LIC #: 343625583
Philosophy
Blooms and Branches is a Reggio inspired playschool where we value each child’s curiosity and creativity. We believe in the power of play and the importance of learning through play. Our curriculum is flexible and changes based on children’s ideas, thoughts, and observations. We view the environment as a third teacher and take great care to maintain a bright, welcoming space that invites play and learning. We model kindness and compassion and support each child to develop emotional literacy. At Blooms and Branches we prioritize spending time in our outdoor classroom and fill our days with nature, art, science, early literature, construction and dramatic play.
Our Space
Blooms and Branches Playschool is located in Tahoe Park on 62nd Street, near the intersection with 19th Avenue. We carefully crafted our space to cultivate the many languages children use to learn - with a key focus on play and wonder.
My Background
- Seven years as a pediatric speech language pathologist at local school districts
- Six years teaching preschool at licensed childcare facilities in Santa Barbara
- Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Montana
- Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a minor in Education from the University of California, Santa Barbara (go Gauchos!)
- Licensed speech language pathologist, holding a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Hearing Association and a California State License for Speech Pathology.
- Core early childcare education coursework to be a lead preschool teacher
About Me
My name is Kate, and I have always had a passion for early childhood education and will forever be in awe of the rapid brain development that occurs during the first five years of life. When I went back to work after having my first son, I couldn't stop thinking about the experiences I wanted him to have in his early years. Day after day, I would leave him in care and dream of the school I wanted to build for him. I made that dream a reality when I convinced my husband to buy a house and spend over a year converting our detached garage and backyard into a playschool. Our friends and family showed up for us in huge ways, entertaining our toddler and rocking my newborn while we worked, spending hours in the summer heat installing insulation and helping us lift drywall into place (just to name a few!). This process has truly been a labor of love. I am so proud of the space that we created and I can’t wait to share it with a community of young families in Tahoe Park and Sacramento. I'm committed to creating an environment in which children, parents, caregivers and staff are treated with respect and professionalism at all times. I view parents/caregivers as partners and work everyday to create a space that supports all involved.
Tuition Rates
(Monthly)
5 Full Days
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
$1,275
3 Full Days
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
$1,050
2 Full Days
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
$950
5 Half Days
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
$950
3 Half Days
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
$800
2 Half Days
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
$600
Get in Touch
If you'd like more info, to arrange a visit, or to apply for our wait list, contact me at kate@bloomsandbranchesplayschool.com, or use the form below. We can't wait to meet you!
