858.368.9221
Nanny-Style Infant Daycare in Rancho Bernardo
Welcome to Robbins Nest Nursery
Robbins Nest Nursery combines the personal attention of a nanny with the consistency, enrichment, and professional standards of a licensed family childcare program.
Located in Rancho Bernardo, our home-based nursery specializes in caring for babies during their earliest years. We maintain an intentionally small group so each child can receive responsive, relationship-based care in a calm environment that feels comfortable and familiar.
Most children join Robbins Nest during infancy. When appropriate, limited continuity-of-care extensions may be available to currently enrolled children based on licensing requirements, available space, developmental fit, and the needs of the group.
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Why Families Choose Robbins Nest Nursery
Personalized, Relationship-Based Care
With more than 20 years of experience caring for infants and young children, Keri brings a thoughtful and highly individualized approach to each child’s care. She is trained in early childhood education, healthcare, and gentle sleep coaching.
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An Intentionally Small Group
Enrollment is deliberately limited to preserve the intimate experience families value. Children are cared for by a consistent two-caregiver team, allowing us to notice their cues, respond to their needs, and build meaningful relationships over time.
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All-Inclusive Tuition
Tuition includes The Honest Company diapers and wipes, organic meals and snacks when developmentally appropriate, and daily communication through Brightwheel. Families provide breast milk or formula and any individually required specialty items.
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Licensed, Safe and Professional
Robbins Nest Nursery is a California-licensed family childcare home (LIC #376100759). All caregivers meet applicable background-clearance, health, training, and pediatric CPR and First Aid requirements.
A Calm, Montessori-Inspired Environment
Our environment is influenced by Montessori and Reggio Emilia principles. Children are given time and space to explore thoughtfully selected materials, participate in everyday routines, enjoy outdoor and sensory experiences, and develop naturally through play.
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Gentle Sleep Support Included
Keri is a Certified Gentle Sleep Coach and provides responsive sleep support as part of each child’s care. There are no sleep requirements for enrollment. We work with each baby’s temperament, developmental stage, and family preferences while supporting healthy, age-appropriate sleep habits.
Our Infant-Focused Program
Robbins Nest Nursery was created to offer babies the individualized attention of in-home care while giving them the social and developmental benefits of learning alongside a small group of peers.
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Rather than following one rigid schedule, we create an individualized care rhythm around each child’s feeding needs, wake windows, naps, temperament, and stage of development. Care plans are developed with families at enrollment and updated as each child grows.
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Our days may include:
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Open-ended and Montessori-inspired play
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Stories, songs and early language experiences
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Baby sign language
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Sensory and outdoor exploration
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Art and creative experiences
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Gross- and fine-motor development
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Mealtimes and practical-life experiences
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Gentle, responsive sleep support​
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Although our program remains centered around infants, we recognize the value of continuity and secure caregiver relationships. Occasionally, a currently enrolled child may be offered additional time beyond our customary transition age. Extensions are considered individually and are never automatic or guaranteed.
Our Infant-Focused Program
Robbins Nest Nursery was created to offer babies the individualized attention of in-home care while giving them the social and developmental benefits of learning alongside a small group of peers.
Rather than following one rigid schedule, we create an individualized care rhythm around each child’s feeding needs, wake windows, naps, temperament, and stage of development. Care plans are developed with families at enrollment and updated as each child grows.
Our days may include:
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Open-ended and Montessori-inspired play
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Stories, songs and early language experiences
-
Baby sign language
-
Sensory and outdoor exploration
-
Art and creative experiences
-
Gross- and fine-motor development
-
Mealtimes and practical-life experiences
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Gentle, responsive sleep support
Although our program remains centered around infants, we recognize the value of continuity and secure caregiver relationships. Occasionally, a currently enrolled child may be offered additional time beyond our customary transition age. Extensions are considered individually and are never automatic or guaranteed.
A Home Away From Home
Children spend their days in a warm, naturally lit home environment designed around their comfort, safety, and development.
Our open layout supports attentive supervision while providing dedicated areas for play, meals, rest, and outdoor exploration. Each child also has a personal space for their belongings and supplies.
The result is a familiar, home-like experience with the thoughtful preparation and consistency of a professional early childhood program.
Thoughtfully Selected Materials and Experiences
We believe babies learn through movement, repetition, relationships, and play.
Our environment includes developmentally appropriate Lovevery materials, books, music, sensory experiences, opportunities for outdoor play, and simple everyday activities that encourage curiosity and independence.
We observe each child’s development and use age-appropriate milestone guidance to help us plan meaningful experiences. Development is never treated as a race or comparison—each child is supported at their own pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most common questions we receive about our program:
How many children are enrolled?
Robbins Nest Nursery maintains an intentionally small group and limits enrollment well below that of a traditional childcare center. Group composition may change as children grow or receive a limited continuity-of-care extension, but every enrollment decision is made with licensing requirements, supervision, developmental compatibility, and the needs of the existing group in mind.
Keri is the primary childcare provider, and Sean works alongside her as an assistant provider. This consistent two-caregiver environment allows us to offer attentive, relationship-based care throughout the day.
Do you offer part-time care?
Robbins Nest Nursery offers full-day part-time care on either a Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule. If you’re looking for a different arrangement, please send us an email.
What ages do you serve?
Robbins Nest specializes in infant care, and most children enroll between birth and 18 months.
Occasionally, an enrolled child may be offered a temporary continuity-of-care extension beyond our customary transition age. Extensions depend on licensing, available space, developmental fit, and the needs of the group and are not guaranteed for every child.
What is included in tuition?
Tuition includes:
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The Honest Company diapers and wipes
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Organic meals and snacks when developmentally appropriate
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Cow’s milk or an appropriate dairy alternative when applicable
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Daily care logs, updates, and photos through Brightwheel
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Individualized gentle sleep support
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Developmentally appropriate materials and activities
Families provide breast milk or formula and any required specialty foods, medications, or personal-care items.
Current tuition information is available through our Interest Form.
What does a typical day look like?
Do babies need to sleep independently before enrolling?
Babies do not all eat, sleep, or develop on the same schedule, so we do not require every child to follow one rigid classroom routine.
Most days follow a natural rhythm of eating, playing, and sleeping. We consider each baby’s wake windows, feeding needs, cues, and family routine when planning their day.
During awake periods, children participate in developmentally appropriate play, outdoor time, stories, music, sensory exploration, and opportunities to practice emerging skills.
How do families receive updates?
No. There are no sleep requirements for enrollment.
We meet babies where they are and use gentle, responsive methods to help them feel safe and comfortable. Keri works collaboratively with families when sleep challenges arise and can help support healthy routines without using a one-size-fits-all approach.
How does enrollment work?
Families receive care information through Brightwheel, including feeds, diapers, naps, activities, photos, and important notes.
We do not use livestream cameras. Our focus remains on attentive interaction and supervision, while Brightwheel gives families a meaningful window into their child’s day.
Robbins Nest is a small, relationship-based program, so enrollment is based on more than the order in which inquiries are received.
Tours are required before enrollment. When selecting a family for an available space, we consider the child’s age, requested schedule, anticipated start date, sibling or referral status, and compatibility with the existing group.
Completing an Interest Form does not guarantee placement. If we believe Robbins Nest may be a good fit, we will contact you with information about availability and touring.
Contact Us for More Info!
Availability is limited. Get in touch today!
858.368.9221
Please note, this phone number does not receive text messages.
