In-Home Childcare in Carlsbad, CA | Safe & Nurturing Environment

in-home daycare in Carlsbad, CA.

Since 1995

A warm, caring space for your little one—just like home.

We’re a mother-daughter team offering childcare Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm. With 30 years of experience as a licensed provider and four kids of my own, I’ve dedicated my life to helping children grow. We’ve been licensed together for the past 3 years and love what we do.

Testimonials

What our families are saying:

5

This family daycare is so caring and fun! I enjoy all the activities and crafts my kid gets to bring home. The home cooked lunch and snacks are my child’s favorite. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a safe , comfortable, and loving place for their bundles of joy.

Veronica R.
5

Shanan & Nanny have been a second home to our daughter since she was 11 weeks. Not only have they helped take care of, teach, and shape the person our daughter is, but she’s helped us as a first time parents have a support system. We’re so grateful to have this experience the past 3 years, they’ve become a part of the family.

Lauren B.
5

My little one was enrolled for 1 year. Shanan and her daughter were always kind and loving towards my LO, providing nutritions meals and planning fun activities throughout the day. The schedule was consistent daily, and they responded quickly if I contacted them for any reason.

Amanda P.
5

Incredibly loving and supportive home. We felt so cared for and grateful to be sending our kids to Shanan every day. She evidently loves what she does, she made our kids better by being around them!

Alex B.
5

Our two boys have been going to Ms. Shanan’s daycare for almost 2 years now and we have had the BEST experience!! Shanan and Brianna (the kids call her Nanny) are two of the sweetest, most caring people who do everything they can to provide an amazing experience for our children. Our boys are safe, loved and adored. They both love going to daycare and we even have Nanny babysit for the boys. We would recommend them to anyone and are so blessed to have this daycare!

Brian P.
5

Shanan and Briana make each child feel like family. Their home is peaceful and safe, and the kids are all cared for as individuals. They take extra steps to make parents feel comforted that their children are being cared for at the highest level. We loved our time with Ms. Shanan and Nanny, and they helped our daughter grow from 14 months to almost 3 years in wonderful ways.

Eryn L.
5

Both of our children attend daycare at Shanan's and we couldn't be happier with our experience there! They are a dynamic mother/daughter duo who love on our kids as if they were their own. Shanan and Brianna provide all meals for the kids, plan fun art projects and parties, and provide a safe and fun environment for the kids to play and learn. My daughter is always so excited to go to daycare!

Kelly P
5

Absolutely fantastic! Never have we been more thrilled with the care from a childcare provider. Our daughter started at under a year old and absolutely loved going to Ms. Shanan's! It made life 100x easier on us to not have to be concerned with the first meal of the day and rest assured knowing she was in great hands doing crafts, playing with dolls, learning, having water days, etc. Ms. Shanan had excellent communication with us and has been trusted by many of our friends as well.

Rachel D.
5

We've been going there for about three years, since my daughter was 11 weeks old. Now, she's just over three years old. Shannon has been amazing, and they have taught me so much about parenting.

Luren X.

Why Families Choose Us

🏡 In-Home Family Daycare: Warm, inviting, and full of heart

🌿 Nature + Play-Based Philosophy: Outdoor time, imagination, and child-led learning

👩‍👧 Experienced Caregivers: Licensed for 30+ years and operating together since 2021

🧩 Personalized Attention: We welcome twins/multiples and focus on each child’s unique needs

We’re trained in CPR, first aid, and early childhood development—so your little one is in safe, capable hands.

CPR Training

First aid training

Early child development coursework

Meals provided

An in-home child care provider:

A person who grows to love and cares for other people's children as if they were their own!

A Peek Inside Our Daycare

From outdoor play and hands-on art projects to quiet reading corners and imaginative play, every space is crafted to spark creativity and support your child’s growth.