About Us

A second home for every child

Family-owned and operated in Scotts Valley, we're committed to making each child feel known, safe, and inspired to grow.

Dana and Dee with their two daughters
Our family

Meet Dana & Dee

Glenwood Grove is a family-built program. Dana and Dee are raising two young daughters in Scotts Valley, just a short walk from Vine Hill Elementary, and the program grew out of what they wanted for their own family: care that honors the earliest years with the warmth of a home and the intention of a school.

Dana is a Santa Cruz native and Army veteran. After years away, he came back to raise his daughters where he grew up. When he's not home with the girls, you'll find him on Scotts Valley trails, running shoes laced up or mountain bike in tow. He's grateful to be raising his family here, and excited to support the families who call Scotts Valley home.

Dee was born and raised in Montana, where her love of the outdoors and making things started early. She earned her MBA and built her career at Google and KPMG, and now works as a consultant. She brings that same blend of warmth and care to her family and to Glenwood Grove. She's a mom to their two daughters, and finds her joy in fitness, travel, craft, and the small daily rituals that turn a house into a home.

Glenwood Grove is the kind of place they'd trust with their own children. That's exactly what they're offering yours.

Our philosophy

What we believe about early childhood

Licensing & credentials

Held to the highest professional standards

We meet every requirement set by the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division, and several practices we hold ourselves to go further.

State-licensed

Licensed by California CCLD as a Family Child Care Home, License #444418123. Inspected, current, and in full compliance.

Safety-certified

All staff: CPR/First Aid certified, mandated reporter trained, immunization verified, and Live Scan cleared.

Digital records

Enrollment, health, and daily reports are managed through Brightwheel, the leading parent communication platform.

Our team

Educators chosen with care

Every member of our team is hand-selected. Assistants are chosen by lead teachers to ensure continuity, consistency, and a shared philosophy of care.

Head Teacher

Joining Soon

Our head teacher will be joining the Glenwood Grove team soon. We'll share a full introduction here once she's on board, including her background, credentials, and what drew her to early childhood education.

Hand-selected assistants

Support Staff

Assistants are chosen by our lead teachers: people who share our values, our standards, and our genuine love for this work. Continuity is at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to learn more?

We're now scheduling tours for families interested in joining our first cohort. We'd love to meet you.

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