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Daisy Children's Development Center

Preschool · Oakland, CA · reviewed since 2017

How 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%87+13.2Experts Score= 93Not 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.93SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#29 of 118 preschoolsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 76%
5.0 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews
96%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Daisy Children's Development Center at a glance

Google reviewers rate Daisy Children's Development Center five stars based on twenty-seven reviews, with no owner responses. Parents highlight the facility's large outdoor playgrounds, on-site farm animals, and supplementary yoga and music classes. Recurring themes include strong kindergarten preparation, consistent staff retention, and flexible communication with families. The curriculum balances active play with academic foundations, while the environment is described as safe, inclusive, and affordable. No specific criticisms appear in the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 27 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 27 Google reviews (25 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 4, 2026.
  • Service: Preschool serving Oakland, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 8, 2026.

Score profile vs other preschools

Score per factor (100 = best)Each 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 satisfaction; weakest: value.

Satisfaction94Reliability93Craft & service–Value87Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 94 (median 87)Reliability: 93 (median 83)Value: 87 (median 89)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyPreschools median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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.Daisy Children's Development Center: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
94
ReliabilityReliability · 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.Daisy Children's Development Center: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
93
Craft & serviceCraft & 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 97.–
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ValueValue · 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.Daisy Children's Development Center: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
87
MomentumMomentum · 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.Daisy Children's Development Center: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies 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: 60.–
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Star ratings

27 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars2696%
  • 4 stars14%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 25 written reviews

  • Praise2296%
  • Complaints14%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price250%
  • Reasonable250%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Would recommend730%
  • Staff & attitude417%
  • Quality & results313%
  • Honesty & trust313%
  • Speed & response29%
  • Communication29%
  • Price & value29%

What customers talk about

We read 25 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “TLDR: Highly recommend this Daycare + Preschool, Strong Kindergarten (&TK) preparedness, Friendly Staff, Great Value (especially for this quality level).”
  • “They are affordable, conveniently located, caring, and all around amazing!”
  • “Our son Winston has been attending Daisy Children Development Center since early 2025, and we’ve had a great experience.”
  • “In addition to the great care, we are most impressed with the genuine loving care of the owners and all the employees.”
  • “Very responsive and my student loves them.”
  • “She has grown to communicate and express herself well and telling me about her friends and the goats and chicken she plays with.”

People customers mention

  • Irfan 8 reviews
  • Fey 5 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Shannon2 reviewsTotal 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Our son started at Daisy Child Development Center in Fall of 2025. The children are the center of everything they do. Their safety, needs and development are top of mind for all of the instructors. But almost as important, he has so much fun everyday. He comes home tired and talking about his favorite teachers and…

Reasonable price
bellamy1 reviewTotal 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Our daughter was here for 2 years and we feel so grateful for her time at Daisy. There are wonderful outdoor play structures (with some shade!! An added bonus for sun protection), great animals (my daughter misses the birds that were in her classroom), yoga and music classes the kids love, and a staff dedicated to…

Great price
Rachel2 reviewsTotal 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Our son has been at Daisy for 2 years now and he truly loves it, always chatting about his friends and how much fun school is. There is a great mix between a lot of outdoor play time (important for our energetic kiddo) and indoor learning time. Fey and Irfan are a great team.

Chelsea4 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

Our son was really happy at Daisy--we could tell by the way he spoke of his teachers and friends when he was at home. Fey, Irfan, Mariam, and Ron are all extremely experienced and loving towards the kids - we could see that they were able to care for each child's needs on an individual basis. We also appreciated…

Reasonable price
Rebecca4 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

My son has been at Daisy since October. In that time, his confidence has grown and he has clearly learned a lot. Irfan, Fey, and the rest of the teachers have supported him during transitions and cared for him deeply. He loves the outdoor space with the animals, all the art projects, and yoga and music classes.

Jones12 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

My daughter started at Daisy last fall and I can’t commend enough the great job Fey, Irfan and the teachers are doing. My daughter went from crying when I dropped her off to crying because she has to go home; she is having a wonderful time there. She has grown to communicate and express herself well and telling me…

Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 27 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Jim Situ1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Our son Winston has been attending Daisy Children Development Center since early 2025, and we’ve had a great experience. One of the biggest highlights is the large outdoor playground. Winston loves running around, and I can always tell he’s had a great time when I pick him up at the end of the day. They also have animals like goats, chickens, turtles, and more, which makes the environment especially fun and unique for the kids. Besides outdoor play, the children do drawing and other activities, including yoga and music classes. I really appreciate that there’s a good balance between learning, creative activities, and just letting the kids play and enjoy themselves. Another big plus for working parents is the long hours—they’re open from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, which is longer than many other daycares we looked at. Overall, Winston has been very happy here, and we’re glad we found Daisy. Definitely recommended!

Shannon Noel2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shannon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Our son started at Daisy Child Development Center in Fall of 2025. The children are the center of everything they do. Their safety, needs and development are top of mind for all of the instructors. But almost as important, he has so much fun everyday. He comes home tired and talking about his favorite teachers and friends. We love Daisy and all the teachers!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Daniel Doerr5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Daniel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

TLDR: Highly recommend this Daycare + Preschool, Strong Kindergarten (&TK) preparedness, Friendly Staff, Great Value (especially for this quality level). I will try to not go too overboard with my recommendation here but a few facts that I think make this a Preschool worth considering: - My soon to be TK student already has 95%+ of his Kindergarten academic preparedness criteria met. They love telling me about the basic addition they are learning, and they love showing me their schoolwork papers when they get home. - The curriculum includes age appropriate social centered curriculum like noticing others' emotions and changing ones own behavior based on it (most noticeable when they ask their friends or visitors at our house if something is wrong, or what made them happy today). - Enrichment curriculum includes germinating plants, learning animals (including on-site animals), children's yoga, numerous art project styles etc. - Super cute performances!!! The Mother's Day performance was spectacular with actual singing and age appropriate choreography - The local parent community is reasonably active with play dates, and school centric activities. Was very easy to find parents within a short drive of the school for playdates and birthday parties etc. Easy to find parents on private Facebook community, and easy to share and access pictures from school - Staff has been great during our attendance here. Very responsive and my student loves them.

  • Price assessment: Great price
bellamy ford1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews bellamy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Our daughter was here for 2 years and we feel so grateful for her time at Daisy. There are wonderful outdoor play structures (with some shade!! An added bonus for sun protection), great animals (my daughter misses the birds that were in her classroom), yoga and music classes the kids love, and a staff dedicated to their well-being and enrichment. Would definitely recommend to any prospective family

  • Price assessment: Great price
Art Riggs1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Art has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I am the surrogate grandpa for a three year old boy who as been going to Daisy Chldrens' Development Center for 12 months and am tremendously impressed with the start on life that they are giving him. Previously, he had been at daycare for over a year and I think they did a good job with the kids, but myself an several other parents felt that the owner was rigid and difficult to deal with and a cause of stress for both parents and children. Mom and her partner and I are SO happy with the care that he receives at Daisy. It is a larger school, so he has much more chance to socialize with a wide range of age, gender, personality, and race, but without any sacrifice in loving individual care and education in art, music, verbalizing, games, with the added advantage of exposure to the chickens, goats, ducks and other animals, when he previously had been a bit fearful. They do an excellent job of candidly discussing any issues, giving frequent updates on evaluation and progress which is so important to allay any concerns that parents might have for how their child is progressing. In addition to the great care, we are most impressed with the genuine loving care of the owners and all the employees. My friend is a single mother and sometimes is slightly late, and the owner stays around to play and, more important, is genuinely understanding and relaxed without any complaints... Daisy is definitely great with the kids but also with the stresses of parenting to get to know parents. It is so comforting to know the great care his receiving. Art ''grandpa" Riggs

Rachel McIntosh2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rachel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Our son has been at Daisy for 2 years now and he truly loves it, always chatting about his friends and how much fun school is. There is a great mix between a lot of outdoor play time (important for our energetic kiddo) and indoor learning time. Fey and Irfan are a great team.

Chelsea Carpenter Gil4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chelsea has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Our son was really happy at Daisy--we could tell by the way he spoke of his teachers and friends when he was at home. Fey, Irfan, Mariam, and Ron are all extremely experienced and loving towards the kids - we could see that they were able to care for each child's needs on an individual basis. We also appreciated that they had a variety of activities like yoga and music!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Rebecca Hofland4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rebecca has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My son has been at Daisy since October. In that time, his confidence has grown and he has clearly learned a lot. Irfan, Fey, and the rest of the teachers have supported him during transitions and cared for him deeply. He loves the outdoor space with the animals, all the art projects, and yoga and music classes.

Jones Udo-akang12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jones has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My daughter started at Daisy last fall and I can’t commend enough the great job Fey, Irfan and the teachers are doing. My daughter went from crying when I dropped her off to crying because she has to go home; she is having a wonderful time there. She has grown to communicate and express herself well and telling me about her friends and the goats and chicken she plays with. They have a wonderful facility with outdoor space for the kids to play. I love that they spend time outdoors engaging with nature. We feel very fortunate to have found Daisy and most importantly seeing that our child loves the places and is developing well.

Stefan Conde2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stefan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Our 3 year old has attended Daisy for a year and we're so happy to have found them. Irfan, Faye and their team genuinely care about the kids and their well being. It's a very unique school and one that isnt possible to replicate. Their blend of yoga, music class, goats, turtles, chickens, multiple large classrooms and a beautiful play area really combine everything you'd want. Our child also LOVES going there so you can't really ask for a better endorsement!

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