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Meet Our Educators
Our dedicated team of early childhood experts brings passion, experience, and warmth to every classroom creating a safe, engaging space where young learners thrive every day.
Emma Collins
Creative Learning Specialist
Emma brings creativity and warmth to every day at Kiddio. She’s passionate about nurturing curiosity and guiding young children through playful discovery, helping each child grow with confidence, independence, and joy in a caring environment.
Experience:
With 7 years of experience, Emma leads 3–4-year-olds in our Preschool Program.
Languages:
English, French
Fun Fact:
Emma can make over 20 animal sounds and uses them during storytime to make kids giggle!
James Turner
Toddler Program Educator
James builds a calm, joyful space where toddlers feel free to explore, express, and connect. With a steady presence and a gentle voice, he guides little learners through big milestones with patience, laughter, and meaningful interactions.
Experience:
James has 5 years of experience working with toddlers in our Toddler Program.
Languages:
English, Spanish
Fun Fact:
James once built a cardboard pirate ship for his classroom and dressed as the captain all week!
Sophia Nguyen
Infant Care Specialist
Sophia brings comfort, care, and attentiveness to our littlest learners. With years of experience in infant development, she creates nurturing routines that support bonding, early communication, and emotional security in every moment.
Experience:
Sophia cares for infants aged 6–18 months, bringing 6 years of nurturing experience.
Languages:
English, Vietnamese
Fun Fact:
Sophia has a collection of over 100 children’s books and still adds a new one every month.
Lila Robinson
Pre-K Program Lead
Lila’s passion lies in helping young minds thrive. She blends structured learning and imaginative play to support kindergarten readiness while honoring each child’s pace, personality, and natural curiosity in a warm and vibrant classroom.
Experience:
Lila prepares 4–5-year-olds for kindergarten with 9 years of Pre-K teaching experience.
Languages:
English
Fun Fact:
Lila plays the ukulele and loves leading silly sing-alongs during circle time.
Ava Thompson
Daycare Program Manager
Ava leads our daycare program with dedication and heart. Her focus on consistency, safety, and meaningful play allows children of all ages to feel secure while exploring, building friendships, and developing lifelong learning habits.
Experience:
Ava has 10 years of experience managing care for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
Languages:
English, Spanish
Fun Fact:
Ava’s homemade playdough recipe is famous among parents and loved by every age group.
Nora Patel
Creative Learning Specialist
Nora infuses art, music, and creative play into every lesson. Her passion for sensory learning and expression helps children develop fine motor skills, imagination, and confidence all while having fun and feeling proud of their creations.
Experience:
Nora brings 6 years of creative enrichment to preschoolers ages 2 to 5.
Languages:
English, Hindi
Fun Fact:
Nora paints murals in her free time and lets the kids vote on new art themes for the classroom.
How We Teach & Why It Matters
At Kiddio, our educators follow a child-centered, play-based approach that nurtures curiosity, builds social-emotional skills, and lays the foundation for lifelong learning.
Play-Based Learning
We spark curiosity through hands-on play that builds skills, confidence, and joyful discovery.
Whole-Child Focus
We support emotional, social, and cognitive growth to nurture every part of your child’s development.
Kind & Safe Environment
Our classrooms promote kindness, empathy, and safety. Helping every child feel seen and secure.
Parent Collaboration
We partner with parents to create a shared path of learning, growth, and ongoing communication.