Meet Our Team

Our Dedicated Professional Staff

Meet the caring, qualified educators who make Small Hands Big Hopes Academy a special place. Each team member is CPR & First Aid certified and passionate about early childhood development.

Our Team's Qualifications

Highly Qualified

Early childhood education training & degrees

CPR & First Aid

All staff are certified in emergency response

Ongoing Training

Regular professional development & workshops

Background Checked

Thorough screening for your peace of mind

Meet Our Leadership Team

The dedicated professionals who lead our programs with care and expertise

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Anahi Moreno

Certified

Leadership

Anahi Moreno

Director

With over 8 years of experience in early childhood education, Anahi has worked her way up from teacher aide to teacher, coordinator, and now serves as Director of Small Hands Big Hopes Academy. Her journey through every level of childcare gives her a deep understanding of what it takes to create a nurturing, high-quality environment for children and families.

Credentials & Certifications:

Master of Business Administration

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)

CPR & First Aid Certified

Current certification

Texas Rising Star Certified

4-Star rated program director

8+ Years of Experience

From teacher aide to director

Our Dedicated Staff & Teachers

The caring educators who make every day special for your children

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Staff Member

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Staff Member

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Staff Member

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Staff Member

Staff Development & Training

Continuous Learning & Community Engagement

Our staff regularly participates in professional development, community events, and training programs to provide the highest quality care for your children.

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Certificate Ceremony

Staff completing professional training

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Staff Training Session

Ongoing professional development

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Community Partnership

South Texas College collaboration

Join Our Caring Family

Our entire team is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and education for your children. Every staff member shares our commitment to nurturing growth, safety, and joy.

4-Star Rated

Texas Rising Star

Qualified Staff

CPR & First Aid Certified

Loving Care

Newborn to 13 years