07/22/2025
Hey Everyone,
I figured I would reintroduce myself now that we are relocating and I've had quite a few questions about who I am. So my name is Jeskiran (also known as Ms. Jess) – a proud mom of two little ones (ages 4 and almost 3) and the heart behind Gumdrop Daycare. Before opening my dayhome, I worked as a Project Manager and National Construction Safety Officer across various construction sites. That experience taught me the importance of structure, planning, and creating safe environments—skills I now bring into my childcare practice every day. The idea was to eventually open a daycare (hence the name), but after hearing the horror stories I just couldn't let myself branch out to a larger business run mentality.
For the past 4.5 years, I’ve dedicated myself to providing a warm, engaging, and developmentally rich space for children to grow with someone who has the credentials to keep your child safe yet still teach them the fundamentals. At Gumdrop, our days are rooted in play-based learning, filled with hands-on sensory activities, outdoor exploration, and early educational play that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond. We also support early independence, with many children potty trained by age 2 and vocally describing their needs from an early age.
One of the unique aspects of our program is the Calming Corner—a cozy, low-stimulation space where children can practice emotional regulation, breathing exercises, and yoga. This space is deeply personal to me, as I didn’t grow up with tools to process big emotions. Teaching these skills early helps children navigate relationships and set healthy boundaries from the start to prevent future struggles.
We love to celebrate milestones and build community, which is why I host regular parent gatherings for holidays and themed events, as well as field trips to exciting local attractions. My dayhome also hosts its own birthday parties for the children to celebrate their friends. Building a network of love, family and kindness is so important to me as a provider because, being a parent, I completely understand how important these littles are to you.
Gumdrop Daycare is more than a place to drop off your child—it's a space where they are nurtured, empowered, and encouraged to be their most confident and curious selves. Parents needs and wants will always come first as they are the ones raising these children to become citizens of society. It's a space where parents and caregiver become like family because that is the village that we all deserve.
PS. 90% of the time you'll see me answer the door in my pajamas, not like this photo 🤣
