Dona's Family Child Care Wonderschool

Our Teachers

Hello! I am Jacqueline Castro Dona, the founder of Dona’s Family Child Care Wonderschool. I was inspired to start my own program because I saw a need for high-quality care in my community. I have 12 years of experience working with young children.

I have previously taken Foster Home classes and eventually decided to open my child care program because I truly love working with children of all ages. My goal is to provide a nurturing and educational environment to help prepare children for success in school and beyond.

Philosophy

At Dona’s Family Child Care Wonderschool, I provide a warm, nurturing environment for children to learn and explore. My in-home program features a play room filled with learning activities, from a dramatic play corner with a toy kitchen to an arts & crafts area where I love doing projects with children. I believe that children need love, attention, and a safe space to grow and prosper.

I offer a Spanish immersion program, as Spanish is my primary language. I believe that children who are exposed to a second language at a young age develop stronger mental and social-emotional skills as they learn about other cultures and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Location

Dona’s Family Child Care Wonderschool is located in a warm and welcoming single family home in the South Los Angeles neighborhood.

We’ve designed our care environment with play and learning areas that allow children to explore various developmentally-appropriate activities based on their interests. Some of our favorite areas include a block area (for gross motor skills and problem solving), dramatic play area (for imagination and creativity), and art area (for expressing emotions and ideas).

Children will have some outdoor time every day in my backyard area. Children need space to run, jump, and move!

At Dona’s Family Child Care Wonderschool, I want to provide a loving home away from home.

Admissions

Join the Dona’s Family Child Care Wonderschool 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 program

Come see what makes Dona’s Family Child Care Wonderschool unique. Please schedule a tour or attend an Open House event.

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 program.

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.