Philosophy

"Children require long, uninterrupted periods of play and exploration."
​                                                                                        -Jean Piaget                                                    
                            
At Teeny Scribbles, LLC, we believe that play serves as a strong catalyst in children's growth, learning and development. We also believe that children learn best when they feel safe and secure to explore a meticulously prepared environment that is developmentally appropriate and constantly evolving to meet their individual needs and abilities. Teeny Scribbles, LLC, is committed to building meaningful family relationships, and hiring professionals that are loving, nurturing and instrumental in maximizing your child's potential. 

At Teeny Scribbles, we believe that working with young children means:
  • Making a strong commitment to supporting each child's learning and development. 
  • Serving as a positive role model. 
  • Recognizing the importance of building strong partnerships with each child's family in order to build, and establish, the child's trust. 
  • Appreciating cultural, family and individual differences.
  • Understanding the stages of development, and providing developmentally appropriate activities to meet the needs of each individual child.
  • Promoting a child's sense of autonomy.
  • Maintaining a respectful, learning environment where children feel safe and secure. 
  • Providing open ended learning materials that will contribute to each child's optimal development. 
  • Provide a consistent program that offers children a sense of predictability. 

At Teeny Scribbles, we strongly believe:
  • Play is the medium through which learning occurs.
  • Qualified caregivers are the core of the experience for children. 
  • The learning environment serves as a third teacher.
  • Supporting diversity and resisting bias are essential values. 
  • Children can be guided to solve problems cooperatively through the consistent use of words.
  • Home and Teeny Scribbles must work together in partnership. 
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 About Me

"The purpose of life is not only to be happy - but to matter, to be productive, to be useful and to have it make some difference that you have lived at all."
                                                                                                                                                                                                    ~Leo Rosten

Hello There!
My name is Caroline Fernandez, and I am the proud founder of Teeny Scribbles. I would like to personally welcome you to my site, and thank you for your interest in wanting to learn more about our program.
Boasting 15+ years of experience in working with young children in both, educational and home settings, has allowed me the ability to prepare and provide an effective learning environment within a home, without sacrificing the structure and learning that accompanies many early childhood educational programs. Some of my credentials follow:


Education:
North Park University (2016)
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership and Management - Magna Cum Laude
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society

Oakton Community College (2013)
Associate's of Science in Early Childhood Education - High Honors
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Certification in Infant and Toddler Curriculum

Professional Development Workshops:
Resources for Infant Educarers  (RIE), Los Angeles, California
February 2019 - Nurturing Nanny
https://www.rie.org/classes/nurturing-nanny/

Relevant Work Experience: 
Teeny Scribbles Home Childcare (2015 - Present)
  • Founder and Primary Caregiver
Governess in Malaga, Spain (2013 - 3 months)
  • Lived with a family while I cared for and taught their children (3 & 5 years old) English.
  • Observed early childhood educational programs
  • Language exchange - Spanish - English
Early Childhood Education Center at Oakton Community College (2011 - 2014) - This is a NAEYC accredited center which offers a high caliber program to its children and families. Since the center is located within the college, it also serves as an intern site for current, and future, teachers reflecting current trends in curriculum design, implementation, and assessment.
  • Practicum Student
  • Assistant Teacher
  • Teacher Assistant
  • Substitute
  • Lunch Program Administration
Nanny (2000 - 2015) 

Community Involvement:
  • Partnerships in Education - New Orleans 2012: I participated in a mission trip that required my assistance with preparing and organizing a school library that was located within an underprivileged elementary school. http://www.partnershipsineducation.org/home.html
  • Wright Community College -2010: Building a garden for the community at the  Garfield Conservatory; Fundraising and gathering school supplies for young children in Kenya.

Having the opportunity to work with children for over 15 years has taught me the importance of building strong partnerships with families in order to encourage, and support each child's optimal development. It is therefore my goal to make each day of your child's life, in my care, an enriching experience that will initiate a lifelong love for learning, while establishing strong partnerships with families.
~Caroline Fernandez