Meet the hearts of our nest
Every morning, your child is greeted by familiar faces who know their name, their quirks and what makes them smile. Our teachers are early‑childhood pros, but they’re also huggers, cheerleaders and calm voices on the hard days. From first steps to first days of school, they walk alongside your family so you never feel like you’re doing this alone.
Directors
Ana Maria Carmona
Ms. Ana Maria has been working with children for 7 years, a passion she discovered after having her first son. A mother of three boys herself, she's dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming space where both kids and parents feel at ease.
Lady Quintero
A mother of three girls with over 19 years of childcare experience, Ms. Lady is known for being lovable, creative, and endlessly positive. Her top priority is making sure every child feels safe, comfortable, and genuinely happy while in her care.
Infants
Dayaneira Diaz
Ms. Dayaneira, originally from Puerto Rico, is a devoted mom with a creative, adventurous spirit and a happy soul. Though she studied medical billing and coding, she always knew she was meant to work with kids — and today she brings care and love to everything she does in the classroom.
Ms. Keyla
Ms. Keyla provides gentle support and consistent routines for our precious little ones.
Ms. Marie
Ms. Marie focuses on nurturing developmental milestones with love and individualized attention.
One-Year-Olds
Ms. Isabel
Ms. Isabel encourages active exploration and social play for our curious toddlers.
Two and Three-Year-Olds
Ms. Verendana
Ms. Verendana fosters creativity and initial social structures in the preschool years.
Ms. Ibis
Ms. Ibis supports complex play and early literacy for our growing toddlers.
Ms. Yanina Horta
Ms. Yanina brings a background in human resources and a natural gift for supporting people into her work with children. A mother herself, she's drawn to teaching because she loves giving kids support, affection, and dedication — and it shows in how much she enjoys her work.
Ms. Amparo
Ms. Amparo provides consistent nurturing and a strong foundation for preschool success.
Ms. Chyan Fraser
Ms.Chyan embodies our N.E.S.T. culture she provides the children a sense of togetherness she makes each day a fun and great learning experience.
VPK/Preschool
Ms. Anais Ongay
Ms. Anais is a mother of three boys and has a special gift for working with infants and toddlers. She loves being part of each child's earliest growth milestones and finds joy in teaching them something new every day.
Ms. Gabriella “Gabby” Cue
Gabby has worked in childcare since 2018 and brings youthful energy and genuine love for kids to her classroom. A New York native who enjoys reading and music, she's passionate about making learning fun.
Ms. Maryelis DeSousa
Ms. Maryelis holds a Bachelor's degree in Education and says she knew she wanted to be a teacher since she was a little girl “playing school” with her cousins. A mom of two boys herself, she brings both formal training and genuine heart to her classroom every day.
Ms. Anie Rios
Ms. Anie says the children in her care have become part of her own life story. She's committed to growing as a teacher every day, with the goal of giving each child a joyful, safe, and enriching experience.
Ms. Ani Roman
With 19 years in childcare and a big, close-knit family of her own (4 kids, 6 grandchildren!), Ms. Ani brings a lifetime of nurturing experience into her classroom.
Directors
Dionne
Ms. Dionne brings a background in education and brings a positive attitude and belief that every child has amazing potential.
Tiffany
Ms. Tiffany's path into teaching started at home, sparked by watching her own son light up while learning. She holds an associate degree in Early Childhood Education and has experience with school-age kids, threes, and VPK — with VPK holding a special place in her heart for its energy and love of learning.
Infants
Marisol Gonzalez
Ms. Marisol has been working in Early Childhood Education since 2007 and earned her CDA certification in 2019. A mom of two herself, she brings genuine love and steady experience to watching every child grow, both mentally and physically.
Sandra
Ms. Sandra focuses on nurturing developmental milestones with love and individualized attention.
One-Year-Olds
Ms. Viviana
Ms. Viviana works in administrative management and has been supporting the growth and development of children since 2021. A mother of two herself, she finds her greatest purpose in helping care for and nurture the children in her community, bringing dedication and heartfelt commitment to everything she does.
Two and Three-Year-Olds
Celida Yisel Cabrera Manresa
Ms. Celida discovered her love of teaching early in life, first working as a computer teacher for primary school children in her native Cuba. Since arriving in the U.S. and joining our team in 2024, her dedication and talent have carried her from assistant to full teacher — and for her, caring for children isn't just a job, it's her life's true passion.
Danyelis
Ms. Danyelis grew up as one of five close sisters and says teaching has always been her calling — inspired in part by a sister who teaches back home. A wife and mother herself, she believes children deserve nothing but pure, patient love, and she's passionate about leaving a lasting, positive mark on every child she teaches.
Ida
A proud mother of two daughters and grandmother of six, Ms. Ida brings a lifetime of family experience and genuine warmth into her classroom. She's passionate about inspiring and encouraging children as they learn and grow, and approaches every day with kindness, patience, and a positive attitude.
VPK/Preschool
Daribert
Ms. Daribert has a bachlors in children's education and provides amazing opportunities for every child to learn and grow into their own and be ready for the next level.
Ann Britt
Ms. Ann Britt has spent the last 12 years working in child care, bringing steady, experienced care to her classroom every day.Ms. Ann has a special connection to the center having grown up at this location.
Mark
With 22 years of childcare experience, Mr. Mark brings a lifetime of dedication and joy to working with children — a passion that started young, as the oldest of four siblings he helped raise himself.
Maryluz
Mary Luz brings her culinary talents to our little ones' table, having graduated at the top of her class from culinary school in New York. With a strong work ethic and a gift for bringing people together through good food, she takes pride in preparing meals with the same care and warmth she brings to everything she does.