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Our story
The Story Behind Happy Feet
Some people choose a career. Others discover a calling. For Edelmira Cardenas, childcare became both.
After working in school districts and witnessing firsthand the importance of early childhood experiences, she envisioned a different kind of daycare: one built on respect, inclusion, communication, and genuine care for children and their families.
That vision became Happy Feet Family Daycare.
Today, what began as a dream has evolved into a trusted learning environment where children are encouraged to grow into confident, curious, and capable learners.
Founder & educator
Meet Evelmira
As both an educator and a mother, Evelmira understands how important the early years are in shaping a child’s future.
Her experience spans more than 20 years in childcare and early childhood education, helping children from infancy through age five build the skills they need to thrive academically, emotionally, socially, and physically.
Her approach combines structure, warmth, creativity, and patience while maintaining high standards of care and communication with families.
Our approach
What Makes Happy Feet Different?
Rather than focusing only on supervision, we focus on development.
- Gardening and nature exploration
- Spanish immersion
- Outdoor discovery
- Art and creative expression
- Social learning opportunities
- Practical life skills
- Cooperative problem solving
Our Mission
Inclusive care, meaningful growth.
To provide an inclusive childcare program that supports each child’s development through safe, structured, and engaging experiences that nurture emotional, physical, intellectual, and social growth.
Our Vision
Confident, curious lifelong learners.
We believe children are our most valuable resource. Through active learning, meaningful play, and strong relationships, we strive to build experiences that help them become confident, curious, and successful lifelong learners.
What guides us
Our Core Values
Respect.
Every child deserves to feel valued and heard.
Responsibility.
We create consistency and trust through dependable care.
Inclusion.
Every family and child is welcomed and celebrated.
Transparency.
Strong communication builds strong partnerships with parents.
Excellence.
We continuously seek opportunities to improve and grow.
Community.
Learning happens best when families and educators work together.
