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 Rooms 1

WEE PRESCHOOL 1 TEACHERS

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

Jennifer Ziehler

Jenny started with our program in June of 2020. She received her Bachelor's in Secondary Education from Unity College in 2016. Jenny worked for three years at a middle school in Massachusetts and then a year at Spurwink before joining our team! Jenny is a calm, understanding, and loving teacher! The children in preschool love her and we feel lucky to have her with us.

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.

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

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!

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.