Skip to main content

Style Magazine

Jennifer Tommasini at The Gift of Kids Daycare and Preschool in El Dorado Hills

5130 Golden Foothill Pkwy.  //  El Dorado Hills  //  Business Park 1
916-521-1835  //   www.TheGiftOfKids.net
Serving children ages 6weeks-10years
Infant Lic. 093616199 • Pre-School Lic. 093616198

My name is  Jennifer Tommasini, the owner/director of The Gift of Kids Daycare and Preschool. I’ve lived in El Dorado Hills for 18 years and I have kids ages 20, 23, 9 and 10 years of age.
My journey into the childcare field began in 1999 when I was left disappointed in my search for ”the right” childcare for my son. After going through many programs and with my daughter on the way (now attending Chico State), I began to reflect upon my family’s needs. It was then that I changed my career focus and ventured into childcare. My mission is to provide a nurturing, loving, safe and educational environment for every child.
On June 10, 2000, I opened my home to three newborns, two 2-year-olds and a 3-year-old. I immediately knew that this was my calling.  Everything felt so natural. I went back to school full time for early childhood education and started my own preschool program that incorporated home-cooked meals, planned outings, and practiced an advanced curriculum with structured activities that fostered learning.
In 2007 I opened a small pre-school with 60 families while continuing my in-home daycare. In 2010 I expanded again, bringing my preschool and in home-daycare under one roof - The Gift of Kids Daycare and Preschool. It has been a dream to serve so many children and give families the satisfaction I never felt when my son was in daycare. I pride myself on offering a safe place for families to bring their children.
The Gift of Kids currently has 32 wonderful, loving, professional teachers and over 200 children. We provide care for infants, preschoolers, private kindergarten, and school agers. Although the size seems large, the classrooms have a homey feel where the teachers truly care about each child’s development. We work together on communicating with parents and developing each child’s individual needs. It delights me that so many children have the opportunity to experience our program.
Even now during this challenging time we have served our community with cautiion and all safety measures in place.