Dedicated to providing a loving, safe and nurturing environment, staffed with trained and caring teachers, implementing a program based on current and effective educational practices.

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Taryn 
Director

​IMs Taryn began discovered her love for teaching preschool while exploring electives in high school. As soon as she graduated she began working as a teachers aide while going to DVC and getting her ECE units. She completed her BA in Liberal Arts at Cal State East Bay.
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Ms Taryn lives is Alameda with her husband, two children  and mini dachshund. She enjoys dancing, hiking, camping, and Skiing.

Jen
​2's Teacher

Jen has been an early childhood educator for over 25 years.  She  attended College of the Redwoods and then attended San Francisco State University.  Jen has experience as a respite care provider, preschool teacher, nanny and had an in home daycare for 10 years. Jen believe in creating a safe, nurturing and fun environment for children to explore, learn and grow.

Lindsey
​​​2's Teacher

Lindsey has worked in the field of early childhood education for a little over 3 years. She has her bachelor's degree in Psychology from CSU East Bay and 15 units in ECE from Diablo Valley College. Lindsey is continuing to enroll in ECE courses. Lindsey enjoys spending time with her friends and family and her two cats:) She also loves baking. 

Neenah
​3's Teacher

Ms. Neenah graduated from Los Medanos College in 2020 with an Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education. She spent many hours in the Child Study Center during her years at LMC working with Master Teachers. 

Neenah lives in East County with her 3 dogs and 1 cat...she is animal lover! She loves to cook and spend time in nature walking her dogs and hiking.  

Carmen  
​​3's Teacher

Ms Carmen graduated from Saint Mary's College with a BA in Ethnic Studies and a Masters in Intercultural Communication. She recently completed her ECE Certificate at Diablo Valley College. She has worked in a variety of ECE settings in the area. 

Ms Carmen grew up in Berkeley and resides in Moraga. When she is not in the classroom, she works as a diversity, equity, and inclusion facilitator. She also enjoys  collecting sneakers and hanging out with her cat. 

Kim 
​Pre-K Teacher

Ms. Kim joined our team in 2014 as a Teacher in our Polar Bear Room. For the past couple of years Kim has been a super helpful substitute teacher for us. Kim has rejoined our Polar Bear Room again and we are happy to have her back 5 days a week.  

Kim earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from Colorado College. She has over 24 Early Childhood Education units from Diablo Valley College. She lives in Walnut Creek with her family. 

Kelsey 
​Pre-K Teacher

Ms. Kelsey started working in early childhood right out of high school as she continued her education at Diablo Valley College. 

​Kelsey worked with school ages children before joining our Polar Bear Room.

Nancy 
Substitute Teacher

Ms. Nancy joined the staff in 2008 and has worked with all our age groups; she has found her calling with our youngest children. Nancy received her certificate in Early Childhood Education from Diablo Valley College and continues to take early childhood education courses.

​Nancy has two grown children.  In her leisure time, Nancy and her husband enjoy traveling and spending time in the mountains. Nancy is an active member of the United Methodist Church and currently is on the Board of Trustees. 

Terry
Support Staff

Terry joined our staff in August of 2017 and works in all of our classrooms. Terry has worked in a variety of preschool settings for many decades. Terry is a fully qualified teacher and enjoys helping out with breaks, lunches and spending time with the children. ​

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We are always looking for our next fabulous teacher! Contact us if you are interested in applying for a position.