Baldwin Hills Wonderschool

Our Teachers

Hello! I am Jerrilyn, the founder of Baldwin Hills Wonderschool. I was inspired to start my own program because I saw a need for high-quality care in my community. I have an extensive background in education and over 20 years of experience working with young children.

I received my Bachelor’s degree in early Childhood Education, Master’s of Science degree in Education/Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction, and an advanced Master’s degree as an Educational Specialist (Ed. S) in Special Education.

My professional career began as a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District (Child Development Division). I have been pursuing my interest in the field of early childhood education, special education, and social services for more than 20 years.

By working as a behavior therapist and then as a behavior therapist supervisor, I gained training and hands-on experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I have supported many of my clients within their home, school, and natural environment using evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavior Intervention (CBI), Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), and Social Skills Training (SST).

In addition, I have helped parents navigate through clinical Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and early intervention programs, regional centers, psychiatric therapy centers, hospital-based community centers, and various agencies that specialize in working with children who have been diagnosed with autism and/or developmental delays.

I have been married 15 years to my loving husband and together we have a beautiful 12 year old daughter, who is our little helper!

Testimonials

“Jerrilyn has an amazing spirit and is one of the kindest people you will ever meet. She is warm, patient, and wonderful at working with children of all abilities. She created a calming room for my son with autism. Highly recommend!” -Sandra

My child came home and told me he loves his new school the best and has so much fun with Ms. Jerrilyn- April

We are past parents from Baldwin Hills Wonderschool. My children still talk about Ms. Jerrilyn. We were playing a game at home and my children said, we played this game at Ms. Jerrilyn’s. I miss her.- Hilary

Philosophy

The philosophy of our childcare facility is centered on the individual child and their interests. Our goal is to provide an environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive by feeling safe, loved, and nurtured. Children will experience academic and play-based programs that cater to their specific interests and areas of development, while also feeling genuinely cared for, safe, and cherished in our welcoming and home-like setting.

Location

Baldwin Hills Wonderschool is located in a bright, inviting single family home in the Baldwin Hills neighborhood.

We’ve designed our care environment with play and learning areas that allow children to explore various developmentally-appropriate activities based on their interests. Some of our favorite areas include block area (for fine motor skills and problem solving), dramatic play area (for self-expression and empathy), and reading / cozy area (for literacy, relaxation, and respite).

Children will have outdoor time everyday in our private yard. Children need space to run, jump, and move!

At Baldwin Hills Wonderschool, we want to provide an enriching environment where children feel free to explore and play.

About our program

Baldwin Hills Wonderschool is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment that cultivates self-esteem. We help children grow from small, big, bigger to best!

Being a small family day care, Baldwin Hills Wonderschool offers:

• a home-like environment
• Safety first (and second, and third!)
• a strong family partnership that ensures the best possible communication and experience for your child
• better teacher to child ratios since there are fewer children per teacher
• lower tuition rates
• a more flexible program which is accommodating to your needs

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Admissions

Join the Baldwin Hills Wonderschool community in four easy steps:

1. Explore our website

We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family.

2. Tour our program

Come see what makes Baldwin Hills Wonderschool unique. Please schedule a tour by filling out the “Schedule Tour” form.

3. Submit an Enrollment Application

If you would like to enroll, please submit an application at www.wonderschool.com/baldwin-hills-wonderschool-5317/apply – note that we require tours for all prospective families. Please do not submit an application if you have not visited the program or confirmed enrollment with the Director.

4. Enroll

After reviewing your application, we’ll send an enrollment invitation. Upon accepting your invitation you’ll pay your deposit (usually equal to one month’s) fill out enrollment documents and review our Parent Handbook.