Nature is the greatest classroom, where every leaf, every bird, and every ray of sunshine holds a lesson waiting to be learned.
About
I opened Woodland Explorers Playschool because I believe children need opportunities to explore, discover, create, and imagine. Children are motivated to learn when they have opportunities to make choices in an environment that is enriching and stimulating. My goal as an educator is to provide children with an atmosphere where they feel safe to freely express themselves, learn and investigate. I believe the outdoors provides children with natural, enticing surroundings where they can organically have the freedom to take control of their own learning.
At Woodland Explorers Playschool we foster a learning environment built on play, exploration, and going outside the lines.
-Miss Tasha
“Children deserve to grow and learn in a place and alongside a force that is as wild and alive as they are.”
— Nicolette Sowder
Testimonials
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Both of my children were lucky enough to be under Tasha’s care for several years and I can’t say enough about how much they, and we, loved her. She always went above and beyond to make sure their days were filled with creative and fun activities and gave them extra time and care when one of them came in feeling a little down. It was evident she worked hard to make her preschool classroom an inviting space that fostered imaginative play. She even took extra time to transform her room into a Christmas wonderland every year! The kids absolutely loved it. Tasha wrapped up my kiddos like they were her own and we will always be grateful she was able to be part of their lives.
Melinda Gardiner
August 7, 2022
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Where do I even start… Ms. Tasha is an absolute gem of a Teacher and human. My 2 older boys were so blessed to have her as their Daycare/Preschool Teacher. She made them feel loved, safe, heard, and brought out the joy of learning for them. She took time to listen to them and learn about them. She used their interests to build lessons and foster a love of learning that is beyond words. Her positivity and energy was infectious. They loved her dearly and so did I. They still talk about Ms. Tasha in the most loving ways. If you are lucky enough to be blessed with a spot for your child in her care you will see what an amazing opportunity you’ve been given.
Stephanie Owens-Maskart
August 7, 2022
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Choosing a daycare for your little one is one of the most difficult experiences parents of young children face. The only way to feel ok dropping a child off, is if you feel 100% confident your child is in the best hands. While daycare providers can’t provide the same environment that is in each individual home, they can provide a loving environment, safe, creative play, and learning opportunities that are developmentally appropriate. Miss Tasha does all of that and more. All three of my children had Miss Tasha in some capacity in a daycare center environment. While some daycare teachers came and went, Miss Tasha was the constant, warm-smile, positive energy person that we felt comfortable leaving our babies in her hands. No matter what was going on in her personal life, we never knew. She came to work and was ready to welcome children to her space. Miss Tasha was incredibly professional, we were confident leaving our children in her hands, and the children love her. What else could you ask for in a childcare environment? She’s the best!
Jill Vigenski
August 9, 2022
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Both of my children were lucky enough to have Miss Tasha as a preschool teacher and they both adored her. Tasha is kind, nurturing, and loving and brings her extensive experience and knowledge in early childhood education to her work with children. Tasha was wonderful to my children and we are grateful for the care she provided them. Both of my kids still remember her fondly and one is a middle schooler and one is in upper elementary school!!
Elizabeth Carrillo
August 7, 2022
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It is no exaggeration to say Woodland Explorers Preschool sets the highest possible standards in every metric we look for as parents. Our son was not only lovingly and individually cared for with Ms Tasha, he was also constantly encouraged to become his best self in every way. It felt like every week she was creating exciting and fascinating new experiences for the littles. Ms Tasha is so extremely knowledgeable about what children need to learn and grow, and she makes them feel seen in such deeply fundamental ways, that our son is genuinely a more whole person because of her. The attention to detail in everything, big or small, is also truly comforting for us as parents. With apps these days, any day care can get you notes on the major events that happen during the day. With Ms Tasha on the other hand we were regularly updated on all the beautiful small things we were missing by being at work. She approaches communication with parents from the viewpoint of a parent, which makes it all wonderfully natural to get pictures and stories about what our child is doing or playing or learning throughout the day. Ms Tasha truly makes you feel like a witness to your child's experience, which is an incredible and added benefit we had no way of expecting. I can simply not say enough about Ms Tasha and Woodland Explorers Preschool. It is an exceptional place and we feel extremely lucky to have had our son there.
Dave & Joy Omar
November 7, 2023
