Miss Mary Lou's is open from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday.
I do not offer part-time or hourly rates.
I do not offer after hours or weekend care.

From the hours I am open, families may choose the schedule they need. It is preferable that families keep their children on a schedule, but there is always room for flexibility.

The weekly fee is a flat rate which includes breakfast, lunch and snacks.  I only serve milk, formula and water (no juice - too sugary).  I ask that families respect this philosophy and practice it during the hours before coming to Miss Mary Lou's. 

Exception:  If your child has special dietary needs that are beyond normal expectations as far as price and availability, it will be your responsibilty to accomidate those needs.

I take up to six children at a time.  I rarely have an opening as my children stay a while.  When I do have an opening I will be looking for a child that fits in well with my current group.  I have found that being a bit selective is one of the secrets to my success.  The children are happy, they love their friends and are excited to be here.  The parents are happy and know that their child is in a safe and loving environment.

The curriculum is age appropriate with children learning their shapes, numbers, colors, manners, how to interact socially, etc. We do lots of reading, music, singing, and dancing. I prepare my children with the building blocks to help them move on to preschool or whatever the next step is for that child.

The weekly flat rate is to be paid whether you are here or not (for example if you go on vacation, the child is sick, or grandparents come to visit). A deposit of one week's tuition and at least one year commitment is required. If the time commitment is met, you may use the deposit as your last week's tuition. The price does not include diapers.

I am a California-state licensed daycare provider, with current Red Cross First-aid, Adult, Infant, and Child CPR, and Preventative Health and Safety Certifications. I have been trained in Redirection Techniques, Montessori Methods, and Sleep Training. I have 22 years of experience with children of all types, situations and backgrounds.