Our Story: A Family Daycare in Littlerock, CA, Rooted in Love, Learning, and the Land
Every great family business starts with a reason. Ours started with a little girl named Ashley.
It Began With a Mother Who Wanted to Stay Home
More than 25 years ago, Alicia made a choice many parents dream about: she wanted to be home with her daughter, Ashley, during the years that matter most. So she opened her doors and started caring for a few local children alongside her own. What began as a way to raise her daughter quickly became something bigger: a warm, home-based family child care where Littlerock (Little Rock) families knew their kids were safe, loved, and learning every day.
Growing Up Surrounded by Little Friends
Ashley grew up in the middle of it all. Her childhood was filled with playtime, story time, and the laughter of the kids who came through the door each morning. Along the way, she fell in love with more than the work. She fell in love with the relationships: the families who became friends, the children she watched grow, and the community that formed around her mother's daycare.
As a young adult, Ashley tried a few part-time jobs, but nothing felt like home the way the daycare did. She found herself coming back again and again, helping her mom, learning the day-to-day of running a child care business, and discovering that this was her calling.
From Mother to Daughter: Carrying the Legacy Forward
As Alicia began looking toward retirement, the next step was clear. She passed the business to the person who had grown up inside it. Today, Ashley runs Alicia's Family Child Care with the same heart her mother started it with, plus a fresh energy all her own. Alicia is still part of the story, and together they hope to keep this tradition going for many years. One day, Ashley hopes to raise children of her own in the very same place she was raised.
Where Learning Happens Outdoors: Our Farm and Animal Program
What makes our Littlerock daycare truly different is what's waiting outside. Alongside the daycare, our family runs a small ranch with farm animals, including chickens, goats, horses, and sheep, plus our friendly family dogs and cats. What started as a family hobby has become one of the most meaningful parts of how we teach.
We believe children learn some of life's most important lessons by caring for animals. With gentle, supervised guidance, kids in our care get to:
- Feed and care for our farm animals as part of their daily routine
- Collect fresh eggs from the chicken coop
- Learn responsibility, patience, and gentleness through hands-on chores like watering and feeding
- Build confidence and empathy by forming real bonds with animals
- Explore nature, open space, and fresh Antelope Valley air every day
Animals teach kids things no worksheet can. Showing up for a living creature that depends on you builds discipline. Being calm and gentle builds empathy. Watching an animal trust you builds confidence. These are the lessons that shaped Ashley's own upbringing, and now she shares them with every child in our care.
Outdoor Play and Activities for Every Season
Our outdoor learning goes beyond the barnyard. Depending on age and season, children enjoy:
- Nature walks and outdoor exploration
- Garden time: planting veggies, watering, and watching them grow
- Sensory play with sand, water, and natural materials
- Fall pumpkin and harvest activities, spring planting, and summer water play
- Active outdoor play that builds strong bodies and healthy habits
Paired with our learning-through-play approach indoors, our outdoor program gives kids the balanced, hands-on childhood every parent wants for their child.
Child Care for Every Stage, From Infants to School-Age
Alicia's Family Child Care welcomes infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. We offer:
- Infant and toddler care
- Preschool and kindergarten readiness
- Before and after school care
- Healthy meals included
- Transportation available
- Flexible hours and days
- Bilingual care: Hablamos Español
- All programs welcome, including CCRC and GAIN
Proudly Serving Littlerock and the Antelope Valley
We're a family daycare proudly serving Littlerock and nearby communities, including Pearblossom, Lake Los Angeles, Palmdale, and Lancaster. Whether you're looking for a home daycare near Palmdale, a bilingual preschool in the Antelope Valley, or a child care program where your child can spend real time outdoors, we'd love to meet your family.
Come Grow With Us
What started as one mother's wish to stay home with her daughter has become a place where dozens of little ones learn, play, and grow. That's our story, and we'd love for your family to become part of it.
Schedule a tour today: 661-406-5657 or 661-944-3066
Play, Learn, Grow… Together!
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alicia's Family Child Care located?
We are a home-based family daycare in Littlerock, California, serving families throughout the Antelope Valley, including Pearblossom, Lake Los Angeles, Palmdale, and Lancaster.
Do the kids really get to interact with farm animals?
Yes! With close adult supervision, children help feed our chickens, goats, horses, and sheep, collect eggs, and help with simple chores like watering. It teaches responsibility, empathy, and confidence.
What ages do you accept?
We care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children with before and after school care.
Do you accept CCRC or GAIN?
Yes. All programs are welcome, including CCRC and GAIN.
Do you offer bilingual care?
Yes, hablamos español. Our bilingual care supports families who speak English, Spanish, or both at home.