Little Steps Folsom Wonderschool - Spanish Immersion Program

Enrolling Now! Join our Bilingual Early Learning Program! High quality care, play-based curriculum for bright young learners.

Program Type
Family Child Care
License Number
343624224

Basics

Background Check
Yes
Meals
Lunch
Snacks
2 per day
Potty Training
Not Required
Schedules
2, 3 and 5 days per week
Language(s) Supported
Spanish and English
Ratio
1:4 teachers to children
Pay Schedules
Monthly
Subsidized Care
Not Accepted
Philosophy
Play-based
Spanish Language Immersion

Our Teachers

Mrs. Caceres - Director and ECE Teacher

Hello Families! I am Karen, founder of Little Steps Wonderschool. I was inspired to start our own program because I saw a need for high-quality care in our community where children would receive amazing care but also, learn in a safe, fun and bilingual environment. I have worked with children and families from different backgrounds for over 10 years and love being teaching to little ones in their early years of life. I earned my ECE Teaching Credential in SF California, I also posses an Family Developmental Credential from the University of Connecticut. Teaching and supporting early literacy areas in a bilingual implementation is my passion, teaching them a second language is a privilege and we all enjoy it!

Mercedes M. - ECE Head Teacher

Mercedes is the Co-founder and Head Teacher at Little Steps Wonderschool - Spanish Immersion Program. I have have worked closely to families and children for over 20 years. I loves to nurturing and providing care for young children. My priority is not only give care and attention to the child, but focus on every needs and own interests to helping succeed in every developing area.

At Little Steps Wonder School, we work hard to provide the best quality care to your most valuable treasures. We believe that every child is unique, and they deserve simply the best.

Achievements

Experience with infants and toddlers
Experience with preschool age
18+ credits
CPR and First Aid Certification

Verified parent feedback and reviews

4.5 (16)
4.5 Overall
4.7 Outdoor Time
4.7 Atmosphere
4.2 Child Communication
4.6 Physical Space
4.2 Program Communication
4.6 Learning Environment
4.7 Provider Interaction

Reviews

4.0 May 19, 2020
My child hasn't been in daycare since the second week of March so I'm unable to answer most of these questions. However, my provider has given an update a week or so ago about their plans to keep the area clean and have a modified schedule (though that wasn't publicized so I've followed up asking what the schedule is), so this communication is better than nothing. We received 2 emails about 1-2 weeks ago of activities for kids - I think it would have been nice to get this more frequently (and earlier), especially since I don't know the type of schedule they keep during the day or activities they normally run. Regardless, this communication is better than nothing.
5.0 Mar 10, 2020
I love our daycare!
5.0 Jan 21, 2020
If and when I have another child, I plan on enrolling her/him at Little Steps. Karen and Mercedes are wonderful and dedicated childcare providers. We will miss them.
5.0 Dec 10, 2019
We love our daycare!

Testimonials

“We are so happy that we found your daycare! Thank you for planting the seed of love, happiness and knowledge into our daughter…no amount of gratitude we could express would be enough. We are blessed to have such an amazing place to send her everyday. You are more than a daycare, you are family!” - Marvin M.

”We’ve had our little one at Little Steps for 6 months and have been very pleased. Karen and Mercedes take good care of the children and are constantly improving the daycare (new posters, toys, etc.) and Karen is always taking courses and learning more about early childhood education.”. - Randy A.

​We had a truly positive experience at Little Steps and with Miss Karen, where our 2-year-old was enrolled in their Spanish immersion program. The environment was warm, welcoming, and clearly designed to support both language development and emotional growth in young children.

One of the highlights for us was how much Spanish our child picked up in such a short time — from songs to basic phrases, it was clear the immersion approach really works. Miss Karen was loving and attentive, and we always felt our child was safe, cared for, and encouraged to explore. - Jessamy B.

Karen and team are absolutely incredible, they cared for our now 18 month old for about 5 months and our daughter always came home so happy and so loved. We couldn’t recommend Little Steps enough! - Monica U.

Philosophy

At Little Steps Wonderschool - Spanish Immersion, we believe that children grow, learn, and thrive by exploring the world around them. It is our goal to provide an environment that helps each child to feel confident and capable. In our program, children will feel empowered to follow their own interests surrounded by nature in a safe and a loving space. that provides unique opportunities to succeed in their coming school years.

We follow a play-based philosophy. We believe that children learn social, cognitive, and emotional skills by acquiring new experiences. We prepare our environment to be responsive to the children in our care, and allow children’s own interests to help facilitate their learning and engagement.

We are a Spanish immersion program – daily care and activities will be provided in Spanish, and children will be encouraged to speak Spanish in return. Learning a second language at a young age encourages your child’s intellectual and social development. As part of our mission, we offer all the necessary resources to help your child grow, learn and thrive.

Location

Little Steps Wonderschool - Spanish Immersion is conveniently located in Folsom; nearby Natoma Station Elementary. You don’t have to deal with traffic to drop off your children, you will find the closest freeway 5 minutes away form our location. Please contact us directly at (916) 850-0299

About our program

We offer a unique environment where children develop emotionally, social and physically leaded by highest qualified staff!

In our home daycare, our staff is fully trained and credentialed in Early Childhood Education, which makes our program beyond meaningful for our children. Our little students learn through play and nature, creating a sense of confidence in a unique bilingual space for them. On top of that, our program has implemented health and safety protocols that goes further expectations for our children’s well being.

We have adapted and evolved successfully with the purpose in mind to meet the needs of our families and children, creating a wonderful and inviting environment where they can not only be safe but also to grow healthy and thrive.

Rhythm of the Day

  • 8:00 AM - 8:30AM
    Children arrive
  • 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
    Free Play & Breakfast
  • 9:15 AM
    Circle time
  • 9:30 AM
    Nap time
  • 10:00 AM
    Nap/Quiet time
  • 10:45 AM
    Morning snack
  • 11:00 AM
    Group activities (Art, Science, Music, Sensory)
  • 12:30 PM
    Lunch
  • 1:00 PM
    Clean up and transitions
  • 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM
    Nap time and quiet activities
  • 3:00 PM
    Potty time
  • 3:15 PM
    Sensory discovery time
  • 3:30 PM
    Afternoon snack
  • 4:00
    Art and play
  • 4:30
    Children depart

2023 - 2024

  • Jan 16
    Martin Luther King
  • Feb 20
    President’s Day
  • April 7
    Good Friday
  • May 29
    Memorial Day
  • July 4
    Independence Day
  • Sep 4
    Labor Day
  • Nov 11
    Veterans Day
  • Nov 23-24
    Thanksgiving Day and day after
  • Dec 15 - Jan 1
    Winter Break

Admissions

Join the Little Steps Wonderschool - Spanish Immersion community in four easy steps:

1. Explore our website

We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family.

2. Tour our school

Come and see what makes Little Steps Spanish Immersion Wonderschool unique. Please schedule a tour texting or calling directly at (650)785-7929

3. Submit an Enrollment Application

If you would like to enroll, please submit an application. Please note that we require tours for all prospective families. Please do not submit an application if you have not visited the school.

4. Enroll

After reviewing your application, we’ll send an enrollment invitation. Upon accepting your invitation you’ll pay your enrollment fee, fill out enrollment documents and review our Parent Handbook.

Have questions about the program?
Message the Program Director directly to learn more.
Karen H. & Mercedes M.
Program Director