Our Story
The Enchanted Garden Daycare is a bilingual Waldorf-inspired holistic childcare center.
Our bilingual caregivers speak to children fluently in both English and Spanish promoting neural plasticity during this critical phase of brain development.
We incorporate many of the Waldorf principles including, most importantly, a focus on supporting and nurturing each individual child's needs. The holistic elements of our daycare include an emphasis on healthy eating, organic meals, active playtime, regular nap times, and zero screentime. We encourage the unique and individual development of each child through baking, crafting, stories, songs, and imaginative play.
Our ultimate goal is for parents and children alike to feel comfortable, supported, and welcomed at the daycare. So, we have an open-door policy for parents, especially breastfeeding mothers, to stop by during the day for a visit and a hug.
Meet the Director
Veronica Barrera
I’m a mother of two beautiful children who have inspired me to learn and instill the importance of early childhood education. I have enjoyed working with children for almost 10 years where I created a warm, holistic, and home-like environment for them. In this time, I have learned that children teach us almost as much as we teach them.
Providing a nurturing environment that is safe, clean, and quality-driven that provides children with opportunities to learn and grow is and always will be of paramount importance to me. I take pride in providing a place for little ones where they feel secure and respected as individuals.
I strive every day to provide a lasting positive impact on each child that comes through our center.
Credentials:
CDA Child Development Associate Credential
Lifeways Early Childhood Cerfiticate (Waldorf Education)
Preschool Credential University of Wisconsin
Leadership Credential University of Wisconsin
Continued Education in Early Childhood
Environmental Focus
We suffuse many of our daily activities with lessons about environmental awareness. One of our goals is to teach children from a young age to take care of the earth.
In an effort to lead by example, the Enchanted Garden Daycare does the following to limit negative environmental impact:
Recycle as much as possible
Limit plastic use
Only provide all-natural toys, materials, and supplies to children during playtime and mealtime
Include lessons teaching children not to waste
