Meet Miss Cary!
Cary earned her degree from Santa Rosa Junior College with a double major, in Early Childhood Education and Child Development. She holds a Site Supervisor's Permit from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Cary has 33 years' experience in the early child development field. She operated a childcare home, alongside her husband, Josiah, from 1990-2017. She has been our Executive Director since our inception, April 2, 2018.
In 2022, Cary was selected as a new California Director Mentor where she assists other program administrators when they face challenges.
Her office is located at our Montgomery Village center. She oversees all of the day-to-day operations of our agency and administers our childcare payment assistance fund.
Meet Mr. Josiah!
Mr. Josiah has been in the early childhood education field since 1990. He has his master's degree from International Seminary and has served on Sonoma County's Board of Mental Health.
He is currently working on his PhD in Natural Medicine with an emphasis on the effects of nutrition in child development.
Josiah completed the requirements in the area of Early Childhood Education and earned his Teacher’s Permit from the State of California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.
In addition to his daily duties as the Director of our Junior College District center he is a certified First Aid/CPR/AED instructor and provides these services to our community.
Meet Miss Lorielle!
Lorielle is an HR professional with over 15 years of HR experience across a variety of industries. She has her BS in Business Administration with a focus in HR management, and is a Certified Professional in HR Management (SHRM-CP).
Lorielle will bring her service mindset and passion for helping others to Santa Rosa Rise and Shine as she encourages our team to bring their best selves to work.
In her free time, Lorielle enjoys cooking in her instapot, cold brew coffee, and working out. She loves spending time with her daughter, Addy, and their puppy Winston.
Meet Miss Amanda!
Amanda has been employed with Rise and Shine Child Care Centers & Family Services Agency since March 2023. She has been an invaluable member of our team as one of our infant/toddler teachers and as assistant director.
She now holds the title of Early Intervention and Child Development specialist. She will be conducting routine observations and assessments to provide her expertise in creating environments that support the unique developmental milestones of all children enrolled in our programs.
Her primary location is Montgomery Village but will be present at our Humboldt facility while actively involved in her assignments.
She graduated from Sonoma State University with her bachelor’s in early childhood studies with a concentration in development.
She loves to read, hike, and watch the sunset. She has a passion working with children and seeing them develop.
In her spare time, she loves visiting new coffee shops and trying different types of coffee.
Meet Miss Catherine!
In 2014, Catherine first opened and operated an in-home daycare that specialized in infant care.
Prior to her experience as a daycare owner, she was a nanny for over 13 years.
Catherine earned her degree from Santa Rosa Junior College with a double major, in Social & Behavioral Sciences and Child Development. She also
Meet Miss Catherine!
In 2014, Catherine first opened and operated an in-home daycare that specialized in infant care.
Prior to her experience as a daycare owner, she was a nanny for over 13 years.
Catherine earned her degree from Santa Rosa Junior College with a double major, in Social & Behavioral Sciences and Child Development. She also holds a Master Teacher's Permit from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
In 2020, Catherine graduated with highest honors from National Holistic Institute as a California state Certified Massage Therapist and Health Educator. (CMT)
She is currently working on becoming a Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist and Infant Massage Teacher. (CPMT, CIMT)
Catherine brings adaptability, deep patience and empathy to Rise and Shine. She knows how to anticipate the needs of children, staff, and parents, and use her eye for detail to provide quality care for children.
Outside of work, Catherine enjoys spending time with her two daughters, sipping iced coffee and cuddling with her two dwarf rabbits.
Meet Miss Amy!
Amy is working on her bachelor's in education with a focus on child development. She is a proud mom of two, a toddler and a teen.
Amy has spent the majority of her career in the caretaking field and will bring her wealth of experience, and her appreciation of the energy that children contribute to all of our lives.
In her s
Meet Miss Amy!
Amy is working on her bachelor's in education with a focus on child development. She is a proud mom of two, a toddler and a teen.
Amy has spent the majority of her career in the caretaking field and will bring her wealth of experience, and her appreciation of the energy that children contribute to all of our lives.
In her spare time she loves to explore local parks, especially beaches.
She looks forward to working with you and your child as they adjust to their new surroundings.
Meet Miss Jenny!
Jenny is a passionate childcare educator with over 15 years of invaluable experience working with children of all ages.
As a devoted wife and mother of three incredible children, she understands the significance of fostering a safe and enriching environment for the next generation.
Her journey in childcare began more than a
Meet Miss Jenny!
Jenny is a passionate childcare educator with over 15 years of invaluable experience working with children of all ages.
As a devoted wife and mother of three incredible children, she understands the significance of fostering a safe and enriching environment for the next generation.
Her journey in childcare began more than a decade ago, having had the privilege of interacting with children at various developmental stages. Through this fulfilling journey, she has honed her skills, nurtured her passion, and embraced the joy of helping children thrive.
Miss Jenny is a certified Associate Teacher and is committed to continuous growth and learning in the field.
Beyond her professional commitments, she finds solace in spending quality time with her cherished family and friends. Crafting has always been a source of delight for her, and you'll often find her knitting or creating intricate designs with her trusty Cricut.
Meet Miss Maia!
Maia has been in a childcare setting her entire life. She has worked in the field as a nanny and now as an early childhood teacher.
Maia believes that building strong relationships with both children and their families is essential for creating a positive and collaborative learning environment.
She strives to communicate
Meet Miss Maia!
Maia has been in a childcare setting her entire life. She has worked in the field as a nanny and now as an early childhood teacher.
Maia believes that building strong relationships with both children and their families is essential for creating a positive and collaborative learning environment.
She strives to communicate openly and effectively with parents, sharing insights and observations about their child's progress and development.
By working together with a team, she can support each child in reaching their full potential and achieving success.
Meet Miss Jocelyn!
Jocelyn has her bachelor's in child development and is currently working on her master's degree at Sonoma State.
Jocelyn brings her extensive experience working with young children and enthusiasm to Rise and Shine.
She enjoys watching movies and trying new foods.
Meet Miss Maria!
Maria was born and raised in the beautiful wine country. She enjoys traveling and food!
From a very young age she knew her goal in life was to become a great role model in the lives of children.
She has dedicated her time and most of her career serving children. It is one of her most fulfilling experiences.
Meet Miss Diana!
Diana is a proud mother of a son in elementary school.
She has her degree in Child Development and is always looking to expand her knowledge.
She has experience as an Infant toddler teacher and has been a nanny for several children.
Diana loves to use the power of song and movement to teach the children about sign languag
Meet Miss Diana!
Diana is a proud mother of a son in elementary school.
She has her degree in Child Development and is always looking to expand her knowledge.
She has experience as an Infant toddler teacher and has been a nanny for several children.
Diana loves to use the power of song and movement to teach the children about sign language, hand eye coordination, listening skills and expand their imaginations.
She likes to bring in her Ukulele from time to time and sing and play for the children.
In Diana's spare time she loves to forest bath, swim, hike and dance anywhere the chance is given.
She also has her Floral Certification from Santa Rosa Junior College and enjoys crafting with flowers.
Meet Miss Rachel!
Rachel is a student at the Santa Rosa Junior College. She is studying to get her Associate Degree in Child Development before transferring to a four-year college to pursue a degree in psychology. She hopes to go into the field of child psychology after graduating from college.
Rachel first started working with children a
Meet Miss Rachel!
Rachel is a student at the Santa Rosa Junior College. She is studying to get her Associate Degree in Child Development before transferring to a four-year college to pursue a degree in psychology. She hopes to go into the field of child psychology after graduating from college.
Rachel first started working with children as a mother's helper when she was 7 years old before becoming a babysitter at age 13 and then a nanny at 18.
She has experience working with children aged newborn to 12 years old. One of Rachel's favorite parts of caring for infants and toddlers, over the past 7 years, has been watching them learn, grow, and discover the world around them, and she is grateful to have been given the opportunity to be a part of this process.
Things Rachel likes to do in her free time include hiking with her dog, doing art such as painting and drawing, knitting or crocheting, and going to the beach.
Meet Mr. Ian!
Ian has worked as an aide for Rise and Shine for the last 2 years. He will be cutting back his hours to pursue his academic and career goals.
Mr. Ian is a very active member of our community. He is the founder of Operation Blanket, a charity that works with agencies serving our homeless neighbors.
Ian is a recent graduate f
Meet Mr. Ian!
Ian has worked as an aide for Rise and Shine for the last 2 years. He will be cutting back his hours to pursue his academic and career goals.
Mr. Ian is a very active member of our community. He is the founder of Operation Blanket, a charity that works with agencies serving our homeless neighbors.
Ian is a recent graduate from National Holistic Institute (NHI) where he received his massage therapy certification.
Ian is the youngest of six siblings. He has eleven nieces and nephews. He has worked with young children as a youth leader in his martial arts training and as a Junior Lifeguard at a local swim center.
Ian loves all things, Marvel. He enjoys experimenting in the kitchen as well as watching various cooking shows.
Ian adds great value to our program as a 'big brother' with our toddlers. His gentle and kind spirit is a quality admired all.
Meet Miss Jessica!
Jessica has multiple years experience as a nanny for infants as well as managing multiple care-givers for families. She has studied Child Development at our local Junior College and is the mother of 3.
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