Our teachers are certified and experienced in the field of Early Childhood Education. We believe that the most important qualification of a staff member is a genuine and visible love for children.

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 worked with Mary Lopez and many of the other teachers 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. Last year I was the Ladybug Class Assistant, but I took Early Childhood courses at Santa Barbara City College and am now qualified to be a preschool teacher! I am still enrolled in ECE courses to gain more early childhood knowledge. I had worked in an elementary after school program for 3 years, before coming to Little Angels. 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, but left 7 years ago to attend Humboldt State University. There, I received my BA in Child Development with 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 taught at LAPS for two years with Cindy in the Ladybug Classroom, left for one year to grow more as a teacher, and now I'm back!!

I have been teaching for almost 6 years now and can't imagine myself doing anything different! In my free time, I like to spend time with my new nephew, watch movies, explore the outdoors and go on adventures with my boyfriend.
 

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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 since 2009 and love it! I graduated with an AS Degree in Early Childhood Education from Santa Barbara City College and I have an AA degree in Liberal Arts as well. 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

Dolores

My name is Dolores and I am a teacher in the Pre-Kindergarten Class (the Butterflies). Teaching at Little Angels is a dream come true. I attended the Early Childhood Education Program at Santa Barbara City College and I am First Aid and CPR certified.

I taught at another local preschool for eight years. I knew Mary Lopez for many years and was thrilled when I was able to join the LAPS team in 2003 and take over the Butterfly Class.
 

ROSALIE

My name is Rosalie and I am one of the teachers in the Butterfly Class. I started teaching with Dolores in 1998 as an assistant at another local preschool, then started teaching here at Little Angels in 2003. I left and spent 4 years teaching at another local preschool but returned to LAPS in 2018 to my former position. I took Early Childhood courses at SBCC and received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Child Development from the University of La Verne. I am CPR and First aid certified.
 

Angelina

My name is Angelina, and I am the Assistant in the Butterfly Class (the Pre-K). I was born and raised in Santa Barbara, and love it here! I have been a nanny in the past and love children, so I decided to enroll in Early Childhood courses at SBCC. I now plan to take more courses, and hope to someday teach elementary school here in Santa Barbara, staying close to the beach that I love! I am so excited to have the opportunity to work at Little Angels, gaining experience in a school setting. I look forward to getting to know the Butterfly children and their families. I am CPR and first aid certified.
 

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