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"I have no reservations in saying that I trust Thania with my children more than anyone. My daughter, Ruby, went to Thania's daycare for three years, and later, my son Jake joined Thania's daycare. Thania is loving, patient, careful, and very experienced. My babies adored her, and continued to adore her as they grew into "big kids." Thania has been working as a caregiver for more than 10 years – first as a nanny and then in a day care center. After working for so many years in childcare, she has EXCELLENT references. She also has two children of her own who are now teenagers. Often her husband and mother-in-law work with her, and sometimes her sister-in-laws do as well. Everyone is loving, gentle, and kind."
-Katrina Alcorn, Oakland mom
-Katrina Alcorn, Oakland mom
"I credit Thania and her whole family with how well grounded, easy going and happy both of my kids are. Thania's expansive, loving, easy going nature is magic with kids. So tuned in with my kids, Thania can sometimes put words to what is going on with them before I can. At every stage of a child's development, and our development as parents, Thania has been incredibly accessible and supportive. She is particularly magical with infants, who receive non-stop love and cuddling at mommy and me, while also being encouraged to explore and express themselves. When my 2nd was due to start daycare when I returned to work at ~ 5 months, she refused to take a bottle (after trying daily, for months, no one had figured out how to get her to take a bottle). But after just 3 or 4 partial days, Thania had figured out what my daughter needed in a way no one else had, and she started taking a bottle with no problem. And this intuitive way of working with all the kids at Mommy and Me, no matter what age or stage of development, is what makes the kids there thrive. We are so thankful to have Thania in our lives!"
-Liz White, Berkeley mom
-Liz White, Berkeley mom
"Thania and Jose are such kind, loving and patient caregivers. They cared for my daughter Rowan (3 1/2) and now care for my son Emmett (1 year). Now that Rowan has moved on to preschool I realize how spoiled she was with so much individual love and attention at Mommy & Me. Thania notices all of the “little” things (favorite toys, food he dislikes, how he is feeling, if he starts doing something new, etc.) and gives me honest daily feedback. She supported us during the difficult transition back to work and made it easier and less stressful because we trust Thania and Jose to truly take care of our kids in a positive and gentle way. They are very supportive of nursing moms - both of my kids had a hard time transitioning to a bottle, but we worked together as a team and made it work. They don’t mind dealing with cloth diapers at all. They have date night once a month with pajamas and pizza. When I drop my son off in the morning, he reaches his arms out and gives Thania big smiles and cuddles up in her loving arms. I don’t know what our family would do without them! "
-Kate Perry, Oakland mom
-Kate Perry, Oakland mom
"My son has a second family at Thania's house! He wants to visit Thania on the weekends and says a special 'goodnight wish' to everyone in her family (including Coquita the dog). William started to go to Mommy and Me when he was 10 months old. I was having a hard time with an inconsistent nanny share and balancing my work. I did not use a family day care for my older boys and was unsure of how it would work. Well that only lasted a few hours - because everyone can feel how loved the babies are! William is now 5 and he has never had a day he did not want to go to Thania's. He may just be visiting Thania after high school!"
-Karen, Berkeley mom
-Karen, Berkeley mom