I believe that when you leave your child with me you are leaving them with an experience. An experience they will always remember and treasure because of the friends and smiles they will constantly make here at Elizalde's Family Daycare. Our kids are constantly encouraged to be the best they can be and to learn valuable life lessons that can be used as they grow up. Our intention is for kids to leave here with good morals and beliefs that we have instilled in them. Our kids are part of our family. In addition, we incorporate Spanish as a second language and it makes us so proud when they start speaking because we know our hard work with them is paying off.
I have been involved in this career for over 25 years. I got into this business when a friend of mine told me about it and I loved the idea. I knew how parents felt leaving their child at home because I felt the same way. I wanted to change that by making parents feel they were leaving their child not at a home, but an experience where the child could have fun and meet other kids. All the while they are there they are learning new skills and lessons everyday. I have cared for children from all different backgrounds. I have had children that I, to this day, consider family and it's because I knew I was with them for a big part of their lives and it warms my heart. I was never there to replace their family but hope they would consider me as a member as well. I love working from home and watching children look at my home with comfort knowing they can call it "their home away from home."
Ms. Tiffany has been with my daycare since she was little and understands the duties of the daycare. She always stresses the importance of an education to the children. Ms. Tiffany has a degree in Criminal Justice from La Sierra University. She studied and focused on child psychology and has been able to help some of our children who are going through issues at home come to terms with a better perspective on the situation. She has colleagues who are nurses, police officers, and so on and she often has them come and speak to the children about the line of work they are in.
We strive to provide a place where children feel at home. We have a spacious daycare with plenty of room both inside and out. In addition, our large backyard is complete with a park, plenty of room to run around, and a myriad of toys.
We live in a private gated community where my neighbors are my family. Our neighborhood is quiet and very easy to find.