Hi Everyone!
I am Mrs. Diana Rivas and I've been a licensed childcare provider since June 2004. I have a Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Development and will begin attending grad school in the fall of 2023 . Throughout my career, I have completed 42 Early Childhood Education/Child Development units and obtained a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
My Early Child Development Program is Reggio inspired. The Reggio Emilia Approach is an innovative and inspiring approach to early childhood education that values children as strong, capable, and resilient; rich with wonder and knowledge. I encouraged children to use language to investigate and explore, as well as reflect on their experiences. I listen to the children with respect, believing that their questions and observations are an opportunity for learning and researching together. It is my belief that rather than a child ask questions and an adult offer the answers, we should search for them together. It is essential to establish these skills early in age so that they will become second nature for your child through the rest of their school years and BEYOND!
Hello
My name is Nick Rivas
Welcome to our family!
It's been about 11 years since I joined our family program and every day I find myself learning something new. I believe in positively guiding children to support the development of social skills, independence, self-esteem, and respect for others. It's important for me to set limits that don't restrict the curiosity of children and that are age appropriate. I encourage children to communicate their feelings and solve problems; creating a more independent child.
"Knowledge will give you power, but character gets you respect" - Bruce Lee