Shining Stars Wonderschool

An English/Spanish bilingual program that raises children to be strong, healthy and happy

Program Type
Family Child Care
License Number
434414129

Basics

Background Check
Yes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Snacks
2 per day
Potty Training
Not Required
Schedules
3, 4 and 5 days per week
Ratio
1:6 teachers to children
Pay Schedules
Monthly
Subsidized Care
Not Accepted
Philosophy
Bilingual

Our Teachers

Hello! I am Claribel Gomez, the founder of Shining Stars Wonderschool. I was inspired to start my own program because it has always been my dream to design my own space where children can blossom and grow. I have 10 years of experience working with young children.

Philosophy

At Shining Stars Wonderschool, I treat all of the children like my own family. I keep a very organized program with more than enough activities for children to grow, learn, and thrive while feeling safe, loved, and nurtured. I believe that children are like “shining stars” and I aim to help them show their brilliance through music and movement, games and reading.

It is our goal to provide an environment that makes children feel welcomed and at home. In our program, children will feel empowered to follow their own interests in a safe space.

Location

Shining Stars Wonderschool is located in a welcoming, warm single family home in the San Jose 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 reading / cozy area (for literacy, and relaxation), dramatic play area (for self-expression and empathy), and nature area (for discovering nature and science concepts).

Children will have some outdoor time everyday in my private yard or outdoor space. Children need space to run, jump, and move!

At Shining Stars Wonderschool, we provide an environment that supports the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of each child.

Rhythm of the Day

  • 7:00-7:30am
    Welcoming
  • 7:30am
    Table games
  • 8:30am
    Breakfast
  • 9:00am
    Music and movement
  • 9:30am
    Circle time (reading and singing)
  • 10:00am
    AM Snack
  • 10:15am
    Activity and writing
  • 11:00am
    Free play
  • 11:45am
    Clean up and wash hands
  • 12:00am
    Lunch
  • 12:45am
    Brush teeth
  • 1:00pm
    Nap time
  • 3:00pm
    PM Snack
  • 3:30pm
    Homework
  • 4:30pm
    Free play
  • 5:00pm
    Dinner
  • 5:30pm
    Manipulatives (i.e. blocks, legos)
  • 6:00pm-7:00pm
    Pick up time

2019-2020 Calendar

  • July 4th
    Independence Day
  • September 2nd
    Labor Day
  • November 28th - 29th
    Thanksgiving day & day after
  • December 24th-25th
    Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
  • December 31st - January 1st
    New Year's Eve & New Year's Day
  • January 20th
    Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • February 17th
    President's Day
  • May 25th
    Memorial Day
  • July 3rd
    Independence Day (observed)