Jr. Kindergarten Program in Mission Viejo, California

Happy Minds Kids Academy strives to employ dedicated and experienced teachers who have chosen the field of Child Care, because they love working with children and share our vision and goal to ensure a safe, happy, loving and nurturing environment geared to providing a variety of stimulating and enriching activities each day.

All teachers at Happy Minds Kids Academy meet or exceed California State educational requirements for Child Care Centers and Preschools. This includes course work in Child Growth and Development, Child Family and Community Relations, Planning & Curricula. Most of our staff members are Child Care Credential Holders from the California Department of Education. All of our staff members are First Aid and CPR certified.

Administration

Ms. Fas-hana AfazFounder/Executive Director

Ms. Yvonne SmithDirector

Infant & Toddler Room Teachers

Ms. Manuela Saldivar

Ms. Sally Vazquez

Ms. Mithu Thennakoon

Ms. Alyson Long

Ms. Carol Walters

Ms. Rajaa Dawood

Ms. Ashley Millard

Preschool Teachers

Ms. Britani Lazo

Ms. Clarissa Llamas

Ms. Crystal Llamas

Ms. Maricela Ramirez

Ms. Diane Genet

Ms. Israa Sheikly

Ms. Colleen Fukubayashi

Ms. Rashmi Kothari

Ms. Maddy Tarr

Support Staff

Ms. Niema

Ms. Fowzieh

Ms. Shelan