Nature Nurture

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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!

In business since: 2007

Total Employees: 1

Awards & Accreditations

Organic gardening/ALBA certificate, BA Psychology, Standard Elementary/ECE/Child Development Supervisor Permit credentials. 30 yrs experience pre-school & child care.
Studied in Mexico, moderately fluent in Spanish, love learning bits and pieces of other languages, fascinated with other cultures.
Neighborhood activist in San Jose, CA, co-founder neighborhood association, fought crime & blight, took back neighborhood.

State license status: Licensed (Care.com verified on 6/23/2022)

This business has satisfied California's requirements to be licensed. For the most up-to-date status and inspection reports, please view this provider's profile on California's licensing website.

Licensing requirements typically include:

Complying with safety and health inspections
Achieving the required levels of educational training
Maintaining a minimum caregiver-to-child ratio
Other state-defined requirements

Monday :	8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday :	8:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday :	8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday :	8:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday :	8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday :	Closed
Sunday :	Closed

Type

Child Care Center/Day Care Center

Additional Details

Special needs care

Philosophy

Developmental (Play-Based)

Academic

Montessori

Special Needs

International

Outdoor/Nature

Reggio Emilia

Languages

English

Spanish

Teacher/Student Ratio:

1-5

Program Capacity:

Class Type	Rate	Rate Type	Availability ^*
Toddler	$ 65	per day	2
Preschool	$ 65	per day	2
Infant	$ 65	per day	2

*availability last updated on 02/19/2021

OFFERINGS

Full Time (5 days/wk)

Part Time (1-4 days/wk)

Drop-In

Half-Day (Morning)

Half-Day (Afternoon)

Full-Day

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Personal Check|
Cash

Shannon O

★★★★★

05/31/2022

We have 3 daughters and have been lucky enough that they all have attended Nature Nurture Daycare. We started our friendship with Judy when our almost 6-year-old was 10 months old. Judy is a wonderful daycare provider! She provides feedback on child's progress, provides tips and strategies to enhance appropriate behavior and manage challenges. She is a wealth of knowledge, and our children all adore her (as do my husband and I!). Judy has created a fabulous daycare environment. There is structure but plenty of time for free play and discovery. We love the socialization aspect that our children have received with their peers at Nature Nurture. We are so thankful for Judy and her positive influence on our parenting journey, and thankful that she is part of the village that is raising our three daughters!

Olga P

★★★★★

11/30/2019

The information about her working hours are not correct. She works only 8am- 5.30 pm. No Saturdays.
Not easy to deal with if your baby needs more attention. We Had schedule - 3 times a week for 5 hours only, anyway she wanted us to pay for Thanksgiving Day which she did not work.

Reply from Nature Nurture

I have never met with nor enrolled anyone named "Olga", so her comments are mistaken. I am closed on only a few legal, national holidays and only charge parents for those that fall on one of their regular enrollment days. I apologize for not updating my hours &days.

02/19/2021

Caitlin W

★★★★★

09/26/2017

Judy is the BEST! She is like a family member to us! Our son loves her somuch and very happily runs into her house each morning. We also love Judy because of her ability to give us great suggestions based on the needs of our son as an individual. She really wants every child to be te best they can be! We love her and cannot day enough good things!

Keesha H

★★★★★

08/23/2017

Ms. Judy has cared for both of my kids, combined, 5 years! Both of my children LOVE her and my oldest still ask to visit when we pick up my youngest. Best part is, when her school is out, she gets to drop in and has so much fun! She has been a huge part of both of my kids (and mine as a parent) success and development. We will miss seeing her daily as we move on to the next phase of my kiddos life, but know she will be there for school closures and summers! Thank you for all you do, Ms. Judy! - K

Andrea G

★★★★★

08/14/2017

My son has attended Nature Nurture for 8 months now, since he first turned 2. We are so pleased with his development! Not only is he learning how to be independent, he has been taught how to share, take turns, and be a great friend! Ms Judy's adapted Montessori philosophy into her daycare which I feel is ideal with this age group. Simple things like following directions and being respectful is just a few things these young ones are mastering.
I just only wish I found her sooner.
I definitely recommend Ms Judy at Nature Nurture who is looking for a loving, well educated with many resources, small home daycare!

Ruth R

★★★★★

08/10/2017

My kids have all attended Nature Nurture from the time they were a couple months to kindergarten. My children all have absolutely enjoyed going to Ms. Judy's from the outdoor activities, outside play, park visits, to crafts and yummy organic food, its really a wonderful environment! I have 8 years taking my kids to Nature Nurture. They have bloomed and every day they have a new learning experience. I still enjoy hearing and learning about my child's development, advice, and resources from Ms. Judy, not to mention the great time the kids have. I definitely recommend this place.

Emily P

★★★★★

07/12/2017

My 1 year old daughter has been going to Nature Nurture for a few weeks now and I love it. Judy is a wonderful caregiver, she has clearly dedicated her entire life to nurturing children up to school age. Judy is very observant and identifies with each child's individual personalities and encourages them to be their best self. I highly recommend this daycare center.