Renee’s Little Rascals

It takes a village to raise a child~

WELCOME TO OUR VILLAGE

Safety

Safety is our first priority when caring for the children. Children are under adult supervision at all times during inside and outside play. In addition to physical safety, we also focus on emotional safety. In order for children to develop, grow, learn, and thrive they need to have a space where they feel safe to express themselves and all of their emotions without being judged, shamed, or suppressed. Keep in mind it is normal for children to act out physically towards one another as their language skills and impulse control are in the process of developing which takes lots of time and practice.

Curriculum

Our program is play-based learning with a focus on social emotional development and creativity. Children learn and develop at the highest capacity through play and connection with their peers in a safe environment. Kindness, love, mindfulness, problem solving, and communication are daily lessons. Mindfulness is taught with different skills to help them work through their emotions and support their bodies. We practice being kind and gentle towards ourselves and others. In addition to learning these life skills, we also teach the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, read books, sing, and more.

Meet Nae Nae

Renee Dangler, also known as Nae Nae, is the founder and operator of Renee’s Little Rascals. Renee has been caring for children for over 40 years. She is passionate about children, their individual needs, nervous systems, and the unconditional love she gives them to fuel their ability to develop, grow, learn and thrive. Not only is she passionate about children, but also about supporting the family as a whole. She is always available for listening, advice, kind words, and support.

Renee holds a college degree in Social and Behavioral Science with a focus on early childhood, psychology, and trauma. In addition, she is a certified Life Wellness Coach. She is a lifelong student always reading different books and materials to expand her wisdom, foster her personal growth, and share with others. Renee is a wife, mother of three grown children with significant others, and has a precious grandson she adores. In her off time from caring for children she enjoys traveling, exploring new places, being in nature, gardening, painting, reading, photography, being active, and connecting with friends and family.

If you enter Renee’s home as a stranger you can always count on feeling at home, being supported, and leaving as a friend.

ABOUT US

We are a large family childcare licensed for 14 children. We care for children 3 months through kindergarten with a low child to adult ratio. All of our staff is fingerprinted and cleared through the California Department of Justice. They are also First Aid, CPR, and mandate reporter trained with recertifications every two years. In addition, Renee holds a college degree in Social and Behavioral Science with a focus on early childhood, psychology, and trauma.

Renee’s Little Rascals is every child’s second home! We pride ourselves in building a second family relationship with our children and families. We strongly believe that it takes a village to raise a child and every family needs a village. Being home based with a small group, loving long term staff, and open-door policy creates a home away from home environment. All of these attributes lay the foundation for children to feel safe, connected, included, and loved. Renee’s Little Rascals is also a place where children will make some of their first friends and learn about relationships and communication.

Renee’s Little Rascals is a fun place for children to use their imagination, explore freely, and make choices of their own. We also know that children need space to be active and move their bodies in order to regulate their nervous system. We have several things indoors to support their movement such as a sensory swing, trampoline, teeter totter, wobble disk, and more. We do have a schedule but approach it with flexibility depending on the needs of the children each day. Our daily goals are free play time, outside time and daily walks depending on the weather, learning time, creativity time, mealtimes, and nap time. We also incorporate activities such as art, crafts, learning our alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors, reading stories, singing songs, and much more.

Renee’s Little Rascals strongly believes in the development of the whole child; physically, mentally, emotionally, and academically. One of the specialties at Renee’s Little Rascals is the knowledge they have around children, their energy, emotions, nervous system, behavior, and needs. They understand that behavior is not a reflection of who the child is, but the way in which they communicate their needs. They are intune to each child, are diligent in learning how each of their bodies operate, and what their individual needs are that need to be met. Some children (and adults too) can be considered highly sensitive meaning they feel everything on a deeper level and more extreme. Children with these attributes need extra space, support, and love that they will receive at Renee’s Little Rascals. A child that has a regulated nervous system, their needs met, and a sense of safety will have the ability to develop, grow, learn, and thrive.

If you want a fun, home, family environment where your child will be safe, loved, nurtured, treated kindly, and their physical and emotional needs met then feel free to connect with Renee for availability.

Parent Reviews

  • Renee's Little Rascals has helped mold my daughter into the fun, kind, spirited, playful, and imaginative little girl. My daughter began her journey at Renee's when she was 2.5 and we are sad to leave, but she will be beginning TK. Renee is patient, loving, kind, and a supportive caregiver and I trusted her with everything. She has helped my family in very dire times of need. Her love and support to her families goes way more than just caregiving your child. She has been a support system to me as I navigated life/job changes. She was always understanding, supportive, patient, and above all things loving. She had a smile everyday at pick up. My son today even said, "I don't know how Renee could do this everyday all day!" If we could stay at Renee's longer, we absolutely would! We love her and trust her so much and her staff are equally as amazing.

    ~Megan M.

  • I have nothing but amazing things to say about Renee and all of the staff at Renee's Little Rascals daycare. My daughter started there when she was 2 years old. The improvement I saw in her development/speech/ and behavior was astounding! You can tell all of the kids there love Renee and the staff and were able to be their true selves around them which gave me so much comfort in dropping my little one there. Renee approaches the children with love and understanding through their rough moments and helps them gently open up and communicate their feelings. Renee helped me grow a lot as a parent as well. I ended up moving and had to take my daughter out, but I can say that no place has been able to compare to what Renee and her staff had to offer! Just know that if you decide on Renee's Little Rascals daycare as an option for your little ones, you will NOT regret it.

    ~Madina Shuja

  • We can't praise Renee's Little Rascals enough. Renee and her staff are incredibly loving and nurturing. Both of my children have thrived in this environment. Renee's daycare fosters love, confidence, and happiness, making it a second home for our family.

    ~ Audrey Cain

  • Amazing environment that nurtures children to be creative, strong, and inquisitive. I can't say enough positive things about Renee and her staff for the love and safety they brought to our family throughout the years.

    ~ Ashley S.

  • Renee is amazing! All 3 of our children went to Renee's Little Rascals for years. She is so caring, organized, and knowledgable about child development. Our kids felt comfortable there, like they were with family. Renee and her staff create a safe, positive, nurturing environment. The kids play outdoors, use their creativity to make arts and crafts projects, and learn how to socialize with their peers. I always recommend Renee to all of my friends looking for childcare.

    ~Alyson

  • Best home daycare in Livermore!!! If you would like to have peace of mind when your kids are away from you, Renee's Little Rascals is the perfect place. Renee created a loving and caring daycare that feels like home. Renee loves kids and is dedicated to teaching them everything they need to know before they enter pre-k.

    ~ Monika

  • Renee and her team at Renee's Little Rascals has provided our child with learning time, play, art projects, loving interaction and structure for our child while at work. We were so very lucky she had an opening as she's always full with a waitlist. We had nothing short of an awesome experience there, we highly recommend them to care for your child.

    ~Angela Bolla

  • I cannot say enough wonderful things about Renee's Little Rascals. From the moment I walked in, I could feel the calm and peaceful atmosphere that has been created. Renee and her helpers are warm, caring, and truly dedicated to helping children develop their emotional intelligence through mindful practices. The daily routine is thoughtfully planned out to include activities that promote mindfulness, such as yoga, meditation, and nature walks. I have seen a noticeable difference in my children's ability to regulate their emotions and handle stress since they started with Renee. Renee also takes the time to communicate with parents regularly about their child's progress and any areas of concern. I feel supported and valued as a parent, which is so important when entrusting someone with the care of your child. Overall, I highly recommend Renee's Little Rascals to any parent looking for a nurturing and mindful environment for their child. It truly deserves five start for its exceptional care and dedication to promoting mindfulness and development of the whole child.

    ~Carolyn Crosby