Davida Bloom has been an educator of young children in the classroom for over 25 years.  Most recently, she has served as the Early Education Director at the YMCA Children’s Center-West Roxbury.  She attended Mount Ida College, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.  She has vast knowledge of working with young children in various child care settings.  She feels that parents are an important part of our team, instrumental in the learning and development of the children.  She looks forward to your involvement and engagement during the school year.  During her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Janine has been working with young children for over 13 years, joining us from a small private school in Milton.  She has earned an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Quincy College.  “I really enjoy creating a love for learning through discovery, exploration, and play.”

Gertrude (Trudy) is a wife, a mom, and has been teaching at our center since 1996.  She is a graduate of Pine Manor College and has earned a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a focus in Early Childhood Education.  Trudy describes herself as a good hearted person, who grew up on a farm in Port Salut, Haiti, with her parents and sixteen siblings.  She is the fifteenth child and likes spending time with family.  In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and dancing Zumba.

Debbie has worked at our center since 2008.  She has earned her Bachelor’s In Early Childhood Education, Health, and Leadership from Pine Manor College.  Prior to joining our center, Debbie worked as a lead teacher for preschoolers and children with special needs for 15 years.  She is a proud owner of three dogs and is an avid New England Patriots fan.

Maribel has worked at our center since 2021. She has earned her Department of Early Education and Care Certification as a Preschool Teacher. Maribel grew up in Mexico and has lived in the United States for 14 years. She is a wife and mother of 2 young children. She enjoys spending time with her family and keeps busy with her children’s daily activities. Maribel enjoys being part of the teaching team at the Children’s Center.

Saludos, I come from Texas and completed my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and Development at a small liberal arts college in Chestnut Hill, MA. I have a passion for helping all children reach their potential and love to challenge students to be curious and take chances when learning. Continuing my passion for learning and helping children and their families, I am pursing a Masters in Social Work degree at Boston College, where I have connected with amazing individuals who want to better the future!

Marien Reyes has worked at the Children’s Center since July 2021. I am a graduate of Pine Manor College with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Marien grew up in Honduras and moved to the United States 8 years ago. In my spare time I enjoy being with family and my dog Muffin. I teach the children in my classroom basic Spanish and I enjoy planning out activities using various materials. I am pursuing a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Boston College.