Espe’s Family Child Care

My son attended two daycares prior to choosing Espe’s. We have experienced a lot, including interviewing a ton of places. It is impossible to find a place more dedicated to the children. Espe truly loves taking care of kids and all of her assistants are equally dedicated.
The bad experiences I had at other daycares made me consider quitting my job. I’m really glad we found Espe — especially because she’s helped with my son’s development.
She did an excellent job handling breastmilk bottles and let me know how long my son napped every day and when his last bottle was. The first week he was there, he picked up walking and eating solid food — following the lead of older kids.
Now that he is over 2, he loves his projects and hanging out with his buddies. I know he eats a healthier variety of food on weekdays than he does at home. On weekends, he asks if we’re going to Espe’s. If there is room, consider yourself lucky to get in.

My 6 month old daughter was only there for a couple of months because we unexpectedly moved to another city, however, I cannot sing enough praises for the place. I left my daughter there knowing she was in good hands. I love the private Facebook page where the parents can see photos and posts about their children, everyone is so warm, and my daughter seemed genuinely happy and well cared for. Of all the service providers I’m leaving after almost 17 years of being in Los Angeles, this one pains me the most.

So very fortunate to have found Espe’s Daycare– by complete luck, as it was close to my husband’s work. Espe, Karla and Tammy are so caring, nurturing, and loving. My daughter has been going there since she was about 3 months old, which was the hardest thing i have ever had to do, but Espe sent me updates throughout the day and pictures which helped put my mind at ease. Now my daughter is almost 18 months old and she gets so excited every morning to go see Espe! There is never any guilt leaving her there everyday because we know she is in great hands. They are all attentive, they read with her, exercise and eat very well. She has learned so much from not only the caregivers but also her friends. We love Espe’s Daycare and will send our next child (when that day comes) to Espe’s as well. Thank you so much!

I don’t even know where to start. I feel so lucky to have found Espe’s Family Child Care when we moved to Culver City last year. My daughter was 14 months at the time and had been with a nanny her whole life. I was nervous at first, but Espe coached me through the transition, and my daughter has been there over a year now. We don’t want to leave! Karla, Espe, Tami and Paula are the most loving, gentle and wonderful caretakers. I know my daughter considers them family, and so do we. She literally jumps out of my arms into Tami’s when we get there in the morning.
Espe has a wonderfully shaded backyard area where the kids play most of the day– listening to music, dancing, reading stories, and generally just being kids in a safe and watchful environment. She encourages creative development with fun art projects which are also treats for the parents (we get Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and even birthday gifts from our daughter– cherished keepsakes).
Espe makes the children healthy, homemade meals and snacks and overall encourages a healthy lifestyle for the kids from the start– including age-​appropriate exercises during the day. The girls at Espe’s have also helped my daughter potty train and speak Spanish.
Espe has ECE training from UCLA and is open and transparent with any issues that arise, and I trust her implicitly to care for my daughter. I know there is a wait list, but well worth the wait if you are looking for an affordable, loving place.

As European expats coming to L.A. for the first time, with our son of 1,5 years old, we were worried about finding a nice and trustful daycare for him. We had seen great reviews about Espe’s on Unilocal and decided to try it out. This was the best idea ever! Espe’s daycare is the best place I could have ever hoped for our son! They are sweet, friendly, trustful, professional and very careful to every kid. They were also very flexible and were always taking the time to tell us how our son’s day went, what he had learned and to show pictures and videos of him playing with other kids. Our son loved going to Espe’s, it was like a second family for us all.
I highly recommend it!

We are so extremely lucky to have found Espe’s Family Child Care. My son is so happy there — his face lights up every morning when he sees Espe. It’s obvious how much Espe, Karla, Paola and Tamy love him, which makes being away from him easier. He’s developing like crazy, which I know is due in part to Espe and her amazing staff. My husband and I visited a lot of other day cares, but were drawn to Espe from the beginning due to her caring nature. I hear that he smiles all day and I’m not surprised because he is truly happy there. I can’t thank Espe and her staff enough for the loving care they give my son.

Espe’s daycare is the best place I could have ever hoped to find!!! Such loving care givers and a nice environment for the kids to play. Most appreciated are the healthy and yummy snacks and lunches which are prepared fresh every day. I love the private facebook page where Espe would upload the weekly menu and pictures of the kids during their activities. Most special are also the birthday celebrations with Espe’s fruit «cake». My son was so impressed of his birthday party, he will still talk about it and he is 2! ;)No doubt, can highly recommend this daycare!!!

We are so beyond thrilled with Espes and her staff. We feel blessed to have found this incredible gem for our little one as he is cared for and loved in tremendous ways we only hoped possible. He is nurtured, taught, cared for and fed with tremendous love. He is so happy here and has made some many lasting friendships already as well. He is developing and thriving socially and developmentally! We are so grateful for Espes!

I am just so grateful for Espie, Karla and Tammy. They take such incredible care of my 15 month old daughter. Somehow, my little girl (who only sleeps in a dark room by herself normally) is able to take 2 hour naps in a room filled with other kids. She eats wonderful meals made with love. Today when I dropped her off, she virtually lept out of my arms and into Karla’s arms. I feel so glad that I found them. My daughter is growing in leaps and bounds under their gentile and loving care.

I have been meaning to write a review of Espe’s day care for a very long time… this is long overdue. Our daughter has been going to Espe’s full time for over a year now (since she was 4 months old), and we’ve watched her blossom under the care of Espe, Liliana and Karla. We had so many mixed emotions when we first had to leave our precious baby with others, but we saw how the ladies all genuinely were so loving with her, and were sure to follow any particular schedule, diet, etc that the parents might be trying. The older kids are taught to play nicely (and gently) with the younger ones, and the kids all seem to get along, almost like a big, happy family! I watched as my daughter went from the «baby» to now a middle child, and its been so great to see the transition. Now, she loves the babies, and likes to show them to me with pride.
Once the kids are old enough (usually when they turn one) they can partake in Espe’s home cooked meals. This alone is a major selling point — hot breakfasts! healthy, balanced lunches! varied healthful snacks! All this can help to make you, as a frazzled working parent who cannot always get your child to eat much of anything at all for dinner, feel better because you know that during the day she had her fill.
In addition, there is music class (they love, Chappo, the music teacher), lots of singing and dancing, crafts, stories, and birthday parties. Our daughter loves going to Espe’s, and unlike some of the other day care providers, you get the sense that Espe, Liliana and Karla genuinely love being with the kids. (Believe it or not, I spoke with some providers who didn’t seem to like children. I spoke with one who told me that the kids knew not to bother her between 2:00 and 3:00, as that was when her show was on!). We feel very lucky to have found this gem, and we know we are leaving our child in very good hands!

After calling numerous daycare centers and family child care homes, Espe was the most welcoming and most comforting carer I spoke to who took the time to ask me questions about my child when everyone else just asked me when I wanted to bring him in. She takes children aged 4 months through 4 years, has a warm, welcoming, friendly enviornment for the kids to play in and two wonderful assistants working with her, Liliana and Karla. She cooks healthy meals for the kids (or you can bring a packed lunch), teaches them to sign, has a music class with live guitar and lots of great activities and outdoor time (weather permitting) for the kids. Her house has a completely child-​proofed living room for the kids to play in as well as a safe back yard with lots of fun toys provided for the kids to share.
My little boy feels totally at home here and loves Espe, Liliana and Karla so much he reaches for them when I come to take him home and is always pleased to see them when I drop him off each morning. Thanks to Espe’s welcoming, nurturing and safe environment, my son has thrived here and has been hitting his milestones right on time since 4 months when he first started. In addition to over 20 years of experience with children, Espe has obtained qualifications in Child Development from UCLA and is completely up to date with First Aid courses. I highly recommend her and am happy to answer questions from any concerned parents!

I echo all that Robby and Abby have said about Espe’s family childcare. My daughter has been at Espe’s since she was 4 months old. It was not easy going back to work and leaving my child in the care of someone else. But seeing how happy my daughter has been under the care of Espe, Liliana, and Karla have put all of my worries to rest. My daughter absolutely loves going to «school» and reaches for her childcare providers eagerly. I trust Espe fully and feel so blessed to have such wonderful ladies caring for my child.

My son has thrived at Espe’s Family Childcare and I am thrilled to recommend her nurturing environment to any prospective parent! We felt completely comfortable with Espe from the beginning. She offered everything we needed. And, as our son grew and his needs changed, she accommodated them with brilliance.
In addition to providing healthy home-​cooked meals and snacks, she also offers enriching activities like music class (with a live guitar player & kid instruments), outdoor playtime, art projects, etc. The kindness and patience she and her lovely assistants (Liliana & Karla) show to all of the children in their care is outstanding. In addition, the home is always clean and child-​proofed.
I’d also like to point out that Espe recently completed a degree in early childhood education from UCLA. We are all so proud of her!
Overall, I would definitely recommend Ms. Reyes. With her background, experience and strong abilities to connect with children, she can definitely offer everything a family would be looking for in a provider.
Please feel free to contact me with any further questions. I am more than happy to speak with you regarding our experience.

Espe is reliable, caring, friendly, intelligent, dedicated, and many other positive words. After visiting numerous home child care facilities that we found on connections for children (
), Espe was clearly the best choice from the moment we walked in. Her home is a safe, clean, and fun place for the children. She works very hard to not only keep them happy but also teach them good habits. She rarely, if ever, turns on the TV, but often has music playing. She dances with the kids and makes the babies smile. Our son, who is 6 months old, took to her very soon after meeting her (which is rare for him). We feel very comfortable leaving him there all day.
Espe is currently taking early childhood education classes at UCLA. This clearly shows in her philosophy of child care. My wife and I are both grad students, so we really like this. Espe also has many years of experience nannying for a family.
Compared to large daycare facilities, her prices are very good. She is licensed for up to 8 children (I think) and she recently hired someone to help her when there are more than 3 children. The helper is also a UCLA extension student.
I highly recommend Espe for new parents. If you would like any more information or an update on our experience with her, feel free to message me.