Our Team
Our company, Child Care Partners, consists of five early learning centers each with its own director and teachers. Across the centers we have unifying values, goals and curricula. Believing that "those who create commit", we foster an atmosphere of collaborative decision making. Our directors have a role in evaluating information on proposed changes; likewise, each center director seeks input from her staff when considering changes. We also bring together groups of teachers from our schools for round-table discussions on program issues and problem solving.
While we may not always agree, we all have a voice!
When hiring new team members we look for those who value integrity, professionalism, loyalty, empathy and mutual respect. Our staff puts children first and are dedicated to facilitating intellectual and physical development, as well as, supporting children socially and emotionally.
We support our staff with above average wages, individualized trainings and opportunities for professional growth. We have a benefits package that includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental, Vision, Aflac, Simple IRA, Tuition Assistance, Training Stipends and more.
Teachers are the heart of our program!
Chelsea Peralta Center Director
Chelsea Peralta has been in the field of early childhood education since 2008. She pursued her higher education at the University of Santo Thomas in the Philippines then earned her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood and Special Education from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. In 2014, she moved to Colorado and joined Commerce Children's Center as a Toddler Teacher. In 2018 Chelsea stepped into the role of Master Teacher; she leads the program and provides support for children, teachers, and families. Chelsea is also fully certified as a Center Director in the State of Colorado.
Ms. Peralta believes in Active Learning, HighScope's™ core principle. This approach values hands-on or the learn-by-doing experience. Her teaching pedagogy includes the social constructivist process and guided imagery with Conscious Discipline™.
Chelsea is a proud Fur Mom of 2 cats who enjoys weightlifting and playing video games.
Lindsey Nelson Program Director
Lindsey has been a dedicated professional in the field of early childhood education since 2011. She began her journey by studying the psychology of child development and added early childhood education courses to her knowledge base in 2013. Lindsey has experience teaching children from infancy to pre-kindergarten, fostering a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
In 2020, Lindsey joined CCC as an infant teacher and quickly advanced to the position of Infant Nursery Supervisor. In this role, she demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to early childhood education. During her time as Infant Supervisor, Lindsey received her Director Certification through the State of Colorado and benefited from mentorship with Chelsea, further enhancing her expertise.
Lindsey's teaching philosophy is rooted in the principles of child-centered pedagogy, emphasizing the importance of creating a responsive and inclusive learning environment. She believes in fostering children's natural curiosity and supporting their social, emotional, and cognitive development through play-based learning and intentional teaching strategies.
A strong advocate for Conscious Discipline, Lindsey incorporates this innovative approach into her teaching practice. By focusing on building children's self-regulation skills and emotional intelligence, she empowers them to become confident and empathetic learners.
Lindsey is deeply committed to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) principles, particularly the commitment to "continue to learn, grow, and contribute as a professional." She remains dedicated to her ongoing professional development and actively contributes to the early childhood education community through continuous learning and mentorship.
In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys spending time with her two dogs as well as her large family. She also enjoys yoga and weightlifting.
