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Welcome to Hattie’s Playhouse Family Daycare! We offer children a caring and warm environment that’s just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones. We focus on a variety of Reggio Emilia Inspired, Project-based, and Developmental Play-based activities to offer a diverse education which fosters a love of learning. We are open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and offer care on M - F. Availability is limited, so contact us today to learn more and schedule a tour!
Highlights:Certified in First Aid, CPR, teaching, and Early Childhood Education
Teachers
I am an experienced care provider with over 21 years of experience, and I am committed to providing the highest quality of childcare.
With my certifications in First Aid, CPR, teaching, and Early Childhood Education, I balance safety, education, and fun, to equip children with the tools they need to thrive and achieve a bright and happy future.
Reviews
We have been extraordinarily fortunate with childcare since having our first child six years ago; however, I always had a nagging feeling of guilt about having to leave our children with someone else every day. That is, until we met LaTonya and her daughters. I never feel gu...Read moreilty leaving my daughter at Hattie’s Playhouse because I know that her time there is at least as happy, safe, and rich in love as her time at home - not only in terms of the quality of care, but also in terms of love and affection. LaTonya and her amazing daughters are the warmest, most loving people and truly adore what they do and all the children in their care. We had the great fortune of having LaTonya as a preschool teacher when my oldest son started school and I credit her with his continued love of learning today - he loves to explore, master new challenges, and even rushes home excited to do his homework! LaTonya and her daughters have now played a huge role in the early education of all three of my children and we feel so lucky to have them in our lives. She expertly adapts to all ages and makes each child feel like they are the only one in the room. Hattie’s Playhouse is a hidden treasure and we give it our most enthusiastic recommendation!
Monique W.
LaTonya is the daycare provider of anyone's dreams. She comes with 20+ years of experience working for a district preschool in Santa Monica, so the children's days are filled with educational experiences and enriching activities.
Now that she has started her own program, our fa...Read moremily benefits from her expertise, PLUS we are able to enjoy the personal care and attention that comes with an in-home daycare.
My oldest son was a student in LaTonya's public school preschool classroom when we went into COVID-19 lockdown, and thanks to her selfless dedication to the safety and wellbeing of so many children, our son did not skip a beat in his development. She truly loves the children she cares for, and goes out of her way to create the best possible experience for them, while maintaining strict cleaning and safety protocols required in today's circumstances.
Our 1.5 year old son now attends her daycare, and I can honestly say, it gives me such peace of mind to know that he is with not only a wonderful teacher/care provider, but also someone I can now say is a true friend of our family.
Hattie’s Playhouse Family Daycare is a home daycare created to encourage curiosity and learning in a clean space. For your convenience and safety, our home includes a driveway for parking and a gated entrance. We also have dedicated areas for learning and activities that include a backyard, a nap room, an art area, and a reading area.
Our Venice daycare is located in a family-oriented neighborhood with a park and an elementary school. We're also only a few blocks from street parking.