Every lead teacher holds an early childhood development degree.
Their names, roles, and degrees are listed below. No exceptions, no approximations.
Names and credentials on record
Daniel Reyes
Jonah Whitfield
Maya Okonkwo
Priya Nair
B.S. Early Childhood Education, University of Michigan. 6 years classroom experience, ages 18 months – 3 years.
M.S. Early Childhood Studies, Lesley University. 7 years classroom experience, ages 2 – 4 years.
M.Ed. Child Development, Tufts University. 9 years classroom experience, ages 2 – 4 years.
B.S. Human Development, Cornell University. 5 years classroom experience, ages 3 – 4 years.
Continuing education, documented every year
All staff complete a minimum of 24 hours of accredited professional development annually. Training records are reviewed each fall and made available on request.
Assistant teachers hold a CDA credential or are actively enrolled in an accredited early childhood degree program. No exceptions.
Staff-to-child ratios, by room
1 : 4
1 : 6
1 : 8
State minimum is 1:7. We maintain one additional adult per session above that floor.
State minimum is 1:10. Two credentialed adults are present at all times in this room.
State minimum is 1:4. We meet it with a dedicated assistant in every session.