I am the proud daughter of two Puerto Rican parents who instilled the love of language and culture in me from the moment I was born.

Spanish and culture were not only required, they were a source of pride and joy in our household. I followed in my mom’s footsteps and became a middle school Spanish teacher shortly after college.

When I learned I was expecting my first child, I knew that I wanted him to grow up knowing and loving his roots, just as I did.

One day, the owner of the in-home daycare my son attended casually said to me, “Do you want to open your own daycare?” By the time I drove home, I realized it was a great idea!

A year later, in 2023, we opened the doors to Charla Collective.