✔ State Licensed Facility
Serving families in Altadena and the San Gabriel Valley since 2018.
The Gentle Start: Infant Care
Looking for infant care openings in Altadena?
Experience the profound difference of home-based care during your child's most critical first year.
ENROLLMENT OPEN
Home-Based Nurture
Consistent Bonding: The same caregiver every day builds secure attachment and reduces infant anxiety.
Flexible Rhythms: We follow your baby’s natural hunger
and sleep cues, not a rigid industrial clock.
Healthier Environment: Smaller groups mean significantly
less exposure to seasonal illnesses.
Center-Based Care
Staff Turnover: Rotational shifts can lead to inconsistent care and bonding challenges.
Rigid Schedules: Group-based timing often overrides individual infant needs.
Higher Noise: Industrial spaces can be over-stimulating for sensitive developing nervous systems.
Full-Day Child Care for Toddlers & Beyond
Our full-day child care in Altadena bridges the gap between playtime and preschool preparation within a intimate, family-style setting.
Toddlers (18m - 3y)
Preschool (3y - 5y)
Small Group Synergy
Maximum of 6-8 children ensures every child receives direct social-emotional coaching and academic attention.
Creative Expression
Daily art, music, and dramatic play integrated into a licensed family daycare environment.
Cognitive Bloom
Language-rich environments that prepare your child for future kindergarten success.
Holistic Health
We provide organic, home-cooked meals and ample outdoor time in our secure garden, fostering a love for wellness and nature.
Our Approach: The 6 W's
Understanding the foundations of Franklin Family Child Care.
Who We Serve
Families seeking professional, high-standard care for infants through 5-year-olds in the San Gabriel Valley.
What We Offer
A curriculum-based, licensed family daycare experience that feels like a second home but functions like a boutique academy.
Why Home vs Center?
Because intimacy breeds security. Children learn best when they are truly seen and emotionally held in a cozy environment.
Where We Are
Nestled in a quiet, tree-lined residential neighborhood of Altadena, convenient for commuters across Pasadena and La Cañada.
When We Operate
Standard full-day hours Monday through Friday, designed to support the busy schedules of working professionals.
How to Join
Through our "Connect First" process:
Request a tour, visit our home, meet the lead caregiver, and secure your spot.