Parent resources

  • You can find our handbook here

  • For a more in depth look at our calendar click here

    Holiday Closures and Partial Days:

    Closure dates

    • September 1st Labor Day

    • November 11th Veterans Day

    • November 27 & 28th Thanksgiving

    • December 24th through 26th Christmas

    • January 1st & 2nd New Years

    • January 19th Martin Luther King Day

    • February16th President’s Day

    • April 10th Spring Break

    • May 25th Memorial Day

    • June 19th Juneteenth

    • July 20th-31st -closed without payment-

    Partial Days 8:00am-12:00pm

    • November 24th, 25th, & 26th Thanksgiving Break

    • December 22nd, 23rd, 29th, & 30th Winter Break

    • January 16th MLK Day

    • February 13th President’s Weekend

    • April 6th through 9th Spring Break

    *Dates subject to change

  • 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

  • Monday-Thursday Schedule

    7:30-8:30 AM – Arrival & Free Play

    8:30–9:00 AM – Morning snack

    9:00–9:15 AM – Circle Time (songs, stories, movement)

    9:15–10:15 AM – Atelier / Morning Provocation

    10:15–11:30 AM – Outdoor Play

    11:30 AM–12:00 PM – Lunch

    12:00–2:30 PM – Nap / Rest

    2:30–3:00 PM – Snack

    3:00–3:45 PM – Rotating specials (music class, cooking lesson, yoga, gardening, etc)

    3:45–4:30 PM – Outdoor Play & Pick-Up

    Friday Schedule

    8:00–8:30 AM – Arrival & Free Play

    8:30–9:00 AM – Morning snack

    9:00–10:15 AM – Atelier / Classroom

    10:15–11:30 AM – Outdoor Play

    11:30 AM–12:00 PM – Lunch & Storybook

 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) or monthly (due Friday before the first of the month). Accepted methods include cash, check, or electronic transfer. 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