Newark, CA
A home away from home.
I'm Shilpi, and I offer warm, calm, personal care for toddlers & preschoolers in my Newark home. Full day, 8am to 5pm, with homemade lunch.
Meet me
Hi, I'm Shilpi
Founder & your child's caregiver
I'm a mother who raised two children of my own, and I started Joy & Learn to give a few families what I wanted for mine: a calm, loving home away from home.
I'm with your child every day, and you can always reach me directly.
- I raised two children of my own
- My home is a California licensed family child care home
- CPR certified
- Background checked
- State-inspected
- I care for your child myself, every day
Feels like home
My home is calm and cozy, a place where your child settles in and feels safe.
Known by name
I keep the group small, so every child gets my full attention.
Same face every day
I care for your child every day. No shift changes.
Talk to me directly
You'll always reach me directly. No front desk.
Safety, verified
Licensed, checked and certified
I have every check and certification California requires of a licensed family child care home.
Pediatric CPR & First Aid certified
State-approved pediatric CPR and first aid, renewed every 2 years.
Health & safety trained
State-approved training in illness and injury prevention, child nutrition and lead safety.
Background checked
Fingerprint checks with the CA DOJ and FBI, plus the Child Abuse Central Index, for every adult in my home.
TB cleared
Tuberculosis clearance for every adult in my home while children are here.
Mandated reporter trained
State child-protection training, renewed every 2 years.
State-inspected home
My home was inspected by California Community Care Licensing before licensing, with unannounced visits after.
Fire-safety ready
Smoke detector, fire extinguisher and an emergency and disaster plan, as the state requires.
- Look up my license ↗On the state's Community Care Licensing search.
A day at Joy & Learn
Play, learn and rest, just like home
Our days are a gentle mix of play, learning and rest. Here's a little of what we get up to together.
Outdoor play
Fresh air, running and exploring.
Indoor games
Building, pretend play and movement.
Brain-building board games
Taking turns, memory and problem solving.
Math games
Counting, shapes and patterns through play.
Coloring & art
Crayons, paint and lots of creativity.
Reading & stories
Picture books, songs and new words.
Free play
Time to follow their own ideas.
Rest time
A quiet, cozy nap or rest every day.
Homemade lunch & food included
Fresh, homemade lunch and food are part of our day, so you never need to pack a lunch.
And whatever your child loves, just tell me.
What's included
Everything your child needs for the day
Toddlers & preschoolers
A small, mixed group that plays and learns together.
Full day, 8am to 5pm
One simple full-day schedule.
Homemade lunch & food
Fresh, home-cooked and included.
Learning through play
Games, art, stories and early math, every day.
Me, every day
One caregiver, me, who truly gets to know your child.
Licensed & safety-checked
CPR certified, background checked and state-inspected.
Tuition
Just ask me for current rates. I'll share all the details at your visit.
Come visit
Come see my home and meet me
A visit takes about 30 minutes. I'll show you around and answer all your questions.