Our program
Growing confident, capable, curious minds
A licensed home based early learning program in Calimesa, California. We combine play based education, academic foundations, practical life skills, wholesome nutrition and personalized care — guided by each child's abilities, interests and developmental readiness.
Kind hearts. Capable hands. Curious minds. Confident spirits.
How children learn here
Play based learning
- Sensory activities, gardening, building and imaginative play
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Hands-on exploration and discovery
Academic foundations
- Early literacy, phonics and reading readiness
- Numbers, counting and mathematical thinking
- Writing, science and language development
- Structured activities as children become ready
Independence and life skills
- Cleaning up and caring for belongings
- Dressing, putting on shoes and self-feeding
- Toileting independence when developmentally ready
- Following routines and making choices
Children who enjoy learning and have the confidence to do things independently.
Namiko Legacy Early Learning Program
Our curriculum combines purposeful instruction with developmentally appropriate play. Monthly themes provide structure while allowing flexibility for each child's development.
Complete with student and teacher guides and material lists.
Learning experiences
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Science
- Gardening
- Nature
- Creative arts
- Sensory exploration
- Practical life skills
- Character development
Farm-to-daycare nutrition
We serve fresh, wholesome, minimally processed foods and homemade meals, with a purchasing goal of at least 80% organic and/or non-GMO.
Our food sources
- Meat
- Wild Pastures and Boschma Farms
- Produce and eggs
- Arnott's Farm, Father's Farmhouse, and local farmers in Oak Glen, Loma Linda, Redlands and surrounding areas
- Dairy
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Flour and pasta
- Select products personally sourced from Italy
- Seasonal produce
- Our own garden, when available
Children harvest produce from our garden and help wash, clean and prepare ingredients through supervised, developmentally appropriate activities. They learn where food comes from, and build independence, responsibility and practical life skills along the way.
Teaching children to appreciate nutritious food and build healthy eating habits.
Early literacy and Beaumont Public Library
- Library staff visit every two weeks for story time and educational games.
- At least 15 rotating library books, exchanged biweekly.
- Reading is part of our daily routine.
Daily art
Creative activities every day: painting, drawing, collage, building, sensory art, nature crafts and hands-on projects.
Supporting creativity, fine motor development, concentration and problem solving.
Communication with families
Daily communication
Updates about your child's experiences each day.
Daily photographs
Private photos of learning and activities.
Weekly folders
Artwork and learning materials sent home every Friday.
Character development
Kindness, respect, responsibility, cooperation, patience, perseverance, emotional awareness and problem solving — practiced alongside academic and practical skills.
Our team
Our owner oversees curriculum, nutrition, daily operations, staff supervision and parent communication.
Ms. Perla and Theo support daily care, learning activities and consistent routines.
A home based setting means personal attention and meaningful learning experiences.