6 Months to 18 Months
The first year of life is a time of incredible discovery and rapid growth. Our infant program provides a calm and secure environment where your baby can explore the world under the guidance of our most specialized caregivers.
We understand that nothing is more important than your baby's safety and comfort.
At Zena's Daycare, we provide:
Specialized Caregivers: Our dedicated infant teachers are experienced and trained to respond to your baby's unique cues and schedule. We prioritize building a deep bond of trust with every child.
Immaculate Environment: Our infant space is designed with safety measures and maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, ensuring a healthy space for rolling, crawling, and exploring.
Low Ratios, High Attention: We maintain a low child-to-caregiver ratio to ensure your baby receives the constant, individualized attention they need for feeding, sleeping and play.
Beyond feeding and naps, our program focuses on stimulating the foundational skills that drive cognitive and physical development:
Sensory Exploration: Activities center around touch, sight and sound using engaging materials to build early brain connections.
Motor Skill Development: We encourage tummy time, rolling, sitting and reaching in a safe, guided setting.
Language Acquisition: Caregivers use gentle songs, stories and responsive conversation to build early vocabulary and social cues.
We invite you to experience the comfort of our Infant Program. Feel free to give us a call to schedule a visit to meet our devoted caregivers and see where your little one will begin their learning adventure!
18 Months to 3 Years
Welcome to the world of toddlers. This program is designed for children who are brimming with curiosity and ready to explore their world with both hands and feet. We provide a dynamic, stimulating environment that safely channels their energy into meaningful learning and social development.
Our curriculum is built around the toddler's rapidly developing sense of self and independence.
At Zena's Daycare, we provide:
Learning Through Motion: We offer ample opportunities for safe physical activity, running, climbing and dancing, helping them master incredulous motor skills and build confidence.
Language Explosion in Two Languages: Teachers use interactive reading, simple songs and engaging conversations in both English and Spanish to significantly expand vocabulary and communication skills.
Developing Autonomy: We introduce foundational self-help skills like washing hands and putting away toys, which builds pride and self-confidence.
The classroom environment is thoughtfully arranged to allow toddlers to make choices and build crucial social connections:
Social and Emotional Foundation: We gently guide children on sharing, recognizing feelings and cooperating, laying the groundwork for positive social interactions, often through enriching activities.
Creative Expression: Through sensory play, finger painting, music and building blocks, we encourage creativity and early problem-solving.
Consistent, Caring Guidance: Our toddler teachers offer the perfect balance of warm emotional support and clear, consistent boundaries, helping them navigate new freedoms safely while being exposed to a rich linguistic environment.
If your toddler is ready to leap into their next big adventure and embrace the benefits of a bilingual start, we invite you to give us a call to schedule a tour and see how we turn curiosity into genuine learning!
3 Years to 5 Years
The Preschool Program for children is designed to seamlessly prepare your child for elementary school while fostering their love for learning. We shift the focus to intentional instruction, critical thinking and advanced social collaboration.
Our curriculum is structured to build the essential academic foundations needed for success in Kindergarten and beyond.
At Zena's Daycare, we provide:
Literacy and Language Arts: We focus on letter recognition, phonics, pre-reading skills and handwriting practice.
Math and Logic: Children engage with early mathematical concepts, including counting, number recognition, simple addition/subtraction, patterns and shape identification.
Thematic Learning: Units are built around science and art, encouraging children to ask 'why' and make connections about the world around them.
Beyond academics, we focus on the emotional and functioning skills that make for successful students:
Executive Functioning: We introduce concepts like following multi-step directions, managing time during tasks and independent problem-solving.
Advanced Social Skills: Children participate in small-group projects, learning to negotiate, share ideas and work collaboratively as a team.
Self-Regulation: We help children manage their emotions and transitions, ensuring they are emotionally ready for the structure of a classroom environment.
Let us help you to give your child the academic edge and confidence they deserve. Contact us today and learn more about enrolling in our comprehensive Preschool Program!
Our After-School Program is designed to be a safe, enriching and relaxing transition between the school day and home life for children. We provide reliable care, homework support and engaging activities in a supervised environment that feels fun and comfortable.
We understand the pressures of the working parent's schedule, and we prioritize consistency and security.
At Zena's Daycare, we provide:
Safety First: Children check in immediately and are always under the direct supervision of our caring staff, ensuring peace of mind for parents.
Nutritious Fuel: A healthy, balanced snack is provided upon arrival to recharge energy after the school day.
Our schedule balances free time with guided activities to encourage relaxation and constructive use of time:
Dedicated Homework Time: We offer a quiet space and supervised support to ensure assignments are completed accurately, reducing stress when the family reunites at home.
Fun and Games: Activities are designed to encourage positive social interaction, collaboration and creativity, including arts and crafts and games.
Our After-School Program is the perfect blend of structure and freedom. It's a place where school-age children feel safe, supported and inspired after the final bell rings.