Our Staff

Diana, the Founder and Educational Director. She is one of the most sought after child care teachers in the area. Diana is a proud mother and the toddler/pre-kinder teacher. Her daily program includes art, exploration, exercise and learning activities based upon fun and creativity. Diana grew up in Acapulco, Mexico where family was central to her upbringing. Formally working as a lead teacher at West Seattle Bright Horizons and the Green Lake La Escuelita Child Care Center, Diana discovered that parents are interested in bilingual education, consistent, affordable and trustworthy care. Diana completed the advanced Child Development Associate (CDA) program provided by Central Seattle C.C. and La Escuelita. Working as a lead teacher at Bright Horizons, her commitment to loving attention and quality care resulted in numerous compliments and personal requests for individual care and employment. Diana left to pursue her goal of developing an exceptional and affordable child care program of her own. She has taken her experience and best practices of center care and created Smarter Kids in-home childcare. She opened Alki Beach Child Care in 2013 with the community and working families in mind. Her Vision is to develop smarter and healthier, bilingual children by providing center quality professional care at a fraction of the cost. that working families need. She realized she could help save parents thousands of dollars per year compared to her previous employer. Diana is proud to continue to serve the West Seattle community with her pre-school program that develops Smarter Kids!

Nadia, is an experienced mother, caregiver and lead bilingual teacher. As Diana's sister, she too grew up in Acapulco, Mexico with family values. She has raised her own daughter to be a sweet and intelligent bilingual student utilizing the principles and teachings of our program. Nadia has completed the advanced Child Development Associate (CDA) program in addition to the Washington State child care certification requirements. Over the years in addition to her teaching, she has provided nanny and baby sitting services to a number of children in the community. She is devoted to providing the love, attention and learning that all children require. Her loving care and attention helps promote early bilingual understanding and development.