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Every child is a little seed.

A family childcare home in sunny Escondido, San Diego, where play, learning and movement come together — and little ones grow into strong, beautiful trees.

— Xia Gu, teacher & founder

4 mo–5 yrAges welcomed
7:00–5:30Mon – Fri
Since 2021Family owned
Hero photo — children playing
Small photo
Seven bears

Nurtured, not minded

Three experienced teachers, small groups, and daily texts and photos so you always know how the day went.

Movement first

A professional physical-fitness focus: strong bodies build the confidence everything else rests on.

Home cooking

Breakfast, lunch and three snacks made here, with roughly 50% organic ingredients.

Safe by design

Foam-cushioned floors, secured entry, CPR and First Aid certified staff, daily health checks.

Our philosophy

Play and physical activity are the ways children learn. So we build the day around them.

Every child is naturally curious and creative. We give that curiosity a safe, nurturing place to run — with activities pitched to each child’s own level, interests and cultural background, and educators who play alongside rather than direct from the sidelines.

Meet the team
Outdoor play
Art table
Story time
Circle time
A day here

The shape of an ordinary, happy day

Predictable rhythm, plenty of movement, and a proper rest in the middle — with a text and a photo or two from us along the way.

MusicMovement & sensoryPE & fitnessNumeracyDrawingStorytellingOutdoor activitiesMartial arts for kids
Today at Seven Little BearsShared daily
Arrival7:00 AM onwards
Circle timeGood mornings & high fives
LearningStories, numbers, drawing
MealsBreakfast, lunch, 3 snacks
Yard & PETracks, ride-ons, martial arts
NapOwn mat, quiet room
Home timeUntil 5:30 PM
What sets us apart

Martial arts, taught by a 5th-degree master

Children here learn from an instructor with more than 30 years in authentic Chen-style Tai Chi and Sanda — Chinese kickboxing — in classes pitched squarely at little bodies.

Balance, discipline and self-confidence come first; focus, respect and perseverance follow. Traditional technique meets modern teaching, so a class feels like play while it quietly builds self-control, teamwork and emotional resilience — plus a rich piece of cultural experience.

Chen-style Tai ChiSanda basics30+ years’ experience
Martial arts class
Tai Chi pose
Group bow

Daily updates

Texts and photos through the day — the progress, the mess, the small victories.

Free childcare via MAAC

We partner with the MAAC Project — eligible families may qualify for free care. Ask us.

Late pick-up? It’s fine.

Extended care is free — just let your child’s teacher know in advance.

Parents trust us

Here’s what families say

5.0 on Yelp
My kids LOVE Seven Little Bears. The staff feels like family — my kids come home happy, well fed, and learning so much.
Nikki J.10/30/24Yelp review
My twins attended and Miss Xia Gu consistently went above and beyond to help them develop emotionally and socially. The backyard is vast.
Paula S.4/12/24Yelp review
This daycare is heaven sent for us as working parents. Xia was kind enough to take our daughter and is very flexible with the schedule.
Janice B.11/28/23Yelp review
I always got so many pictures of her day and an update on how it was going. They put a lot of care into a fun, nurturing place.
Stephanie S.9/4/23Yelp review
Welcome to visit

Come meet us — the kettle’s always on.

Visit on weekdays after 6 PM, or any time on weekends. Call or text ahead so we can give you our full attention — if we don’t pick up, we’re likely with the children.

Mon – Fri · 7:00 AM – 5:30 PMLic #376300341