Day care center · Kirkland, WA · reviewed since 2022
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%96+56.3Reliability 26%92+24Value 15%93+14.2Experts 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.
#7 of 80 daycare centersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 92%
5.0★★★★★26 Google reviews · 20 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Parents rate this home-based daycare in Kirkland highly, noting the small group setting and home-cooked meals. Recurring themes include consistent daily photo updates, prompt communication, and a clean facility with varied activities like crafts and outdoor play. Reviewers appreciate the individualized attention given to children's developmental needs and dietary preferences. No negative patterns or common criticisms appear in the provided five-star excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 26 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 26 Google reviews (25 with written comments).
Owner responses: the business replied to 15% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 3, 2026.
Service: Daycare Center serving Kirkland, Washington.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other daycare centers
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 satisfaction; weakest: reliability.
Little Elephant ChildcareDaycare Centers 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.Little Elephant Childcare: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
96
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.Little Elephant Childcare: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 76.A
92
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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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.Little Elephant Childcare: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
93
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.Little Elephant Childcare: 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: 44.–
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Star ratings
26 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars26100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 25 written reviews
100%praise
Praise46100%
Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
6topics
Staff & attitude1737%
Would recommend1533%
Speed & response49%
Communication49%
Quality & results37%
Honesty & trust37%
What customers talk about
We read 25 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“She is caring, patient, and truly treats the kids like family.”
“I highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment for their child.”
“Our daughter started at 18 months and transitioned so easily right away.”
“Tatiana is communicative, patient, and so great with the kids.”
“My daughter attended this daycare for a little under 1 year, and we had a wonderful experience.”
“It makes us trust her a lot because she cares for each child sincerely.”
People customers mention
Tatiana10 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Jason7 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 absolutely loved Titiana! She took amazing care of our twins and always made us feel comfortable knowing they were in great hands. She is caring, patient, and truly treats the kids like family. She goes the extra mile to celebrate holidays with the kids and sends a lot of daily pictures. We’re so grateful to her and highly recommend her! ❤️
Great price
Mariya9 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★
My daughter attended this daycare for a little under 1 year, and we had a wonderful experience. From her very first day, she felt safe and comfortable, which gave me peace of mind as a parent.
She loved her teachers, made many friends, and always enjoyed going each day. The staff are caring and attentive, and they…
Great price
Krupa2 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 year ago★★★★★
Tatiana is awesome. My child loved it there, caring and warmth from Tatiana was amazing. Good is great.
shanthini1 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. · a year ago★★★★★
Our daughter attended Little Elephant Childcare from 19 months to 3 years old. Ms. Tatiana provides excellent care for young children. We had tried larger daycare centers before, but our daughter was frequently sick. We really appreciated the smaller group setting and wish we had found a spot earlier. The daycare…
Alyssa3 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 year ago★★★★★
We recently moved from California and I was so nervous about finding a new daycare for our daughter, and I couldn’t be happier with our choice at Little Elephant! Our daughter started at 18 months and transitioned so easily right away. Tatiana is communicative, patient, and so great with the kids. I love knowing…
AkilaLocal Guide · 20 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. · 2 years ago★★★★★
Our son (1yo) started at little elephant's day-care a month ago, and we couldn’t be happier. It's a home based day care, and they provide meals and snacks. The staff is kind and caring, and our little one is thriving. Tatiana runs the place extremely well! We love getting updates and knowing he’s in good hands. Highly recommend!
We absolutely loved Titiana! She took amazing care of our twins and always made us feel comfortable knowing they were in great hands. She is caring, patient, and truly treats the kids like family. She goes the extra mile to celebrate holidays with the kids and sends a lot of daily pictures. We’re so grateful to her and highly recommend her! ❤️
My daughter attended this daycare for a little under 1 year, and we had a wonderful experience. From her very first day, she felt safe and comfortable, which gave me peace of mind as a parent.
She loved her teachers, made many friends, and always enjoyed going each day. The staff are caring and attentive, and they provide a great mix of learning, crafts, and fun activities. My daughter learned so much during her time there. Every single day she was excited to tell me how her day was, what she ate, how much fun she had and how much she couldn’t wait to go again.
The food was excellent, and I always felt confident leaving my daughter in their care. I highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment for their child. Seriously, bring your child here, I am happy we were part of Little Elephant Family.
It truly felt like second home!
Price assessment: Great price
Krupa Mehta2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Krupa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our daughter attended Little Elephant Childcare from 19 months to 3 years old. Ms. Tatiana provides excellent care for young children. We had tried larger daycare centers before, but our daughter was frequently sick. We really appreciated the smaller group setting and wish we had found a spot earlier. The daycare offered nutritious home-cooked meals, ensured kids actually ate while still being flexible, and included a weekly music class our daughter thoroughly enjoyed. We would highly recommend Little Elephant Childcare to other families.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for the nice review, it was a pleasure to have her with us :)
Alyssa Norwalk3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Alyssa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We recently moved from California and I was so nervous about finding a new daycare for our daughter, and I couldn’t be happier with our choice at Little Elephant! Our daughter started at 18 months and transitioned so easily right away. Tatiana is communicative, patient, and so great with the kids. I love knowing that my daughter is in good hands during the week. She has healthy meals and snacks, outdoor play, arts/crafts and weekly music classes. She is always so happy at pick up and drop off - truly thriving here!
Akila MLocal Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Akila has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our son (1yo) started at little elephant's day-care a month ago, and we couldn’t be happier. It's a home based day care, and they provide meals and snacks. The staff is kind and caring, and our little one is thriving. Tatiana runs the place extremely well! We love getting updates and knowing he’s in good hands. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Thank you for the lovely review! We're so glad your son is thriving here. It means the world to us! 😊
Charlotte Chen6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Charlotte has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My son has been attending Little Elephant for 6 months, his first daycare experience. Although it took him a month to adjust, Tatiana's gentle and patient approach helped us through the transition. Now, he's excited to go even on weekends!
Tatiana's care is exceptional—she is thoughtful, kind, and attentive. She understands and observes the children's needs, discussing their progress with us. I appreciate her willingness to communicate with parents, collaborate, and discuss the development and growth of the children together. It makes us trust her a lot because she cares for each child sincerely. If a child feels unwell, she promptly informs us. We have full trust in her professionalism and judgment.
She organizes enjoyable art classes, music classes, outdoor activities. And her practical advice on potty training put us at ease. My son loves Tatiana, his friends, and the daycare. He has fun and gets along with other friends! Tatiana provides a safe, loving, and clean environment for kids to play and grow.
Thank you, Tatiana! We highly recommend this daycare!
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Thank you for your sweet review! We're so happy to hear how much your son enjoys Little Elephant. It’s been a joy watching him grow. We truly appreciate your trust and kind words! 😊
Vickie Gu4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Vickie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Tatiana provided an amazing experience for our little one Chloe from 18 months to 3 yrs old. She cooks 3 meals for them so Chloe was pretty much all taken care of by the time she comes home! Chloe was well loved and happy all the time with her little friends there!
sakshi jain1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews sakshi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Tatiana is super nice and my kid has thrived with her. He enjoys the home cooked vegetarian meal and I enjoy the daily update pictures. I highly recommend this place.
Evgeniya Berger11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Evgeniya has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
This is a fantastic home-based daycare. The owner, Tatiana, and her caregiver assistants are kind and trustworthy. I love the daily updates and photos. The facility itself is clean, well organized, and safe. The meals are wholesome and I feel good about my son's experiences there. Highly recommend!
