Little Heaven Daycare

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!!!