ABOUT US

ABOUT CORTE MADERA DAYCARE

Children are experts in imitation, curiosity, and love. This is the way they learn about the world, and we take these natural instincts and reinforce them on a daily basis.  Our goal is to promote self-esteem, respect towards others, a love for learning, and fun. We believe children learn from observing the world around them, and our program is built with this in mind. 

Our kids participate in a variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities such as arts and crafts, music, dance, and story time. We also provide homemade breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks throughout the day for children over 12 months.  

"Children are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate" - Anonymous

CURRICULUM

Every week children have the opportunity to participate in the following activities: 

  • Arts and Crafts

  • Music and dancing

  • Circle and Story time

  • Outdoor play 

  • Field Trips 

We also incorporate edification of social skills such as  potty training, taking turns, cleaning up your play areas, and learning common courtesy such as asking please and thank you. 

MEALS

We will provide breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the day. Our meals are prepared daily with fresh and organic ingredients. 
Due to special dietary needs, parents are responsible for bringing food for children under twelve months of age. 

SAMPLE MENU

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

  • Breakfast: Oatmeal with mashed bananas and a sprinkle of cinnamon

  • Lunch: Chicken and vegetable stir-fry with brown rice

Tuesday, Thursday

  • Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with whole-grain toast and a side of sliced avocado

  • Lunch: Turkey and cheese sandwich with carrot sticks and apple slices

MEET THE TEAM

JANA
OWNER / DIRECTOR

With 12 years of experience working with babies and toddlers, Jana brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. Jana is also a dedicated mother to three children: Sam (age 13), Lucas (age 11), and Riley (age 7).

Jana's academic background includes several child psychology classes taken at the University of California, Berkeley. To ensure her practices remain current and effective, she actively pursues ongoing education in early childhood development.

Guided by a Montessori philosophy, Jana emphasizes respect, independence, and learning through exploration and play in her interactions with children. Her approach fosters a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports the holistic development of each child. As a mother, Jana understands the difficulty of entrusting your child to someone else, and strives to make that transition as comfortable as possible for both children and parents.

FATIMA
CAREGIVER

Fatima joins us from Nicaragua. She studied at Escuela Morabo, the national university in Nicaragua, where she majored in Primary Education. With twelve years of teaching experience, Fatima has worked with children ages 5-12. Her passion for working with kids shines through as she applies her extensive teaching background to nurture and educate the babies and toddlers in our program.

TEREZA
CAREGIVER

Tereza is originally from Brazil, and has lived here for over 40 years. She has three adult children and four grandchildren. Tereza loves to cook and believes it is important for children to eat healthy, fresh foods. She prepares nutritious meals for our program, ensuring that each dish is made with care and love. Tereza is also an avid gardener and enjoys teaching the children about growing their own food, fostering a connection to nature and a deeper appreciation for fresh ingredients. Her nurturing spirit and dedication to healthy living make her an invaluable part of our team.