My son's daycare/preschool provider, Mary Sotelo at the Children's Garden in Alameda has an opening for a child 2 years or up. Mary is kind, warm and organized. Both of my boys love her. She teaches in English and Spanish and feeds the kids delicious home cooked meals. The daycare/preschool is in her beautiful and immaculate home and there is a very nice backyard where the kids go every day. Mary is open Mon - Thur from 7:45-4:45. Anne

I would like to recommend Mary Sotelo's daycare located in Central Alameda. Mary is a very experienced, reliable and organized provider who works with the family as your child reaches all those important milestones. Her bilingual program (Spanish/English) includes a pre-school curriculum for children two years old and up. Mary prepares delicious home cooked and nutritious meals for the children. My child has been there since she was two years old and is well prepared to enter kindergarden in the fall. Please contact Mary about possible openings. Contact: Mary Sotelo, 510-523-6614

My son starts Kindergarten this fall and will be leaving a wonderful preschool in Alameda. We were fortunate enough to find Mary Sotelo's daycare & preschool, The Children's Garden, when our son was less than a year old. He's been there ever since, thriving, growing, and learning. Mary is such a caring person and teaches a bilingual (Spanish/English) program. Our son had the ABCs song down pat before 2 years old, he is 4 now and can write his name and the entire alphabet. He can converse in Spanish and speaks excellent English. Mary is a wonderful teacher. While our 4 year old will miss her dearly, his little brother is starting preschool with her now (he's already been there for daycare) and we look forward to several more years with her. the.johnstons

I can't say enough about Mary's bilingual (Spanish/English) home preschool/daycare program for children from 1 to 5. Mary's loving care includes bilingual preschool curriculum, art, reading, delicious meals and play time in her gorgeous garden. Mary is an experience professional and a natural care giver.

My sons daycare provider has an opening for another toddler (2 yrs). Our kids absolutely adore Mary! They both break out in smiles every morning when they see her and can't wait to get inside and play. There is a large backyard set up for the kids. She reads to them and they do art almost everyday. Mary has also recently started a pre-school curriculum. She has been a childcare provider for 14 years and has a lot of knowledge of early childhood development. She also speaks fluent Spanish. She is closed on Fridays and will consider someone for 3 or 4 days per week. Please feel free to call me if you have questions or contact Mary Sotelo directly at 510-523-6614.
Jasmin