Fresno's warmest little learning home ✨
👩‍🏫 The People

Meet Our Team

Dedicated, caring, and experienced — every caregiver here is passionate about your child's wellbeing.

👥 Our Caregivers

People Who Truly Care

Our team brings warmth, expertise, and genuine love for children to everything we do.

Sonia Barrera

Sonia Barrera

Lead Provider & Founder
19 Years Experience

A devoted mother of five, Sonia brings 19 years of early childhood experience to everything she does. She founded The Learning Playhouse 7 years ago and has since built a nurturing, family-like home for Fresno's youngest learners. Her philosophy is simple: every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and celebrated.

🩺 CPR Certified 📋 Mandated Reporter 🌎 Bilingual 👶 Infant Specialist
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Cintia Pineda

Childcare Staff
Creative & Patient

As a mom of two herself, Cintia understands exactly what it feels like to leave your little one in someone else's care — and she takes that trust seriously. She brings a warm, motherly presence to every moment, turning art projects into adventures and tearful drop-offs into cozy hellos. Children feel safe, seen, and loved in her arms, and parents leave knowing their child is in the most caring hands.

🩺 CPR Certified 📋 Mandated Reporter 🎨 Arts Specialist 🎵 Music Lover

"We don't just watch your children — we nurture them, challenge them, and cheer for every milestone, big or small."

— Sonia Barrera, Founder
✅ Safety & Credentials

Trained, Certified & Trusted

Every caregiver at The Learning Playhouse meets the highest standards of training and safety certification.

🩺 CPR Certified
🏥 First Aid Trained
👶 Infant Safety Certified
📋 Mandated Reporters
🌎 Bilingual (English & Spanish)
🛡️ Background Checked
📚 Ongoing Training
💛 Our Values

What Guides Us Every Day

These core values shape how we care for every child who walks through our doors.

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Warmth

Every interaction is rooted in kindness, empathy, and unconditional care.

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Growth

We believe in the unlimited potential of every child and nurture it daily.

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Safety

Physical and emotional safety are our highest priority, always.

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Partnership

We work closely with families to ensure consistency between home and care.

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Joy

Childhood should be fun! We bring playfulness and laughter to every day.

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Inclusion

All families and cultures are welcomed, celebrated, and respected here.

Come Meet the Team 👋

The best way to get to know us is in person. Schedule a free tour and say hello!