OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Star Kids Preschool, our philosophy is to provide a variety of academic and creative learning experiences in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment. Our developmentally appropriate classrooms will encourage each child to reach his/her full potential cognitively, emotionally, physically, and socially. Each child will have the opportunity to explore the areas of education appropriate for his/her age and stage of development, while utilizing his/her five senses, therefore enabling the child to develop a feeling of accomplishment and self-confidence.
Young children develop rapidly. In fact, more development occurs during the first five years than at any other stage of life. A balance of social, emotional, intellectual, and physical stimulation is essential for development to be optimal. In our program, we support and enrich individual development through several goal areas.
The Team Behind Your Child's Growth
Meet our compassionate educators who make learning joyful
Ms. Christy
Owner/Director
Hi! My name is Ms. Christy, and I am the Owner and Director of Star Kids Preschool. I opened Star Kids Preschool in 2017 after many years of working in early childhood education and child development programs. My goal was to create a preschool where children receive high-quality care and education in a nurturing, engaging, and supportive environment.
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My career in Early Childhood Education began while I was still in high school. I spent two years working as an instructional aide in a toddler classroom at a private preschool. After graduating from high school, I was offered a full-time teaching position in a three-year-old classroom. Two years later, I accepted a position as a Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher and, within a year, was promoted to Assistant Director.
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After six years in the private preschool setting, I began teaching Pre-Kindergarten for the Colton Joint Unified School District’s State Preschool Program, where I taught for two years. I later joined the San Bernardino City Unified School District as an R.O.P. Child Development Careers Teacher. For 12 years, I had the opportunity to teach high school students the fundamentals of child development while supervising their community-based internships at local preschools and child care centers.
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Throughout my career, I have continued to further my education and professional development. I earned a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and an Associate of Science in Early Childhood Studies. I also hold a Program Director Child Development Permit from the State of California and maintain an active membership with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
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As an educator and advocate for high-quality early childhood education, I believe the early years provide the foundation for a child’s lifelong love of learning. I am passionate about creating an environment where children feel safe, valued, supported, and excited to learn while also building strong partnerships with their families.
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Opening Star Kids Preschool allowed me to fulfill my dream of combining my experience, education, and passion for Early Childhood Education to provide children with exceptional care and meaningful early learning experiences. I am incredibly proud of the Star Kids Preschool community and grateful for the opportunity to support our children, families, and educators each day.
Ms. Sabrina
Director
Hi, my name is Ms. Sabrina, and I am the Director at Star Kids Preschool. I have been part of the Star Kids family since 2022. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Studies and have experience working with children of all age groups. During my time at Star Kids, I have had the opportunity to work closely with children in the two-year-old, three-year-old, and four-year-old classrooms.
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After spending several years working directly in the classroom, I stepped into my role as Director and have been serving in this position for a little over a year. My classroom experience has given me a strong understanding of the needs of both children and teachers, which I bring into my leadership each day.
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I love Star Kids Preschool and truly value the environment, relationships, and way the school is operated. My favorite part of being a Director is the meaningful connections I am able to build with my students and their families. I believe that creating strong, trusting relationships with families is an important part of helping children feel safe, supported, and successful at school.
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I am grateful to be part of the Star Kids family and look forward to continuing to support our children, families, and teachers each day!
Ms. Rose
Lead Preschool Teacher
Hi, my name is Ms. Rose, and I am a Lead Teacher at Star Kids Preschool. I have been part of the Star Kids Preschool family for about seven months, and I truly enjoy creating a fun, nurturing, and welcoming environment for the children in my care.
I studied at Chaffey College, where I earned an Associate’s Degree in Art History. I have also completed 12 units of Early Childhood Education.
I love working with children and seeing the world through their eyes. I enjoy getting to know each child’s unique personality and creating opportunities for them to learn, explore, and express themselves. I believe that every child has something special to bring to the classroom, and I love being a part of their early learning journey.
Outside of teaching, I love playing music and often bring my guitar to school for sing-alongs with the children. Music is one of my favorite ways to make learning fun and encourage children to participate, express themselves, and build confidence.
Ms. Michelle
Lead Preschool Teacher
Hi! My name is Michelle and I am a Lead Teacher at Star Kids Preschool. I am 56 years old, married, and I have a pet named Buddy, who is a special part of my family. I do not have any children of my own, but I enjoy working with children and being part of their growth and development.
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I have worked in Early Childhood Education and have a passion for helping young children learn, grow, and discover new things. I chose to work in Early Childhood Education because I love watching children grow and being able to teach them new skills that will help them throughout their lives.
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What I enjoy most about working with children is teaching them, watching them learn, and seeing their confidence grow. I love being part of their learning journey and helping them reach new milestones.
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As an educator, I believe every child deserves love, patience, kindness, and support. My goal is to create a classroom where children feel safe, loved, respected, and excited to learn. I believe children learn best through play, exploration, and positive relationships.
I enjoy teaching children new things, guiding them through activities, and watching them develop new skills. It is rewarding to see their smiles, hear their questions, and watch them become more independent.
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Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my husband and my pet, Buddy. They are both very special to me.
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I am grateful to be a part of the Star Kids Preschool family and look forward to continuing to teach, support, and watch children grow. I am excited to create meaningful learning experiences and make a positive difference in each child's life.
Ms. Valerie
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Hi, My name is Valerie and I am an assistant teacher at Star Kids Preschool.
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I have worked in Early Childhood Education for 10 years and just started working at Star Kids Preschool. I have experience working with every age group but was a twos teacher most of my career.
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I attended SBVC where I studied Child Development. I have completed my AA and am currently working on my site supervisor permit.
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I chose to work in Early Childhood Education because growing up I was always good with children, then as I got older just seemed natural. What I enjoy most about working with children is getting to be creative with them.
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As an educator, I believe creativity is the key to learning. My goal is to create a classroom where children feel safe and free to express themselves. I enjoy helping children learn and watching them express themselves in their own way.
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One of my favorite things to do with children is music and movement time. Outside of the classroom I enjoy reading and spending time with my family.
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I am grateful to be part of Star Kids Preschool and looking forward in helping your children grow.
Ms. Jasmine
Lead Preschool Teacher
Hi, my name is Ms. Jasmine. I hold an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and have been working with young children since right after high school. I began my journey in an R.O.P. Early Childhood Education program, where I discovered my love and passion for teaching.
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Since then, I have gained hands-on experience supporting children’s learning, growth, and social-emotional development in nurturing classroom environments. I am dedicated to creating a warm, safe, and engaging space where children feel valued and confident as learners.
I deeply care about early childhood education and am committed to supporting each child’s development while building positive relationships with families.
Ms. Deztiny
Lead Preschool Teacher
Hi! My name is Ms. Deztiny and I am the lead teacher for the 2 year old class at Star Kids Preschool. I have worked in Early Childhood Education for 5 years and have been a part of the Star Kids Preschool family for 4 years. I have experience working with all age groups of children as a nanny and a caregiver for children with disabilities. I attended California Baptist University in Riverside. I have my bachelor’s degree in Early childhood Education. I chose to work in Early Childhood Education because I love children and being the eldest of 7 I have had lots of experience and knew I’d love the field. What I enjoy most about working with children is watching them grow into their own person and seeing who they turn into before leaving Starkids.
As an educator, I believe a classroom is where children should feel comfortable and safe to be themselves. As a mother I know that the environment in a classroom is very important and impacts how my child learns, which is another reason I strive to make my classroom enjoyable and safe. My goal is to create a positive environment for all children so that they want to come back every day. I enjoy helping children learn new things and watching them grow.
One of my favorite things to do with children is teaching them their colors, shapes and letters, to see how quickly children can learn blows my mind every day. From one day to the next my students surprise me with what they remember and take from a lesson. I am grateful to be a part of Star Kids Preschool and look forward to years of teaching new young minds.
Ms. Roxana
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Hi! My name is Roxana, and I am an assistant teacher at Star Kids Preschool. I have worked in Early Childhood Education for 5 years and have been part of the Star Kids Preschool family for 1 year. I have had experience working with infants and toddlers.
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I attended CSUSB, where I studied Early Childhood Education. I have completed my associate’s degree and am currently on a temporary leave from school. I do hope to return back to school to complete my bachelor’s degree in 2027.
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I chose to work in Early Childhood Education because of my first grade teacher. She inspired me to want to become a teacher! I also found that I have the utmost patience for children which has helped me in this career. What I enjoy most about teaching children is the energy and experience it brings! It is a different experience day by day making it fun and exciting.
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As an educator, I believe every child has the ability to succeed! Whether that be educationally or in doing a simple task like washing their hands. My goal is to create a classroom where children feel loved and supported. I enjoy helping children feel comfortable when learning basic skills and watching them slowly become independent.
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One of my favorite things to do with the children is dancing and reading with them. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy watching movies, photography, and listening to music.
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I am grateful to be part of Star Kids Preschool and am looking forward to another amazing year!
Ms. Nayeli
Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
Hi! My name is Ms. Nayeli and I am a lead teacher at Star Kids Preschool. I have worked in Early Childhood Education for 5 years and have been a part of the Star Kids Preschool family for 2 years. I have experience working with infant and toddler aged children. I attended Cal State San Bernardino, where I studied Child Development-Early Childhood Development. I have completed my Bachelor’s degree and am currently enjoying learning new ways to support children’s development. I chose to work in Early Childhood Education because every child is unique in their own way and being able to watch them learn and grow into their own little person is something very special.
As an educator, I believe creating a safe space where children feel comfortable can help create a positive environment for learning. My goal is to create a classroom where children feel safe and supported to be able to express themselves and try new things. One of my favorite things to do with children is sing songs with them.
Outside of the classroom I enjoy spending time with my family and learning ways to grow as an educator. I am grateful to be a part of Star Kids Preschool and look forward to creating learning opportunities with our children!
Ms. Juliette
Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher
Hi! My name is Ms. Juliette, and I am an assistant teacher at Star Kids Preschool. I have worked in Early Childhood Education for three years and have been a part of the Star Kids Preschool family for two years. I have experience working with infants/toddlers. I attended Chaffey College, where I studied child development in and completed my associate’s degree there.
I chose to work in Early Childhood Education because I love the idea of being able to witness huge milestones as well as watching them grow. What I enjoy most about working with children is seeing their wonderful personality at such a young age bloom, as well as how curious they can be.
As an educator, I believe creating a safe, fun and encouraging environment, can bring out the best in your students. My goal is to create a classroom where children feel encouraged, loved, and welcome. I enjoy helping children show their creative side and watching their excitement for every milestone they reach.
Outside of the classroom I enjoy spending time with my family doing fun little activities like game nights. I am grateful to be a part of Star Kids Preschool and look forward to witnessing the impact that I will do on the students as well as watch them grow to the little geniuses they’ll become.
Ms. Desi
Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher
Hi! My name is Ms. Desi, and I am one of the assistant teachers in the toddler room. Previously, I would babysit for family & friends. I attended Cal State San Bernardino, where I studied Early Childhood Education. I chose this field because I love working with babies and watching them grow and develop.
What I enjoy most is watching the growth they make from when they start as one year olds to when they leave our room and go with the two year olds! My goal is to help create a classroom where the children feel loved and parents feel safe.
Outside of the classroom, I love family time, I am a new mom and she takes up all of our time, but I am loving it! I am grateful to be part of this team of amazing teachers where I get to grow as an educator.
Ms. Monica
Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
Hi! My name is Ms. Monica, and I am a lead Teacher at Star Kids Preschool.
I have worked in Early Childhood Education for about 20 years and have been part of the Star Kids Preschool family for 4 years. I have experience working with Infant/Toddlers and School age children and enjoy implementing fun ways to encourage the development of children.
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I attended Mt. SAC and Chaffey College where I studied Early Childhood Education and continue to further my education. Prior to graduating High School I Received a certificate for completing an R. O. P. class for Child Development, I soon began working for the Rowland School District as a student worker in the Child Care Center at my High School, I worked for The Walnut Valley School District not long after graduating, where I worked with infants and toddlers for 6 years followed with 1 year working with School age children in the before and after school program. Throughout the years I continued in the field as a Nanny and a Kids Club Attendant at a local gym.
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I chose to work in Early Childhood Education because it is fun and rewarding to watch each child grow and develop into their own unique personalities and know you had a part in supporting their development.
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As an educator, I believe all children are unique and learn best when they feel safe and nurtured. My goal is to create a classroom that is fun where children feel welcomed, safe and excited to be at school.
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Outside of the classroom I enjoy spending time with my family, going to my kid’s sporting events, and relaxing while listening to music.
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I am grateful to be part of Star Kids Preschool and look forward to learning new things and growing as an educator, I also look forward to continue watching the children who started in the infant class grow and develop as they move to the next classrooms.
Ms. Yhosselin
Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher
Hi! My name is Ms. Yhosselin, and I am an Assistant Teacher at Star Kids
Preschool.
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I have worked in Early Childhood Education for 6 years and have been part of the
Star Kids Preschool family for 1 year. I have experience working with infants,
toddlers as well preschool-age children.
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I attended Chaffey College, where I studied early Child Development. I have
completed an Associate’s Degree in Child Development and am currently
continuing to grow my knowledge and experience in early childhood education.
I chose to work in Early Childhood Education because I enjoy helping children
learn, grow, and develop new skills. What I enjoy most about working with
children is watching their personalities grow and celebrating their
accomplishments.
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As an educator, I believe every child is unique and deserves patience,
encouragement, and love. My goal is to create a classroom where children feel
safe, loved, welcomed and comfortable being themselves. I enjoy helping children
learn and reach new milestones and watching them grow in confidence and
independence.
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One of my favorite things to do with children is sing songs, do fun hands-on
activities, and read books. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my
family and traveling.
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I am grateful to be a part of Star Kids Preschool and look forward to creating
meaningful experiences and making wonderful memories with the children and families.
Ms. Francesca
Infant/Toddler Floater Teacher
Hi! My name is Ms. Francesca, and I am an Infant/Toddler Floater Teacher at Star Kids Preschool.
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I have worked in Early Childhood Education for 7 years within that time I taught 2 and 3 year olds. I earned my Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from El Camino College. I chose to work in Early Childhood Education because I have wanted to be a teacher since I was a child myself. Working with children has always been something that brings me joy, especially seeing their happy faces and being able to be a part of their early learning experiences.
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As an educator, I believe every child deserves to feel safe, loved, supported, and encouraged to be themselves. I hope to create a warm and welcoming classroom where children feel comfortable learning and exploring. It is truly meaningful to me to support children as they develop new skills, gain confidence, and discover the world around them.
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One of my favorite things about working with children is making them laugh and creating little moments that make them feel happy and cared for. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending time teaching with my son, as well as going on little adventures and making memories with my family.
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I am grateful to be a part of Star Kids Preschool and look forward to more growth in teaching.
Ms. Meadow
Floater Preschool Teacher
Hi! My name is Ms. Meadow, and I am a Floater Teacher at Star Kids Preschool. I have worked in Early Childhood Education for 5 years and have been a part of the Star Kids Preschool family for 1 month. I have experience working with all age groups. I attended Harbor Community College, where I studied Early Childhood Education, and I have completed 15 units and am currently taking additional classes. I chose to work in Early Childhood Education because I have always loved watching children learn and grow.
As an educator, I believe every child deserves to feel safe, welcomed, and valued. My goal is to create a classroom environment where children can learn, explore, and build confidence. I enjoy helping children reach new milestones and watching them grow.
One of my favorite things to do with children is reading. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy crocheting, drawing, and painting. I am grateful to be a part of Star Kids Preschool and look forward to creating meaningful learning experiences with my students.
Ms. Alexis
Preschool Cook/Floater Teacher
Hello! My name is Ms. Alexis, and I am the cook/floater at Star Kids Preschool. I have worked in Early Childhood Education for about 4 years and have been a part of Star Kids Preschool family for almost a year now. I have experience working with children from the ages of 4-12 & recently was able to gain infant experience.
I am currently attending Long Beach City College, where I am studying Child Development. I am currently in the process of completing my AA degree. I chose to work in Early Childhood Education because I believe it is important for a child to be heard and seen, as well as to help them as they grow in their academic life. As an educator like I previously mentioned, I believe it is important for a child to be heard and seen as they grow, for them to have trust and are able to feel comfortable to talk to any educator about what they are feeling.
I enjoy helping children find their passions as well as watching them grow in their studies. One of my favorite things to do with children is hearing the stories they tell about their day and playing games with them as well as putting a smile on their face.
Outside of the classroom, I enjoy going to the gym and going to new coffee shops!
I am very grateful to be a part of Star Kids Preschool and I look forward to seeing the children grow as they move up each classroom and creating many wonderful memories with them!
Ms. Amber
Substitute Teacher
Hi! My name is Ms. Amber. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UCI and have worked in a variety of educational settings. My experience includes teaching ESL abroad, working as a behavioral therapist, working in after-school programs, and teaching in a daycare setting.
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I became a teacher because I genuinely love working with children and getting to know their unique personalities. My goal is to help every child succeed by creating a supportive and engaging learning environment.
I believe every child deserves a high-quality education, and I am committed to working hard to make that a reality for all my students.
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