• Little Dreamers – Laugh, Love, Learn…

  • Little Dreamers – Laugh, Love, Learn…

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Hello & Welcome

Here at Little Dreamers Daycare, our mission is to create a positive and exciting learning experience with exposure to a bilingual environment for your little ones to grow.

Individual attention and loving care within an intimate setting will give busy parents peace of mind.

Wholesome nutrition, natural play materials, extended hours, and other thoughtful services are just a few of the many benefits you and your child will enjoy.

Little Dreamers – Laugh, Love, Learn…

Philosophy

Our goal…

…is to nurture your child’s development and help him/her grow into a happy, curious, self-confident, and socially competent little individual by modeling and teaching  a deep-rooted joy for life and a healthy feeling of self-worth.

We strive to find the best balance between love and affection, active learning, free play, joined activities, and rest time.

Our basic concept ensures the consideration of every child’s individual needs in the given moment, as well as the recognition and promotion of every child’s unique personality.

By learning basic competencies, such as openness, awareness, and social skills, we can set a solid foundation for early childhood development and participation.

We use the enormous motivation and thirst for knowledge that children display to lead them through the different areas of education and help them explore this world proactively and in a playful manner.

Other cornerstones of Little Dreamers Daycare Philosophy

  • More individual attention due to a small setting (maximum of 6 children)
  • Creative and age appropriate activities
  • Diverse sensory perception
  • Mediation of values and manners
  • Acceptance of limits and rules within a community/collective setting
  • Capturing structure and hygiene rules
  • Sensitivity towards needs of other children
  • Interest, openness and tolerance towards other cultures and languages
  • Responsibility in treating our nature and environment with respect
  • Playfully acquiring an understanding of a second language

Healthy Nutrition

We put a special value on a healthy and balanced nutrition, collective meal times, and learning health-conscious habits.

We serve fresh and predominately plant-based inspired meals that support the growth and development of a healthy brain and immune system.

My products are mainly organic and sourced from farmers-markets and fresh local markets (Sprouts, Whole Foods, Trader Joes).

Healthy Environment

The home is designed to become a second home for your child. Here, you’re little one will find space to eat, draw, craft, play, snuggle, play outdoors, and experiment. There is a separate nap room with comfortable little beds for the children to rest and restore energy.

All rooms are filled with lots of natural light and the colors are warm and calming. There are round and squared shapes, fixed and moving objects, and many more different play materials*.

Your child has space for his/her thoughts, favorite games, artwork, and much more.

A big bonus is the great Civita Park located right outside, which offers plenty of space for activities, exercise, and adventures in nature.

*Natural, toxic free play material – no plastic!

The Bilingual Approach

Studies have shown that there are many advantages for bilingual exposure at a very early age. The brain has a natural capacity for several languages until the age of six. Early exposure to other languages will provide a foundation that will facilitate more natural learning of secondary languages in the future.  This is why Little Dreamers is excited to offer a consistent dual-language environment.

English will be the predominantly spoken language and a second language, German, will be introduced through singing, reading, playing, and fun activities. Rather than expecting your child to become fluent in another language, consider the following benefits:

  • Enhanced language skills, such as a future most often accent free pronunciation of a second language
  • A life-long higher intellectual flexibility
  • More openness for new things
  • Generally a higher attention span and the ability to differentiate

Being born and growing up in Germany, while residing the past ten years in the U.S., Melli is fluent in both languages. This approach is similar to the immersion method; children dive right into absorbing a second language through daily activities. This way they will develop a positive attitude toward learning languages and a natural interest in foreign cultures.

This is why I believe it can be of great value to your children.

What parents said:

Of Melli’s strengths—and there are many—her greatest is her attention to detail and communication skills. Melina did so much more than merely watch Olivia. She devoted her full attention to Olivia and gave her what she needed; from adventurous walks, to feeding different foods, reading, and playing fun, creative and exciting games to help with Olivia’s development.

Michelle C.

Melina is bright, reliable, and great with infants and toddlers. She is very professional and caring to both of my children and even my dog loves her!

Ellen S.

Melli is very reliable, trustworthy, motivated, and able to adapt to the requirements of both family and children. I always know they’re having fun together and my daughter is either drawing, playing outside, puzzling, singing, or reading. Melli makes sure my child is entertained and happy through creative play.

Aleksandra M.

Melli’s ability to engage with small children is truly a gift. She connects with our children with her enthusiasm, her sense of adventure and creativity, and her genuine desire to have fun. While adventure and fun are in focus, Melina prioritizes a safe, well-controlled environment. Our children are full of smiles and have always learned something new after their time with Melli.

Julie H.

Melina is very reliable, trustworthy, motivated, and beyond capable in performing all the necessary duties of childcare; including bathing, dressing, meal preparation, activity planning, maintaining child’s schedule, etc.

Dave H.

Finding Melina was the best thing that could have happened to our family. Her knowledge of how to care for both an infant and toddler was exceptional and she even taught me a few things! Every single day I was impressed with the warmth and tenderness she displayed towards my child. Rather than feeling sad that I was leaving my son, I felt happy that he was able to have someone in his life other than my husband and me that gave him such genuine love and interest, and even some basic education like letters, numbers, colors and more!

Liz N.

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