Day care center · Snohomish, WA · reviewed since 2019
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%94+55.2Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%97+14.8Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 94Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#5 of 45 babysitting servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 91%
4.9★★★★★124 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate this Snohomish daycare 4.9/5, highlighting its clean, organized facility and nutritious home-cooked meals. Parents frequently praise the staff’s patience during transitions, noting that children often develop strong bonds and enthusiasm for daily learning activities. Communication is a recurring positive theme, with families appreciating regular photo updates and detailed reports on their child’s day. The single negative review cites a distressing experience that contradicted previous recommendations, though no other patterns of criticism appear in the provided data.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 124 reviews (98% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 124 Google reviews (113 with written comments, 2 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 22, 2026.
Service: Babysitting Service serving Snohomish, Washington.
Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.
Score profile vs other babysitting services
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and craft & service; weakest: reliability.
This companyBabysitting Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Babes & Tots Home Daycare / Preschool: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
94
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Babes & Tots Home Daycare / Preschool: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 71.A
93
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Babes & Tots Home Daycare / Preschool: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
99
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Babes & Tots Home Daycare / Preschool: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
97
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Babes & Tots Home Daycare / Preschool: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 63.–
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Star ratings
124 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars12298%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star22%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 113 written reviews
98%praise
Praise16798%
Complaints32%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price222%
Reasonable778%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude6337%
Would recommend5130%
Quality & results2012%
Communication138%
Speed & response116%
Honesty & trust116%
Price & value11%
What customers talk about
We read 113 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“It’s been really nice to see the growing confidence and excitement.”
“Highly recommend to any family looking for exceptional care.”
“Our son has been attending this daycare for about a year and a half, and it has truly been a wonderful experience.”
“Both teachers and the owners are incredibly patient, caring, and communicative.”
“You can immediately see the attention given to creating a safe and healthy environment for the children.”
“Shakti is a great caregiver: warm, patient, and genuinely invested in the children’s well-being.”
“Great hours with reasonable rates, and it's on 192 St.”
People customers mention
Shakti33 reviews
Roma5 reviews
Totes4 reviews
Shakthi4 reviews
Priyanka3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Babes & Tots Home Daycare / Preschool for 1 kind of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
MMike3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
We are so thankful for all the wonderful care given to our little one here. She’s grown so much during her time at this daycare, and we really appreciate the warm, safe, and nurturing environment the teachers create every day! Highly recommend to any family looking for exceptional care.
Great priceEducational services
SSwathyLocal Guide · 117 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Our child has become much excited about going to Sakthi’s daycare and no longer cries at drop-off. We’ve also seen improvements in physical activities and love hearing all the new rhymes learned at daycare. It’s been really nice to see the growing confidence and excitement.
GGunasheela6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Finding the right daycare is stressful, but choosing Babes & Tots Daycare was the best decision. For the past 6 months, our son has been so happy and well-cared for. The teachers are exceptionally patient and never give up on a child who is struggling to adjust; they go above and beyond to help them with meals,…
Cchaitali5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Our son has been attending this daycare for about a year and a half, and it has truly been a wonderful experience. From the excellent hygiene standards and delicious home-cooked meals to the attentive teachers and engaging activities — everything has been consistently maintained at a high level.
Highly recommended!
Reasonable priceEducational services
MMilindLocal Guide · 85 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a month ago★★★★★
Our child's first day care experience has been great so far. All the teachers are friendly and caring.. Good hygiene and of course, yummy food!
Update: It's been over 6 months now and our child absolutely loves this day care. The teachers are super caring and knowledgeable.
Reasonable priceEducational services
Vvarun1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★
Our child has been attending this daycare for the past two years, and it has been a truly wonderful experience for our family. He is consistently excited to go each morning and comes home full of stories about the engaging learning activities and new things he discovered throughout the day. We also really appreciate…
We are so thankful for all the wonderful care given to our little one here. She’s grown so much during her time at this daycare, and we really appreciate the warm, safe, and nurturing environment the teachers create every day! Highly recommend to any family looking for exceptional care.
Our child has become much excited about going to Sakthi’s daycare and no longer cries at drop-off. We’ve also seen improvements in physical activities and love hearing all the new rhymes learned at daycare. It’s been really nice to see the growing confidence and excitement.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you Swathy!
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Gunasheela Sadashivaiah6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Gunasheela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Finding the right daycare is stressful, but choosing Babes & Tots Daycare was the best decision. For the past 6 months, our son has been so happy and well-cared for. The teachers are exceptionally patient and never give up on a child who is struggling to adjust; they go above and beyond to help them with meals, sleep, and even learning to eat by themselves. The facility is impeccably hygienic, and he has learned so much socially. It truly feels like a second home.
Our son has been attending this daycare for about a year and a half, and it has truly been a wonderful experience. From the excellent hygiene standards and delicious home-cooked meals to the attentive teachers and engaging activities — everything has been consistently maintained at a high level.
Highly recommended!
Our child's first day care experience has been great so far. All the teachers are friendly and caring.. Good hygiene and of course, yummy food!
Update: It's been over 6 months now and our child absolutely loves this day care. The teachers are super caring and knowledgeable.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Educational services
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thank you Milind!
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Sanchari Datta4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sanchari has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our daughter has been going to Babes and Totes Home Daycare for a little over a month now, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience.
We had a difficult experience with her previous daycare and had to take her out, so naturally we were a bit skeptical starting somewhere new. The first couple of weeks were a little challenging, especially during drop-offs and pick-ups, but she adjusted really well with time.
I’m truly thankful to the teachers and the owner of this home-based daycare for welcoming her so warmly and making her feel like part of the family. She now enjoys the food there, loves the activities, and talks about her friends all the time. It’s so sweet to see that she knows everyone by name and feels comfortable and happy around them.
She is learning new things every day, and it’s clear that she is in a nurturing and supportive environment. We are very grateful to have found Babes and Totes, and we highly recommend it to other families.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Thank you for your trust and sharing this here!
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Twinkle Haria2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Twinkle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our LO has been attending Babes & Tots for over seven months now, and it has truly exceeded our expectations. We were referred by a friend, and from the start, it felt like the perfect balance between a large chain daycare and a home-based setting. We especially appreciate that the children are divided into two groups (ages 1–3 and 3–5), which allows for more age-appropriate care and activities, and learn things a lot faster.
We were also looking for a daycare that could provide more individualized attention, and Babes & Tots has delivered exactly that. Both teachers and the owners are incredibly patient, caring, and communicative. They ensure the children are comfortable, well cared for, and supported, especially when it comes to ensure they’re eating their meals properly.
The environment is consistently clean and well maintained, which gives us tremendous peace of mind. We also value the fresh and health meals provided daily. Knowing our child is receiving nutritious, home-cooked meals is a huge relief and one less thing for us to worry about as parents.
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Thank you for sharing your experience here, Twinkle!We love being part of these little one’s growth and journey.
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varun bansal1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews varun has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our child has been attending this daycare for the past two years, and it has been a truly wonderful experience for our family. He is consistently excited to go each morning and comes home full of stories about the engaging learning activities and new things he discovered throughout the day. We also really appreciate the high-quality, nutritious food provided, which gives us such peace of mind regarding his daily routine. The personal care from Shakti and the teachers is exceptional, and it is incredibly reassuring to know our child is in such amazing and capable hands.
Services: Educational services
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Varun! Thank you!
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Theanette Jonck2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Theanette has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We are incredibly happy with the care and education provided by Babes & Tots Home Daycare LLC. From day one, the experience has been outstanding.
The facility is always spotless, well organized, and maintained with the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You can immediately see the attention given to creating a safe and healthy environment for the children.
The program offers engaging, age appropriate activities that support learning, creativity, and social development. Every day is structured with meaningful play and educational experiences that help children grow with confidence. The commercial style playground is amazing and gives the kids a safe, fun space to stay active and enjoy outdoor play.
The staff are caring, professional, and truly dedicated. They treat each child with patience and kindness, and communication with parents is always clear and respectful. The daycare has received many well deserved awards, and it reflects in the quality of service and commitment they provide.
The overall atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and positive. It feels like a second home for the children. Highly recommended to any parent looking for a safe, clean, and nurturing daycare and preschool.
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Thanks Theanette for posting this here!!!
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Bhavya Venna4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Bhavya has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The environment at this daycare is extremely warm and welcoming. Being someone who cares a lot about hygiene, I was very impressed with their practices. The food is fresh and nutritious. The loving and caring nature of the teachers, makes students feel safe. If you are considering putting your child in a daycare, I would definitely recommend Babes and Tots Home Daycare!
