About Us
Welcome!
Welcome to Lil Honeys Daycare! A licensed childcare in Los Banos, CA. I'm delighted to open our doors to you and your little ones, offering a unique and enriching experience in the comfort of my home.
At Lil Honeys Daycare, we believe that childhood is a magical journey filled with curiosity and wonder. Our play based program creates a nurturing environment where children can explore, learn, and grow through the power of play.
We are dedicated to providing a safe, loving and stimulating space for your child's early years. Your child's well-being is our top priority.
Our in-home daycare is thoughtfully designed with safety in mind. We adhere to high cleanliness standards, creating a secure environment where your child can thrive and explore in confidence.
Loose Parts Play
We offer loose parts play with safety in mind and age appropriate.
Loose parts play involves providing children with a variety of open-ended, moveable objects (loose parts) that they can use and manipulate during play.
These items can be anything from sticks and stones to fabric scrapes and containers. The key is that they can be combined and used in multiple ways.
The benefits of loose parts play are numerous. It encourages creativity as children can use the items in imaginative ways, fostering problem solving skills.
It also promotes fine and gross motor skills as they manipulate and handle different objects.
Our Curriculum
Our play-based curriculum is an educational approach that centers around play as the primary vehicle for learning.
It recognizes that play is a natural and essential way for children to explore, make sense of the world, and develop various skills.
Instead of a rigid structure, play-based curriculum allows children to engage in activities driven by their interest and curiosity.
We follow the direction of the child and set up provocations to further their investigations.
I use the Wunderled curriculum for my infant/toddler program. Wunderled began in 2010 by Sally Haughey who draws inspiration from many approaches like Waldorf and Reggio Emilia.
What is Reggio Emilia?
The Reggio Emilia approach is an early childhood education philosophy that focuses on nurturing a child's natural curiosity, creativity, and love for learning.
Key Features of Reggio Emilia:
Child-Led Learning – Kids are encouraged to ask questions, explore, and express their thoughts in their own way. Teachers act as guides rather than lecturers.
Learning Through Play & Exploration – Whether it’s painting, building, or storytelling, children learn by doing. Classrooms are filled with materials that spark curiosity and imagination.
Strong Teacher-Child Relationships – Teachers listen to children’s ideas and help them expand on them, turning everyday moments into valuable learning experiences.
Environment as the "Third Teacher" – Classrooms are thoughtfully designed to be inspiring and interactive, full of natural light, creative materials, and displays of children's work.
Collaboration & Community – Parents are seen as partners in their child’s education. Learning is a shared journey between teachers, children, and families.