Connected days
Every day includes circle time, music, singing, stories, and opportunities to practice kindness and manners.
Keating, KarenFamily Child Care HomeLicensed family child care in Weed, California
Warm, attentive infant care
A warm place to learn, play, and grow.
Thoughtful, home-based care for children ages 0–12, with a special focus on the important early years from infancy through age five.
California Facility License #475406108
Infant careLoving, responsive, and specialized
Meals includedMeals and snacks each day
Infants welcomeSpecialized care from birth
Ages 0–12Focused on ages 0–5
Monday–Friday8:00 AM–4:00 PM
$6.50/hourMeals & snacks included
Learning through everyday moments
Child-led curiosity with caring guidance
Our toddler-preschool approach makes room for creativity, movement, music, problem-solving, and age-appropriate independence—within a steady, nurturing routine.
A gentle start for the littlest learners
Infant care that follows your baby’s cues
Babies receive loving, responsive attention in a calm home environment. Karen is trained in the Brazelton Touchpoints approach, with specialized preparation for understanding infant development and building strong partnerships with families.
Creative learning
Children learn through art, blocks, puzzles, imaginative play, teacher-led activities, and independent discovery.
Active play
Bikes, outdoor play, movement, and seasonal water activities help children build confidence and coordination.
More doing. Less watching.
No tablets. No personal screens.
Childhood is for making, moving, talking, singing, and playing together. Technology is not part of our daily routine, aside from limited educational movie time.
Daily circle timeArts & craftsPuzzles & blocksMusic & singingBikes & outdoor playSeasonal water playIndependent explorationTeacher-directed activities
45+years of care & teaching
Meet Karen Keating
Experienced care with a loving heart.
Karen is a warm, attentive, and nurturing early childhood educator who has devoted more than 45 years to caring for children and babies. She creates a home where children feel safe, known, encouraged, and excited to learn.
Her background includes serving as a Site Supervisor at Shasta Early Head Start and as a teacher with Siskiyou Early Head Start. She holds the Child Development Program Director Permit—the highest level in California’s Child Development Permit structure— issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
45+ years in early childhood educationAssociate of Science in Early Childhood EducationBachelor of Science in Organizational LeadershipChild Development Program Director PermitBrazelton Touchpoints-trainedQuality Counts Siskiyou participant
A home prepared to support children with many different needs.Karen’s home is both a licensed family child care home and an approved Resource Family home through California’s Resource Family Approval (RFA) process.
“The best growth happens when families and caregivers work together.”
A partnership with parents
Communication is part of the care.
Every child is different. We value honest, respectful communication with families so we can support each child consistently—especially when a child is working through a developmental concern or needs extra encouragement in a particular area.
From everyday wins to changing needs, we want parents to feel informed, heard, and part of their child’s growth.
Quality Counts Siskiyou participant
Proudly participating through First 5 Siskiyou in a voluntary, continuous quality improvement program for early learning and care.
Child care subsidies accepted
Families using approved child care subsidy programs are welcome. Tell us which program you use when you inquire, and we’ll help with the next steps.
Schedule & rates
Consistent care for busy families
Full-time care is preferred. Part-time schedules may be available when they fit current openings.
DayCare hoursAvailability
Monday8:00 AM–4:00 PMAsk about openings
Tuesday8:00 AM–4:00 PMAsk about openings
Wednesday8:00 AM–4:00 PMAsk about openings
Thursday8:00 AM–4:00 PMAsk about openings
Friday8:00 AM–4:00 PMAsk about openings
Openings can change. Please use the inquiry form to confirm the days your family needs.
Start a conversation
Tell us what your family needs.
Share your preferred schedule and a little about your child. We’ll follow up to discuss availability and whether the program feels like a good fit.
Phone530-859-2297Emailkarenkeatingchildcare@gmail.com
LocationWeed, CaliforniaFull address shared privately with enrolled families.