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
JESSICA MENDOZA
Early Childhood Educator
My name is Jessica Mendoza and I have loved being an early childhood educator for the past 4 years. I have experience teaching kids from infants to 6th grade. What I enjoy most about working with kids is watching them grow. Seeing them get so excited about learning something new and guiding their progress is truly rewarding! Every day is a new adventure when working with kids, which is what makes it so much fun! I love to incorporate science and the arts into my teaching. I am also a huge Disney and Dodgers fan!
Credentials:
BA in Social Work, Cal State University, Los Angeles
Early Childhood Development Courses, Cal State University, Los Angeles
Early Childhood Development Courses, Rio Hondo College
ANAHI LARA
Early Childhood Educator
My name is Anahi Lara and when I was growing up, I always helped my mom babysit children. My first job was in a preschool three years ago. Working with kids is a wonderful experience. It is amazing to see their reactions when they learn something new. Watching them grow and seeing their personalities bloom is something I look forward to every day. I really enjoy doing hands-on activities and arts and crafts with kids and feel it is a very beneficial approach to learning! I enjoy painting, crafting, and playing music and try to bring my interests to the classroom to enhance my teaching.
Credentials:
BA in Early Childhood Education, Cal State University, Los Angeles
HANNAH KIM
Preschool Educator
My name is Hannah Kim and before working at Room to Bloom Preschool, I was a Sunday school teacher, an elementary school tutor, and a counselor for a summer camp. I enjoy working with kids because I am able to witness how much they grow academically and as a whole individual. Kids are so fun to work with because of their limitless energy and imagination. I enjoy engaging in all types of activities when I teach. I love selecting new crafts for them to do, encouraging them to get active and move around, and guiding their academic abilities. I love to draw, paint, play piano, exercise, and take long walks with my dog!
Credentials:
BA in Psychology, University of California, Riverside
