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STAR KIDS PRESCHOOL LLC
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.
MEET OUR TEAM
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CHRISTY AVILA
Owner / Director
In 2017 Star Kids Preschool was opened by Christy Avila.
As a young adult, Christy Avila worked in a variety of child development programs with young children. She began her career in early childhood education while in high school. She spent 2 years working as an instructional aide in a toddler classroom, for a private preschool. She was offered a full-time teaching position after high school graduation, as a 3-year-old teacher. After 2 years, Christy accepted a full-time position as a Lead Pre-Kindergarten teacher. Within a year, she was promoted to Assistant Director. After working in a private preschool setting for 6 years, Christy began teaching Pre-Kindergarten at a State Preschool for the Colton Joint Unified School District. She taught State Preschool for 2 years. Christy then accepted a position working for the San Bernardino City Unified School District as an R.O.P. Child Development Careers teacher. There, she spent 12 years teaching high school students the fundamentals of child development and supervised their community-based internships at local preschools and daycare centers.
Throughout her career, Christy earned several degrees, including her M.S. in Early Childhood Education, a B.A. in Child Development, a B.A. in Psychology, and an A.S. in Early Childhood Studies. She also obtained her Program Director Child Development Permit from the State of California and maintains an active membership with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
As an advocate for quality early childhood education, Christy opened Star Kids Preschool to fulfill her dream of providing the best care and early education for young children.
Jocelyn Alvarez
Director
Ms. Jocelyn graduated from Victor Valley College with an associate in science degree in Early Childhood Education. She has gained experience working in the field for the past seven years. During this time, Ms. Jocelyn has worked as a Lead Teacher with a variety of age groups, including 2-year-olds and Pre-K. Ms. Jocelyn strongly believes that there is no greater joy than being able to teach such young minds, while watching them grow and develop each day. Ms. Jocelyn's favorite quote comes from C.S. Lewis: "Children are not distraction from important work, they are the most important work."
Michelle Rivera
Lead Teacher
Michelle Rivera graduated with an associate degree in Child Development from San Bernardino Valley College and is currently planning to further her education at Cal State San Bernardino to obtain her bachelor’s degree in child development. Ms. Michelle’s passion for working with children first developed when she would tutor her nephew and his friends in elementary school. Her passion blossomed during high school when she volunteered at after school programs to hold events and do crafts with children during the holidays. Ms. Michelle was a Lead Teacher for a year and loved every second of it. She thinks it is a great feeling to be able to see children learn and grow to their fullest potential, while also having fun. Ms. Michelle loves anything that involves creating art and implements that in her classroom.
Marina Reyes
Lead Teacher
Marina Reyes is currently attending San Bernardino Valley Community College, where she will soon be receiving her associate degree in Child Development, as well as an associate degree in Liberal Arts. Ms. Marina has been working in the field of Early Childhood Education for 6 years. Her goal has always been to work with children and make a positive impact on their lives. She finds working with children to be something special. She loves to see them grow into their unique personalities.
For additional information on our course offerings or to talk with a member of our staff, please feel free to contact us.
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