Our Staff
Trained Early Childhood Teachers in Loomis, CA
Little Orchard Preschool, Inc. is a developmentally appropriate preschool program for children ages two to six years of age. We also provide afterschool care for children in elementary school.
We provide a hands on active learning environment designed to promote development cognitively, socially, emotionally and physically.
We believe that each child is unique and each child develops at their own rate, not like anyone else. This characteristic of individuality should be nurtured and encouraged.
Our philosophy is based on the belief that young children need an environment where active learning can occur and where the environment provides developmentally appropriate learning opportunities so that children can learn through hands on experiences.
Teachers carefully plan and set up the environment to facilitate development in important developmental areas for children such as language and literacy, math and science, music, movement, creative representation and social relations. Every child has a unique learning style, their own interests and level of development. It is our goal to foster the growth and development of every child toward their greatest potential. We want to provide an environment which sets each child up for future success.
We provide a hands on active learning environment designed to promote development cognitively, socially, emotionally and physically.
We believe that each child is unique and each child develops at their own rate, not like anyone else. This characteristic of individuality should be nurtured and encouraged.
Our philosophy is based on the belief that young children need an environment where active learning can occur and where the environment provides developmentally appropriate learning opportunities so that children can learn through hands on experiences.
Teachers carefully plan and set up the environment to facilitate development in important developmental areas for children such as language and literacy, math and science, music, movement, creative representation and social relations. Every child has a unique learning style, their own interests and level of development. It is our goal to foster the growth and development of every child toward their greatest potential. We want to provide an environment which sets each child up for future success.
Our Staff
Our Staff qualifications exceed the state licensing requirements. Teachers are well educated in Early Childhood Education and Child development holding a Child Development Permit from the State of California, child development units, an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s Degree in Child Development.
All Staff hold a current child CPR and First Aid Certificate and a Health and Safety Certificate.
Teachers attend annual workshops to keep up to date in current research and teaching methodologies in Early Childhood Education and Child Development. In addition, all staff have training in the High/Scope research based approach to early childhood education. Teachers are specifically trained in language and literacy, math and science, creative representation, music and movement and social/emotional development using the High/Scope method for helping children gain initiative and a love for learning. High/Scope is an active learning program that engages children in the learning process. Teachers carefully plan foundational educational activities that children are interested in. Teachers have the necessary knowledge in child development to engage children's interests as well as support their continuing development in all the crucial foundational skills and concepts. Since 1991, we can attest that children who have attended our program are highly successful in their future educational journey. The key is to help children to develop a higher level of thinking, ability to make positive choices, the initiative to engage in and have excitement and interest for learning and social competence.
All Staff hold a current child CPR and First Aid Certificate and a Health and Safety Certificate.
Teachers attend annual workshops to keep up to date in current research and teaching methodologies in Early Childhood Education and Child Development. In addition, all staff have training in the High/Scope research based approach to early childhood education. Teachers are specifically trained in language and literacy, math and science, creative representation, music and movement and social/emotional development using the High/Scope method for helping children gain initiative and a love for learning. High/Scope is an active learning program that engages children in the learning process. Teachers carefully plan foundational educational activities that children are interested in. Teachers have the necessary knowledge in child development to engage children's interests as well as support their continuing development in all the crucial foundational skills and concepts. Since 1991, we can attest that children who have attended our program are highly successful in their future educational journey. The key is to help children to develop a higher level of thinking, ability to make positive choices, the initiative to engage in and have excitement and interest for learning and social competence.
Susan Piette, M.A.
Owner/Executive Director - Since 1991
M.A. Human Development, Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, Calif.
B.A. Child Development. California State University, Sacramento
M.A. Human Development, Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, Calif.
B.A. Child Development. California State University, Sacramento
A.A. ECE, Sierra College, Rocklin, Calif.
Certificate in Early Childhood Administration of Programs
Program Director Permit, Credentialing Office, State of California
Certificate in Early Childhood Administration of Programs
Program Director Permit, Credentialing Office, State of California
Little Orchard Preschool, Inc.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
I believe every child is unique and it is important to acknowledge their unique needs, interests, and background. I always strive to be an active listener and co-learner with children. I consider a good learning environment along with active participation and supervision helps young ones to build a bond and trust with us. I believe in play-based methods, hands-on activities, and experiences that enhance all-around developmental milestones of children.
Yugandhara Nimkar (Miss Yuga)
MA degree in Child Development from Sacramento State University, CA
MA degree in Child Development from Sacramento State University, CA
I believe every child is unique and it is important to acknowledge their unique needs, interests, and background. I always strive to be an active listener and co-learner with children. I consider a good learning environment along with active participation and supervision helps young ones to build a bond and trust with us. I believe in play-based methods, hands-on activities, and experiences that enhance all-around developmental milestones of children.
Little Orchard Preschool, Inc.
Sunflower And Daisy Classes
Our teachers are dedicated, caring, professional early childhood teachers who are educated in child development and early childhood education. Our program is based on the research using the Highscope approach, ensuring your children are in competent and nurturing hands!
Monica Sanchez
Zarghona Maqsoud (Miss Zee)
AA Degree in Early Childhood Development at Ohlone College, CA
AA Degree in Early Childhood Development at Ohlone College, CA
Little Orchard Preschool, Inc.
Dandelion Teachers: 2 and 4-year-old class
Barbie Verlin
Substitute and Toddler Teacher
Substitute and Toddler Teacher
Child Development Master Teacher and Site Supervisor Permit from Early Childhood Education coursework taken at the University of Nevada, Reno
Angie Thrasher
Little Orchard Preschool, Inc.
Daisy Teachers: 3 and 4-year-old class
Anzela Sus
Buttercup Class
Little Orchard Preschool, Inc.
STAFF
Our teachers are dedicated, caring, professional early childhood teachers who are educated in child development and early childhood education. Our program is based on the research using the Highscope approach, ensuring your children are in competent and nurturing hands!
Our Toddler Assistants
Shannon Shaver
Teacher Permit, State of California
Teacher Permit, State of California
Allison Price
Buttercup Class
Our Preschool Teachers
Coming Soon.
Our Pre Kindergarden Foundation Teachers
Christie Fletcher, BA
Degree Human Development
Teaching Credential State of California
Site Supervisor Permit
3rd year
Hello! My name is Christie Fletcher.
My educational background includes completion of my BA in Human Development as well as my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Sonoma State University. I have worked as a Preschool Teacher 6 years now. Three of which were at Sonoma State Children's School and two at Old Firehouse School in Lafayette.
I love teaching Preschool because the children are so enthusiastic and excited about learning. I live in the area with my husband, which I am excited about because it is so close to Folsom Lake. I enjoy traveling, cooking, photography, art, scrap booking, dogs, and baseball.
I am looking forward to getting to know your children and working directly with them in the classroom in their exploration, discovery, and learning.
Degree Human Development
Teaching Credential State of California
Site Supervisor Permit
3rd year
Hello! My name is Christie Fletcher.
My educational background includes completion of my BA in Human Development as well as my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Sonoma State University. I have worked as a Preschool Teacher 6 years now. Three of which were at Sonoma State Children's School and two at Old Firehouse School in Lafayette.
I love teaching Preschool because the children are so enthusiastic and excited about learning. I live in the area with my husband, which I am excited about because it is so close to Folsom Lake. I enjoy traveling, cooking, photography, art, scrap booking, dogs, and baseball.
I am looking forward to getting to know your children and working directly with them in the classroom in their exploration, discovery, and learning.
Call to reserve your seat at the
PARENT ORIENTATION
September of each year
6:30-8:30 p.m.
PARENT ORIENTATION
September of each year
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Employment
All teachers at Little Orchard Preschool are required to verify a clear background check, TB and physician's clearance; hold or obtain CPR, First Aid and Health and Safety certificates. All staff are required to have early childhood education coursework from an accredited college AND experience working with children in a center based developmentally appropriate preschool program. We require our teacher to exceed State licensing standards in education, and prefer teachers to have a degree in early childhood education or child development.
Please call today if you qualify - we would love to talk with you!
Please call today if you qualify - we would love to talk with you!
