Our Leadership
Meet Mr. Josiah & Miss Cary
After operating a family day care home in Santa Rosa, CA from October 15, 1990 - October 8, 2017, following the devastating loss of their home and business during the TUBBS Fire, they revised their business model and opened Santa Rosa Rise and Shine Child Care Center.
Cary earned her degree from Santa Rosa Junior College with a double major, in Early Childhood Education and Child Development. She holds a Supervisor's Permit from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. She continues her education regularly to stay abreast of changes that occur in her field.
Josiah has his Masters Degree from International Seminary, he has served on Sonoma County's Board of Mental Health.
After revising their business model 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.
They are participants in the 'Quality Counts', CARES and PITC programs where they will continue their professional development with the hopes of their center becoming a training and observation site.
Together, they have raised six children; five daughters and one son. They have ten grandchildren and a multitude of other 'children' thought Sonoma County that have touched their hearts and still remain in contact with many of the families to this day!
Cary and Josiah would love to open their arms and hearts to include your family as an added extension of theirs!
Our Team
Anna, teaching assistant
Meet Miss Anna!
She is a graduate of Santa Rosa High School and currently attends SRJC where she is enrolled in the child development department completing her units in early childhood education.
Anna enjoys the beauty that comes out of this life; music, nature and babies. In her free-time she loves to skateboard, hangout with friends and sew. Anna has been experimenting with her creative side by recycling clothes and making them new!
She takes initiative when interacting with the children and they respond to her positively. We are excited to have Anna as a part of our team!
Ian, teaching aide
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.
Our Supporting Staff
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.
Maia, substitute
Maia, substitute
Maia, substitute
Meet Miss Maia!
Maia has many years experience as a nanny and may, on occassion, be present assisting our program should the need arise.
Maia's first love is the beauty industry where she hopes to become a licensed esthetician.
Bear, pup-mascot
Maia, substitute
Maia, substitute
We'd like to introduce 'Bear'!
Bear is our pup 'mascot'. She is our three-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 p
We'd like to introduce 'Bear'!
Bear is our pup 'mascot'. She is our three-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 puppy kisses! Consider yourself warned! Puppy drool may be in your future!!
Announcement
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