Meet Our Educators
Our staff is a warm and creative bunch who are committed to providing quality childcare in an environment that values kindness and respect for others. We are educators and advocates who try our best to provide a safe, loving, and nurturing atmosphere for children every day. Above all, we share a common goal to ensure that every child feels special, loved, and realizes their brilliance.
Ms. Melissa
Founder & Director
Curiosity.
“Through modeling curiosity and appreciation for nature and humanity, my hope is to instill a sense of connectivity and kindness in all aspects of children’s learning.”
Ms. Melissa is a Certified Teacher & Director with over 15 years of experience as an educator and mentor. Her love of children, family, and community were the determinative factor in founding LBBA. She holds a CDA (Child Development Associate) and certification in Early Education from Quincy College.
Ms. Rasheedah
Lead Educator
Kindness.
“Nurturing children is what drives me.”
Ms. Rasheedah is a Certified Teacher who brings a playful teaching style and is always up for adventure. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Early Education from Roxbury Community College and is currently completing her Bachelor’s at Springfield College.
Ms. Tanay
Co-Educator
Creativity.
“ I love providing opportunities to help children reach their full potential socially and creatively.”
Ms. Tanay joins us with years of experience caring for infant through school-aged children. She understands the importance of allowing children to be guided by their own curiosity and imagination to learn new concepts.
“It takes a village to raise a child.”