Our Staff
All of our teachers are trained and nurturing educators. They are chosen for their ability to help young children develop and thrive in a welcoming environment that encourages fun, exploration, learning, and social interaction.
Susan DeSimone
Owner
Ms. Susan has been with The Children's Village since 2016 as a Preschool Teacher, Education Coordinator, Director and finally, Owner. She graduated from The University of Rhode Island in 2004 with a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies and then later received her teaching certificate in 2008, also from URI.
Susan was born in Boston, MA and moved to RI in 2000. She immediately fell in love with the beaches and the laid back feeling of South County, where she currently resides with her family.
Owner
Ms. Susan has been with The Children's Village since 2016 as a Preschool Teacher, Education Coordinator, Director and finally, Owner. She graduated from The University of Rhode Island in 2004 with a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies and then later received her teaching certificate in 2008, also from URI.
Susan was born in Boston, MA and moved to RI in 2000. She immediately fell in love with the beaches and the laid back feeling of South County, where she currently resides with her family.
Monica Meneses
Director
Ms. Monica was born in Texas and moved to Rhode Island as a young infant. After she graduated High School, Monica studied Early Childhood Education at CCRI. She began working at The Children's Village in 2019 as a Toddler teacher. Over the years, Monica has spent her time between the Infant and Toddler classrooms.
Monica currently lives in Warwick with her significant other, two kids, two dogs and two cats. She enjoys spending time with her family on the weekends and watching her daughter compete in cheer competitions.
Director
Ms. Monica was born in Texas and moved to Rhode Island as a young infant. After she graduated High School, Monica studied Early Childhood Education at CCRI. She began working at The Children's Village in 2019 as a Toddler teacher. Over the years, Monica has spent her time between the Infant and Toddler classrooms.
Monica currently lives in Warwick with her significant other, two kids, two dogs and two cats. She enjoys spending time with her family on the weekends and watching her daughter compete in cheer competitions.