Bananas

4 recommendations and reviews from 4 people

• Referral from October 28, 2014
  

  Caitlin M. asked:

  Howdy howdy. A brief intro and some questions for fellow parents: My spouse Andrew and I are parents to to Azalea (4 weeks!). We're just getting the hang of this 'new baby' thing, and are open to playgroups, and parent groups (any Dad groups out there?), etc. I'm wondering what childcare arrangements folks in the neighborhood have, and if anyone would be willing to pass on recs for small, family daycares, nanny shares, etc. My 8 week maternity leave will be up in mid September, and we're hoping to find care for Azalea (PT to FT) when she's between 8-12 weeks. Thanks all!

  

  Angie A. replied:

  Hello Caitlin, have you checked out BANANAS yet? It's near the DMV on Claremont Ave. They provide nanny and daycare referrals. Good workshops for new parents, too. www.bananasinc.org

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• Referral from September 24, 2013
  

  Tre'cher C. asked:

  Does anyone have any suggestions on a good diverse preschool in the East Bay? Today, I decided to do an observation at my son's school. I was upset by what I observed. The school's director called me, and I started to talk to her about one of my concerns. She LIED to me in an attempt to cover they ass. I would've been more understanding if she would have left it at "an emergency came up", but to tell me that the other observer was there to support the teacher, was a flat out lie. Please forgive my digressing as I could go on and on... Once again, anyone know of a GOOD diverse preschool for a 3 - 4 year old , in the East Bay?

  

  Tina D. replied:

  If you are looking for one in Alameda county you may want to call Bananas. 510.658.7353 they do childcare and preschool referrals

  

  Victoria M. replied:

  I used Bananas to find home day care and we went to Rising Star on High St for preschool and loved it. My son was more than prepared for tough private school. It was a good mix of what you'd expect to find in Alameda, but all colors of the rainbow represented and excellent teachers. I also liked Home Sweet Home but it wasn't structured enough for what we were looking for. Good luck Tre!

  

  Anthony H. replied:

  Check out Bananas

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