OUR TEAM
Our teachers are highly trained and experienced in early childhood development. We nurture and challenge, support and encourage, listen and engage. We foster curiosity, promote independence, and support children to persist when figuring things out. We help our students become active learners who know their ideas matter. We know they learn best by doing, experimenting, and observing. Our goal is to make a positive impact on young kids in our care.
CELINE MIH
Founder and Educator
For eight years, I worked as an elementary school teacher and loved playing a positive role in shaping the minds of my students. Guiding my students as they mastered difficult skills, explored new ideas, and formed lasting bonds with their peers was extremely rewarding.
When my husband and I were blessed with the arrival of our first daughter, I knew I wanted to stay home to closely nurture and guide her development during the first few formative years. Shortly after, we happily welcomed our second daughter into our lives and our days quickly became filled with baby play-dates, toddler activities, and conversations with other parents about the difficulty of finding quality child care. I was inspired to continue my work with young children and help families with their child care needs, and so the idea for Room to Bloom grew.
It is my sincere hope to provide the best possible child care experience for you and your child.
Credentials:
BA Degree in Business Economics and Political Science from UCLA, graduated Summa Cum Laude
Master's Degree in Education from Pepperdine University, 4.0 GPA
California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential
California Single Subjects Teaching Credential in Math
BERENICE BADILLO
Early Childhood Educator
My name is Berenice and I joined Room to Bloom in 2022. Prior to this, I worked with preschool aged children in a child development center. What I love most about working with kids is watching them burst with happiness when they've reached a new milestone. Their happiness is my happiness, and I feel fortunate to play a part in their growth. I really enjoy reading books to kids and bringing stories to life by using different voices, facial expressions, and making fun sounds. Stories help support their emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and imagination. I come from a big family and helped raise my nieces and nephews, so I was passionate about becoming a teacher and continuing to nurture young kids. My hobbies include gardening, cooking, visiting museums, reading, building Legos, and going for hikes.
Credentials:
AA in Early Childhood Education, Mt. San Antonio College
BA in Family and Consumer Sciences, emphasis in Child Development and Family Studies, California State University, Long Beach
ANAHI LARA
Early Childhood Educator
My name is Anahi and I joined Room to Bloom in 2021. I worked in child care for a few years prior and have always enjoyed working with kids. Helping guide children as they grow to reach new milestones, build confidence, and express their creativity is such a meaningful and fulfilling experience for me. I love finding ways to be creative and enjoy developing hands on activities that spark curiosity, encourage imagination, and make learning engaging. I recognize that every child learns in their own unique way, so I ensure that my teaching approach is flexible, thoughtful, and reaches different learning modalities. My hobbies include drawing, painting, crocheting, and other crafts.
Credentials:
BA in Early Childhood Education, Cal State University, Los Angeles
IZABELLA MARAVILLA
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
My name is Izabella and I joined Room to Bloom in 2026. I am an energetic and positive person with a passion for building meaningful connections with others. What I love most about working with children is being able to make a positive impact on their lives. It brings me so much joy to watch kids learn, grow, and build confidence with each new day. I enjoy creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment where kids can explore, be creative, and develop new skills. Some of my favorite activities to do with children include arts and crafts, outdoor games, reading books, and playing interactive games to keep them engaged and excited about learning. My hobbies include playing volleyball, cheering for my nephew at his baseball games, and going to Disneyland.
Credentials:
AA in Child Development, East Lost Angeles Community College
