About

Rejane Minnie, Director/Owner

Hello! My name is Rejane Minnie. I was born in Brazil, raised in Brazil, South Africa and the United States… but “home” is here in sunny San Diego. I have been caring for children for over ten years. I hold a degree in Child Development from MiraCosta College, am certified in CPR and 1st Aid I have also completed the state Nutrition & Safety guidelines as well as the training and state licensing orientation program. I also hold a degree in Business Administration.

I have a son, André, who is currently attending Magnolia Elementary-Carlsbad. I opened Kids Care Spot, along with my mother in 2003. Being a trilingual myself, your child will have the opportunity to be exposed to English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Our Philosophy

When children are exposed to early education programs they acquire a good foundation for their future learning. And, when surrounded by a beautiful environment, such as our facility, they learn to treat one another, the earth and its surroundings with kindness and respect.

Our Staff

For the past 5 years we’ve had the same loving & nurturing team of assistants who are highly experienced and certified in CPR/First Aid, Health & Safety, and Nutrition as well as being Fingerprinted & Background checked. We are also certified in “Math & Science for Young Children”. They ensure that your child is involved in the educational activities throughout the day.

Curriculum

Our “unique curriculum” was inspired by Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf and Creative, and is age-appropriate for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers & School age children.

We believe children learn best when exposed to different curriculum and methods. One single curriculum may not address all different areas of learning.

We focus on fine motor skills, language and literacy, cognitive development, physical activity, creativity and social-emotional skills, focusing on feelings, basic needs, good manners promoting kindness, patience and respect as well as appreciation for life’s diversities.

House and Location

It is extremely charming, very spacious & cozy, with wonderful indoor & outdoor areas, in a “quite and serene” location. It is nestled back at the end of a long driveway, which means NO cars or people passing by.

Off Carlsbad Village Drive, conveniently located just 5 blocks west of I-5, & 1 exit from Hwy-78 which makes it very easy access from Encinitas, Oceanside and Vista. Walking Distance from Magnolia Elementary, Valley Middle & Carlsbad High.

 

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The daycare layout is as follows:

  • 1 Classroom divided into ‘Working Centers’, with the children’s bathroom immediately adjacent.
  • 1 Classroom for Arts & Science and Music & Movement
  • 2 Playgrounds in separate areas
  • 1 Outdoor lunch area with child sized wood benches
  • 2 Bedrooms converted into children’ sleeping rooms
  • 1 garden area set aside for children’s gardening
  • Large lawn play area surrounded by tropical & local plants

Materials and Equipment

natural-toys-in-aIndoor furniture & equipment: “Lakeshore, Kaplan & Geppetto” are age-appropriate and at the child’s reach & eye’s level. We use appropriate materials showing differences in genders, races, cultures, disabilities, etc.

Outdoor equipment: We use the safe “old fashioned” swing set, play houses, slides, seesaw, tire climbing toys, wheels toys, blocks, easels, basketballs, stilts, sand box, water tank, etc.

Our children are exposed to “natural materials” such as leaves, shells, barks, twigs, seeds, rocks, dry foods, sticks, flowers, dirt, moss, pebbles, pieces of wood, etc.

Each child has his own cot and 2 cubbies for linens and spare clothes. We also provide individual “survival kits”, in case of an emergency.

Languages

English, Portuguese & Spanish.

The time the children spend with us can be used in other productive ways to enhance the learning of a second language which is beneficial for the language centers in the brain.

We have children from different backgrounds such as Native-American, African-American, Chinese, Brazilian, Mexican, German, Philippine and Kenyan.

Hours of Operation

Standard Daycare hours are Monday thru Friday 7am to 5pm, Before/after care available if needed.

References

Provided with contract information, from current and previous families/clients.
Please contact for details.

Pricing:

According to the age group. Please contact for details.