Small Fry Academy

Our Teachers

My name is Amber, I have worked with children for 20 years in both a personal and professional environment. Currently, I am working on my Master’s degree in Business Administration. I center my life around 3 key areas (Family, Peace, and Happiness). I believe learning is a lifelong skill. I consider myself to be a caring and dedicated childcare provider who is committed to providing the highest quality care for young children. As a mother myself, I can relate with parents’ needs for high-quality care. I have a passion for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment, with a combined commitment to intentional early learning, imaginative play, and STEAM experiences that make our home daycare an outstanding choice for parents who are looking for a safe, supportive, and enriching child care environment for their children.

Philosophy

Small Fry Academy offers a preschool curriculum that is designed to enrich and inspire children of all abilities All our educational activities are aged appropriate to grade and skill level. We incorporate all senses in our learning environment. In our play-based program, we foster the love of learning through fun and enriching activities that inspire and nurture many key life skills. We value each child’s uniqueness and actively work toward nurturing each child’s skills. We value and inspire creativity and imaginary play through learning-based activities that foster independence, social/emotional learning, and problem-solving skills. We are knowledgeable, experienced, and focused on providing an environment centered around child development and learning.

Location

Small Fry Academy is located in a quiet and safe cal-da-sac on the outskirts of North/West Salinas. We are centrally located near HWY 101 and Blanco Rd which allows for easy commuting access. We are located within walking distance to Laurelwood Elementary, a walking trail, a public park, and public transportation. Our center occupies the entire 1st floor of our two-story home with a spacious backyard equipped with a play structure and kids’ clubhouse.

About our program

Here at Small Fry Academy, we work diligently to foster the love of learning in a supportive and enriching homelike environment. Here at Small Fry Academy, we are passionate about imaginative play, which we believe is essential in nurturing child development and independence. We center our program around creativity and work on problem-solving skills as well as social skills. We encourage children to explore their imaginations and express themselves through play, providing them with a wide range of toys, games, and activities that stimulate their curiosity and encourage them to experiment and learn.

Admissions

Join the Small Fry Academy community in three 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 Small Fry Academy 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’re interested in enrolling, submit an application by selecting Apply to enroll. If this option if not available, you can message the program director. Please do not apply to enroll until you have set up a tour and visited the program.