Nature Nurture

Full-time, part-time, drop-in child care/child development offering expert infant care, using Resources for Infant Educators philosophy, preschool & toddler social/emotional skills and competency for preschool, positive communication skills & language development, self-control, tons of arts & crafts, daily backyard exploration, intro to organic gardening, happy & successful potty training usually by age 3, free nutritious meals and snacks, includes infant food & formula, cheerful, effective napping for all.
Modeling healthy, sustainable, peaceful lifestyle. Regular, informal parent education & feedback, periodic parent conference reports. Soon to come: online parenting blog. Aim to develop healthy, happy, courteous, responsible, curious, confident kids eager to learn, who are assertive but not aggressive. Realistic, age appropriate expectations, strict behavior management for health & safety, but fun schedule, activities, conversation, singing.
10 yrs operation Toro Park, Salinas, moved to Maple Park area, downtown Salinas Nov 1st. Flexible enrollment, hourly/daily/weekly rates, limited no charge credit for absences. Group size 3-5 daily. Homemade, fresh, nutritious food. Love my work, believe it is important.
Currently, really focusing on infants toddler care, up through enrollment in preschool, @3 yrs.
No charge for Provider absence, open most popular holidays, closed and charge for only several national holidays when falls on your enrollment day.
Love to problem solve with parents -it's important!