I'm so thankful that, to my youngest son, C&F is like the 2nd family, and Emelia is like the 2nd mom. She's loving, caring, devoted, very thoughtful, ethical, and always always goes above and beyond.
The environment and curriculum are very nature friendly, well-rounded, and thoroughly planned according to the children's interests or needs. I love seeing how my son and his friends don't want to leave the center at pickup time just as much as learning how they interact with teachers, with peers and with the world through the weekly logs.
C&F is my son's comfort zone, where he can be himself safely, thrive confidently, and explore creatively. He's also been gaining weight nicely thanks to the ideal routine and Emelia's talented cooking skill ^.^
I wish I found Emelia and C&F earlier for my older kids. Thank you so much for taking part in the best childhood memories of Yoyo and Fides. We love you, Emelia and C&F staff!
Rachel Hong An 
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Emelia is a very caring, passionate, professional and all around wonderful person. We feel very blessed for our son to have attended her centre. The nurturing environment allows him to learn at his own pace while incorporating essential life lessons and social skills. Emelia and her staff are very attentive and responsive to each individual child’s needs and abilities.
Tom Matousek (Class of 2024)
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Emelia and her team at Children and Friends have been taking care of our now three year old son since he was 18 months old. Her daycare is influenced by the Regio Emelia daycare style and has been a true blessing for us and our boy. They have lots of outdoor activities and adventures as well as group dynamic work and the atmosphere is truly warm and nurturing. Emelia has truly become part of our family and we are eternally grateful for the love and care our son and we receive from her
Jason Hammond
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My 4-year-old daughter has been going to Children & Friends for a year and feels at home. Emelia is extremely attentive and makes sure that all the staff are too. At Children & Friends, children find a respectful, welcoming and loving environment where they have the freedom to be themselves. All questions and observations are valued and the children are encouraged to experiment and express what they feel, which we can follow through the weekly blog updates. Emelia also makes every effort to take part in the birthdays and events that the parents organize outside the daycare. For her, this is clearly more than a job and for us, she is much more than a teacher.
Thank you Emelia and Children & Friends, you have a place in our hearts!
Mariana de Oleivera Sousa 
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My daughter attended here for about a year or so. She still talks about her time there. She used to ask if she could go back. This place was her favorite
Amanda Mantic

It is hard to convey in words my absolute joy and relief in finding such a gem of a daycare. It is the best daycare I could have ever hoped for. It is like a second home for my 3 year old son, where he has learned so incredibly much and has developed in leaps & bounds.
Emelia's passion for teaching children and watching them flourish is extremely evident. She exudes warmth and compassion, and the children all love her (and parents, alike). Among many other things, her excellent communication and weekly blog posts, her patience, her genuine smile every day, and her love for her daycare children make this daycare second to none. Thank you for all that you do, Emelia and Children & Friends!
Jennifer Woodley (Class of 2024)
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Emelia and her staff are beyond amazing! I couldn't have imagined finding a better day care for our youngest, I wish I found her sooner! She takes such care and joy with the kids. The activities are well-thought-out and taught. My daughter is developing and learning at a beautiful rate. She also LOVES going and looks forward to "seeing my friends and Emelia".
I feel good about the decision, and knowing my daughter is in such great hands eases the mom guilt and allows me to do my work with peace and confidence in knowing I made the right decision.
I would recommend Children & Friends and actively do!
Marika Ydenberg
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Choosing Children and Friends Daycare for our child has been an absolute blessing. The well-rounded curriculum has fostered remarkable progress in our child's cognitive and social skills. Communication with parents is excellent with the weekly journal. We are deeply grateful for the love and support Emelia and her staff provide, making it a true second home for our child. We highly recommend Children and Friends to any parent seeking exceptional daycare.
Anh Pham (Class of 2024)
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We are very satisfied and incredibly happy with our experience at Children & Friends as parents of a 5 yr old starting school soon. Our son attended the daycare for over 2yrs. Emelia is caring and committed, and provides a warm and supportive atmosphere. She emphasizes both learning and life skills through engaging activities that help with the cognitive and physical development of the child.
Emelia incorporates educational activities that are both engaging and developmentally appropriate, ensuring that the children are constantly learning and growing.
The center is also great at promoting social skills, encouraging kids to interact and form friendships. Emelia focuses on holistic growth, ensuring that children flourish socially, and emotionally. I love their philosophy of learning through curiosity and inquiry. All the activities are very well thought of from observing nature, experiencing real-life butterfly metamorphosis, fun field-trips that empower children to be truly one with nature.
I highly recommend Children & Friends to other parents. Knowing that my child is in a safe, loving, and clean environment gives me peace of mind every day. The dedication of the teachers and the quality of care provided are truly exceptional. If you're looking for a daycare that prioritizes care, emotional health, and social development, Children & Friends is the perfect choice.
Keta Patel (Class of 2024)
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"I am very thankful to have found this day care. Emelia
is a wonderful teacher! I can definitely say that my kid
had enjoyed coming and being with his friends at
Children and Friends! I truly appreciate the works that
Emelia has done for my son and to all the many kids
that she handled. My son's milestones and progress
during his stay at this day care will forever be
cherished.."
Iris Marasigan (Class of 2021)

"Children’s and friends is a great place for kids to learn and grow . Emilia is the best . Her approach towards kids is commendable . She has all the patience in the world, which is much needed to handle kids . If I could I would keep Emilia forever, bring her to my child’s elementary school and then middle school and so on ! She is that good. She made sure my boys ( picky eaters) had fulfilling and healthy lunch meals everyday provided by her which included vegetables, fresh fruits along with protein and carb dose . She provided weekend homework for my older kid to perfect his writing skills and prepare for the elementary school. I loved it ! She has the ability to quickly recognize a child’s weakness like may be reading , writing or anger management skills and quickly, ideally work on it for betterment. I never regretted sending my kids to Children’s and Friends. My boys loved her as well! She is worth it ! I wish my boys could stay longer her but unfortunately we are moving to another city .We will miss her !"
Anshika Aurora (Class of 2020)

"Emelia is so kind and thoughtful. I felt comfortable as soon as I met her and I think that’s the same for my child. Her space is conducive for learning but also homey and nurturing. I saw the way she interacted with my child first hand and I immediately knew she has her best interest at heart."
Danielle Guest

"I was very anxious about sending my daughter to daycare but Emelia and her home put me at ease almost immediately. Emelia is so warm and welcoming. I love her approach in teaching and encouraging the kids to follow through on their curiosity. Her home provides the perfect environment for play, exploration, and rest. She is always quick to answer my concerns. My daughter has flourished under Emelia’s careful attention and among the best of friends. Sending our toddler to daycare, even if earlier than initially planned, turned out to be one of the best things that could happen to us all. It’s even funnier when we all end up singing chicka chicka boom boom at home. And in the car. And while working. 😅 Emelia’s influence reaches far! I’m so grateful for her. If all the teachers my child comes across in life are like Emelia, what a blessing!
Kristina L

"Children and Friends has been a wonderful experience for my son and our family. Emelia is highly educated and experienced. Her style of teaching enhances physical, emotional and social development. We are always greeted kindly at drop off/pick up. I’ve noticed the children in her care are always happy, well behaved and entertained. Emelia’s home is immaculate and always clean. I visited other day care centers prior to enrollment and they were repulsing. I love the fact that Children and Friends is home based because in my opinion there is more one-on-one care. Emelia has always been very honest and professional, answered every question and any concern we have had promptly. As a mom, I was anxious to leave my 10 month old with anyone other than family, but Children and Friends has proven to be beneficial for a healthy life/work balance. I know my son is comfortable, happy and in good hands with Emelia without a doubt."
Janelle Hamilton
(Class of 2020)
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"My son loves coming here! It's a great play to experience different types of learning for him especially through the daily activities. He sings the "clean up" song whenever he cleans up his toys at home or even when he's outside. Very welcoming environment. I was worried about putting him in daycare but I'm glad I found this place! Really appreciate everything you teach him!"
Kristine Quines
(Class of 2020)
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"I have had my son in may other day cares, but I have to say this daycare is the most reliable, friendly/family one. My son loves going on his days and has learned so much, I could not be happier, I also love the fact that I don't have to worry about providing him food and or worrying whether or not he is actually eating his food."
​Victoria House
​(Class of 2020) 

​"Emelia is passionate and dedicated to her students. She assures that each day is filled with learning and fun. What we felt was powerful about her approach is that she encourages questions and inquisitive mindset; we felt this is a great start to building  a strong foundation for our son. Emelia was calm and empathetic in her communication and brought herself to a level where our very spirited son  felt she cared; this helped him learn in a welcoming environment. We are so thankful that Sahej had the opportunity to be apart of Emelia’s class and know that his transition into kindergarten was easier because of it."

Manprit Sihota 
(Grad Class of 2018) 

"We absolutely loved you as a teacher. You were the kindest and most nurturing person that the girls adored and talked about all the time and still do. They couldn’t wait to get to school and tell you all about their weekend and show things they made. Any child that joins your day care is very lucky indeed and will benefit immensely."

Jenny, Addie, Brinley, and Caitlyn Sutcliffe
(Grad Class of 2018)

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Photograph courtesy of Ricky Su

"Thank you so much for making Logan's year so amazing. I can't say enough great things about your teaching style. You inspired Logan so much over the year and have taught him so many skills. You teach through love and letting the child express who they truly are. That is rare. I am so grateful to have got to know you and had you teach our son".

Alex, Nicole, Logan and Alaric Roberts 
(Grad Class of 2019)