Our Story
The Enchanted Garden Daycare is a bilingual 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.
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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.
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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 15 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
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Bachelor's Degree: Science of Education studies (Concentration EarlyChildhood studies) Empire State University
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CDA Child Development Associate Credential
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Lifeways Early Childhood Cerfiticate (Waldorf Education)​
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Preschool Credential University of Wisconsin
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Leadership Credential University of Wisconsin
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Continued Education in Early Childhood
Environmental Focus
Many of our daily activities include lessons about caring for the environment. One of our goals is to teach children, from a young age, to respect and protect the Earth.
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To lead by example, Enchanted Garden Daycare takes the following steps to minimize our environmental impact:
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Recycle as much as possible
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Reduce the use of plastic
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Provide only all-natural toys, materials, and supplies for playtime and mealtime
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Teach children the importance of not wasting resources
