Olguinfamilychildcare

Our Teachers

Meet Ada Director of Olguin Family Childcare Ada R. Olguin is a mother of 4 children and has been teaching children for over 30 years. She began her work in Argentina, where she worked as a teacher’s assistant at The Three Little Duckling’s Preschool (Los Tres Patitos). She opened Olguin Family Childcare (OFC) in 1999 in Santa Monica, CA. In 2005 she moved to Culver City, CA. As of 2022 OFC operates in Santa Monica. She is CPR and First Aid certified, Health and Safety of young children certified and has received numerous commendations from Connections for Children as well as the Westside Children’s Center. She specializes in the care of young children ages 0 to 5. Ada has studied and holds early childhood development certifications and degrees.

Testimonials

K S We can’t recommend Ada and her preschool enough! Our son was not only treated with love but we felt very safe and happy about his learning process. If you are looking for the family environment outside of your family this it!

Philosophy

Building on the philosophy that young children learn best through play and exploration of their environment, a large part of their day is spent focusing on building a strong social and emotional foundation that is fostered through play and peer interaction. Each child is valued for who they are and what they bring to their environment. We also believe that families should be included in every aspect of their child’s care and development. We believe in a multi-level, multi-disciplinary approach to early childhood education that encourages children to learn at their own rate and pace, to participate in creative and social activities as well as traditional play. From Spanish and English language and literacy development to social skills and creative expression, the children at our child care are constantly being exposed to new activities and environments in which to thrive. We build on the strengths and interests of each child to help build a solid foundation where they can develop their futures.

About our program

Imaginative Play Imaginative play provides the opportunity for children to practice skills and develop knowledge. We believe in a great deal of hands-on materials, introducing concepts through learning games, and encouraging children to operate independently, which enhances their self-esteem. Children should be encouraged to be self-directed and self-disciplined. Teacher led activities and group games also help prepare the child to cooperate and follow directions, to develop the ability to think and problem solve, to make friends, develop communication skills and to be well- mannered and polite. Outdoor Play Physical play is used to develop small and large muscle groups and coordination skills. Coming from a very culturally diverse background we recognize that children are influenced by social and cultural concepts; therefore, we strongly believe in incorporating a multicultural component in all activities, including a foreign language program that fosters an environment of mutual respect, and promotes healthy learning and development. Reading Time We believe in taking every opportunity to read to children as a group and one on one. This includes interactive story times as well as reading a magazine article of interest to an older child or group. Reading is a natural and therapeutic process which opens wide the entire world to every child exploring and mastering the art. Young children look forward to the enchantment of story time, afterwards practicing holding books and retelling stories in their own words. Having fun with colorful picture books, using them in play and enjoying being read to on a daily basis; these experiences prepare the way for a lifelong love for reading.

Admissions

Enrollment Fees One time Enrollment Packet Fee non-refundable - $40 Waiting List Fee (if applicable) - $40 per month 1 Months Reserve Slot (non-refundable) - One month tuition

Tuition Tuition is age based and as follows: Infant Full Time (0 - 2 years): $2,300

Toddler Full Time (2 - 4 years): $2,100

School Age Part/Full Time (5-12 years): $900/$1,800

We understand childcare is expensive please meet with us and we can discuss your payment options as we do accept child care subsidies.

*Please Contact Us for Infant and Toddler Part Time availability Sibling Discount: 20% off Tuition Total

What if my child is sick or I am on vacation, do I still pay tuition? Full monthly tuition is due for periods lasting less than 30 days regardless of days off including but not limited to sick days, planned vacation, legal holidays, program closure due to quarantine or other emergencies. Subject to daycare approval, a child’s slot may be reserved for 30% of the monthly tuition during a leave of absence lasting 30 days or more.