Where little minds drift together under a curious cloud.
Hands-on play, little chef adventures, and warm grown-ups in the heart of Carmichael. Come see why families never want to leave.
5636 El Camino Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
4.9★
loved by local families
Little Chef Club
for full-time families
Play That Teaches
Art, STEAM trays, story circles and messy science built around whatever the kids are curious about this week.
Little Chef Kitchen
Weekly cooking classes for our full-time friends — measuring, mixing, tasting and a whole lot of flour.
Garden & Chickens
Raised veggie beds, a greenhouse, and our very own backyard chickens the kids help feed and collect eggs from.
Warm, Safe & Local
Low ratios and grown-ups who know your child's favorite song, snack, and stuffed animal by name.
Programs
Pick the rhythm that fits your family
Full-Time
7:45 AM – 5:30 PM
$1,200/mo
- Little Chef cooking classes included
- Full day of play, rest and enrichment
- Garden, sensory and outdoor time daily
Part-Time
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$600/mo
- Morning play and learning block
- Healthy snack and circle time
- Move up to full-time anytime
A $60 diaper fee applies for children in diapers. See full tuition details →
Full-time perk
The Little Chef Kitchen
Every week our full-time little ones tie on aprons and roll into the kitchen to measure, stir, knead and taste. They learn colors, counting, patience and teamwork — and take home a very proud plate.
Outside our door
Our Garden & Backyard Chickens
We have raised garden beds, a little greenhouse, and a flock of friendly chickens right in our backyard. Children plant seeds, water sprouts, pick what they grew, and help scatter feed and gather eggs — then some of it heads straight to the Little Chef kitchen.
A day in the life
From first yawn to last wave
7:45 AM
Soft landings
Gentle drop-off, free play, and a hello at the cloud wall.
9:30 AM
Circle & songs
Stories, movement, weather chart, and morning snack.
11:00 AM
Kitchen & art
Little Chef class, painting, sensory bins, building.
12:30 PM
Lunch & rest
Family-style lunch, then quiet nap on soft mats.
3:00 PM
Outside time
Garden watering, water play, chalk, and big wiggles.
5:30 PM
Happy goodbyes
A daily recap, art to take home, one tired little human.
Peek inside
Little moments, every single day
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Parent notes
Families say it best
"My daughter runs to the door every morning. Cooking days are her favorite — she comes home with flour on her nose and a new recipe to teach us."
"It feels less like a drop-off and more like handing our boy to a second family. The teachers remember every little detail."
"Part-time mornings gave us both breathing room, and the afternoon photo updates are so reassuring."
Ready to see the cloud?
Tours are 30 minutes, weekday mornings and afternoons. Pick a time that works for you — we'll have the kettle on.