☀️ Licensed Family Childcare · Dublin, CA

A loving home for little hearts

Personalized, structured care for infants and preschoolers, ages 0–5, with the Experience Curriculum and home-cooked meals — right on Palermo Way.

0–5Ages welcomed
1:3Caregiver ratio
10+Years of care
Bright warm play area at Madhu's Home Daycare — chandelier, kid-sized tables and chairs, colorful rugs, natural light through big windows
California Licensed
CPR & First Aid
Experience Curriculum
Low Ratios
Madhu — owner of Madhu's Home Daycare — smiling gently, surrounded by white anemone flowers

"Every child here is loved like one of my own."

Meet Madhu

Care that feels like family

I'm Madhu, and for over a decade I've welcomed Dublin's little ones into my home as if they were my own. What started as a passion for early childhood education has grown into a small, joyful community of families who trust me with their most precious people.

My approach blends a structured, research-based curriculum with the warmth of a real home — circle time, learning centers, outdoor play, healthy meals, naps, art and music. Because the group is small, every child gets noticed, comforted, and celebrated, every single day.

California Licensed · #015701012
CPR & First Aid
Background Checked
Early Childhood Education
Powered by Experience Curriculum™

Real learning, through play!

Every day, your child explores four learning pillars — building skills they'll carry into kindergarten and beyond.

Literacy

Stories, letter games, rhyming songs, and circle-time chats that grow a love of language.

Creative

Painting, sensory bins, dramatic play, and open-ended art that lets imagination lead.

Cognitive

Math games, sorting, puzzles, and problem-solving tuned to each child's stage.

Music & Movement

Songs, dance, instruments, and active play that build coordination, rhythm, and joy.

Learning stations & daily activities

Children rotate through colorful stations all day — each one designed to spark curiosity and bring out the best in your little learner.

Circle Time
Art
Music
Math Games
Books
Nap & Quiet
Outdoor Play
Meals & Snacks
Programs by age

Just-right care, at every stage

From the gentle cuddles of infancy to the curious questions of preschool, our days fit who your child is right now.

Ages 0–18 months

Infant Care

Gentle, attentive care that follows your baby's natural rhythms — feeding, napping, and lots of cuddles.

  • Personalized feeding schedule
  • Safe sleep practices
  • Daily updates with photos
  • Tummy time & sensory play
Ages 18 mo – 3 yrs

Toddler Discovery

A blend of free play, group activities, and gentle structure that helps toddlers explore and grow socially.

  • Potty training support
  • Music, movement & art
  • Outdoor play time daily
  • Early language & vocabulary
Ages 3 – 5 yrs

Preschool Prep

Kindergarten-readiness through play-based learning — letters, numbers, social skills, and curiosity.

  • Letter & number recognition
  • Story time & circle time
  • Arts, crafts & creative play
  • Friendship & sharing skills
Fresh-cut fruit prepped for daily snacks — persimmon, apple, strawberries, bananas, mandarins, grapes, and pomegranate served in colorful bowls
Fresh & home-cooked

Meals made with love

Every breakfast, lunch, and snack is prepared fresh in our kitchen — home-cooked variety with fresh-cut seasonal fruit, and vegetarian or allergy-friendly options whenever needed.

Because food is one of the first ways children learn they're cared for.

A typical day

Routine that feels like home

Children thrive on rhythm. Our day flows gently between active play, learning, rest, and meals — with room for spontaneous fun and quiet cuddles.

Schedules adapt for younger children based on their needs.

  • 7:30 am
    Welcome & free playWarm hellos, settling in, gentle morning play
  • 8:30 am
    BreakfastFresh, home-cooked breakfast together
  • 9:30 am
    Circle time & learningSongs, stories, letters, numbers, theme of the day
  • 10:30 am
    Outdoor playPatio play — running, exploring, fresh air
  • 12:00 pm
    LunchNutritious home-cooked meal with veggies
  • 1:00 pm
    Nap & quiet timeCozy rest, lullabies, soft lighting
  • 3:30 pm
    Snack & creative playHealthy snack, then arts, music, sensory bins
  • 5:00 pm
    Wind-down & pickupCalm activities, story time, warm goodbyes
Why families choose us

More than daycare — a second home

Choosing where your child spends their day is one of the biggest decisions a parent makes. Here's what sets our home apart.

1

Small group, big attention

A low caregiver-to-child ratio means every child is genuinely seen, comforted, and celebrated.

2

Real curriculum, real play

Structured Experience Curriculum activities every day — literacy, art, music, cognitive games.

3

Home-cooked meals

Fresh breakfast, lunch, and snacks made in our kitchen — never reheated, never processed.

4

A real home

A warm family home with a fenced front patio play space — perfect for ride-ons, water play, and slides — plus regular walks to the nearby park for outdoor adventures. A calm, joyful place to spend the day.

5

Daily updates

Photos, meal logs, nap times, and milestones through Brightwheel — never miss a moment.

6

A decade of trust

Over ten years caring for Dublin families. Many children stay until kindergarten — and visit after.

A peek into our day

Small moments, big memories

From sunny morning hellos to cozy afternoon stories, each part of the day is shaped with care.

Arched front entryway with cypress tree and pink roses along the walkway
7:30 amSunny welcomes
Learning wall covered in colorful posters — alphabet, shapes, numbers, days of the week, sign language, and yoga poses
9:30 amCircle time stories
Fenced front patio with a blue slide, a water table, and colorful ride-on toys ready for outdoor play
10:30 amPark adventures
Grid of home-cooked meals — roti, waffles, pasta shells, rice with dal, pomegranate — served fresh in colorful trays
12:00 pmHome-cooked lunch
Big brown leather sectional sofa with colorful floor cushions on a patterned rug — bright natural light through the windows
1:00 pmCozy quiet time
Rainbow toy organizer bins and a rolling rainbow drawer cart brimming with craft supplies, near a bright window
3:30 pmCreative play & crafts

📸 Real photos coming soon — schedule a visit to see the space in person!

From our families

Loved by Dublin families

★★★★★

As first-time daycare parents, this was everything we hoped daycare would be. Our son started at age 1 and is thriving — socially, academically, emotionally. The small ratio means individualized attention, the home-cooked meals are amazing (and they handle his allergies perfectly), and he naps consistently — which was a huge issue at our previous daycare. Friends and family regularly comment on how advanced he seems for his age. I couldn't recommend it more.

R
Rani A.Parent · Dublin, CA
★★★★★

Our daughter has been here for a year and we've had zero complaints. Madhu's communication is excellent, the environment is incredibly nurturing, and our daughter comes home happy every day, excited to share what she learned. Choosing this daycare was the absolute best thing for our family.

M
Madhuri I.Parent · Dublin, CA
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Common questions

Everything parents ask first

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  • We welcome children from 6 weeks through 5 years old. Care is age-appropriate at every stage — infants get gentle one-on-one care, toddlers get structured play, and preschoolers get kindergarten readiness through the Experience Curriculum.
  • Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. We're closed on major federal holidays and take a short break around the winter holidays — you'll get the annual schedule when you enroll.
  • Yes — breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are included. Everything is cooked fresh, never reheated or processed. We accommodate common allergies and dietary preferences (vegetarian, dairy-free, etc.) — just let us know.
  • We follow the Experience Curriculum, a research-based early childhood program built around four learning pillars — literacy, creative, cognitive, and music & movement. Each day includes circle time, themed activities, art, books, outdoor play, and structured routines — all through play.
  • We keep the group small on purpose. Our typical ratio is 1:3 for infants and 1:4 for toddlers and preschoolers — well below state requirements. Every child gets noticed, comforted, and celebrated.
  • Yes. We're licensed by the California Department of Social Services as a small family child care home (License #015701012). You can verify our license at cdss.ca.gov. We're also CPR and First Aid certified, background-checked, and trained in early childhood education.
  • We use Brightwheel — a daycare app trusted by parents and providers. You'll get photos, meal updates, nap logs, milestones, and reminders throughout the day, plus quick check-ins at pickup.
  • Spots open at different times depending on age group and family schedules. Please reach out — I'll let you know what's available now and add your child to the waitlist if needed.
  • To protect everyone, we ask that children stay home with fever, vomiting, or anything contagious until symptom-free for 24 hours. Routine sniffles and minor things are fine.
  • Call (925) 491-5872 or email hello@madhushomedaycare.com. Tours usually happen during nap time or early evening so I can give you my full attention. Bring your little one if you'd like!
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Come see if we're the right fit

The best way to know if a daycare feels right is to visit. Schedule a tour, meet Madhu, and see the space your child would be cared for in.

Get in touch

Address
3563 Palermo Way
Dublin, CA 94568
Hours
Monday – Friday
7:30 am – 6:00 pm

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