Our staff is highly experienced in Early Childhood Education, and many of us have been working together since 2002. Our staff’s low turnover rate is a testament to our special school community and how much we enjoy working together. We believe the most important qualification of a staff member is a genuine and visible love for children—this is a trait we all share.

Director

Mary Lopez

My name is Mary Lopez and I have been the Director of Little Angels Preschool since its opening in September 2002. I graduated from the Early Childhood Education Program at Santa Barbara City College and am First Aid and CPR certified.

I worked as a teacher/director for 13 years at another local preschool that closed and many years teaching preschool before that. I am one of the founding staff members of Little Angels and so proud of it! I have worked with many of the teachers for years, even before Little Angels. I feel so blessed to have been able to stay together all these years.

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Ladybug 2/3 yrs

Cindy

My name is Cindy and I am a teacher in the Ladybug Room. I graduated from the Early Childhood Education Program at Santa Barbara City College. I am also First Aid and CPR certified.

I have been working with Mary Lopez for over 20 years. I started the Ladybug Room many years ago at another preschool and when the school closed, helped open Little Angels and continued the Ladybug Class here. I am proud to be working with children for so many years, in a career that I truly love.
 

Mayra

My name is Mayra and I am one of the teachers in the Ladybug Classroom. I have taken many Early Childhood courses at SBCC, and love gaining knowledge about young children. Prior to coming to Little Angels, I worked in an elementary school’s after school program for 3 years. I am also CPR and First Aid certified.
 

Madison

My name is Madison, but most people call me Maddie, and I am one of the teachers in the Ladybug Classroom! I was born and raised here in Santa Barbara. I attended Humboldt State University, where I graduated with my BA in Child Development and a Minor in American Indian Education. I am also First Aid and CPR certified.

Being the director's daughter, I have been a part of Little Angels and a preschool environment my entire life. I have been teaching since 2017 and can’t imagine doing anything else!
 

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Bumblebee 3/4 yrs

Rosa

My name is Rosa, and I am a teacher in the Bumblebee Class. I have been at Little Angels Preschool since 2010 and love being part of such an amazing school. I graduated from Santa Barbara High School and went straight to Santa Barbara City College, where I graduated with an AS degree in Early Childhood Development. I am also First Aid and CPR certified.
 

Katy

My name is Katy and I am a teacher in the Bumblebee Class. I've worked in a school setting since 2006 with preschool aged children up to second grade. I've enjoyed working with the different ages but enjoy the preschool years the most. I am so blessed to be part of LAPS and always look forward to being a part of a child's learning experience and growth. I am also First Aid and CPR certified.
 

Jessica

My name is Jessica, and I am the Assistant in the Bumblebee Class. I have taken Early Childhood Education Courses at SBCC, and worked with elementary age children for two years. I’m enjoying working with younger children at Little Angels. I am CPR and First Aid certified.
 

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Butterfly 4/5 yrs

ROSALIE

My name is Rosalie, and I am a teacher in the Butterfly Class. I have been a teacher locally for over 25 years and have been at Little Angels since 2003 (aside from a 4-year stint at another local preschool). Along with being CPR and First Aid certified, I have my Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development from the University of La Verne. I am so happy to be doing what I love in the town I was born and raised in!
 

FATIMA

My name is Fatima, and I am a teacher in the Butterfly Class. I have been working with children since 2017 and in the teaching field since 2022. I love what I do! I have my Associate of Science degree in early childhood education as well as one in sociology. I am also CPR and First Aid certified. I am very happy to be a teacher at Little Angels, and help our little ones grow to be amazing adults of the future!
 

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