We are a licensed home daycare/preschool in San Ramon, CA. We give loving, playful care to every child, and age-appropriate preschool activities to those ready to join in the fun! We believe in the power of play for developing children! Through play-based activities, free-play and curriculum, the children in our care learn social skills, gross and fine motor skills, creative expression, and a wide variety of activities that promote brain development... all while having a great time, playing with friends. The next best thing to home! Please call and visit us!

 

We are a "large family daycare", which means we are licensed for up to 14 children, with 2 staff members required. Both of our full-time assistants are bilingual, and introduce the children to the Spanish language. They are both CPR certified and First Aid certified and fingerprinted.

  • Norma has her Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis on Curriculum from CSU East Bay
  • All staff members are  experienced, knowledgeable, and trained, (CPR, fingerprinted, ECE units).
  • Morning and afternoon circle time- Afternoon circle time is held in spanish. Circle time is themed around monthly curriculum 
  • Cooking
  • Art/crafts
  • Science experiments and activities 
  • Song, dance, music and movement
  • Music teacher once a week 
  • Home-cooked meals - breakfast, lunch and snacks
  • Participate in the Childcare Council Food Program
  • Walks in the neighborhood and to local parks
  • Monthly field trips
  • Monthly  activities calendar
  • Inviting backyard that inspires active playtime with friends
  • Large selection of fun items that promote creative free-play: toys, dress-up, dolls, cars, kitchen/shopping, puzzles, science , blocks, Legos, etc. We rotate items frequently, and we're always adding new things to the mix!
  • Play-based philosophy, with an appropriate cirriculum 
  • Age-appropriate differentiation during art and some activities
  • Through play, your child works on his/her large and small motor skills, pre-math, pre-reading, early science, and general kindergarten-readiness skills
  • In 2009 we recieved National Accreditation for the highest standards of quality, from the National Association for Family Child Care
  • We promote self-help skills and independence
  • Social skills such as manners, turn-taking, sharing, following directions, and friendships are encouraged!