Our mission

To raise children who are curious, kind, and bilingual.

We believe early childhood is a sacred season — when language is built, when relationships are wired, when self-trust is formed. Our job is to make that season warm, predictable, and full of wonder, in both English and Mandarin.

Children playing at Little Lion Daycare
What we believe

Five things that guide every day.

1

Love comes first.

Before letters and numbers, children need to feel safe and seen. Every routine and every staff training starts here.

2

Bilingual, naturally.

Children grow up bilingual when both languages are part of daily life — not flashcard drills. Mandarin is woven through songs, stories, and meals.

3

Routine builds confidence.

Same rhythm, every day. Predictable transitions. Children settle, focus, and explore when they know what comes next.

4

Character before content.

Each month focuses on one trait — kindness, courage, gratitude — woven through stories and circle time. Skills last; character compounds.

5

Families are partners.

We send daily updates, photos, and milestone reports — and we listen. Your child belongs to your family first; we're here to support that.

Faith-rooted warmth.

Our values are grounded in faith — gentle, inclusive, and woven through daily life rather than imposed.

Trust & Compliance

Licensed, insured, and accountable.

State Licensed

California state licensed early learning center

Background Checked

All staff cleared through DOJ/FBI Live Scan

CPR & First Aid

All staff certified and re-certified every 2 years

CACFP Participant

Federal Child & Adult Care Food Program

Come meet us.

Schedule a 30-minute tour — bring your child, ask anything, see how we live our values in real time.

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