K E Y CO N T R I B U T O R S: C H I L D R EN ’S PA R A D I S E The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is pleased to join Children’s Paradise Preschool and Infant Centers in recognizing the following individuals from the Oceanside location as key contributors to their organization and the community. Each and every employee showed incredible determination and tenacity during the past 18 months, dedicating long hours in an unknown situation to care for the children of essential workers. They are now on a mission to make this already incredible childcare center better than ever! The Oceanside Children’s Paradise is an incredible pillar in the community of Oceanside and we recognize them for this.
Lina Borja, Director, Priscilla Badmilk, Assistant Director “Teamwork makes the dream work,” is often heard at all five Children’s Paradise locations. Mrs. Lina and Mrs. Priscilla are shining examples of this. Together, they serve more than 200 children and their families and manage almost 40 staff members who make this childcare center one of the best in North County. When most other schools closed for COVID-19, their Oceanside site stayed open to care for the children of essential workers without even hesitating. They are always ready for a challenge and remain positive even if things are hard. They’ve learned each other’s strengths and use this knowledge to work with children of all ages and abilities, staff, and parents.
Marietess (Mary) Sevilla Lead Teacher for Toddlers Two-year-old toddlers’ early development skills skyrocket in Oceanside as they interact with their lead teacher, Mrs. Mary. She’s best known for her language-rich environment and keeping her classroom routine solid. When it’s time for snacks and lunch, toddlers engage in a family-style dining experience and engage in every step including setting it up and cleaning. During meals, Mrs. Mary talks with the children about what they are eating, where it comes from, the shape, taste and colors, all of which stimulates language skills. Outside the classroom, she’s constantly engaged with her class while teaching them to appreciate nature. You can find Mrs. Mary and her little students of life looking for bugs and catching lizards and butterflies.
Mrs. Marietess (Mary) Sevilla, Lead Teacher for Toddlers
Rebecca (Becca) Pantoja, Lead Preschool Teacher Sierra Rice, Preschool Teacher Daniel Lopez, Instructional Aid Mrs. Priscilla Badmilk, Assistant Director, and Mrs. Lina Borja, Director
www.oceansidechamber.com | Spring 2020
This threesome makes an incredible team as they approach every challenge with a positive mindset. Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Journal | 9
