About California Young World

High-Quality, Play-Based Early Childhood Education

California Young World is a nonprofit early childhood education provider dedicated to helping children grow, learn, and thrive in a safe, inclusive, and joyful environment. We serve families by offering developmentally appropriate, play-based programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.

Our approach focuses on the whole child, supporting cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and language development during the most important years of growth.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide high-quality, play-based education that nurtures each child’s unique abilities while fostering confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. We partner closely with families to create supportive learning environments where children feel safe, valued, and inspired every day.

Our Vision

We envision a world where every child has access to inclusive, enriching early education that respects diversity and supports individual growth. We strive to set high standards for early childhood programs by combining evidence-based teaching practices with compassionate, family-centered care.

Our Educational Philosophy

What teaching approach does California Young World use?

California Young World follows a play-based, child-centered learning model aligned with California Early Learning Foundations. Children learn best through exploration, hands-on activities, and meaningful interactions with peers and teachers.

Language and early literacy skills

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Independence and confidence

Independence and confidence

Programs for Every Stage

Designed to support the growth of the whole child

Infant Care

6 weeks - 24 months

Responsive Care & Bonding

Language Development

Social /Emotional Development

Cognitive Development

Motor Development

Creative Expression

Nurturing, home-like classrooms with small group sizes that allow for one-on-one attention. Our caring teachers focus on secure attachments and early development foundations.

Infant Care

6 weeks - 24 months

Responsive Care & Bonding

Language Development

Social /Emotional Development

Cognitive Development

Motor Development

Creative Expression

Nurturing, home-like classrooms with small group sizes that allow for one-on-one attention. Our caring teachers focus on secure attachments and early development foundations.

Infant Care

6 weeks - 24 months

Responsive Care & Bonding

Language Development

Social /Emotional Development

Cognitive Development

Motor Development

Creative Expression

Nurturing, home-like classrooms with small group sizes that allow for one-on-one attention. Our caring teachers focus on secure attachments and early development foundations.

Toddler Program

2 – 3 years

Discovery & Creative Expresion

Language & Communication

Physical development

Cognitive Development

Social-Emotional

Autonomy & Safety

Hands-on learning that supports physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language development guided by curiosity and connection.

Toddler Program

2 – 3 years

Discovery & Creative Expresion

Language & Communication

Physical development

Cognitive Development

Social-Emotional

Autonomy & Safety

Hands-on learning that supports physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language development guided by curiosity and connection.

Toddler Program

2 – 3 years

Discovery & Creative Expresion

Language & Communication

Physical development

Cognitive Development

Social-Emotional

Autonomy & Safety

Hands-on learning that supports physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language development guided by curiosity and connection.

Preschool

3 – 4 years

Language

Fine Motor

Social Skills

Creative Expression

Collaboration

Conflict Resolution

A play-based preschool curriculum focused on school readiness, confidence-building, and learning through exploration, creativity, and collaboration.

Preschool

3 – 4 years

Language

Fine Motor

Social Skills

Creative Expression

Collaboration

Conflict Resolution

A play-based preschool curriculum focused on school readiness, confidence-building, and learning through exploration, creativity, and collaboration.

Preschool

3 – 4 years

Language

Fine Motor

Social Skills

Creative Expression

Collaboration

Conflict Resolution

A play-based preschool curriculum focused on school readiness, confidence-building, and learning through exploration, creativity, and collaboration.

After School Programs

Kinder – 5th Grade

Homework Support

Team Building

Creative Expression

Wellness & Movement

Community & Leadership

Independence

Our After school program is tailored for those who need care in a safe, secure, fun and inviting enviroment. They are given the opportunity to work on their homework, play outdoors, do arts and crafts, boardgames and other enrichment activities.

After School Programs

Kinder – 5th Grade

Homework Support

Team Building

Creative Expression

Wellness & Movement

Community & Leadership

Independence

Our After school program is tailored for those who need care in a safe, secure, fun and inviting enviroment. They are given the opportunity to work on their homework, play outdoors, do arts and crafts, boardgames and other enrichment activities.

After School Programs

Kinder – 5th Grade

Homework Support

Team Building

Creative Expression

Wellness & Movement

Community & Leadership

Independence

Our After school program is tailored for those who need care in a safe, secure, fun and inviting enviroment. They are given the opportunity to work on their homework, play outdoors, do arts and crafts, boardgames and other enrichment activities.

Our Commitment to Families

Families choose California Young World because we are more than a childcare provider we are a trusted partner in their child’s development. We prioritize:

Safe, inclusive learning environments



Experienced and caring educators



Open communication with families



Programs rooted in joy, inclusion, respect, and growth

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