Our family has had the pleasure of knowing Isabel and have had one child or another in her care for the past 4 1/2 years. We cannot express enough how nurturing, patient, giving, caring, thoughtful, and incredibly special Isabel is. She is gifted as a caregiver, teacher, and friend and is wise beyond her years. I have learned more from her about how to be a positive parent and a positive presence in my own children's lives than she will ever know. She believes in letting children be who they are as she sets up and provides a safe and loving space. She gives them time to find their way into and through the world around them. We have graduated from The Circle but consider ourselves forever within its community. We love Isabel, the teachers she surrounds herself with, and everything that she has built The Circle to stand for. We are so grateful for The Circle and all it has provided to our family and to the community.
- Amy G
We do not have not enough words in our vocabulary to echo how special The Circle has been to our family. I am forever grateful to my friend who introduced Isabel (Isa) to me initially. Since day one, the communication with Isa was second-to-none. Our daughter recently started preschool after almost 2.5 years at The Circle, and she is not the only one missing Isa and the other teachers now! As parents, we felt like we were part of the strong, safe, and well-connected community centered around our children. Everyday our children were given the platform to have fun with each other and learn through play: reading books, dancing, dressing up, going for walks, playing with sand/water, doing some gardening, cooking healthy recipes, singing, etc. These are just some of the vast array of adventures that the children got to embrace everyday! Thank you, Isa, and all who make The Circle the special place that it is for the new little people in our lives. <3
- Diana M
Isabel was a primary caregiver for my son Arlo for almost 2 years at a small in home day care in our neighborhood. Isabel was nothing short of an inspiration to me and all the other parents at the daycare. She effortlessly managed the needs of young babies with rowdy toddlers and always did it with a huge smile on her face. Isabel has such a nurturing presence and always had suggestions and ideas for ways we could encourage and support our son. If you are looking for a caregiver who is detail oriented, knowledgeable about childhood development, and extremely committed to your child and family, look no further!
- Ashley W
Our son flourished with this amazing team of caregivers. They are attentive, energetic, and creative. What was truly special was the intentional way they talked with the children - encouraging exploration, modeling kindness, and facilitating friendship. My son learned empathy and friendship in ways that I didn't know 2-3 year-olds could.
- Cody K
They do so much to help our son express his emotions and feelings verbally. They provide a daily routine that helps the children feel secure and safe in their environment.
- Jessica H
Isabel is excellent. Our son is very high energy, and Isabel is always fantastic at helping him redirect his energy in a positive direction. Also, I always feel like when I leave my son with Isabel, not only is he being cared for by someone who truly loves and nurtures him, but also he is learning some key life skills. She manages to make everything a learning opportunity.
