Explorerland Learning Home & Preschool

Our Teachers

My name is Diana Urquijo—wife, mother of two, physical therapist and nurse by profession, and an artist and educator by passion and vocation.

For the past four years, I have dedicated myself to caring for and educating children in a home-based setting. This experience has strengthened my belief in the importance of nurturing the whole child: their emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development.

My greatest passion is creating a space where children feel valued, safe, and inspired to explore the world around them. I believe that every child deserves an environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, independence, and joyful learning.

With my background in healthcare and my deep love for early childhood education, I bring a balanced approach that prioritizes both safety and meaningful, developmentally appropriate experiences. At Explorerland, my goal is to guide each child with care, respect, and intention—supporting them as they grow and discover their potential.

Philosophy

Our main educational approach at Explorerland is Reggio Emilia. This approach is flexible and not a rigid method; rather, it is a way of understanding each child and their individual learning process. It is rooted in the belief that children learn best when they explore, investigate, and discover on their own, within an environment that encourages them to observe, touch, create, and reflect.

We apply this philosophy every day by providing organized spaces with abundant natural light and thoughtfully designed learning areas—such as exploration, reading, music, and art—that nurture each child’s natural curiosity. Through hands-on experiences, meaningful interactions, and creative expression, children are supported in developing independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Location

Explorerland is a daycare designed to offer a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and grow to their fullest potential. We are located in a charming and quiet area of Sunnyvale, perfect for families seeking a peaceful and welcoming place for their children’s care.

About our program

Explorerland is a daycare designed to offer a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and grow to their fullest potential. We are located in a charming and quiet area of Sunnyvale, perfect for families seeking a peaceful and welcoming place for their children’s care. In addition, we offer a Spanish immersion environment that allows children to be exposed to a second language naturally through daily routines, conversations, music, and play.

Admissions

Join the Explorerland Learning Home & Preschool community in three easy steps:

1. Explore our website Learn more about our philosophy, educational approach, and daily routines to help you determine if our program is the right fit for your family.

2. Tour our program Come and see what makes Explorerland Learning Home & Preschool unique. If tours are currently available, you can request or schedule one at the top of this page.

3. Submit an Enrollment Application If you’re interested in enrolling, you can contact the program director for next steps or to submit your application.