Miss Hilary's Tiny Tots

01/10/2024

To my Tiny Tot family,

With shaky hands and a shattered heart, I share the unfortunate news that one of our graduates, Kaia, has passed away in a tragic drowning accident. Kaia joined us as an infant in 2019 when we moved to East Garrison, and was with us until we moved to Chico in 2021. Please keep the Kendall family in your prayers, and send them love and light.

While there is nothing we can do to ease their grief, the best thing we can offer them is time. Time to grieve together without having to worry about finances. Without either parent having to return to work before they’re ready. It looks like the initial goal of $10,000 was achieved and their fund is growing. If you are inclined to help, please click the link below.

Click here to support "Help for Kaia" by Paul on FreeFunder!

05/10/2023

Via Christine Derengowski, Writer ❤️

03/25/2023

I’m very excited to anounce we are moving back to Toro Park next month! We’re so happy to be back “home” where Miss Hilary’s Tiny Tots really grew and developed into what it is today.

I opened my daycare with the intention of going back to work in the accounting industry once my own kids were school age. Yet here I am, 13 years later, thriving and flourishing in my career as a daycare provider. I think it’s safe to say I found my niche!

And the best part? The countless memories I’ve made with my babies (and big babies) throughout the years that I will forever hold dearly in my heart.

Big thing are on the horizon and I’ll have another big announcement coming later this year! Stay tuned.

03/03/2023

I have an upcoming infant/toddler opening for a child who will be at least 21 months old by 5/14/23. I’m holding an infant spot for one of my current daycare mamas, and her new little one is starting in August when WUSD comes back into session. In the meantime, I’m looking to fill that spot with a child who will be at least 2 years old when the new baby starts. I have a small group of 4 kiddos (11 months, 14 months, 18 months and 2) and I’m looking forward to adding 2 new friends to our little crew!

Rates: $350/week for infants under 2, and starting in August, the rate for ages 2+ will be $300/week.

11/03/2020

Election Day is here!

Parents: I will be keeping daycare open late if you need time to go vote after work today. Make your voice heard!

09/18/2020

Why is play-based learning so important?

Passive toys such as building blocks, magna tiles, puzzles, bristle blocks, Lincoln logs, play kitchens, race cars, etc. do nothing unless the child uses them. This sparks the child's imagination and curiosity, they encourage active learning, and they teach concrete concepts like problem solving because they require the child to manipulate them to work.

Active toys typically require batteries or a motor to work, there's little opportunity for active learning, and they do not encourage the child to develop any critical thinking skills. Instead, they teach the child to expect to be entertained due to their limited functionality.

In short, the more a toy does, the less your child does. And the less a toy does, the more active your child's brain must be to play with it.

03/17/2020

We will be taking all necessary steps to ensure everyone’s safety during the “shelter in place” order

03/13/2020

By now I’m sure most of you have heard that all Monterey County Schools have been closed through at least the end of the month. I want to reassure you that daycare will NOT be shutting down at this time. You all have obligations at your jobs and I have an obligation to provide you all with a safe (and clean) place to bring your children. I take that responsibility seriously and will continue to provide care until the DSS Licensing Department issues a notice that home daycares are required to shut down.

We will continue to take all preventative measures via regular hand washing and frequent sanitization of the toys and surfaces throughout the house.

01/02/2020

Today marks 10 years since I opened Miss Hilary’s Tiny Tots!

Over 10 years I have watched babies grow into toddlers, toddlers into preschoolers and preschoolers into kindergartners. I’ve cried tears of pride and joy as each child has moved on, I’ve welcomed children of all ages and backgrounds, and grown my business into something more successful than I could have ever imagined.

I couldn’t have done it alone though; I’ve had a phenomenal staff along the way that I consider my partners, and I owe many thanks and endless gratitude to each one of them. CharChar, Miss Maggie and Miss Rachel, cheers to you!

Here’s to 10 years down and hopefully many more to go!