Penelope's Place Childcare

Childcare that promotes kindness, curiosity, and confidence for children in Eugene, Oregon.

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About Penelope

 

The owner and Director of Penelope’s Place has worked with children for over 40 years, first as a Licensed Special Education Teacher in Hawaii, California, and Oregon, and lately in this exemplary state-certified home-based preschool / childcare.

As a Special Education Teacher, Penelope worked with students of all ages, but focused on early childhood students for the second half of her tenure in public school classrooms. Having spent 17 years working with students from 3 to 6 years of age, she has a solid understanding of developmental ages and stages as well as typical individual variations.

In addition, Penelope has personal expertise with infant and toddler development through her raising her own three children, one of whom was adopted as an infant.

Penelope has a Master’s Degree cum laude in Education from the University of Oregon, and has been licensed to teach in Hawaii, California, and Oregon. She has additional specialized training in Early Childhood, Gifted & Talented, and children with Behavioral Challenges.

This extensive background allows her to access a large repertoire of strategies to assess needs and guide children toward the next developmentally appropriate step in their growth.

Penelope has chosen to build her career and her personal life around children due to the sheer joy she derives from their company!