ABOUT US
About Us
Our Purpose and Philosophy of Tiny Toes Academy is to offer a safe and nurturing environment for children ages 6 weeks through 13 years.
The philosophy of Tiny Toes Academy is to initiate a learning experience through scaffolding, cultural development and internalization all through social interactions.
Tiny Toes Academy focuses on each child’s developmental level through observation, play and social interaction. Tiny Toes Academy utilizes Infant/Toddler and Pre-school Creative
Our Purpose and Philosophy of Tiny Toes Academy is to offer a safe and nurturing environment for children ages 6 weeks through 13 years.
The philosophy of Tiny Toes Academy is to initiate a learning experience through scaffolding, cultural development and internalization all through social interactions.
Tiny Toes Academy focuses on each child’s developmental level through observation, play and social interaction. Tiny Toes Academy utilizes Infant/Toddler and Pre-school Creative
LaRae Bernal
My passion for childcare comes with 22 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, a master’s degree in business, as well as a director certification through the State of Colorado Early Childhood. I worked with Jefferson County Head Start for 13 years and owned and operated my own childcare center for 8 years, prior to opening Tiny Toes Academy. We are a proud military family and I have two adult sons and two grandchildren.
Ali Belger
I have been in childcare for over 20 years. A little over 10 of these years, I have spent Directing. I have worked with every age group. Although preschool and pre-k aged kiddos are my favorite. I am a Colorado native and grew up here in Littleton. I am also a first-time mom to a 3-year-old son and have been married over 10 years. I love gardening, anything outdoors and cooking. Most weekends you can find my family and I at the lake paddleboarding and catching some sun. I also obtain a director certification through the State of Colorado Early Childhood.
LaRae Bernal
My passion for childcare comes with 22 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, a master’s degree in business, as well as a director certification through the State of Colorado Early Childhood. I worked with Jefferson County Head Start for 13 years and owned and operated my own childcare center for 8 years, prior to opening Tiny Toes Academy. We are a proud military family and I have two adult sons and two grandchildren.
Shantelle Fry
I’ve been in Early Childhood Education for 20 + years. I have been a director for the last 6 years and have loved every minute of it! I am a mother of four and a grandmother of two. Family is everything to me and that included my work family. I have a passion to make a difference in our world and believe that the way to change is to help mold amazing young human beings for their future leadership roles. I have taught ages 6 weeks to 13 years old and I have run centers solo and have been a part of administration boards. I also obtain a director certification through the State of Colorado Early Childhood.
Ali Belger
I have been in childcare for over 20 years. A little over 10 of these years, I have spent Directing. I have worked with every age group. Although preschool and pre-k aged kiddos are my favorite. I am a Colorado native and grew up here in Littleton. I am also a first-time mom to a 3-year-old son and have been married over 10 years. I love gardening, anything outdoors and cooking. Most weekends you can find my family and I at the lake paddleboarding and catching some sun. I also obtain a director certification through the State of Colorado Early Childhood.
Tiny Toes Academy also offers services in Mental Health, Health and Speech by having specialists in all three areas come in on a weekly/monthly basis to assist children, teachers and families in the classroom and at home. We also offer three nutritional meals throughout the day. A morning breakfast, lunch, and pm snack.
The philosophy of Tiny Toes Academy is to initiate a learning experience through scaffolding, cultural development, and internalization all through social interactions.
The curriculum offers support in logical thinking, learning and problem solving and symbolic thinking.
The curriculum supports children's language development and acquisition and communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
The curriculum focuses on building good relationships and supporting peers in play as well as positive role modeling and integration of social experiences into play.