Little Crumbles Day Care is a Large Family Child Care home licensed for a maximum if 14 children, 4 under two and 8 up to five years old. The  large, fenced yard features covered outdoor activity areas. Inside, the warm and bright street level includes a small appliance kitchen, bathroom and spaces that promote play based learning and activities. LC is dedicated to providing a healthy, safe, and green child care.

Christine, Licensed Owner/Provider, has a long history in child development education, having completed coursework at Merritt College and Cal State Hayward. She participates in professional childcare provider workshops and conferences at both the state and local levels.  Christine home-educated three of her five children for fifteen years.

Little Crumbles' first day was September 10, 2001, a day before the tragic events of 9/11. Over the past 24 years, Little Crumbles has evolved from a humble infant care home into the Large, Licensed Family Child Care. Our committed staff exceeds the State of California's Licensing staff/child ratio requirements, ensuring safety and support for early learners 3 months - 5 years. With a spacious property, we believe that more hands, eyes, and guidance are essential.

We prioritize our staff's well-being, encouraging them to take time for family and self-refreshment to prevent burnout and rapid staff turnover.

• Miss Lily, who has two sons, is in her fifth year at Little Crumbles. 
• Miss Patty, a mother of one daughter and three sons, is completing her third year 
• Miss Tammy, who has one daughter and two sons, joined our team this year. 
• Miss Hana, a part-time team member with one son, has been with us for seven years. 
• Miss Christine, the owner of Little Crumbles, has two daughters and three sons. 

Additionally, we are proud to have high school senior helpers in the late afternoon, enriching our childcare environment with their enthusiuasm.

LITTLE CRUMBLES embraces child led play based learning, which leads to early literacy. This approach supports how young children develop literacy skills. Play does not have to connect directly to a literacy-based activity to foster a child's development. In fact, a child cannot play without building essential skills that will support them when it comes to reading and writing. 

Author, Susan Benge, M.S. THE WHOLE CHILD ALPHABET