Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure that children have countless opportunities to learn through the positive interactions and valuable experiences that they encounter every day with us here at Sakura Daycare Early Preschool.
Since 2003, Sakura Daycare Early Preschool, a Japanese-Spanish immersion daycare, has been caring for children ages 3 months to 5 years old. Located in the Oakland Hills neighborhood, our licensed in-home daycare has a compassionate staff who enjoys teaching and playing with children.
Every day, we serve homecooked meals thrice and delicious snacks twice. Our program includes a lot of fun indoor and outdoor activities such as gymnastics, music, cooking, art class, and self-defense. We also have a Circle Time which is when the little ones can enjoy singing Japanese children songs. We teach kids how to read, write, count, and speak in Japanese, as well as to know how to communicate using the American Sign Language.
For infants and toddlers who are not yet potty trained, we provide without extra charge to protect their sensitive skin. We can even help potty train your kids here at Sakura Daycare.
Chishiro Newman Daycare Principal
Chishiro Newman is a fully certified and experienced childcare provider with a strong educational and professional background. She holds a degree in Nursing and has professional experience in Obstetrics and Pediatrics in Japan. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and has completed three years of professional culinary training.
In addition, Chishiro is a 5th-degree black belt in Judo, a licensed Judo instructor, and a four-time USA National Champion in Judo Forms. Her background in martial arts enhances the daycare’s focus on discipline, safety, confidence, and physical development.
Chishiro founded Sakura Daycare in 2024, bringing together her passion for early childhood education, health, and holistic child development to create a nurturing and well-rounded learning environment for children.
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