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Our Teachers
Teacher Marcherie is an early childhood educator with over 30 years in the field. She is a mother of eight children and the oldest of seven siblings. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Urban Learning and a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has worked in both the private and public sectors of this industry. Her last position was at the University of California, Irvine Infant Toddler Center; she held that position for five years.
Teacher Somirah is a student at Orange Coast College studying Real Estate and Art. She is very excited to be working with our children and helping them to develop new skills and explore different art forms. She has completed all the necessary training to work full-time at Moon’s Garden and we are excited to have her join our team.
Teacher Tunisia is a student at Mt. San Antonio College studying Aviation Science. She has informal childcare experience and has been through all necessary training to work full-time at Moon’s Garden. Tunisia also speaks Spanish and plans on using this to implement language learning skills at our childcare.
Teacher Moon is a student at IVC studying Biology. Our childcare business, Moon’s Garden, was named after her. She was previously a babysitter for many families in the Orange County area. Moon has been through all necessary training and is currently working full-time at Moon’s Garden. She is proficient in American Sign Language and plans on using this to further implement language learning skills at our childcare.
Philosophy
At Moon’s Garden, we aim to provide high-quality, developmentally age-appropriate childcare for children with a focus on the individual child’s needs and ability to stimulate social, cognitive, physical, and emotional growth.
Location
We are located in Westpark I on a double cul-de-sac street. Our neighborhood has many community parks, pools, trails, and more! We are also located near other schools and childcare homes which provides an opportunity for extended social development.
Rhythm of the Day
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8:30amBreakfast
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9:15amFree Play
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10:00amMorning Meeting
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10:30amPlayground
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12:00pmLunch
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12:50pmStories
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1:00pmNap/Rest
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3:30pmPM Snack
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4:00pmFree Play/Dancing
2025 Calendar
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First week of JanuaryWinter Break
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First week of AprilSpring Break
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Last week of JulySummer Break
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Last week of NovemberFall Break
Admissions
Join the Moon’s Garden Childcare community in three easy steps:
1. Read our handbook
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 program
Come see what makes Moon’s Garden Childcare unique. If we are currently hosting tours, you can request or schedule a tour at the top of this page. If we are not currently hosting tours, you’ll see a “Request Info” button at the top of this page; if you submit your information using this button, we will notify you when we start host tours again in the future.
3. Submit an Enrollment Application
If you would like to enroll, please contact us for an enrollment packet. Note that we require tours for all prospective families. Please do not submit an application if you have not visited the program.