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Lucecitas

FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

Growing with love, learning in Spanish, shining together.

Lucecitas Family Child Care Home is a warm, loving and safe environment where children can feel valued, respected and excited to learn each day.

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A place where little lights grow with confidence.

LucecitasGrowing with love.

A place where little lights grow

10+ Years ExperienceInfants, toddlers & young children

Spanish ImmersionLanguage through everyday experiences

Baby Sign LanguageSupporting early communication

Healthy MealsCACFP-aligned meal planning

Welcome to Lucecitas

Where little lights shine.

My name is Luz Andrea Sanchez, and I am so happy you are considering Lucecitas for your child. My goal is to create a warm, loving and safe environment where every child feels valued, respected and excited to learn each day.

I am an early childhood educator with over 10 years of experience working with infants, toddlers and young children. My approach draws on emergent curriculum and play-based learning while respecting each child's individual interests and development.

Nurturing CareWarm, loving and respectful care.

Play & LearnLearning through hands-on experiences.

Family PartnershipWorking closely with families.

Bright FuturesSupporting each child's unique growth.

Meet Luz Andrea

What matters here

Care, connection & curiosity.

A philosophy shaped around responsive care, play, communication and meaningful relationships.

Nurturing Care

A warm environment where children can feel valued, respected and cared for.

Play & Learn

Children learn through play, exploration and hands-on experiences at their own pace.

Family Partnership

Families and caregivers work together because children thrive through strong relationships.

Growing Together

Encouraging curiosity, independence, kindness and a lifelong love of learning.

Learning & development

Our Curriculum.

Emergent curriculum and play-based learning meet language, creativity, movement, discovery and social-emotional growth.

Explore Curriculum

Spanish Immersion

Spanish through routines, meals, play, songs, stories and learning activities.

Baby Sign Language

Simple signs such as more, milk, eat, water, all done, help and thank you.

Art & Music

Creative experiences inspired by music, culture and movement.

Early Literacy

Stories, language and joyful experiences that encourage communication.

Social & Emotional

Opportunities to develop confidence, kindness, relationships and independence.

STEM & Exploration

Sensory play, discovery, outdoor exploration and hands-on learning.

What makes Lucecitas special

Two signature supports for early communication.

Language and connection are woven into the daily experience.

Bilingual learning

Spanish Immersion

Throughout the day, Spanish is used during routines, meals, play, songs, story time and learning activities so children can experience a second language naturally and meaningfully.

Early communication

Baby Sign Language

Simple signs can give infants and toddlers another way to express needs before they can speak clearly, supporting communication, confidence and language development.

Our environment

A place to grow, learn & shine.

Real photos from Lucecitas are paired with carefully selected stock images that illustrate learning, creativity and outdoor play.

Fresh &
nourishing
every day

Food Program

Healthy meals. Happy little learners.

Luz Andrea participates in the CocoKids Food Program, a sponsor of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Meals and snacks are planned following CACFP nutrition guidelines with healthy, balanced and age-appropriate foods.

Meals & snacksPlanned as part of the daily program.

Balanced choicesAligned with CACFP nutrition guidance.

Age appropriateFood choices designed for young children.

Family communicationDiscuss allergies and dietary needs with us.

A detailed weekly menu and dietary information can be added here as the program's official menu is finalized.

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Family voices

What families have shared.

Recommendations from families who describe their experiences with Luz Andrea.

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“Andrea is affectionate, warm, caring and playful. She sings and dances with our daughter, reads to her, rocks her to sleep, bathes her, and takes walks with her.”

Erika EkielRecommendation · Excerpt

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“She added so much love, happiness, and positive energy to our lives. I could never recommend a childcare provider more than Andrea.”

Nira DohertyRecommendation · Excerpt

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“We were so lucky to have her and would hire her again in a heartbeat. Any family would be incredibly fortunate to have Andrea!”

Caseara M.Care.com Review · Excerpt

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“We are so lucky to have brought Luz on. She has been a big part of his development from then until now at 2 years old.”

Janice K.Care.com Review · Excerpt

Let's connect

We'd love to hear from you.

Have questions about Lucecitas or want to start a conversation about your child's care? Reach out by phone or WhatsApp.

Call 408 417 5897 WhatsApp

About Lucecitas

Meet the heart behind Lucecitas.

Learn more about Luz Andrea, her experience in early childhood education, her philosophy and the experiences that shape the program.

Meet the educator

Luz Andrea Sanchez

Hello, and welcome! My name is Luz Andrea Sanchez, and I am so happy you are considering Lucecitas Family Child Care Home for your child.

I am an early childhood educator with over 10 years of experience working with infants, toddlers and young children. I was born and raised in Colombia and moved to California at 17. My journey in early childhood education began as a nanny and led me to earn my A.A. in Child Development from De Anza College.

My teaching approach draws on emergent curriculum and play-based learning while respecting each child's individual interests and development.

What shapes the program

Music, culture & language

Music and culture are important parts of the program. As a singer with experience in Colombian folkloric groups, Luz Andrea loves incorporating Spanish, singing, music and movement into daily activities.

She also served as a tutor in a cohort program supporting other child care providers as they worked toward professional certificates and permits.

Emergent curriculumFollowing children's interests and development.

Play-based learningHands-on experiences and exploration.

Music & movementCulture and song woven into the day.

Inside Lucecitas

A learning environment filled with possibility.

A mix of real Lucecitas photography and supporting imagery gives families a fuller picture of the experience.

Education

A foundation built through learning.

Education and continuing study inform the way Luz Andrea supports young children and families.

JULY 2023

A.A. in Childhood DevelopmentDe Anza College — Cupertino, CA

SEP 2025–MAY 2026

ASL — American Sign Language, Levels I & IIDe Anza College — Cupertino, CA

Our commitment

Every child develops at their own pace.

Luz Andrea works closely with families because children thrive when parents and caregivers work together.

Warm & Respectful Care

A safe, loving environment where children can feel valued and respected.

Individual Development

Supporting each child's unique interests, strengths and developmental pace.

Family Partnership

Open collaboration between caregivers and families throughout the child's early years.

Curriculum

Learning with purpose. Growing with joy.

Lucecitas uses emergent curriculum and play-based learning while respecting each child's individual interests and development.

Learning areas

A day full of discovery.

Each day includes opportunities for art, music, movement, sensory play, early literacy, STEM activities, outdoor exploration and hands-on learning.

Spanish Immersion

Spanish is used during routines, meals, play, songs, story time and learning activities.

Baby Sign Language

Simple signs such as more, milk, eat, water, all done, please, help and thank you support communication.

Art, Music & Movement

Creative expression, singing, movement and cultural experiences are part of the program.

Early Literacy

Stories, songs, conversations and language experiences build confidence and communication.

STEM & Sensory Play

Hands-on exploration creates opportunities to wonder, test, discover and learn.

Outdoor Exploration

Movement and outdoor discovery help children explore their environment with curiosity.

Spanish immersion

Growing in two languages.

Whether a child already speaks Spanish or is hearing it for the first time, the program provides meaningful exposure during important early years.

Learning happens through everyday interactions.

A flexible daily rhythm

Infant/Toddler Daily Schedule

A typical day is full of moments to learn, rest and play together.

7:45 am

Greetings and Snuggle Time

8:00 – 8:30 am

Story / Group time

8:45 – 9:20 am

Breakfast time

10:00 am

Outside time or Sunroom

11:30 – 11:45 am

Care Time*

12:00 – 12:45 pm

Lunchtime

12:45 – 1:00 pm

Transition to Rest / Nap time

3:00 pm

Snack time

4:15 pm

Outside or Sunroom

5:15 pm

Lucecitas FCCH Closes

* Restroom breaks and diaper changes are done as needed.

Food Program

Healthy meals. Happy little learners.

Nutrition is an important part of the daily program at Lucecitas.

CocoKids Food Program

Nutrition is part of care.

Luz Andrea proudly participates in the CocoKids Food Program, a sponsor of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Through her participation, meals and snacks are planned following CACFP nutrition guidelines to provide healthy, balanced and age-appropriate foods.

What families can expect

Thoughtful food planning.

The program connects nutrition with the same nurturing approach used throughout the day.

Meals & Snacks

Meals and snacks are planned as part of the daily program.

Healthy & Balanced

Planning follows CACFP nutrition guidelines.

Age Appropriate

Foods are planned with young children and their developmental needs in mind.

Dietary needs

Every child has different needs.

Families can share allergies, dietary restrictions and other food-related needs so the program can be discussed clearly during enrollment.

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Weekly menu

Sample meal patterns.

These CACFP sample meal patterns show how meals and snacks are planned for each age group.

Testimonials

Words from families who know Andrea.

These recommendations were shared by families who experienced Luz Andrea's care, communication and connection.

Family voices

Real moments, real families.

Each card is its own excerpt, clearly attributed to the original family recommendation.

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“Andrea is affectionate, warm, caring and playful. She sings and dances with our daughter, reads to her, rocks her to sleep, bathes her, and takes walks with her.”

Erika EkielRecommendation · Excerpt

“

“She added so much love, happiness, and positive energy to our lives. I could never recommend a childcare provider more than Andrea.”

Nira DohertyRecommendation · Excerpt

“

“We were so lucky to have her and would hire her again in a heartbeat. Any family would be incredibly fortunate to have Andrea!”

Caseara M.Care.com Review · Excerpt

“

“We are so lucky to have brought Luz on. She has been a big part of his development from then until now at 2 years old.”

Janice K.Care.com Review · Excerpt

Let's connect

We'd love to hear from you.

Questions, enrollment information or a first conversation? Reach out using the method that is easiest for your family.

Phone408 417 5897 WhatsAppStart a conversation

HoursMonday–Friday · 7:45 AM–5:15 PM

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