program is small, warm, and fosters community connections. Parents stay and chat with each other and Marina at pick up; people have been warm, open, and fun to see outside of school. Being at Marina's has truly made us feel a part of the parent community in the neighborhood, and I am as grateful for that as the excellent care they have provided.We loved our time at Discoveryland and highly recommend it!
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September 2023 by David B.
We put both our kids through DiscoveryLand from 6 months old to 3 years old. They loved every minute of it. Marina and her staff are wonderful, they really cared and loved for our children. Would highly recommend.
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September 2023 by Kim L.
My two daughters loved Discoveryland!! They took such good care of both girls from aged six months through three years. The owner has decades of experience and loves the kids as her own grandkids. It ended up being more of a community than just a daycare.
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June 2023 by Nikki P.
Our daughter attended daycare here from 5 months of age until transitioning recently to preschool. Marina and her staff were wonderful- we feel fortunate to have found them during the pandemic when securing childcare was difficult. Our daughter's transition at first was challenging (as it often can be) with bottle feeding and napping, but with their experience, care, and creativity things quickly worked themselves out. Marina creates a strong community/ family feel and we would recommend her daycare wholeheartedly.
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January 2023 by Gea G.
We had our daughter at Discoveryland through 18 months and it was such a great experience! Marina and all the caretakers were lovely, and our daughter was so excited to be dropped off at school everyday. They felt like family which was great. We would highly recommend Discoveryland, and have to many of our friends!
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January 2023 by Karolina B.
I cannot say enough great things about Marina and her teachers at Discovery Land!Our infant daughter started at the daycare in the middle of the pandemic and the team was extremely accommodating and made us feel very comfortable with the steps they were taking to keep everyone safe. The facilities are kept very neat and clean. Our baby was always well-fed, happy and with a dry diaper and clean clothes at pick up each afternoon. They handled bottle feeding great and then helped transition her fully to solids. At 18 months she graduated from the infant classroom into the 'big kids classroom' and has been happy as ever there! The teachers provide such a loving and fun atmosphere; lots of outdoor playtime in the safe backyard, lots of music, singing and dancing, lots of coloring and arts & crafts, and Spanish lessons. They go out the way to celebrate holidays and birthdays for each of the kids. Homemade healthy food and snacks every day (all meals are provided). They also recently helped potty train our daughter, which was such a huge help! Marina is great at sending photos throughout the day so we can feel part of all the fun our daughter is having, and she has always been easy to communicate with. Our kiddo absolutely loves Discoveryland, her friends there, and all the teachers. We are truly lucky to have this gem of a daycare in our neighborhood!
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September 2022 by Christopher E.
Our daughter started with Marina at 4 months old and was with Discoveryland for over 4 years. She had a wonderful experience with Marina and all her teachers and caregivers. She has now started kindergarten and was completely ready for her new adventure. We loved our time with Discoveryland!
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May 2022 by Emily M.
I cannot say enough good things about Marina and her team at DiscoveryLand. Our son Miles started there at 5 months old when I had to return to work and Marina made it such an easy transition. Meals and snacks were handled and we got frequent updates throughout the day. She's also very willing to work with any specific needs your child might have. Miles was what they called a "happy spitter" and required additional steps during bottle feeding. We were confident he was in good hands. The best feeling was when we would pick him up and he would eagerly want to stay and play. We recently made the move to Oakland when miles was 1.5yrs, we were very sad and wish we could have figured out a way for him to stay. If you're looking for a daycare in San Francisco, Marina and DiscoveryLand are the best!
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July 2021 by Larissa P.
Marina and her staff are real Earth Angels who took my step-daughter in with open arms and hearts. My husband and I were looking for quality daycare in the Sunset neighborhood mid-school year since our 4 year old started living with us full-time. When I scheduled the tour with Marina, my husband and I fell in love not only with the facility and school itself, but with Marina's charisma. Her passion for care-taking is visible in every detail in the school. Thanks to Marina and her fabulous teachers, Olivia is now speaking English fluently (when she started she only spoke Portuguese), Spanish, developed interest in song and dance, and improved her motor skills through drawings. I highly recommend Marina's daycare Discoveryland as your friendly neighborhood daycare!
