Our Preschool Classroom
Your 3-year-old is opening up their world, developing special friendships, learning new words and forming new ideas every day. Through purposeful play, meaningful questions and direct instruction, our Preschool teachers encourage your child to think in new and different ways. Your child will have so much fun that they won’t even realize they’re developing the skills they’ll need for reading and math.
Nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®
Health & Safety
Our school is committed to high standards of safety and cleanliness as we create a caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
- Requiring any children or staff with respiratory illness symptoms or fever to return home and stay home until fever free for at least 24 hours
- Frequent disinfecting and sanitizing of high-touch toys
- Frequent handwashing by children and staff, which is embedded in our curriculum and daily staff protocols
- Training teachers on common signs of illness in children, and placing signage in every classroom to keep signs of illness top of mind
- Daily laundering of crib sheets for infants; for older children, individual cots and blankets are provided for each child and laundered weekly
- Ensuring appropriate teacher-student classroom ratios
- Continuous health & safety training for our staff, including first aid and CPR certification
- Maintaining an up-to-date and customized Safe School Plan posted in all classrooms for easy teacher access
Our Preschool Classroom Teachers & Staff
Mrs. Tahsina Mahamad
With a background in early childhood education and a lifelong passion for nurturing young minds, Mrs. Mahamad has had the opportunity to teach and care for children across various age groups. Through these experiences, she has developed a deep appreciation for each stage of development and finds joy in helping little ones learn, grow, and express their creativity. She holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce with a focus on Banking and Finance, bringing organization, structure, and thoughtfulness to her classroom environment.
Outside of the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling to new places, decorating her home, shopping, and collecting art and handicrafts that celebrate culture and creativity.
Her favorite part about working with children is engaging in hands-on activities, reading stories together, and creating meaningful learning experiences that inspire curiosity and confidence. This school year, she is especially excited to guide children as they explore new ideas, achieve milestones, and continue growing—both academically and personally.Her favorite children’s book is The Hare and the Tortoise, a timeless tale that reminds her of the value of perseverance and kindness.
Ms. Shelley Neumann
Ms. Neumann brings over 20 years of experience working with children ages 2 and up, along with a deep passion for early childhood education. As a lead-certified teacher, she is dedicated to creating a nurturing, engaging, and supportive classroom environment where every child can grow and thrive.
In her personal time, Ms. Neumann enjoys hand knitting as a way to relax and express her creativity.
One of Ms. Neumann’s favorite things about working with children is that each day brings new and exciting experiences. She loves interacting with children and finds joy in their curiosity, energy, and creativity, which make every day both fun and rewarding. Her favorite children’s books include Love You Forever by Robert Munsch.
Ms. Molly Wheatley
With two years of experience in childcare, Ms. Wheatley has had the opportunity to support children’s growth and learning in nurturing and hands-on environments. Every day brings something new and she finds great joy in being part of each child’s journey as they explore, discover, and gain confidence in themselves. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in History with a Minor in Anthropology. Her academic background has deepened her appreciation for learning, curiosity, and understanding different perspectives- qualities she strives to bring into the classroom each day.
In her personal time, she enjoys collecting sea glass from beaches and creating mosaics. She also loves spending time with her cats and visiting museums.
One of her favorite aspects of working with children is watching them develop independence and fostering their positive self-esteem and confidence along the way. This school year, she is most excited to get to know her students, their families, and her peers as they build a wonderful learning community together. Her favorite children’s books are The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein and Stellaluna by Janell Cannon- both stories that share meaningful lessons about kindness, growth, and understanding others.
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