Hi! 

I’m Anabel Gonzalez, the owner and operator of Spartan Daycare, with more than 20 years of hands-on experience caring for children—including 10 years of building and operating Spartan Daycare.

 

My journey in childcare actually started as a job while I was in college. I quickly realized how much I enjoyed it. It was fun, came naturally to me, and I loved being around children. What started as a job eventually grew into years of experience caring for children, including my nieces and nephews, and later raising my own daughter, who is now 10.

 

Over the years, childcare became more than just a job. I realized I had found something I was genuinely good at and truly enjoyed. In 2015, I decided to take that experience and turn it into something of my own, opening Spartan Daycare from my home in North Natomas.

 

Building Spartan Daycare

 

The past 10 years have been a journey of building, learning, adapting, and growing. I’ve built Spartan Daycare from the ground up—from creating our programs and daily routines to building a team and developing relationships with the families who have trusted me with their children.

 

I’m trained in Child Health and Safety and certified in Adult & Infant CPR and First Aid. But I believe great childcare goes beyond certifications. It’s about being present, paying attention, keeping children safe, understanding each child as an individual, and creating an environment where children can feel comfortable being themselves.

 

I was also raised by hardworking entrepreneurial parents, and their work ethic had a big influence on me. I’ve always enjoyed creating something of my own, thinking outside the box, and finding ways to make things better.

 

Why Spartan?

 

Spartan Daycare brings together two things I’ve always loved: children and fitness.

 

The name Spartan was inspired by the mindset behind Spartan races—the idea of being strong, staying determined, tackling challenges, and not giving up when something gets difficult.

 

I wanted to bring that same mindset into our daycare in a way that makes sense for young children. We encourage kids to be active, curious, independent, confident, and willing to try new things. From outdoor play and hands-on activities to our themed days and everyday adventures, we want childhood here to be fun, active, and memorable.

 

More Than Daycare

 

After 10 years of running Spartan Daycare, I’ve learned that families are looking for more than someone to simply watch their children.

 

They want to know their child is safe. They want someone who knows their child’s personality, routines, likes and dislikes. And they want a place where their family feels comfortable.

 

That’s what I’ve worked to build.

 

Spartan Daycare is a place where children can learn through play, explore, get messy, make friends, build confidence, and simply be kids. It’s also a place where families become part of our community.

 

And while I’m the person who started Spartan Daycare, I’m proud that it has grown into a team effort.

 

Meet Our Team

 

Our team members are an important part of the Spartan Daycare experience. Each person brings their own personality, strengths, and experience, but we all share the same goal: providing children with a safe, fun, and positive place to spend their day.

 

I’m proud of the team we’re building and the relationships they’ve created with the children and families we serve.

 

Looking Ahead

 

Today, I have more than 20 years of hands-on experience caring for children, including 10 years as the owner and operator of Spartan Daycare. What started as a job I thought was easy and fun eventually became a career, a business, and something I’ve spent the last decade building from the ground up.

 

After 10 years, Spartan Daycare has become so much more than a business to me. It’s a community of children, families, and educators who have all played a part in making it what it is today.

 

I’m proud of how far we’ve come, proud of the team we’ve built, and excited to keep growing while staying true to what makes Spartan Daycare feel like Spartan.

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