Little Oak Childcare Center

Our Teachers

Marisol Torres, Director

Opening Little Oak Childcare Center has long been a dream of mine and I am thrilled that it has finally become a reality. I have worn many professional hats, including roles in social services and managing health clinics, but my true calling is to partner with families to help raise their young children. As a pastor, I have over 18 years of experience running children’s programs and mentoring families in the Greater Pasadena area. My husband, Jose, and I have been pastoring Pasadena Hispanic Foursquare Church since 2011, which is located on the same site as our home, and we are fortunate enough to use the church facilities, including our playground and parking lot, for our home daycare. As a mother myself, I know how important it is to feel a sense of peace when entrusting other adults to care for your children, and I am honored that you would consider Little Oak as a home away from home for your child.

Philosophy

Our Program Values:

1. child-centered, nurturing care
2. curiosity and creativity
3. exploring the natural world
4. learning through play
5. loving God and loving others
6. music, art, and dance
7. safe, healthy, and happy kids

Location

We are located in Pasadena, on North Fair Oaks under a canopy of historic oak trees. Our home is located on a larger church property, with shared playground and parking facilities, for your drop-off and pick-up convenience.

About our program

Our mission is for our home to be your child’s second home, a place where they can feel loved, valued, and free to explore their world. We strive to care for each child with the same level of care we would give to our own. Our home is a place where your child will build friendships, exercise their creativity, and learn through play. We are a licensed facility and all of our staff undergo rigorous training in accordance with best practice child safety protocols such as CPR, first aid, playground safety, health, nutrition, and more. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing and safe environment that fosters the physical, social, spiritual, and cognitive development of each child in our care.

See more at our website: littleoakchildcare.com

Admissions

Steps to Enroll:

1. Phone Consultation: Call us at (626) 376-1268 to check for availability and arrange a convenient time for your visit.

2. Visit Us: Get a firsthand look at the environment where your child will thrive

3. Enrollment Forms: Complete the enrollment forms (provided by us, either in-person or downloaded in the links below) and submit them in-person or via email at [email protected]. These forms are required by the State of CA.

4. Enrollment Fee: A one-time enrollment fee of $50 is required to secure your child’s spot at Little Oak. This fee covers administrative costs and ensures your child’s place in our program.

5. Start Date: Once all the necessary forms are submitted, and the enrollment fee is paid, we will collaborate with you to determine a start date that is convenient for your family.