Originally growing up in New Jersey, I earned a bachelors in Marketing Management at Baruch College and moved to the West Coast to be closer to my nephews. Embodying the role as their "Tati" was the beginning of my love for childcare. I taught cooking skills and cultural education to school age children in after-school programs and camps with Cooking Round the World and also volunteered at a children's hospital in Lima, Peru. I worked as an assistant and care teacher at Audrey's Nest, a home daycare in Cleveland Heights, for three years. During this time, I went back to school for a teaching certificate in Early Childhood Development at Merritt College. The Circle Childcare was born shortly after the closing of Audrey's Nest in hopes of keeping the community of families alive. The name is taken from my childhood street in Passaic, NJ. I had many memories at The Circle, and I hope to provide a space for your children to create their own memories at The Circle Childcare. I try to strike a balance between predictable daily routines and in the moment, child-led activities. I base much of my caregiving style on principles from Janet Lansbury and respectful caregiving. When I'm not with the little ones, I like to spend time with my loved ones, practice yoga, go on hikes, journal, dance, and lay in hammocks.
