All parents must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination
An OUTDOOR, PLAY-BASED program for young children
ages 6 months - 5 years old
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GROWING OUR COMMUNITY, ONE CHILD AT A TIME!
Welcome to Michelle's Backyard Preschool & Daycare in Redondo Beach & Gardena. We offer a Multi-Age play based environment for children ages 6 months to 5 years old... Inspired by theories such as Reggio, Constructivism and Montessori we offer a home-based preschool & daycare in Redondo Beach & Gardena. We are freeway close to Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach & Gardena, If you're looking for childcare in Redondo, Gardena, Hermosa or Manhattan Beach, please contact us to schedule a tour.
ABOUT US
Welcome to
Michelle's Backyard
Preschool & Daycare
Michelle's Backyard is a home-based Preschool & Daycare. The Multi-age setting provides a rich and natural environment for children to develop social and emotional skills. It is our belief that children learn best when they are interested in what they are learning. We interact and observe children and plan activities that will expand their thinking allowing for language, literacy, pre-mathematical concepts and other pre-academic skills to develop.
At Michelle's Backyard we take extra care to make children feel safe, comfortable and loved. The transition from home to school is a huge change for most children and we do our best to make it as fun and easy as possible, while learning the necessary skills through play. We provide children a rich environment to explore and discover. Our curriculum is play based, and focuses on the current interests and developmental levels of our children. The goal is for Michelle's Backyard graduates is to enter school as self-confident, effective problem solvers. Our philosophy and play-based curriculum are influenced by Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP). We give the children time to ask questions, test theories and explore topics that interest them. Reading, writing, math, science and social development are taught through play and project-based work. Teachers take much care in planning a curriculum inspired by the children’s interests.
We also believe that emotional development is the core of proper whole brain development. We have embraced the philosophy of nonviolent parenting which stresses the importance of nurturing emotional intelligence through empathy and connection. We work to provide children with effective tools to work together in a group. We are here to help children understand the meaning behind their actions and teach them positive ways to get their needs met.
Michelle's Backyard. - Redondo Beach
I am a mom to 2 amazing children. I started Michelle's Backyard in Redondo Beach in 2008 when my children were young as a way earn some extra money. I had no idea it would grow and I would get to be apart of so many amazing South Bay Families. I love children and find its the best way to spend everyday!
I received my BA degree in Social Anthropology from Cal State Fullerton and have my Child Development Program Director Permit.
I love to read, kayak, travel, and spend time with my family. I am grateful to spend my days outside playing all day surrounded by smiles, hugs and curious children.