About RLE

Ria’s Lil’ Explorers is a bilingual, multiculturally diverse, and inclusive early learning and childcare program that provides a loving, safe, and nurturing home environment for children of all ages and abilities.


We are all about family, learning through play, socialization, being creative, and being you’re own person. We provide developmentally appropriate toys, books, activities, and opportunities that will encourage and support motor skills, cognitive skills, and socio-emotional development.


We love that every child and their family bring special qualities and skills to our program. Together we can ensure that all children have a positive and exciting learning experiences.

 

 

About Ria

Hello beautiful families!

My name is Maria but the kiddos call me 'Ria. I am fluent in both English and Spanish (which is part of our daily curriculum).

My love for early childhood education began many years ago. It was then that I realized that guiding children and watching them explore, learn, and develop was what I wanted to do.

To this day with over 30 years of experience, I still feel the same excitement. Children are so fascinating. They see our great big world so differently than we do. I am amazed by their learning potential. They are scientists, explorers, adventurers, artists, friends, teachers, and so much more, and that's all before they turn One. Their possibilities are endless and that's what I love. Being able to be a part of their development is so fulfilling.

My family and I are so excited to be able to welcome all your little ones into our home, where we will continue to grow together as explorers, artists, scientists, adventurers, engineers, friends, and best of all...family!

 
 
Languages:
  • Fluent in both Spanish and English
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    Credentials:
    • Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education
    • Infant Care Specialist Certificate
    • Family Child Care Specialist Certificate
    • CA State Child Care License (#343624740)
    • Department of Justice Clearance
    • FBI Fingerprint Clearance
    • CAI (Child Abuse Index) Clearance
    • Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
    • Preventative Health and Safety Certification
    • Adult and Pediatric First Aid Certification
    • Up to to date Vaccinations
    • Tuberculosis Clearance (TB Test)
     
     
    In pursuing my Early Childhood Education degree, I took some specialty classes in addition to the Early Childhood Education core required classes. Those extra classes are listed below:
    • Child Psychology
    • Music and Movement in Early Childhood Education
    • Curriculum and Interactions in Early Childhood Education
    • Children with Special Needs
    • Constructive Math and Science in Early Childhood Education
    • Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood Education
    • Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education
    • Education and Care of Infants in Group Settings
    • Infant Development
    • Leadership in Diversity
    • Making Learning Visible Through Observation and Documentation
    • Guidance and Discipline for Young Children
    • Children's Health, Safety, and Nutrition

      • (The Children's Health, Safety, and Nutrition is in addition to the required Preventative Health and Safety Training required for Licensing)
     
     
    Continued Education and Development
    I continue my professional growth by attending many workshops and trainings related to children, families, early childhood education, health/safety, nutrition, and other relevant topics. I have also obtained an Associate of Science in the field of Animal Science with a focus on Equine Science.