Our mission is to provide high quality, loving, nurturing, and enriching education and care for children in a safe, healthy and fun learning environment. The development of a young child is a process that requires careful attention to the evolving needs of the “whole” child. This includes nurturing the child physically, mentally, and emotionally. Our small home-based learning environment provides the ideal opportunity for your child to grow, from infancy through preschool years, in a comfortable space with experienced and attentive caregivers.
A small, mixed-age group provides a stimulating social environment for children of all ages to learn empathy, sharing, caring and a sense of community and friendships.
We cook nutritious meals and snacks (some ingredients fresh from our garden!), take leisurely walks to the park, and explore our neighborhood community. We don't waste our time watching television during any part of the day. We have too much fun listening to and making music, reading books, making crafts, running around and having good healthy and active fun. Don't you wish you could join us at The Little Red Wagon? (sorry, only kids allowed)
The Little Red Wagon Preschool & Daycare
License # 073406612
El Cerrito, CA
For more information, please contact Atcha at
(510) 301-3957
or
email at thelittleredwagon@live.com
Our Facility
Our home-like atmosphere eases the transition from your child's own home to eventually, a more formal learning environment.
Our indoor classroom is open and sunny filled with stimulating
Montessori-based learning materials and engaging activities. We have
cozy reading areas for story and music time, and our playroom is filled
with lots of toys for imaginary play.
We have a beautiful
outdoor play area with sandbox, play structures, a playhouse and
gazebo. There is a covered patio which provides a great place for fun,
messy projects or lunchtime picnics. We're growing a vegetable garden
for learning about plants and bugs and composting.
Our kitchen is where we create and concoct all sorts of arts and crafts
to stimulate creativity and imagination (and to decorate your
refrigerators at home).
"At The Little Red Wagon Daycare, the safety and happiness of each child is the #1 priority. I always feel confident knowing my daughter is in such good hands. My 16-month old is learning words, songs and games, and she always comes home with the neatest art projects! From the edible organic garden and play structures outside, to the educational toys and reading center inside, Stephanie and Atcha make learning fun."
"My children ADORE Stephanie and Atcha at Little Red Wagon. My 2 year old daughter cheerfully waves bye-bye to me when I place her in Stephanie's arms. She proudly brings home her artwork and tells me about her day. Little Red Wagon is like her second home - I couldn't ask for a happier, more loving environment for her daily care!"
"My sixteen-month-old is happy to head to day care in the morning, and she's always deeply engaged in creative play when I come to pick her up in the afternoon. She loves the Little Red Wagon's beautiful outdoor space (especially the big sandbox!), all the cool toys, and the great new friends she's made there. I feel completely confident leaving her in the care of Stephanie and Atcha. They are not only totally competent, but also caring, dedicated, dynamic, and fun! I give the Little Red Wagon day care my highest recommendation."
"My 2-year-old has been there since he was 6 months old, and is thriving. My favorite part is that he calls the co-owners Mama Atcha and Mama Stephanie. This warms my heart because it tells me that he is "at home" there and very well loved. He often comes home with a variety of art projects and loves telling us all about his friends. We couldn't ask for more - he loves it and so do we."
"I can't imagine a better environment for my toddler. Atcha, Stephanie, Tew and Beau are incredibly caring and I trust them completely to take good care of my son, who started going there when he was 8 months old. LRW is a fun place, always bustling with activity--craft projects, singing, outdoor play. And to top it all off, my kid loves the food, too!"
