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Just Like Home Too Daycare & Preschool

Day care center · Mesa, AZ · reviewed since 2016

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 55%78+42.5Reliability 24%62+15Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%69+4.9Craft & service penalty80−2Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.75SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#25 of 44 child care agenciesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 44%
4.7 ★★★★★ 245 Google reviews · 23 photos
90%five-star reviews
4.87★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
4.1%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
9%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Just Like Home Too Daycare & Preschool at a glance

Google reviewers rate this Mesa, Arizona daycare 4.7 out of 5 based on 245 reviews, with the owner responding to nine percent of comments. Praise frequently highlights the friendly staff, clean environment, and children’s enjoyment of activities and field trips. However, lower-rated reviews cite safety concerns regarding unsupervised school drop-offs, delayed incident reports, and communication issues with parents, alongside complaints about pricing and handling special needs accommodations.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 245 reviews (90% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 245 Google reviews (226 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 9% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 29, 2026.
  • Service: Child Care Agency serving Mesa, Arizona.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other child care agencies

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: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction78Reliability62Craft & service80Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews69Satisfaction: 78 (median 79)Reliability: 62 (median 72)Craft & service: 80 (median 98)Value: 100 (median 89)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 69 (median 75)
This companyChild Care Agencies 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.Just Like Home Too Daycare & Preschool: 78/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.B
78
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.Just Like Home Too Daycare & Preschool: 62/100 on this factor. Category median: 72.B
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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.Just Like Home Too Daycare & Preschool: 80/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
80
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.Just Like Home Too Daycare & Preschool: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
100
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.Just Like Home Too Daycare & Preschool: 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.Just Like Home Too Daycare & Preschool: 69/100 on this factor. Category median: 75.B
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Star ratings

245 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars22190%
  • 4 stars21%
  • 3 stars21%
  • 2 stars31%
  • 1 star177%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 226 written reviews

  • Praise17392%
  • Complaints168%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price2361%
  • Reasonable1232%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure38%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude7138%
  • Would recommend5931%
  • Quality & results168%
  • Honesty & trust168%
  • Speed & response126%
  • Communication105%
  • Price & value53%

What customers talk about

We read 226 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I love this daycare is very nice lovely Very clean it a nice play were kids can feel like home”
  • “Everyone is so welcoming and I would recommend to anyone interested in attending in the future.”
    “There is plenty of more i can share but if you're looking into the daycare and can afford else where i recommend you do.”
  • “They do a great job keeping the kids safe, happy, and well cared for.”
    “The worst daycare experience I've ever had.”
  • “The learning curriculum is honestly impressive, balancing structured activities with the kind of play that keeps a toddler excited to walk through the…”
  • “She comes home happy and can’t wait to go back the next day.”
  • “The front desk personnel are so welcoming and have had open communication with no problems.”
  • “A small bonus I have to mention, its totally affordable!”
    “Fir one over priced.”

People customers mention

  • Olivia 15 reviews
  • Selene 8 reviews
  • Maxxwell 8 reviews
  • Bianca 4 reviews
  • Brittany 4 reviews
  • Mason 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Just Like Home Too Daycare & Preschool for 5 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Johnny2 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 days ago★★★★★

Great daycare with a friendly and caring staff. They do a great job keeping the kids safe, happy, and well cared for. Highly recommend!

Vanessa6 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 days ago★★★★★

My nephew, Mason, absolutely loves his time at this daycare. He has made so many wonderful friends and adores the staff. The field trips are always exceptionally well-planned and a major highlight for him!

Field trips
Angie7 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 days ago★★★★★

This place was recommended by a Friend (Rose) and I'm glad that she did. I'm beyond pleased with the services.

Great price
valeria2 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 days ago★★★★★

My cousin M enjoys his time here. He has made lots of friends and has said nothing but great things about this school. Everyone is so welcoming and I would recommend to anyone interested in attending in the future.

yo3 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 days ago★★★★★

Such an amazing daycare !! The staff are fantastic. My child enjoys coming, it is a safe environment. I highly recommend!!

Not sure
Jesse12 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 days ago★★★★★

This daycare is great - my grandson Mason enjoys it there. He likes the staff and activities that are planned. I recommend it!

Reasonable priceMeal preparationHomework assistanceField trips

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Johnny Arvallo2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Johnny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great daycare with a friendly and caring staff. They do a great job keeping the kids safe, happy, and well cared for. Highly recommend!

Vanessa Robles6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Vanessa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My nephew, Mason, absolutely loves his time at this daycare. He has made so many wonderful friends and adores the staff. The field trips are always exceptionally well-planned and a major highlight for him!

  • Services: Field trips
  • Age group: School-age (6+ yrs)
Response from the owner · 3 days ago

Thank you for sharing such kind feedback. We are thrilled to hear that Mason loves his time here, adores our staff, and enjoys our field trip adventures. Creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment for our students is our top priority. We appreciate your family so much.

Angie Trevino7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Angie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This place was recommended by a Friend (Rose) and I'm glad that she did. I'm beyond pleased with the services.

  • Price assessment: Great price
valeria rodriguez2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews valeria has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My cousin M enjoys his time here. He has made lots of friends and has said nothing but great things about this school. Everyone is so welcoming and I would recommend to anyone interested in attending in the future.

yo prinxess3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews yo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Such an amazing daycare !! The staff are fantastic. My child enjoys coming, it is a safe environment. I highly recommend!!

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Age group: Toddler (1–2 yrs)
  • Safety features: Staff supervision
Emma Ocho3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Emma has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My child loves this place ! Energy and great service for children !

Jesse Robles12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jesse has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This daycare is great - my grandson Mason enjoys it there. He likes the staff and activities that are planned. I recommend it!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Meal preparation, Homework assistance, Field trips
  • Age group: School-age (6+ yrs)
  • Safety features: Staff supervision
Josie Robles1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Josie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My grandson Mason has had a very positive experience attending this daycare. The staff is very engaged with the children and Mason enjoys the activities available to him. I give it high marks!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
  • Age group: School-age (6+ yrs)
  • Safety features: Other
Suzy1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Suzy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Watching my niece grow up at this daycare has been such a joy, and I’m so impressed by the environment they’ve created for her. Since she started as a five-week-old infant, it has been incredible to see how the staff has supported her transition into the curious, happy toddler she is today. They’ve truly created a space where she feels safe, valued, and excited to learn. The curriculum is fantastic, and it’s clear that the teachers put so much heart into every lesson and activity. It warms my heart to hear her talk about her friends and the teachers she adores; you can tell she feels a real sense of belonging there. It’s rare to find a place that feels this personal while maintaining such high standards for early childhood development. As an aunt, seeing her thrive in such a positive setting gives the whole family so much peace of mind. She is constantly hitting new milestones and showing off what she’s learned, which is a direct reflection of the care she receives. We couldn't have asked for a better place for her to spend her days.

Gina Derenzis5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I love this place so much and they have so much respect for the kids and employees. I definitely recommend this place

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Meal preparation, Homework assistance, Field trips, Educational services, Rest period regulation, Service not listed
  • Age group: Infant (under 1 yrs), Toddler (1–2 yrs), Preschool (3–5 yrs)
  • Safety features: Secure outdoor area, Staff supervision, Safety gates

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