The Sweet Pea Room

Our philosophy is to create a safe and effective learning environment that is inclusive to all children and families. We believe that children learn the most through active learning experiences based in play.  Children learn with the support of adults and their peers. Each area of the room is arranged with specific academic and social learning experiences in mind. These experiences provide a challenge for different skill and ability levels along with the opportunity for success at any level.  It is so important that our children know they are valued, loved, and supported in our classroom. We are able to give them this by creating a strong bond and a school family through conscious discipline.

Jaden, Sweet Peas Teacher

Hello! My name is Jaden Delaney and I have worked at The Learning Gardens since the summer of 2018. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater in 2017 with my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Through my degree, I have worked with children in a wide variety of age groups. I have worked with preschool, Head Start, primary grades (Kindergarten – 3rd grade), infants and toddlers as well as Birth to Three. I love working with children because it always amazes me when a child is working really hard on a concept and they finally are able to do or understand that concept.  To see their pure joy and excitement of learning makes my heart melt over and over.  I live on the Northside of Madison with my husband, Ien and my daughter, Artemis, who attends this center. In my free time, I love to read, take hikes, go swimming, and play games. One thing I like to disclose to all the families I work with is that in the summer of 2017, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I like to disclose this information because, somedays, it does affect my capabilities on a day-to-day basis.

Tawana, Sweet Peas Teacher

Hello, my name is Tawana and I have been at The Learning Gardens since October 2024.  I love working with children because they are so willing to learn. I believe children learn best through positive learning experiences.  I am passionate about watching children grow into their own individual personalities.

I have been involved in Early Childhood Education since 2004 working with infants to 3 years old. I am a Level 4 on the Wisconsin Registry.

I have lived in Madison all my life and have 3 children.  I also have a dog named Oreo.  In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family.