Directora Gabriella
My husband Franco and I started Primeros Pasos in 2013 at our Glen Park location, which now holds a a Iarge license (12-14 children) family child care. We are happy to soon be serving additional children at our forthcoming Silver Park location, scheduled to open on May 13, 2019 as an infant, toddler and preschool center.
We love being around children, and we feel sincerely fulfilled providing service to our community where quality child care is sorely needed. We believe in our program; our nearly four year old son is a current student, and our eight year old daughter is an alumna. Our families in care clearly believe in our program as well, based upon much appreciated referrals, and best of all, 7 sets of siblings (not counting our own children) who have been entrusted to our care!
My mother's side of the family is from El Salvador, and I am a native Spanish speaker as are my family members. My sister is a certified interpreter.
I have been around education all my life, as my mother was a bilingual teacher aide for many years. I have used many of her projects and resources! I am a trained singer and love to share the gift of song with the children. One of my favorite moments is when one of the children breaks into a song that we sang together.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts with High Honors degree in Art History from Smith College, and completed the three year Masters in Architecture program at UC Berkeley. I pay special attention to quality design of children’s spaces and their learning environment.
I am currently pursuing the Master's program at San Francisco State University in Early Childhood Education, scheduled to graduate in Spring 2020. I have completed 35 units of Early Childhood Education coursework at City College San Francisco, as well as the 2018 Stanford University Bing Summer Educator Session. I hold a Program Director Permit from the State of California, and four City College Certificates of Achievement: Administration; Professional Development and Advocacy; Infant Toddler Specialist; and Early Childhood Practitioner.
We consider it a tremendous honor to care for our children in care. Thank you for your interest in Primeros Pasos!
We love being around children, and we feel sincerely fulfilled providing service to our community where quality child care is sorely needed. We believe in our program; our nearly four year old son is a current student, and our eight year old daughter is an alumna. Our families in care clearly believe in our program as well, based upon much appreciated referrals, and best of all, 7 sets of siblings (not counting our own children) who have been entrusted to our care!
My mother's side of the family is from El Salvador, and I am a native Spanish speaker as are my family members. My sister is a certified interpreter.
I have been around education all my life, as my mother was a bilingual teacher aide for many years. I have used many of her projects and resources! I am a trained singer and love to share the gift of song with the children. One of my favorite moments is when one of the children breaks into a song that we sang together.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts with High Honors degree in Art History from Smith College, and completed the three year Masters in Architecture program at UC Berkeley. I pay special attention to quality design of children’s spaces and their learning environment.
I am currently pursuing the Master's program at San Francisco State University in Early Childhood Education, scheduled to graduate in Spring 2020. I have completed 35 units of Early Childhood Education coursework at City College San Francisco, as well as the 2018 Stanford University Bing Summer Educator Session. I hold a Program Director Permit from the State of California, and four City College Certificates of Achievement: Administration; Professional Development and Advocacy; Infant Toddler Specialist; and Early Childhood Practitioner.
We consider it a tremendous honor to care for our children in care. Thank you for your interest in Primeros Pasos!