Join a team that’s building a warm, faith-centered learning community where children, families, and teachers can grow together.
Help Build Something Special by becoming one of our founding teachers. At Little Acorns, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape our culture from the very beginning, inspire young learners, and make a lasting impact alongside a supportive team that values faith, excellence, and meaningful relationships.
Rooted in Love
Where your baby is deeply known and gently cared for in a faith-filled environment, with low ratios that ensure personalized attention, comfort, and connection.
Growing Strong Foundations
A joyful, Christ-centered classroom where growing independence is nurtured through strong relationships, low ratios, and intentional potty training support every step of the way.
Flourishing in Faith
A vibrant, play-based program where children build confidence, friendships, and kindergarten readiness through individualized care in a faith-rooted environment.
Why Little Acorns
Little Acorns Children’s Center is honored to partner with your family in nurturing your child’s growth and development. We exist to provide a safe, loving, and developmentally appropriate environment rooted in Christian faith and values. Living on the Central Coast gives us ample opportunity for outdoor play and exploration. We have multiple play yards totaling over 13,000 square feet of safe play areas.
At Little Acorns, we’re building a place where children are known, families are supported, and teachers are valued. As a founding team member, you’ll have the unique opportunity to help shape our culture from the very beginning.
We’re currently accepting résumés and will begin interviews mid-August. Our founding team will receive two paid weeks of training, professional development, and classroom preparation before we welcome children.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Joining Little Acorns Children’s Center means becoming part of something truly meaningful. As a founding team member, you’ll help shape a positive, faith-centered learning environment where both children and educators can thrive. From paid training and beautiful learning spaces to ongoing professional growth and a supportive team culture, we’re committed to helping you build a rewarding career while making a lasting difference in the lives of young children.
Faith-based practices are incorporated in age-appropriate ways:
Participation supports our mission while honoring families’ diverse backgrounds.
Our dedicated staff meet all required qualifications and maintain up-to-date CPR and First Aid certifications to ensure the highest level of care. We aim for lower than required staff-to-child ratios which allow us to maintain support for individualized attention and safety.
Cindi Wallace serves as the Director of Little Acorns with over 30 years of experience in teaching, leadership, and caring for children and youth from infancy through high school. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, and a CTC Site Supervisor Permit. Cindi has worked across a wide range of settings including county early learning centers, private in-home nanny care, preschools, and both elementary and high schools. Additionally, she serves in leadership roles within children’s, youth, and family ministries.
Cindi is deeply rooted in her faith and trusts in Jesus as the foundation and guide for this new mission of starting a Children’s Center. She considers it a privilege to partner with families in the care and early development of their children, recognizing the great responsibility and honor that trust represents. She and her husband of 30 years are grateful parents of two grown children, a daughter recently married and pursuing her Master’s in Special Education at Cal Poly SLO, and an 18 year old son following his passion for music. Cindi’s heart is to create a safe, loving, and faith-filled environment where children can not just grow and learn but also thrive as the whole family feels invested in and deeply cared for.
Little Acorns is a ministry of Saint John’s Lutheran Church, supported by a community that values children, families, and faith. Families of all backgrounds are welcome.
PROGRAMS
We provide a play-based approach to learning, balancing active, quiet, group, and individual experiences in a safe, structured and encouraging environment.
Tuition fees listed are for full time spots. Part time spots may be available for children 3 years and older as space and staffing allows. Tuition is due on the 1st of each month and late fees will apply.
Enrollment
Children are admitted based on age, space availability, and adequate staffing to ensure quality care.
Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuition due on 1st of each month unless otherwise arranged
Late fees may apply
Refunds not available for missed days unless required by state regulations
Daily updates via Brightwheel app
Weekly chapels and opportunities to participate in Saint John’s Lutheran Church family events
+1 805-459-0651
cindi@littleacornsag.com
959 Valley Road, Arroyo Grande, CA
We would love to answer your questions and connect with your family, please email Cindi.
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