Small, Licensed Family Daycare for Newborns–Age 4 in Rancho Peñasquitos
Personal, loving childcare from Ana, serving San Diego families since 2004. Small-group care, meals included, and more individual attention for every child.
Nap time is 12–2 PM — texting is preferred during those hours.
Infant care $350/week • Ages 2–4 $300/week • Meals included
- ✔ Licensed Family Daycare
- ✔ CPR & First Aid Certified
- ✔ Serving Families Since 2004
- ✔ Meals & Snacks Included
- ✔ English & Farsi
Simple, Transparent Weekly Rates
No registration fee. No enrollment fee. No deposit. Parents pay weekly — Zelle, Venmo or cash.
- ✔Meals & snacks included
- ✔$0 enrollment fee
- ✔$0 deposit
- ✔Wipes & cribs provided
- ✔Siblings save $50/week per child
Full-time, part-time and half-day schedules may be available — call or text Ana to discuss your schedule and rates. Parents provide diapers and infant formula or breast milk when needed.
A Smaller Daycare Means More Individual Attention
Ana's Day Care offers a warm, home-like alternative to a large child care center. With a small group of children, Ana can spend more individual time with each child, get to know their routines and personalities, and create the kind of familiar environment that feels more like family.
- ✔Your child isn't one of dozens — Ana knows each child personally
- ✔Newborns welcome — many centers don't accept babies until 6 weeks
- ✔Consistent care from Ana herself — not a rotating cast of staff
- ✔Some families have stayed with Ana for 5–6 years and enrolled multiple siblings
- ✔Providing family child care in San Diego since 2004
A Real Home, Arranged Around Childcare
Dedicated play areas, a childproofed environment, separate rest areas and a fenced outdoor balcony — plus the children's playground in the Canyon Rim community just steps away.
Play, Learn, Eat, Rest & Grow
The day stays flexible and child-focused — mornings are for play and learning, with quiet rest after lunch.
Play & Learning
Reading and story time, music, arts and crafts, educational games, letters, numbers, colors, shapes — and kindergarten preparation for older children.
Outdoor Time
Regular outdoor play on the fenced balcony, plus trips to the nearby Canyon Rim children's playground almost every day when practical.
Meals & Snacks
Breakfast, morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack — all prepared fresh by Ana and included in tuition.
Rest Time
Nap time runs from about 12 to 2 PM in designated sleeping areas, with each child's individual rest needs respected.
Fresh Meals & Snacks Are Included
Ana prepares food daily and has participated in the Child Nutrition Program since 2004. Care includes breakfast, a morning snack, lunch and an afternoon snack.
- ✔Food allergies and vegetarian diets can often be accommodated
- ✔Parents may send their child's own food if preferred
- ✔Wipes, cribs and sleeping equipment are provided
- ✔Parents provide diapers, and infant formula or breast milk when needed
- ✔Children do not need to be potty trained
A Safe, Licensed Home Environment
Ana (Anahita Selki) has operated her licensed family daycare since 2004 — about 22 years of caring for San Diego families, in English and Farsi. The home is arranged specifically around the daycare, not the other way around.
- ✔California licensed family child care home
- ✔CPR & First Aid certified
- ✔Childproofed care areas
- ✔Smoke-free home
- ✔Pet-free home
- ✔Secured entrance
- ✔Security camera for safety monitoring
- ✔Fire extinguisher on site
- ✔Emergency & earthquake preparedness
- ✔Separate sleeping & rest areas
- ✔Regular cleaning of toys and play areas
- ✔Easy parking for drop-off and pickup
California Child Care Facility #376623635 • Licensed capacity: 8 children
Rated 5.0 Stars by Local Families
"I never thought I'd get so blessed with the perfect home daycare. Ana is like a second mom to my children. She goes above and beyond to make sure the kids were happy, safe, and well fed."— Rima H., Google review
"Ana is absolutely the best! Of course any parent would be nervous for their kid's first day in care… With Ana, those fears were put to rest."— Mark G., Google review
"An amazing daycare provider. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Ana and the care she provides."— Natalie B., Google review
Some families have stayed with Ana for years and enrolled multiple siblings — read their reviews for yourself.
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The fastest way to reach Ana is a call or text. Prefer to send your details first? Use the short form and Ana will get back to you.
Best call times: 6–11:30 AM and 2–10 PM.
Nap time is 12–2 PM — please text during those hours.
San Diego, CA 92129 (Rancho Peñasquitos)
Looking for a Small, Loving Daycare for Your Baby?
Only two openings are currently available. Call or text Ana to check availability and schedule a visit.