Certifications

Blossom is an associate member of Waldorf Early Childhood of North America - WECAN. http://www.waldorfearlychildhood.org

The program is licensed by the State of California and follows the Health and Safety Code of California, and the rules and regulations; of the Department of Social Services. Licensing number: 214005385.

Our program provides a natural home-like environment ideal for young child development. Our inspiration comes from Rudolf Steiner who was the founder of Waldorf Education. The teacher has graduated from following programs:

Bay Area Center of Waldorf Teacher Training as an Early Childhood Educator: www.bacwtt.org

LifeWays Early Childhood: www.lifewaysnorthamerica.org

Bachelor's degree in Art Education: Claretiano University, in Brazil.

Child Development Associate Teacher: Cerro Coso Community College.

Blossom Nursery School

Our Team

Lilian Simoes

Founder and Teacher

Lilian Simões holds a Bachelor's degree in Art Education from Claretiano University in Brazil, Lifeways North America Early Childhood Certification, which supports and strengthens the child and family and Early Childhood Waldorf Education from Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training.

She discovered Waldorf Education when her children were toddlers. Now, teenagers, they have benefited greatly from Waldorf Education since kindergarten until High School which has inspired Lilian to pursue her studies as a Waldorf educator.

She speaks Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

Founder of Blossom Nursery School and teacher.

Marcelo Simoes

Founder and Administrator

Marcelo and Lilian have been married for more than 20 years and share the same passion for Waldorf Education. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and also in Philosophy.