Quality Start Riverside County — “Shining Star”
This recognition highlighted nurturing care, educational experiences, and a supportive learning environment at Andrews Family Child Care.
Family childcare in Cathedral City, California
A loving place to learn, explore & grow.
A safe, nurturing home where children learn through play, build confidence, develop friendships, and feel like part of the family.
Licensed Family ChildcareMonday–Friday7:00 AM–4:30 PM
Take a look inside our program: bright learning spaces, a nurturing infant room, and carefully organized play areas designed for exploration.
28+ YearsChildcare experience
Licensed CareFamily childcare setting
Director PermitCalifornia CTC credential
Up to 14Licensed capacity
Warm. Nurturing. Purposeful.
Children are cared for with love while learning through everyday experiences.
About Andrews Family Childcare
Where children feel safe, loved, respected, and encouraged.
We believe children learn best when they feel secure and connected. Our program combines learning, play, creativity, physical activity, rest, nutritious meals, and social interaction to support the whole child.
Our goal is to provide loving care while helping each child explore, develop confidence, build friendships, and grow at their own pace.
✓ Individualized care & attention
✓ Learning through play
✓ Indoor & outdoor exploration
✓ Warm family-style environment
🎓
Experience & credentials
Experience families can feel confident in.
Professional preparation, decades of hands-on experience, and a commitment to nurturing young children.
🌟
28+ Years of Experience
Decades of caring for and teaching young children.
🎓
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
📘
Child Development Director Permit
Issued through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
🏡
Licensed Family Childcare
Licensed capacity of up to 14 children.
🏆
Awards & recognition
Quality, experience & trust.
We are proud to share recognitions received over the years while clearly identifying the year or program connected with each one.
Quality Start Riverside County — 5-Star Quality Rating
This updated certificate highlights Andrews Family Childcare's 5-star quality rating in a clearer, more presentable framed format.
Best of BusinessRate — 2025
Recognition displayed for Andrews Family Child Care in Cathedral City, based on Google reviews in July 2025.
🎨
Our program
A balanced day for growing minds and hearts.
Children learn through routines, relationships, play, movement, creativity, and hands-on experiences.
📚 Early learning & development
🎨 Arts & crafts
📖 Story time
🎵 Music & group activities
🌳 Outdoor developmental activities
🧩 Hands-on learning
🧸 Free-choice activities
🍎 Nutritious meals & snacks
😴 Nap & rest time
🤝 Social-emotional development
🎉 Special activities & celebrations
💛 Individual attention & encouragement
🏡
Our spaces
Warm, organized indoor and outdoor spaces designed for learning and play.
Each indoor and outdoor area is thoughtfully arranged to help children feel safe, curious, and ready to explore throughout the day.
Take a look around: a beautiful collage featuring some of the special learning and play spaces inside and outside Andrews Family Childcare.
Infant & Mealtime Area
A clean, welcoming room that supports both nurturing infant care and daily mealtime routines in a calm, child-friendly setting.
Block & Building Area
Open-ended materials invite children to build, sort, create, and strengthen early problem-solving skills through hands-on play.
Music & Fine Motor Area
Instruments, manipulatives, and table-top activities support coordination, concentration, rhythm, and joyful discovery.
Classroom Overview
A cheerful overview of the classroom showing inviting learning centers, child-sized furniture, and a space designed for exploration and growth.
Outdoor Play Area
Children enjoy active outdoor play with climbing, sliding, movement, and plenty of room to explore in a safe setting.
Outdoor Pretend Play
Our outdoor dramatic-play setup encourages imagination, social interaction, and creative storytelling in the fresh air.
Spacious Outdoor Yard
Our roomy outdoor yard offers children even more space for movement, exploration, fresh air, and daily active play.
Organized Outdoor Toys
Outdoor materials are arranged neatly for easy access, helping children choose activities independently and keeping the yard tidy.
🕒
A Day at Andrews Family Childcare
Our Daily Schedule
A predictable routine helps children know what to expect while still leaving room for individual needs and special activities.
7:00–8:00 AM
👋 Welcome & Free PlayArrival, greetings, and child-choice play
8:00–8:45 AM
🧼🍳 Hand Washing & BreakfastMorning routine and breakfast
8:45–9:15 AM
🎵 Group ActivitiesStory time, music, and together time
9:15–10:00 AM
🌳 Outdoor Play & Developmental ActivitiesMovement, exploration, and motor development
10:00–10:30 AM
🍎 Snack TimeNutritious morning snack
10:30–11:30 AM
🧸 Free-Choice Indoor ActivitiesInterest areas and child-led exploration
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
📖 Story Time & Relaxing ActivitiesCalm transition before lunch
12:00–1:00 PM
🍽️ LunchtimeMeal and daily routine
1:00–3:00 PM
😴 Nap TimeRest and quiet time
3:00–3:30 PM
☀️ Wake Up & Freshen UpWake-up routine and transition
3:30–3:45 PM
🍓 Snack TimeAfternoon snack
3:45–4:30 PM
👋 Goodbye & Free Play — Indoor or OutdoorChoice time, family pickup, warm goodbyes, and end-of-day transition
🍎 Nutrition: Our daily routine includes breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. We encourage positive, healthy eating habits as part of children's development.
🧩
Learning through play
Play is how young children discover the world.
Our activities support development across many areas while keeping learning joyful and age-appropriate.
❤️ Social skills & friendships
🧠 Thinking & problem-solving
🗣️ Language & communication
✋ Fine-motor development
🏃 Gross-motor development
🎨 Creativity & imagination
🌟 Independence & confidence
🤗 Emotional security & belonging
💬
Loved by our families
Our families’ trust means everything to us.
We are grateful to the families who choose Andrews Family Childcare and share their experiences.
⭐💙⭐
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything you do for my child. It truly eases my mind and heart knowing he is being so loved and taken care of by you.
— Parent testimonialYou have been a big blessing in our lives. The love you give my child is a testament of all the love you have to give.
— Parent testimonialThank you all for providing great lessons, meals, care, and support. He truly enjoys class and play time and he’s learning a lot.
— Parent testimonialParent and child identifying details are omitted from these public testimonial excerpts.
🌷
Enrollment
Looking for a loving childcare home?
We would love to meet your family. Andrews Family Childcare is currently enrolling children 18 months and older, subject to availability.
- Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Warm, nurturing home-based care in Cathedral City
- Learning through play, nutritious meals, rest, and outdoor activities
- Tour requests are welcome
🏡💙🌼
📍 Serving Cathedral City & Coachella Valley familiesFor privacy and child safety, our exact home address is provided directly to families when arranging a tour.
📞 760-861-9644Andrewsdaycare@gmail.com
📞
Let’s get to know each other
Schedule a tour or ask about availability.
Choosing childcare is an important decision. Send a simple inquiry and we’ll follow up with you directly.
📞 Contact Andrews Family Childcare
760-861-9644
Andrewsdaycare@gmail.com
Hours
Monday–Friday
7:00 AM–4:30 PM
Now Enrolling
Children 18 months & older, subject to availability.
Sue Andrews
Director / Owner