Wee PreSchool Classrooms

The wee preschool program at Creative Beginnings builds on what was learned in the toddler program. Our two-year-old learners will learn how to write their first names and begin to spell and recognize their last names. Children in this program will learn upper- and lower-case letters, recognize numbers one through five, and learn more complex shapes such as octagon, hexagon, and pentagon. Children will also develop social-emotional skills through feelings identification and verbal expression of feelings and emotions.

WEE PRESCHOOL 1 TEACHERS

Sara Brown — South Portland, ME — Creative Beginnings Childcare Center

Gabrielle Krutuleski


Gabby joined the Creative Beginnings team in September 2019. She graduated from Southern Maine Community College with her degree in Early Childhood Education in 2018. Gabby has worked with a wide range of ages but has found her home with the wee crew Her enthusiasm for early education shines in the lessons, activities, and themes she plans. We are so lucky to have Gabby with us. 

Sara Brown — South Portland, ME — Creative Beginnings Childcare Center

Heather Tibbs

Heather has been with us since July of 2024. She graduated from Modesto Junior College with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has experience working with children of all learning abilities. Heather’s calm, patient, and loving demeanor makes her perfect for our toddler program. 

Sara Brown — South Portland, ME — Creative Beginnings Childcare Center

Giovana Deroberto

Giovanna has been with Creative Beginnings since June of 2025. She has over 15 years of teaching experience, including a few years in Italy! Giovanna is kind, warm, and considerate. She truly loves teaching and we look forward to many years with her! 

Daily Schedule

7:30-8:30AM- Drop off/free play

8:30-8:50AM- AM snack

8:55-9:15AM- Clean up/Books/Morning circle

9:15-9:45AM- Centers

9:45-10:45AM- Outside

10:45-11:00AM- Bathrooms/diapers/hand washing/Story time

11:00-11:30AM- Lunch 

11:30-11:55AM- Clean up/beds/wind down

12:00-2:00PM- Quiet time/ Teacher planning

2:00-2:20PM- Wake up/clean up beds

2:25-2:45PM-Circle/activity

2:45-3:00PM- Snack

3:00-4:00PM- Outside

4:00-5:00PM- Activities/pickup 

                    Wee Preschool  2

WEE PRESCHOOL 2 TEACHERS

Sara Brown — South Portland, ME — Creative Beginnings Childcare Center

Sabrina Dippolito

Sabrina joined us in March of 2024. She attended Northeast Technical Institute and has worked with children from preschool to teens. Sabrina is detail-oriented, calm, and caring. We are so glad we have her in our wee program! 

Sara Brown — South Portland, ME — Creative Beginnings Childcare Center

Sandy Pham

Sandy graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a Bachelor'sin Elementary Education. Sandy came to us in 2020 with 4 years of teaching experience at various grade levels. She is animated, energetic, and an engaging teacher. She starts each day with a happy smile and an enthusiastic "good morning!" We are so grateful to have Sandy as part of our team.

Daily Schedule

7:30-8:30AM- Drop off/free play

8:30-8:50AM- AM snack

8:55-9:15AM- Clean up/Books/Morning circle

9:15-9:45AM- Centers

9:45-10:45AM- Outside

10:45-11:00AM- Bathrooms/diapers/hand washing/Story time

11:00-11:30AM- Lunch 

11:30-11:55AM- Clean up/beds/wind down

12:00-2:00PM- Quiet time/ Teacher planning

2:00-2:20PM- Wake up/clean up beds

2:25-2:45PM-Circle/activity

2:45-3:00PM- Snack

3:00-4:00PM- Outside

4:00-5:ooPM- Activities/pickup