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For me, caring for children isn't a job — it's who I am. Every child who walks through my door becomes part of the family.
I studied child behaviour in Melbourne, Australia, and trained as a Montessori teacher before relocating to Irvine, California. That background shapes everything we do at Happy Palm — from how we set up the rooms to how we respond to a toddler's big feelings.
I opened Happy Palm in 2018 with one goal: to give Irvine families a place that feels like home, where children are safe, happy and genuinely loved. Years later, parents still bring me baby after baby — and many children stay until they start kindergarten.

Years of early-childhood training and hands-on Montessori experience guide our daily practice.
Studied child behaviour in Melbourne, Australia — bringing real understanding of how children grow.
Small groups, warm relationships, and care that treats every child as if they were my own.
Play is how young children make sense of the world.
Predictable days help children feel safe enough to explore and grow.
We meet children where they are.
Daily updates, open communication and an open door.
Before letters and numbers, children need to feel loved and safe.
A spotless, child-proofed, licensed home is non-negotiable.
Licensed & verifiable. Happy Palm is a California state-licensed family child care home, License #304313679, in Irvine near Irvine Spectrum. Verify our license →
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