New Adventures Large Family Childcare Home

I’m thrilled to introduce you to New Adventures, where learning is an adventure. This is a nurturing childcare home where every child’s learning journey is supported through play and exploration. My name is Ms. Heather, and I’ve had the pleasure of owning and operating New Adventures for seven years. I have an associate's degree in early childhood development, 20 additional college units in Early Childhood Education, a California teacher's permit, and earned a five-star rating from the Tulare County Office of Education in 2019.

As a mother of two young adult children—my daughter, 23, who earned her MBA at 21 from Fresno State, and my son, 21, who is about to graduate with an associate's degree in art/photography and graphic design from the College of the Sequoias and continuing his education at the University of Santa Cruz—I understand the importance of nurturing both academic and personal growth.

Over the years, I’ve learned that a play-based environment is the most natural and effective way for children to learn. I encourage the children in my care to engage with a variety of materials that promote both creativity and critical thinking. I’ve carefully designed the daycare space to offer rich, hands-on experiences, both indoors and outdoors, and I rotate the play materials monthly to keep their minds and hands engaged. I believe every moment is an opportunity for learning through curiosity, and I use those moments to guide children along their individual developmental paths.

Our meals are an extension of our learning, where children practice counting, identifying colors, and developing good table manners. Outdoor time is equally enriching, with hands-on opportunities to observe our chickens, fruit trees, and vegetable garden. The children actively participate in gardening, learning the importance of care, patience, and fresh food. Our safe, fenced play area offers a variety of climbing, digging, and splashing activities, supporting both physical and emotional growth.

At New Adventures, each child’s abilities are celebrated, and I encourage them to learn and grow at their own pace—without pressure to perform. I focus on making learning joyful and empowering. Children feel loved, appreciated, and confident as they discover new things and experience the world around them in their own way.

I can’t wait to welcome your child into our world of adventure and discovery!