Nurturing and empowering young minds.

 Marianne has supported many families through the complex and often challenging journey of parenting. She holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health and Wellness with an emphasis in Family Dynamics, which informs her work with children and strengthens the partnership between families and the learning environment.

She is currently pursuing a second Master’s in Early Childhood Education with a focus on children from birth to six years old, deepening her understanding of development, observation, and hands-on learning. Her approach draws from child-centered principles that honor independence, confidence, and purposeful activity, while remaining responsive to each child’s individual interests and developmental stage.

Rather than following a rigid model, the philosophy at Ariva Kids is grounded in close observation, reflection, and intentional practice. Children are observed daily, and their development is thoughtfully documented to ensure they receive the right balance of support, challenge, and encouragement. This allows learning to emerge naturally, guided by curiosity, relationships, and respect for each child’s unique path.

 To offer high-quality early childhood care in a calm, safe, and thoughtfully prepared environment that supports the holistic development of children from birth through six years of age.

We work in close partnership with families, who know their children best, observing, reflecting, and responding to each child’s needs in order to support their growth while nurturing the well-being and balance of the group as a whole.

 At Ariva Kids, our staff is not defined by certifications alone, but by their deep sense of responsibility, care, and commitment to the children entrusted to them.

Our team is made up of caregivers with lived experience as mothers, grandmothers, and community members within a strong Latin cultural tradition, where caring for a child means protecting, guiding, and nurturing them as if they were one’s own. When families place their children in our care, we understand that we become the next line of protection, support, and emotional safety for that child.

To support this responsibility, the team receives daily guidance and coaching from Marianne. Through continuous observation, reflection, and conversation, caregivers are supported in understanding children’s needs, responding with intention, and growing in their role as caregivers. This ongoing coaching ensures consistency, emotional awareness, and alignment in how children are supported throughout the day.

Each member of our team approaches their role with warmth, attentiveness, and respect, building close relationships that allow children to feel secure, seen, and deeply cared for. This shared responsibility and ongoing guidance create an environment where children can grow with confidence, trust, and a strong foundation of emotional well-being.