Tee's Little Stars Childcare

Our Teachers

_Welcome to Tee’s Little Stars Childcare/Preschool . Thembi is a mother of five boys. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, a country in the Southern part of Africa, it uses to be Rhodesia before it gained its independence in 1980. She loves kids and has worked with them since she was a teen, taking care of her nieces and nephews, neighbors and watching her friend’s children. When she moved to America with her family in 2010, she worked at a Private school (KUA) as an assistant store clerk, where she spent most of her time with the students. She went back to school and earned her Associate degree in Business management from River Valley Community College and a certification in guest services through American Hotel Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). She is CPR First Aid certified. . Now she’s back to school for her Bachelor’s degree in ECE, _Ms Tee.

And Joanna!

Joanna has been in America for 35 years, arriving as a child at age five, speaking another language with her three siblings through adoption from Costa Rica .She strives to live for others, God, and the country she was blessed to come to many years ago. She went on to get her GED while living in The Upper Valley of New Hampshire. She has two sons and a stepdaughter, who all reside in Vermont with her and her husband for the last nine years. She graduated as a Certified Medical Assistant from River Valley Community College. Dartmouth Hitchcock employed her for a while before she moved on to study child development at the Community College of Vermont. She loves children and enjoys assisting in whatever they need as they learn and grow in a safe, happy environment. She hopes to obtain a certification in early childhood development and one day help as a social worker or case manager for children and families.-Ms Jojo!

Philosophy

Tee’s Little Stars childcare provides children the comfort and experience of belonging to an extended family. We provide a home-like setting, and our approach to childcare is child-centered and child-directed. Our goal is to provide a safe, quality, and happy place for children where they can learn and grow physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially at their own pace. Learning from the parents and community, learning from colleagues, and especially learning from the children, children have taught us to open our minds and our hearts to the joys, the innocence, and the diversity of ideas in the world. Because of this, we will never forget how to smile with the new, cherish the old, and laugh with the children. inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, We believe children learn through play and benefit from a structured yet flexible schedule. Activities will be offered which stimulate sensory-motor development, language development, and social interaction. The development of strong self-esteem is also a major goal. Children will be taught to respect each other, adults, and property.

Location

Located In White River Junction at the Bottom of the Masonic Lodge Building at 544 Sykes Mountain Avenue, Opposite Chevrolet in White River Junction

About our program

We have scholarships for those who can not qualify for Vermont subsidy.

The main goal of this childcare is to have fun, improve social skills, and encourage creative expression. We will utilize a variety of activities to accomplish this goal. Free play, reading, arts and crafts, music/singing, dancing, dramatic play/pretend, and puzzles.

Admissions

Join the Tee’s Little Stars Childcare 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 Tee’s Little Stars Childcare unique. If we are currently hosting tours, you can request or schedule a tour at the top of this page. If we are not currently hosting tours, you’ll see a “Request Info” button at the top of this page; if you submit your information using this button, we will notify you when we start host tours again in the future.

3. Submit an Enrollment Application

If you would like to enroll, please submit an application at www.wonderschool.com/tee-s-little-stars-childcare-6865/apply – note that we require tours for all prospective families. Please do not submit an application if you have not visited the program.

4. Enroll

After reviewing your application, we’ll send an enrollment invitation. Upon accepting your invitation you’ll pay your enrollment fee, fill out enrollment documents and review our Parent Handbook.