Parent resources

  • You can find our handbook here

  • Holiday Closures and Partial Days:

    Closure dates

    • September 7th Labor Day

    • October 21st-26st

    • November 26th & 27th (Nov 25th half day) Thanksgiving Break

    • December 23rd & 24th & 25 Winter Break

    • December 30th & 31st Winter Break

    • January 1st Winter Break

    • January 18th MLK

    • February 12th & 15th President’s Weekend

    • April 5th through the 9th Spring break

    • May 31st Memorial Day

    • June 18th Juneteenth

    • July 5th through 16th Summer Break

  • Wanting to apply? You can call, text, or email Miranda at:

    (760) 815-7666

    thistleandrabbit@gmail.com

    To put yourself on our waitlist, please fill out this questionnaire

  • For currently enrolled families, use this link to sign up for our Friday Drop In as well as events like Parents Night Out! Half days and Full days available! We use a 30 day rolling calendar to show availability so check back in for future dates and make sure to look at the in person calendar by the check in area for closures! Any questions feel free to shoot me a text.

Contact Us

 FAQs

  • If your child shows signs of illness while in care, you will be contacted immediately and must pick them up within one hour. Children may return once they are symptom-free for 24 hours (without medication), have completed 24 hours of antibiotics if needed, or provide a note from a healthcare provider indicating they are no longer contagious.

    Please see parent handbook for more details

  • Please send your child with labeled items including diapers, two extra outfits, a morning snack and lunch, a water bottle or sippy cup, a hat/jacket for the weather, a comfort item (if needed), and a sleep mat and blanket for naps (12 months+). We provide wipes, afternoon snacks, sunscreen (6 months+), and crib bedding for infants.

    Please see parent handbook for more details

  • Tuition can be paid weekly (due Friday before care begins) and payment is done through Brightwheel. A $25 late fee applies if tuition is not received by Monday at 9:00 AM, plus $5 per additional late day. Chronic late payment or pick-up may result in suspension or termination of care.

    Please see parent handbook for more details

  • No, tuition is charged on a flat weekly or monthly rate regardless of attendance. This ensures your child’s spot is held and allows us to maintain consistent staffing and operations. This policy applies to all absences, including illness, family vacations, school closures, or personal days. Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us provide reliable, high-quality care.

    Please see parent handbook for more details

  • Parents are responsible for sending a packed lunch with their child each day. We provide morning and afternoon snack which are organic and dye free. If your child has any dietary restrictions or allergies, please let us know so we can make an accommodating food menu and put an action plan in place

    Please see parent handbook for more details

  • For a $25 a week diapering fee in addition to tuition, we can provide Kirkland brand diapers

    Please see parent handbook for more details

  • Yes, we’re a licensed family child care home through the California Department of Social Services. We not only meet the state’s standards for health, safety, and early learning—we go beyond them. Our program reflects a deep commitment to high-quality care, with thoughtful practices, ongoing professional development, and a curriculum rooted in art, music, and child-led exploration. License # 376102546