Early Discovery Community - What our parents are saying about Early Discovery:
We took our 1.5 year old twins to their checkup yesterday and the doctor was amazed at where they were developmentally, both physically (jumping) and cognitive. I really attribute a large portion of this to having conscientious care. I know from the last two weeks that we spent with them while Nouzha was on vacation that I would not have been able to impart the same things. I don’t have the training, the patience, nor the time to focus on them the way Nouzha has been able to. Thanks for your support in helping us choose Nouzha.
Parent, mother of twins, Mill Valley
Dear Mom’s,
I wanted to communicate to you all that Nouzha has setup a toddler wonderland of indoor and outdoor activities at her home in San Rafael. She is a Montessori school specialist (among other things) and she has brought a world of joy and amazement to my Ezekiel.
Parent/Educator, Sausalito
Dear Nouzha,
Thank you for allowing Kevin to visit Early Discovery. He was so pleased with your expertise! He came home and raved about your interactions with the children and how beautiful the relationships were. It clearly appeared as an extended family. The independence the children displayed along with your gentle guidance truly impressed him.
He just loved the environment and what the kids were learning.
Parent/Teacher Terra Linda
Dear Nouzha,
Kyle and Olivia continue to be fascinated by butterflies, and at least I believe they associate them with you! Thank You! We all miss you and Olivia talks about you and her friends, which makes me quite sad. Their transition to school has been rocky, with some crying and hanging on, but there are smiles at the end of the day and good reports from their new teachers. Kyle has gotten praise for being a good helper, picking up after meals and putting toys away, which I am very confident that he learned from you. I hope your transitions have gone well too, you have lovely new families. I am sorry that Kyle will not have a day to spend with you and his buddy Reisa, I really wanted him to foster a closeness with you at your wonderful environment. Please let me know if space opens up. I understand about the holidays and transitions on single days. Do you think a longer block over the summer would work? We hope to see you again, or do you have a picture of yourself so I can show and talk to the kids about you? Hugs from all of us! Dog and Moose too!!
Parent/San Rafael
Nouzha,
Terrific!! Thank you so much and I know Zoe will have a wonderful time with you. I can’t tell you how much it means to us knowing that she’s staying with you—what peace of mind!!
Parent/Mill Valley
Nouzha,
Thank you so much for coming over yesterday. It was very kind of you to spend a few hours providing great tips and performing a ”sleep intervention” on us - especially on your day off …If Oliver’s second nap and bedtime behavior yesterday are any indication of what a difference you made – we owe you BIG time! He fell asleep in my arms while taking a bottle both times. Nothing short of a miracle Nouzha ;-) !!
Parent/Kentfield
Hi Nouzha,
…I would also like to say THANK YOU so much for welcoming us this week and helping Maddie make the adjustment. Most providers would simply have made me drop her off and leave her to fend for herself—with many tears on both sides! This is the first time I have ever left Maddie with anyone outside of her home, and I really appreciate the time and effort you’ve taken to make it painless and even fun! She will thrive with you and Carol, I am sure! Thanks again, and I will see you next week.
Parent/San Anselmo
Hi Nouzha,
It was a GREAT spending time with you yesterday. The environment you’ve created for the children is absolutely magical!!! So inviting, stimulating, warm and comfortable… I am thrilled with the experience Helena is having in your care.
Parent/Teacher, Mill Valley
Hi Nouzha,
It was awesome spending time with you on Friday. Your thoughts and comments were so helpful and inspiring. I’ve already changed a bunch of things in the kitchen dining space and Helena’s room-she’s thriving in the spaces now. Also put books in baskets in all the places you suggested and now I often catch her looking at a book! THANK YOU!! Regarding consultations-I would love to schedule another consultation with you to finish going through any additional suggestions you might have regarding the spaces and learning supplies. Probably 2 hours would be the right amount of time.
Parent/Teacher, Mill Valley
Dear Nouzha,
As you know, we will be moving out of the area this summer. Naturally, I am concerned that Elena will have proper care once she leaves your good hands. By all indications, you have been excellent. If we may, we’d like her to be in your care through mid-June. We will, of course, pay for the full month of June. I’m also appreciative of how flexible you have been with us. You have been stellar, and we will always highly recommend you.
Parent/Teacher, Ignacio