La Casita de Linda
Bilingual care with warmth, structure, and emotional support.
Linda Santos Reyes
Founder & DirectorLinda was born in El Salvador and raised in San Leandro, CA. With years of experience as a private nanny, daycare teacher, and behavioral health and social services professional, Linda founded La Casita de Linda to create a nurturing space for children to grow and thrive. She worked with infants and toddlers, specializing in infant care, sleep training, and developmental support through structured play.
Her background also includes five years in the First Five program, helping families in low-income communities with parenting, tantrum management, positive discipline techniques, and addressing social determinants of health. Based on her public health background and work in behavioral health and social services, Linda’s approach with children focuses on nurturing self-love, empathy, and structured activities that foster creativity, problem-solving, and awareness.
Linda holds a Bachelor's in Public Health, a minor in Human Development, and a Master's in Public Administration. As a mother of two children with special needs, Linda brings both professional knowledge and personal experience to her work, ensuring every child receives the best care and support.
La Casita de Madeline
Bilingual care with warmth, structure, and emotional support.
Madeline Santos
DirectorMadeline Santos is the Director and Licensee of La Casita de Madeline Childcare & Preschool. With over six years of experience working with children, she has worked as a nanny, babysitter, childcare provider, and Behavior Technician, supporting children of various ages, backgrounds, and developmental needs.
Her experience includes working with children with speech delays, developmental differences, and social-emotional challenges while implementing individualized strategies that support communication, positive behavior, and overall development. Growing up in a family dedicated to early childhood education, Madeline spent years helping operate and grow a successful family childcare program before opening her own. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and minor in Early Childhood Education.
Her experience in childcare, youth development, and behavioral health has shaped her approach to creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where children feel supported, encouraged to reach their full potential, and empowered to build confidence.
Locations & Programs
La Casita Childcare and Preschool offers a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where children flourish. We have two convenient locations in Fremont to serve your family.
Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday, from 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM.
La Casita de Linda
Eggers Dr & Glenview Dr, Fremont, CA 94536.
La Casita de Madeline
Fremont Blvd & Crestwood St, Fremont, CA 94538.
Full Time
- 5 days a week 5+ hours a day
- Includes meals & snacks
Part Time
- Any combination of 2-4 full days a week
- Includes all meals and snacks
Half Day
- 7:45 AM to 1:00 PM
- Any combination of 2-5 days a week
- Includes one meal and one snack
Daily Schedule
La Casita follows a structured daily routine that supports multiple areas of child development and growth.
Curriculum
Our curriculum supports the areas of development below.
Physical and Creative Development
Movement, coordination, and creative expression through active play that builds gross motor skills and imagination.
Socio-emotional Development
Socialization, emotion recognition, self regulation, and coping skills through group and individual activities.
Imagination and Movement
Arts, crafts, music, and dancing activities that strengthen coordination, memory, and small muscle control to foster confidence and imagination.
Language Development
Stories, songs, and conversation-rich routines that expand vocabulary, comprehension, and early literacy skills.
Private Events
La Casita offers private children’s events with creative activities such as ceramics, wood projects, canvas painting, and sensory play. Our events are designed to be fun, structured, and age appropriate.
- All painters must be 4 years old or older.
- Events requested with less than two weeks’ notice are considered last minute and may include an urgent fee.
- Once the interest form is submitted, we will contact you within 2 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of food is in your meal plans?
We offer balanced meals that include protein, carbohydrates, fresh vegetables, and fruits. We limit all drinks to whole milk and water. We have vegetarian options.
Are you open all year or school year?
We are open all year long except for major holidays and the last two weeks of the year.
What is your discipline style?
We believe in positive reinforcement, setting healthy boundaries, and communicating with parents about any concerning behaviors and strategies to problem solve.
What is your sick policy?
Our sick policy is no fever, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes, etc. If your child is not feeling well, please stay home. 24 hour clearance of no symptoms is required before returning or doctor’s note.
Can you give my child medicine while under your care?
We do not administer any over the counter medication. All medications need to be prescribed by a licensed doctor and have child’s name with instructions label.
When is tuition due?
Tuition is flexible and can be paid weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly. Payments are made through Zelle or through our payment app. There is a $0.99 fee for payments processed through app.
Do you accept subsidized payments?
Yes, we accept all subsidies.
Do you send pictures or updates?
We try to keep all parents as updated as possible throughout the day. Pics are shared when possible. For infants, we use an app for a summary of their day.
If I go on vacation, do I still have to pay for the days that my child won’t be here?
Yes, all payment is expected regardless of attendance.
Does my child have to be potty trained to attend?
No, we accept children that are not potty trained as well.
Can I visit my child during the day?
At La Casita, we have an open door policy for parents however, we expect all parents to treat our facility as they would treat any regular school classroom. We ask to limit any “visit” to 15 minutes or less during drop off. Visits in the middle of the day cannot be accommodated as they impact daily operations and children's engagement.
Schedule a visit of our facilities
The best way to reach us is by email. We’re available Monday to Friday from 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM and happy to answer your questions about enrollment, programs, or events.
Tours are available by appointment on weekdays after 5:30 PM. Due to children’s safety and privacy, no observations or tours are held while children are in care.
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