Mountain House, Lathrop, and Manteca, in San Joaquin County, California
Since 1994, CompuChild has been dedicated to preparing children for the academic challenges of tomorrow through technology education today. To accomplish our mission, we:
Our classes are offered throughout the year. After-School Centers and Elementary Schools, are welcome to contact us to learn more about our program.
In this program, students will turn ordinary drawings into 3D works of art using CAD/3D pens and plastic filament to “draw” in three dimensions. The objective of this class is to introduce students to 3D printing technology while emphasizing the significance of good design principles. Attention will be drawn to key design considerations related to aesthetics, structural stability, materials optimization, aspect ratio, ease of use, and functionality.
During this program students will experience the full journey from idea to innovation. A startup pitch is more than a presentation—it’s a reflection of strategic thinking, market insight, and creative problem-solving that shape every great business. Students will design their own product, on the computer, through detailed drawings, or using 3D pens, then bring their vision to life by crafting a compelling business pitch.
The famous “marshmallow experiment” conducted on young children indicated that understanding the power of delayed gratification is at the heart of people’s ability to invest. It is never too early to expose our youth to investing in passive sources of income, such as stocks and bonds, as it opens their eyes to the power of delayed gratification.
Our camp adopts the energizing style of the Science Bowl, where teamwork, quick thinking and discovery go hand-in-hand. Campers dive into four major fields of science: physics (motion, force, gravity), chemistry (solids, liquids, gases, mixtures), biology (cells, genetics), and Earth science (composition of Earth, planet systems). Each subject is brought alive through hands-on experiments, interactive games, and friendly quiz-style challenges that mirror the Science Bowl experience.
In this creative writing project, students will explore storytelling by blending fiction with real-life experiences, inspired by their cultural heritage or family traditions. They will learn essential writing techniques such as narrative structure, character development, and descriptive language, as well as how to incorporate digital elements like images, sounds, and videos. The program concludes with a celebratory showcase where each student proudly shares their completed story.
This 5-day, immersive program introduces students to the world of coding, robotics, and engineering using programmable drones. Through hands-on, beginner-friendly block-based coding, kids will program their drones to zip around, flash lights, perform flips, and capture sensor data. As they progress, students will learn to fly autonomously, navigate obstacle courses, and use sensors to interact with their surroundings.
You can click on the “Enroll Now” buttons or use the “QR Code” in the flyer to get to the enrollment forms. There are downloadable flyers available for every course. Please feel free to download those pdf files to learn more about each course. You can also scroll up and view the details by clicking on the “Read More” link right on this website.
We believe students and parents are the best judges of what they would like to explore. Our courses are designed to challenge students based on their level of understanding.
There is a $50 discount if a student enrolls for 2 classes and there is a $100 discount if a student enrolls for all 3 classes.
Refunds are allowed only before classes begin. Fees are non-refundable after the beginning of the session. Our classes have been very well received by parents and students in various school districts. If parents did not enroll a child then that spot could have gone to another child in the waiting list.
There will be no makeup for missed classes.
CompuChild has a diverse set of curricula in STEM and Entrepreneurship. We plan to offer our after-school enrichment classes throughout the year, including summer camps. Given the breadth of our curricula, we do not expect to repeat the same course for the same level student for approximately 2 years.
CompuChild instructors bring robotic kits, electrical circuit kits, computers, tablets, projectors, etc. to the class. Children do not bring anything – other than their excitement for learning :-).
We try to maintain a student/teacher ratio of ~15/1 for hands-on classes such as robotics and electrical circuits. For other classes, we maintain a student/teacher ratio of ~24/1. The student/teacher ratio in our online classes is ~8/1.
Most of our classes have a final project where children demonstrate what they have learnt from the class through props, posters and presentations. We also recommend various observations and inquiries which are discussed in the next class. Other than these, there is no required homework that needs to be graded.
We do an assessment of every child on the first day of the class for our internal use and provide brief feedback at the end of the class. While CompuChild is very focused on making sure that children learn from these classes, we are also cognizant that a test/exam-focused environment hampers the excitement for learning. We do not make our evaluation available to parents. Parents should talk to their children to understand if they are benefiting from our classes.
Teamwork is one of the most important skills that students will learn in our class. We typically provide one robotic or electrical circuit kit to a group of 3 students. Students take turn to build these models and projects. We try to group children in a way that there is a minimum difference between the grade levels in one group. Our instructors keep an eye on the group dynamic and try to change the group if necessary.
Most of the building and programming happens with expensive robotic and electrical circuit kits. We cannot afford to give these parts and models to children. They will use these parts to build another model in the next class. One way to communicate what happened in the class is by posting pictures and videos of activities in the class on CompuChild’s WhatsApp group and Facebook sites which parents can join. For that, parents need to allow us to take pictures of children and their activities in class which we can use for sharing with parents and our marketing purposes. You have this option in the enrollment form. Another great way to find out what happened in the class is to talk to your child. This allows them to recollect, which reinforces the ideas that we highlight in our class.
Our enrollment form asks if parents will be picking up their child from the class or their child is allowed to walk home on their own. If parents indicate that they will be picking up their child from the class then they will need to come to the door at the class.
Parents/guardians are fully responsible for picking up children within five minutes of the dismissal time. The school district allows us the room for very specific hours. Your delay will require our instructors to wait with your child, sometimes even outside the classroom. After the first 5 minutes, we will be charging parents $5 for every 10 minute delay. CompuChild has the policy of passing on 100% of these fines to our instructors who wait with the child.
I have been working as a preschool director and teacher for the past six years, and I am passionate about supporting children and families, and I strongly feel the need to give back to the community.
After moving to Mountain House, I noticed a gap in enrichment opportunities, especially in STEAM and entrepreneurship programs. Through extensive research, I found CompuChild to be the perfect platform that allows me to continue my journey of spreading awareness about the importance of STEAM and entrepreneurial education. My bachelor’s degree in civil engineering has enabled me to have a strong technical background that is suited for this pursuit.
As a dedicated director and educator, I am thrilled to bring this franchise to our community. CompuChild not only focuses on STEAM but also nurtures the spirit of entrepreneurship—helping children learn, grow, and bring out the best in themselves.
I am truly excited to see our future engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs thrive, and I look forward to the positive impact we can create together.
As a franchise owner of CompuChild, I am excited to be serving the Mountain House and Lathrop communities of Northern California.
With a Bachelor of Science in Physics (Honors) and professional experience as a Financial Planner, I bring both analytical skills and a strong educational background to this journey. Over the years, I have been deeply involved in teaching and volunteering, focusing on STEAM-based learning programs for children.
Through CompuChild, my mission is to empower young learners with critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills that will prepare them for the future. I am excited to collaborate with schools and the community to create meaningful learning experiences for children.
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