Our Leadership & Administration Team
Cary Rich, Executive Director
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.
In 2022, Cary was selected as a new Californina Director Mentor where she assists other program administrators when they face challenges.
Her current office is located at our Montgomery Village center. She oversees all of the day-to-day operations of our agnecy and administers our child care development fund.
Josiah Rich, Director
Meet Mr. Josiah!
Josiah has his master's degree from International Seminary, he 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.
Lorielle Hess-Fiedler, HR Coordinator
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.
Maia Rich, Training Manager
Meet Miss Maia!
Maia has many years experience in the ECE field and will bring that expertise to our program as our staff trainer. She has earned the respect of her peers and colleagues as a genuine leader and looks forward to the exciting challenges of cultivating a cohesive team across our agency.
In her spare time, Maia enjoys spending time with family and friends and is an advid dog lover.
Our Care Team
Isabella, lead teacher
Amanda, teaching assistant
Isabella, lead teacher
Meet Miss Bella!
Bella has been working with kids for the past 4 years and has enjoyed every minute. She loves how curious and excited they are about the world and loves helping that curiosity grow.
In her free time, she can be found doing something creative. She loves painting and will paint as often as she can. She can also be found reading, listening to music, or playing with her dog Callie.
Amy, teacher
Amanda, teaching assistant
Isabella, lead teacher
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.
Amanda, teaching assistant
Amanda, teaching assistant
Amanda, teaching assistant
Meet Miss Amanda!
Amanda is a student at Sonoma State University. She is working on herBachelor’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 visitng new coffee shops and trying different types of coffee.
Ian, aide
Amanda, teaching assistant
Amanda, teaching assistant
Meet Mr. Ian!
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.
He was home schooled and graduated May 2022. He is the youngest of six siblings. He has ten nieces and nephews. He has worked with young children as a youth leader in
Meet Mr. Ian!
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.
He was home schooled and graduated May 2022. He is the youngest of six siblings. He has ten 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.
Eliana, aide
Eliana, aide
Eliana, aide
Meet Miss Eliana!
Eliana has been working with kids for 4 years. She is the oldest of three with her youngest sibling 15 years younger.
She has always been around kids. She loves watching them grow and learn new things everyday.
Eliana is a student at the SRJC and would love to be a labor and delivery nurse one day.
She spends a lot of h
Meet Miss Eliana!
Eliana has been working with kids for 4 years. She is the oldest of three with her youngest sibling 15 years younger.
She has always been around kids. She loves watching them grow and learn new things everyday.
Eliana is a student at the SRJC and would love to be a labor and delivery nurse one day.
She spends a lot of her free time at the coast or hiking through the redwoods.
Taylor, aide
Eliana, aide
Eliana, aide
Meet Miss Taylor!
Taylor is a 2021 high school graduate that plans on studying early childhood education in college.
She has 8 years of experience as a babysitter and nanny.
She loves encouraging children to explore learning and to develope their own unique interests. She feels her time is most valuable when spent with children as it comes
Meet Miss Taylor!
Taylor is a 2021 high school graduate that plans on studying early childhood education in college.
She has 8 years of experience as a babysitter and nanny.
She loves encouraging children to explore learning and to develope their own unique interests. She feels her time is most valuable when spent with children as it comes natural for her to make them feel safe and welcomed.
Taylor is eager to work with children and to meet new families. She can’t wait to meet you!
Juliet, aide
Eliana, aide
Juliet, aide
Meet Miss Juliet!
Bio coming soon...
Our Support Team
Catherine, substitute
Catherine, substitute
Catherine, substitute
Meet Miss Catherine!
You will ocassionally see Catherine at morning drop-off. She helps us during the morning transition. Her calming presence is just what's needed and all the babies love her!
Catherine is the mother of two little girls. One still attends Happy Time Preschool, next door, and the other graduated from Happy Time last year
Meet Miss Catherine!
You will ocassionally see Catherine at morning drop-off. She helps us during the morning transition. Her calming presence is just what's needed and all the babies love her!
Catherine is the mother of two little girls. One still attends Happy Time Preschool, next door, and the other graduated from Happy Time last year and is now in kindergarten. Mis Catherine hold her Associates degree in Child Development and previously operated an in-home daycare specializing in infant care. Prior to her experience as a daycare owner she was a nanny for over 13 years.
Jessica, substitute
Catherine, substitute
Catherine, substitute
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.
Bear, pup-mascot
Catherine, substitute
Bear, pup-mascot
We'd like to introduce 'Bear'!
Bear is our pup 'mascot'. She is our four-year-old, very friendly, Labrador Retriever that has a mellow disposition (somewhat uncommon for a Labrador).
She will not be interacting with the children but she may, on occasion, be an ever-present-observer!
She will welcome petting and may return the favor with do
We'd like to introduce 'Bear'!
Bear is our pup 'mascot'. She is our four-year-old, very friendly, Labrador Retriever that has a mellow disposition (somewhat uncommon for a Labrador).
She will not be interacting with the children but she may, on occasion, be an ever-present-observer!
She will welcome petting and may return the favor with doggy kisses! Consider yourself warned! Dog drool may be in your future!!