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 Meet Ms. Pipa 

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Maria Cecilia Akbari-Feo, or better known as Pipa, is the licensed Director and Owner of the award-winning The Little Home Daycare & Preschool in San Jose, CA. Originally from Venezuela, Pipa began The Little Home in 1993 as a means to combine her love of children and passion for early child development and education. However, Pipa's experience in childcare extends far before, as she trained and worked as both a substitute and teacher at various daycare centers and preschools in both Venezuela and the Bay Area. Since starting The Little Home, Pipa has gone on to receive numerous accolades for her proficiency, excellence, and commitment to providing excellent child care and bilingual services (English and Spanish). Pipa has made it her mission to ensure that The Little Home continues to provide the safe, joyous, well-rounded, charming, and above-standard quality care that they always have. Pipa is also a proud wife and mother of two children.

 Journey to Childcare 

Becoming a childcare provider always seemed to be what was destined for me. Back in Venezuela, my mother was an elementary school teacher and a lawyer, and many of my other family members owned childcare facilities. Therefore, I grew up surrounded by people who knew and taught me the value of education, especially for children. My first job in Venezuela was as a substitute teacher with my mother, and as a helper at local daycares, and when I moved to the US, my first job was as a preschool teacher. I chose to follow this line of work not only because of how fun and lively it is to teach, but because I believe there is nothing more rewarding than sharing in the development of a child. I have also always wanted to be an independent business owner and woman. In starting my own preschool and daycare center, I have been able to complete two dreams at once by fully creating my own business that supports all the ideals I hold for childhood education and care. Additionally, when I became a mother, I was able to be with my children through every step of their growth by bringing them to The Little Home. The experiences with my own family, and all the children that have attended The Little Home, have been beyond rewarding. I am so honored to have committed my life to this work.

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 Certifications, Education, Credentials, Awards 

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Certified

CPR & First Aid

Certified

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Experience

30 years of

Experience

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Bilingual

Bilingual program English/Spanish

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Food Program

Creditable

Food Program

  • 4 times recipients of the Gold Seal Award given by Choices for Children.

  • PAEYC recognition for outstanding contribution in the field of ECE.

  • Provider of the year City of San Jose.

  • Better Child Development Organization Commitment to excellent award.

  • Certificate of Completion, Positive Parenting Education course with honors grade.

  • Certificate of Completion of Conflict Resolution in Child Care Setting.

  • Certificate of Completion in School-Age child care Training to Building Bridges to a Brighter Future.

  • Certificate of Completion for Supporting Children with Disabilities.

  • Certificate of Completion for Raising a Reader.

  • Certificate of Completion for SEEDS First 5 San Jose.

  • Certificate of Completion for Child Care Food Program.

  • Certificate of Completion for Control of Infectious Diseases including Immunization.

  • Certificate of Completion for COVID-19 in Child Care Settings

  • Plus several workshops to enhance children’s literature in child care.

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