My story begins in Wollo, a small village in Ethiopia, where I was born. After the early passing of my father—a local priest remembered for his kindness and devotion to children—my life changed dramatically. At just six months old, my sister and I were taken to Addis Ababa by our aunt, leaving behind our mother and siblings without knowing the truth of our family history. We were told both our parents had passed, and we grew up unaware of our roots.

Adapting to life in the capital was difficult, and soon, due to our aunt’s work, we were placed in an orphanage. Though I only spent two years there, those years shaped me deeply. Living among more than 100 children, I learned what it meant to share, support one another, and create family out of community. That experience planted in me a love for children and a calling to nurture them, even in the face of hardship. At the age of seven, my sister and I were adopted by a remarkable family of educators in the U.S. My adoptive mother, a bilingual ESL specialist with a Master’s in Multicultural Education, and my aunt, a Special Education teacher, inspired me with their devotion to teaching and guiding young lives. Their influence, combined with my early experiences, solidified my passion for early childhood development.

That passion only grew as I moved from high school into university and beyond. I earned my degree in Clinical Psychology and devoted my career to serving children in many settings—from private nannying to volunteering in classrooms, and later assisting children with special needs at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Each experience reaffirmed my calling: to help every child feel loved, supported, and capable of reaching their fullest potential.

My father’s life of love and service to children continues to inspire me every day. Carrying his legacy forward has become part of who I am. Devoting my life to children makes me feel connected to him—honoring the devotion he had for his own children and extending that same care to every child I serve.

This is more than a daycare—it’s a place where children are loved, nurtured, and guided to grow into the best version of themselves. We invite you to be part of something bigger