Yosemite National Park, CA

Located just 25 miles from Yosemite National Park in Midpines, this unique childcare service specializes in serving visiting families and park employees. The facility offers flexible drop-in care with certified early childhood educators, making it ideal for tourists exploring Yosemite. The program emphasizes outdoor education and nature-based learning, incorporating the natural surroundings into daily activities. Staff are CPR and First Aid certified, with small group sizes ensuring personalized attention. The center provides both indoor and outdoor play areas with age-appropriate educational materials.

Serving the Yosemite gateway community of Oakhurst (approximately 15 miles from the park's southern entrance), Tiny Tots Learning Center offers comprehensive early childhood education with a structured curriculum. The center features state-licensed teachers with degrees in early childhood education and maintains low student-to-teacher ratios. Their program includes STEM activities, literacy development, and creative arts, with emphasis on social-emotional learning. The facility includes secure outdoor playgrounds, modern classrooms, and nutritional meal programs. Parents consistently praise the center's communication and the developmental progress children make.

Located in Mariposa, the historic gateway to Yosemite National Park (approximately 35 miles from Yosemite Valley), Little Angels provides quality childcare with a play-based learning approach. The center features experienced early childhood educators who create individualized learning plans for each child. Their curriculum blends academic preparation with social development, including Spanish language exposure, music enrichment, and hands-on science activities. The facility maintains rigorous safety protocols with secure entry systems and regular safety drills. The center is particularly noted for its warm, family-like atmosphere and strong parent-teacher partnerships.