The Butterfly Room

Children develop a love or an aversion for learning in the first few years of life.  Therefore, we work to design our program to generate a lifelong desire to explore, question, and create.  We plan our classroom environment and age-appropriate curriculum to best support and nurture our children’s interests and needs.  We give children a wide range of opportunities to experience and learn from their environment to provide them with skills that will serve them not only in the short-term but also throughout life.

Maria, Butterfly Teacher

Hello!  My name is Maria and I have been working at The Learning Gardens since March, 2025.  I love working with kids because their innocence and joy inspires me to see the world with wonder and guides me to contribute to their growth and happiness.  I believe children learn best through play, exploration, and emotional connection.  I am passionate about providing them with an enriching environment where they can naturally and joyfully develop their cognitive, motor, and social-emotional skills.

I have worked with 8 month old’s up to 2 years old’s.  I am a Level 12 on the Wisconsin Registry.  I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the Dominican Republic.

I grew up in the Dominican Republic.  I have lived in Madison since 2022.  I am married and have little one at The Learning Gardens.  In my spare time, I like to spend time in nature, work out at the gym, and go out to eat at new places with my family.

Favorite Quote:  “Believe in yourself and the world will open up to you.”