Want more information or a tour?

Simple, fast, and easy! Click on the “Family Needs Form” and we’ll contact you to answer questions and set up a tour.

After you complete the short Family Needs Form, we will contact you to answer any questions and schedule a tour. We usually do tours by appointment around 9:30 am during the week. If your child is not born yet, we would like you to do an initial tour and then do another tour after your baby is born. We absolutely want to meet your child. Once you make the smart decision to choose Children’s Cottage, these 3 things will hold your spot:

1. Pick a start date that works for you and us

2. Agree on a schedule (example: Mon-Fri 8-5)

3. Pay a $100 non-refundable registration fee

When these 3 things are done, your child’s spot is secured and guaranteed! No long complicated waiting list!

The registration can be paid by cash, check, or even Venmo. Our Venmo name is @Childrens-Cottage

We will then send you an invitation to CareConnect, a free mobile app that allows you to sign your child in and out, as well as pay your monthly tuition.

Before your child begins care, our office must have the following in each child’s file:

• A completed Enrollment Packet, including Schedule & Tuition Agreement

• A health assessment by a licensed physician

• A record of immunization or a completed exemption form

Hello, my name is Ms. Cari and I'll be the Director while Ms. Rachel is out on maternity leave.  I'm excited to become a part of the Children's Cottage family and meet everyone!  I've been privileged enough to have 25 years of experience working in the early childhood field. I started as an aide, became a teacher, taught all the age groups, and eventually became a director where I have over 20 years of experience.  If you were to ask me my "why," I would tell you this is my passion.  I love being able to help make a difference in children's lives.  I have had 3 former students come back and work for me.  In my free time I love spending with my family, gardening, cooking, and my dog Barley.  Hope to meet you soon.

Email: Cari@ChildrensCottage.com

Hello, I am Ms. Mirna and I am the Preschool Team Lead for the three classrooms in our preschool building: Ladybugs (2-year-olds), Bumblebees (3-year-olds), and Butterflies (4-year-olds). I have been working on the preschool side of the program since 2019 and currently spend most of my day teaching in the Ladybug room. I was born and raised in the Napa Valley and love the community that Children’s Cottage has provided for many families throughout the years. I have a deep passion for teaching children through all stages of development. I am the youngest of three children, and we are all preschool teachers! The preschool team and I look forward to continuing to provide opportunities for growth and development for all our little ones at Children’s Cottage.

Email: Mirna@ChildrensCottage.com

Hello, my name is Ray Welch, and my wife Mary and I are the proud owners of Children’s Cottage. My interest in early childhood education began while I was enrolled at the University of Connecticut. A course in Children’s Literature sparked my curiosity, and I soon became a Teacher’s Assistant for the class. During that time, I had the memorable opportunity to meet P. L. Travers, the author of the Mary Poppins books. Mary and I welcomed our twin girls at home—before we even knew we were having twins—and three years later, our son was also born at home. These early experiences as parents deepened our appreciation for the wonder and complexity of a child’s development. In 1993, we founded Children’s Cottage Child Care in Napa. Our commitment to high‑quality early education has taken us around the world, including a visit to the renowned preschools of Reggio Emilia, Italy. There, we observed the “hundred languages of children”—the many ways children express themselves through art, movement, music, and creativity. I was also honored to serve as a delegate to the World Forum on Early Childhood Education in Macau, China, joining representatives from more than 70 countries in a global exchange of ideas about nurturing and educating young children.

Email: Ray@ChildrensCottage.com

Congratulations to Ms. Rachel & her husband Hayden who welcomed their son Jameson to the world on July 3rd. Ms. Cari will be the interim director while Ms. Rachel is out on maternity leave.

Hi there, my name is Ms. Rachel, and I am the Director as well as the lead infant teacher of the Honeybees infant classroom. I have been teaching at Children’s Cottage since 2023. I have years of experience in the early childhood education field, along with a Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education. I have always had a love for children and for teaching, and I hope all of our parents and students will feel that. Whether it’s the first steps, first words, or the first time they recognize their name, at Children’s Cottage, we hope to pave the way for it all. If we haven’t already met, I can’t wait until we do!

Office Phone (707) 224-3825