Just Like My Little Home - Spanish-immersion child care

Our Teachers

Monica Leon - Owner

Hello! I am Monica, the founder of Just Like My Little Home - Spanish-immersion child care.

I first started a family child care with my sister in 2013. We were inspired to start a program because we both love to work with young children and help them learn and grow.

I have 7 years of experience working with young children. I am a mother of three children, ages 10, 13, and 16 years old.

I am originally from Mexico and incorporate aspects of my culture to my program, including speaking Spanish with the children and cooking snacks and meals with Mexican influences (many of the children LOVE the rice and beans I prepare!).

I feel grateful to be able to offer my program to families in my community.

Testimonials

“Monica & Lupita took care of our infant from the time she was 9 months old. We were really anxious about how quickly she would be able to adapt to a new environment away from home, but they took her in as a part of their family and soon she was looking forward to going. I absolutely love the care and support they provided for my daughter and all the kids in their care.” - Vijit

Philosophy

At Just Like My Little Home - Spanish-immersion child care, we believe that children grow, learn, and thrive by feeling safe, loved, and nurtured. It is our goal to provide an environment that makes children feel welcomed and at home. In our program, children will feel genuinely cared for and cherished.

We are an immersion program – daily care and activities will be provided in Spanish, and children will be encouraged to speak Spanish in return. Learning a second language at a young age encourages your child’s intellectual and social development.

Location

Just Like My Little Home - Spanish-immersion child care is located in a bright, welcoming apartment in the Mission District neighborhood.

We’ve thoughtfully 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 block area (for gross motor skills and problem solving), dramatic play area (for self-expression and empathy), and reading / cozy area (for literacy, relaxation, and respite).

Children will have some outdoor time everyday at a local park or playground. Connecting with nature is vital to a child’s happiness and growth.

At Just Like My Little Home - Spanish-immersion child care, we provide a loving home away from home.

Admissions

Join the Just Like My Little Home - Spanish-immersion child care 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 Just Like My Little Home - Spanish-immersion child care 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 submit an application. 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.