If you are looking for a daycare, may I recommend mine. Ebenezer Daycare in Berkeley has 2 openings right now for either part time or full time kids. Maria Silva runs this very small daycare from her living room, 2 blocks from the Ashby Bart. Maria and her helper take the kids to the park almost every day, weather permitting, never watch television, and speak only Spanish to the kids (my daughter's first word was ''agua''). Maria prepares two homecooked meals for the kids every day, using organic produce as much as possible and making sure they get a good variety of fruits and vegetables. Maria really loves her work and is especially good with younger kids (all the current kids are 3 or younger) and was very helpful to me as a new mom. Her rates are very reasonable for the amount of attention the kids get! Please feel free to call my husband or me if you want more information (540-9793), or you can contact her directly. Contact: Maria Silva, 510-540-6034

I’m writing to share my joy about finding Maria Silva. She runs Ebinezer Daycare, a home-based daycare she runs from her apartment in Berkeley. Maria is licensed, and she keeps her education in child development current. My daughter was a 1 1/2 pound premature baby, and had lung issues. Maria took care of my friend’s son, & my friend raved about Maria. Years later, I remembered my friend’s ravings & was lucky to find a spot for my daughter in Maria’s home. Maria cooks organic meals for the children every day. She knows about nutrition & she dealt beautifully with my daughter’s finicky eating habits. Maria speaks Spanish and English to her kids, teaches them about letters, numbers, colors, dance, & how to relate to each other even in tough situations. Maria is conscientious, kind & patient. She keeps a balance between maintaining a predictable daily routine and exposing kids to new experiences. She gets them outside, & remembers to bring the H20 & sunscreen. Contact: Maria Silva, (510) 540-6034

My sons' daycare has an opening for a 2-4 year old. Maria runs this daycare out of her home. Her place is small, but it's located directly next door to a nice little park with grass, swings, and a play structure. The kids go outside to play every day, either at the park next door or on a field trip to other parks. She cooks great food, all organic and my kids love her cooking. She speaks Spanish to the kids. it's been neat to see my 2 year old picking up the language... he now asks me for agua, counts in Spanish and says ''de nada, mommy''. Maria rarely has the TV on, there isn't one in the main play room. She helped potty train my son. she is very careful (washing hands, using sunscreen, etc) and attentive. she's also the most affordable daycare around and she's very flexible with scheduling. Maria's number is: 510-540-6034, leave a message and she'll call you back (her son may call because his English is better).
Tracy

Maria Silva runs a small (4-5 kids) daycare out of her apartment in west Berkeley. She is looking for 2-year-olds and 4-year-olds to fill some empty spaces. Maria is a FABULOUS care provider. She cooks organic meals from scratch for the kids EVERY day. She is kind, loving, consistant and conscientious. She gets the kids outside a lot during the warm months. She teaches the kids in English and Spanish. She is licensed and she continues her education constantly. I can't say enough good things about Maria. Please contact her directly at the phone number above, or if you have questions, feel free to email me at: angie
Contact: Maria Silva, (510) 540-6034

Maria Silva runs Ebinezer Daycare from here apartment on Prince street in Southwest Berkeley. She is the best day care provider I've seen in my 16 1/2 years of parenting. She cooks organic meals for the kids daily, teaches them the alphabet, and music/dance, etc. in both Spanish and English. She constantly takes courses to improve her caregiving abilities. Her daycare is state licensed. On top of everything, she charges very little-- 4-5 dollars an hour depending on the age of the child and other factors. My daughter has been going there for two years. I found Maria through a friend who RAVED about her. Maria is looking for some two-year-olds to round out her current group. She ususally takes 4-5 children at a time. Give her a call, and go by to see for yourself. Contact: Maria Silva, 510-540-6034

Angie D

ebinezer daycare is a small, home-based daycare run by maria silva. maria is the best caregiveri've seen in the 16 1/2 years i've been parenting. my four- year-old has been going there for two years, now. maria cooks organic meals from scratch for the kids daily! she is state licensed and she constantly goes to school to learn more about child development. you have to see this to believe it. she also teaches the kids. my child knows the alphabet in spanish and english, and can count to twenty in both languages. ok. enough raving. give her a call!
Contact: maria silva, 540-6034

My daughter has attended Ebinezer daycare, a state licensed home-based daycare for almost two years. Maria keeps 3-4 kids in her home, gives them lots of loving attention, cooks organic foods from scratch for them every day, and teaches them Spanish, too. SHe keeps up on her early childhood development classes. This lady is the best I've seen in my 16 years of parenting. She charges only $5.hr, and less for older kids. Questions? Feel free to email me, or call Maria directly at the number listed above. Contact: Maria, 540-6034

Angie