Kim's Family Childcare

Community Subscriber

Piedmont, CA

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Type:
Home-Based Daycare/Preschool
DSS Facility License #
Owner:
Binh Thi Kim Nguyen (Kim)
510-653-4520
binhntk [at] yahoo.com
Location:
Piedmont
94610
Lower Piedmont, Lake Merritt, Grand Lake Theater, Rose Garden
Maximum Capacity:
8
Language(s) Spoken:
English,
Vietnamese
Ages Served:
0 months - 24 months
About the Program:

I offer affordable quality childcare along in my sunny, clean and cozy home in Piedmont. My assistant and I care for a maximum of 4 infants and toddles up to the age of 2. We are licensed childcare providers. We provide lots of attention and care to the children in our care. Providing childcare is what I love most. I have been working with children professionally for over 20 years in both Australia and the U.S. My experience includes working with children of all ages, backgrounds and specialty needs from large childcare centers to after school care to small private childcare.  

Parent Q&A

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  • kim’s still in operation?

    Sep 9, 2023

    does anyone know if kim’s daycare is still in operation? i’m vietnamese and would love for our baby to learn some vietnamese at daycare!

    I think so if you are refering to the one near Piedmont. I took a tour two or three months ago and it was still open.

    However, she only had one baby at that time so I do not know if she decided to close due to lacking of enrolled babies. 

    Yes, I just spoke with Binh earlier this week and the daycare is still in operation. I think she currently has 3 kids enrolled. Not sure if she's looking for more, but definitely reach out. We had a great experience at Kim's and only stopped sending our baby there because we moved out of the country to be closer with my family. I think you'll really like Binh and her daycare!

    I emailed her in August 2023 and she said she had three babies (all under a year), but no room currently.  We're planning to check in when our kid is a little bigger.   

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I can't speak more highly of Binh and her daycare. It's run out of her home and though the space isn't huge or fancy, it's a very clean, warm, and loving environment. We started sending our daughter there when she was 7 months old and could tell it was a good fit by how she was developing and interacting with us and others. Binh is knowledgable about babies and toddlers, shows so much patience and kindness towards them, and is very professional and accountable. We didn't have many special requests, but she was always willing to work with us on any concerns. Binh speaks both Vietnamese and English, but if you have any trouble understanding her spoken English, her written is very good. Definitely check out Kim's — we loved the care she provided and would have been happy to pay more! Isabella

I strongly recommend Binh's daycare. Our son started going there when he was 6 months old, and has had an amazing experience with Binh and her assistant Lien. We were looking for a daycare with (1) low infant:provider ratio, (2) quiet environment during nap time, and (3) tracking of feeds, naps, poops, etc. Binh provided all that and more, since she would send us pictures and videos on a daily basis. Our child had some feeding difficulties (would eat small amounts every few hours), fortunately it has never been an issue for Binh, and the feed tracking helped us feel reassured that he was eating enough every day. The house is clean and has lots of different toys for different ages. Their ratio is 2 adults for 4 children, which provided the perfect setup for fun and learning. We have been amazed at how our child developed and learned quickly by spending time there. A previous review of Binh's daycare mentioned "Your child will be loved, clean, well cared for, and happy at the end of the day" and I couldn't agree more. It has been a truly fantastic experience for our son! 

Archived Q&A and Reviews


July 2014

I highly recommend Binh Nguyen & her high quality, affordable family daycare located in Piedmont just off Grand Ave in Oakland (near Ace). Binh & her assistant have cared for my son since she was 5 mo old. (He's now 14 mo). One of the best aspects is the low child to provider ratio (2:1). They only take 4 kids max & only infants up to 2 yrs old. Binh operates in Vietnamese & English. Hours are 8:00 am- 5:00 pm, Mon-Fri. Binh provides a wonderful environment in her bright, sunny, and calm home. The day care area is very clean with hardwood floors (w/ mats) & lots of windows. They take the kids out in the back for fresh air daily. They are very loving, attentive, and my son gets so excited every morning when we arrive. Scheduled naps are part of the routine, and they can help your child get used to a regular naptime if s/he doesn't have one yet! Your child will be loved, clean, well cared for, and happy at the end of the day. Binh has an opening for 1 Full Time space starting in July. Call her! You won't regret it! Natalie


May 2014

I would like to recommend Binh's daycare for anyone looking for infant/early toddler care. My daughter has been going to her since she was 4 months old and is now a happy almost 2 yo. Binh and her assistant Quanh are very attentive and look after 4 children at a time. I'll never forget how my daughter, at a little over 1 yo, would walk up to her home and fall into an embrace with them. My daughter also eats and naps more with them than with me. They work to help her development with ever changing toys and they keep me informed of what she masters or is still working on. They also regularly let the children play outside or take them for short walks around the nice neighborhood. My daughter is a very picky eater and they have been patient and inventive with ways to get her to eat. I am most grateful for their care and love. Binh primarily speaks Vietnamese but is easy to communicate with. She will have openings in July 2014, hours are M-F 8a-5p. Judy


June 2013

Affordable, Cozy Family Daycare near Grand Lake

I recommend Binh Nguyen & her high quality, affordable family daycare located just off Grand Ave in Oakland. Binh & her assistant have cared for my daughter since she was 5 mos old (she's now 20 months). She cared for my friend's little girl for 1.5 yrs and came highly recommended. One of the best aspects is the low child to provider ratio (2:1). They only take 4 kids max & only infants up to 2 yrs old. Binh operates in Vietnamese & English. Hours are 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Mon-Fri.

Binh provides a wonderful environment in her bright, sunny home. The day care area is very clean with hardwood floors (w/ mats) & lots of windows. They take the kids out in the back for fresh air daily. They are loving, attentive, and my daughter smiles happily every morning when we arrive. Scheduled naps are part of the routine, and they can help your child get used to a regular naptime if s/he doesn't have one yet! Your child will be loved, clean, well cared for, and happy at the end of the day. Binh has an opening for 1 Full Time space starting June 17 or soon thereafter. Call her! You won't regret it! Feel free to contact me (Anne Marie) directly for more details.


Sept 2012

Affordable, Cozy Family Daycare near Grand Lake

I recommend Binh Nguyen & her quality, affordable family daycare located just off Grand Ave in Oakland. Binh & her assistant have cared for my daughter since she was 5 mos old. She cared for my friend's little girl for 1.5 yrs and came highly recommended. One of the best aspects is the low child to provider ratio (2:1). They only take 4 kids max & only infants up to 2 yrs old. Binh operates in Vietnamese & English. Hours are 8:00 am-5:30 pm, Mon-Fri.

Binh provides a wonderful environment in her bright, sunny home. The day care area is very clean with hardwood floors (w/ mats) & lots of windows. They take the kids out in the back for fresh air daily. They are loving, attentive, and my daughter smiles happily every morning when we arrive. Scheduled naps are part of the routine, and they can help your child get used to a regular naptime if s/he doesn't have one yet! Your child will be loved, clean, well cared for, and happy at the end of the day. Binh has an opening for 2 Full Time spaces in September. Call her! You won't regret it!
Anne Marie


Oct 2011

Binh Nguyen and her assistant, Vivien have cared for my daughter since she was 5.5 months old (nearly a year now).

Binh typically cares for 4 kids, all 2 years old or younger. Since we started using Binh, she has always had an assistant Vivien, which makes for the best adult to child ratio we found.

The kids play in one room and sometimes go outside. When there are older more mobile kids, Binh will take the two oldest kids to the library for story time on Wednesdays while Vivien watches the two younger ones.

My daughter loves going there each morning.

Binh and Vivien both provide a lot of love for the kids. They sing with the kids, play with them, have toys and books that they rotate in/out regularly. They make sure our daughter gets enough to eat, by offering the meal and snacks that we bring, throughout the day. tmarcia


June 2011

I would like to recommend Binh Nguyen and her daycare, Kim's Home Daycare. Binh and her assistant, Vivien, have cared for my daughter for the past year and a half, since she was six months old. Binh and Vivien provide a wonderful environment for babies and toddlers, with lots of loving attention and age-appropriate activities, including music, reading, trips to the park, etc. My daughter has thrived under Binh and Vivien's care, and I could not have asked for a better daycare experience for her. Binh's house has truly been like a second home for my daughter. Kim's Home Daycare is open M-F, 8 am to 6 pm, and has one opening available now and one opening available August 1. Please feel free to contact me directly or contact Binh at 510-653-4520 or binhntk [at] yahoo.com.
Meg


July 2008

Binh Nguyen has a very nice small home childcare. She offers full and part time care for infants through pre-kindergarten children at reasonable prices. Binh is the primary care provider with occasional help from her sister.

Presently Binh has one dedicated playroom in her house. It is best suited for infants through young toddlers full time, and as part time care for more active toddlers and preschool age children. She may be moving to a house nearby in December to provide more play area for the bigger kids.

Binh has been caring for my daughter for 1 1/2 years, since she was 5 months old, on a part time basis. We appreciate the care she gives our daughter. Our daughter loves Bihn.

License # 013417802
Hours: M-F 10am - 6pm (somewhat negotiable)
Contact: Binh Thi Kim Nguyen, 510-452-4570/binhntk [at] yahoo.com


Oct 2007

Binh ''Kim'' Nguyen is a fantastic caregiver! Her home-based daycare is near Grand Ave/Welden. She's been running her daycare for over 10 years (licensed). She has 3 very smartchildren at Berkeley and Cal Poly. My 1 yr old son has been under her care for 6 months and he loves her. She holds him alot and cooks him organic food. She charges very little (I pay $240 wk/full-time)for such quality care! Her phone is 510-452-4570 and email: binhntk[at]yahoo.com.
Van