ESTABLISHED 2019
Nurturing future leaders with academic warmth.
A home-away-from-home where curiosity meets structured learning. We provide a sanctuary for early development, plending high level academics with the comfort of family style care.
Early Education and Care in North Natomas, CA
Nestled in the heart of North Natomas in Sacramento, Babeeshark is a licensed home-based daycare and preschool that provides a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Through individualized learning experiences, hands-on activities, structured routines, creative play, outdoor exploration, and age-appropriate curriculum, our experienced teachers foster social-emotional development, early literacy, communication, curiosity, and kindergarten readiness while creating a warm, family-style atmosphere that helps children build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love for learning.
A Place Where Every Child Feels Loved
At BabeeShark Home Daycare & Preschool, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Through caring relationships, structured learning, and hands-on experiences, we help children build confidence, friendships, and a lifelong love for learning.
Our Learning Environments
Tailored developmental paths designed to spark joy and intellectual growth at every milestone.
12 MONTHS - 2 YEARS
Infants
Our 1–2-year infant program offers a safe, nurturing space where children learn through play. We support language, movement, and social skills with music, reading, sensory play, and active exploration while encouraging independence and confidence.
2 - 3 YEARS
Toddlers
Our toddler program provides a safe, nurturing space where children learn through play. We support language, movement, and social skills with reading, music, sensory play, and active exploration while encouraging independence and confidence.
3 - 5 YEARS
Preschoolers
Our preschool program helps children build the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for kindergarten readiness and lifelong learning. Through play-based and structured activities, children develop early literacy, math, communication, problem-solving, and social skills while building confidence, independence, creativity, and a love for learning in a nurturing environment.
Meet the owner
Hello!Gelareh Zandi
You’ll find a welcoming, nurturing, and developmentally rich environment at my daycare because caring for children has been my passion for many years. I hold a bachelor’s degree and full certification in safety and early childhood education and RBT, giving me the training and knowledge to support each child’s growth with intention and expertise. Since 2017, I’ve worked closely with young children, helping them build confidence, curiosity, and early academic skills through structured learning and meaningful play.
In 2019, I opened my daycare in Sacramento to create a safe, loving space where children can learn, explore, and feel truly supported. As both an educator and a business owner, I design age‑appropriate curriculum, maintain high safety standards, and build strong, trusting relationships with families. My goal is to provide a warm, home‑like environment where every child feels seen, valued, and encouraged to grow at their own pace and where parents feel confident knowing their little ones are in caring, capable hands
Why Families Choose Our Preschool Program
Our preschool program provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children develop important academic, social, emotional, and independent learning skills. Through hands-on activities, play-based learning, structured routines, and positive teacher guidance, we help children build confidence, communication skills, creativity, and kindergarten readiness at their own pace.
See what’s inside our school!
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Creative Learning & Play Area
Our classroom spaces are designed to inspire imagination, creativity, and hands-on learning in a safe and engaging environment. Children explore through interactive play, educational activities, and age-appropriate learning centers that encourage curiosity, independence, and social development.
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Cozy Reading & Discovery Corner
Our learning spaces are thoughtfully designed to create a warm, comfortable, and engaging environment where children can explore, read, play, and grow. With hands-on activities, educational materials, and quiet learning areas, we encourage creativity, early learning, and a love for discovery every day.
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Organized Learning & Activity Space
Our classrooms are carefully organized to provide children with easy access to educational toys, hands-on activities, and creative learning materials in a clean and welcoming environment. Every space is designed to encourage independent exploration, creativity, and active learning throughout the day.
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Fun Indoor Play & Exploration
We provide safe and engaging indoor play areas where children can stay active, build motor skills, and enjoy imaginative play throughout the day. Our play equipment encourages movement, coordination, confidence, and fun in a supervised and child-friendly environment.
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Interactive Learning & Group Activities
Our classroom environment is designed to support hands-on learning, creativity, and positive social interaction through structured activities and collaborative play. Children enjoy age-appropriate learning centers, art projects, reading time, and group activities that help build confidence, communication, and school readiness skills.
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Bright & Safe Indoor Play Area
Our spacious indoor play area gives children a safe and comfortable place to explore, play, and stay active throughout the day. Filled with natural light and age-appropriate equipment, this space encourages movement, creativity, social interaction, and fun learning experiences in a warm home-like environment.
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Outdoor Play & Creative Exploration
Our outdoor play area provides children with a safe and enjoyable space to explore, play, and stay active in the fresh air. Through outdoor activities, imaginative play, and hands-on experiences, children develop coordination, social skills, creativity, and confidence while having fun every day.
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Spacious Outdoor Learning & Play Area
Our outdoor space gives children the opportunity to explore nature, stay active, and enjoy hands-on play in a safe and supervised environment. With open areas for movement, games, and outdoor activities, children build coordination, confidence, creativity, and social skills while learning through play and discovery.
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Safe Outdoor Adventure & Play
Our outdoor play area is designed to encourage active play, imagination, and hands-on exploration in a safe and child-friendly environment. Children enjoy climbing, sliding, pretend play, and interactive activities that help develop motor skills, creativity, confidence, and social interaction while having fun outdoors.
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Small Group Learning
Children participate in engaging small group activities that encourage creativity, communication, problem-solving, and social interaction in a supportive learning environment. Through hands-on experiences and guided instruction, we help children build confidence, independence, and important kindergarten readiness skills while making learning fun and meaningful every day.
Words From Our Families
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We love Ms. Gel! She provides the best care to my two children! Her daycare is my children’s second home!
— Ruby H.
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My daughter loves going there. Great balance between learning and playing.
— Ravinder K.
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Ms. Gel creates a warm, clean, and structured preschool where children truly learn and feel part of a caring community. My daughter was fully prepared for kindergarten, and my younger child is growing every day. She is a true professional who goes above and beyond.
— Alona K.
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This preschool feels like a second home. The environment is clean, organized, caring, and professional. My child has grown academically, socially, and with important life skills, and she is now confident and ready for kindergarten. It is truly a special community.
— Mahnoush T.
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Warm, safe, and just like family, my daughter loves every second here!
— Bryan N.
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Ms. Gel is the best! Both of my kids love going to her daycare every single day. She provides so many wonderful, hands-on activities daily, and it’s clear she truly cares for and loves the children. We appreciate her so much! Her daycare has truly become a second home for my kids!
— Qianru H.
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Ms. Gel made my daughter’s transition into preschool calm and welcoming. Since starting, her speech, social skills, and learning have grown so much. She now knows her ABCs, numbers, days of the week, and months of the year. We are so grateful for Ms. Gel’s nurturing care.
— Katherine P.
Ready to join our family?
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Request Information
Fill out our quick interest form to receive a detailed digital brochure of our curriculum and fees.
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In-Person Tour
Schedule a 30 minutes private walkthrough to see our academy in action and meet our lead educator
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Secure Enrollment
Once accepted, complete your registration to secure your child’s spot in their classroom.