A Place Where Your Child Is Truly Known
Choosing a preschool is about so much more than finding a place for your child to spend the day.
You’re looking for people you can trust.
People who will learn your child’s little quirks. Who will notice when they’re having a hard morning. Who will celebrate when they finally master something they’ve been working on. Who will listen to their stories, answer their endless questions, and make them feel safe enough to be themselves.
That’s what we’ve always wanted Shiny Little Stars to be.
About Shiny Little Stars Early Childhood & Preschool
Since 2005
Since opening our doors in 2005, we’ve welcomed hundreds of children and families into our school. Over the years, one thing has never changed: we want every child who comes through our doors to feel that they belong here.
We don’t want your child to feel like just another name on a classroom list.
Our Mission
We want their teachers to know what makes them laugh. We want to know what they love to play with, what they’re curious about, what they’re proud of, and what might make them need a little extra encouragement that day.
Because those little things matter.
What Matters Most to Us
Connection Before Everything Else
Before your child can confidently explore, learn, and make friends, they need to feel safe.
We take the time to build genuine relationships with your child because we believe children learn best from people they trust.
Your child doesn’t have to walk through our doors ready to do everything on day one. We’ll meet them where they are, give them time to settle in, and help them feel comfortable in their own way.
Some children run into the classroom on the first morning without looking back.
Others need a little more time.
Both are completely okay.
Childhood Should Feel Like Childhood
We believe young children should have plenty of time to play, imagine, get curious, make discoveries, and sometimes get a little messy.
That doesn’t mean they aren’t learning.
Quite the opposite.
When your child builds a tower, they’re learning about balance and problem-solving. When they pretend with friends, they’re practicing communication and cooperation. When they ask “Why?” for the tenth time, they’re learning to be curious about the world.
We create opportunities for these moments every day because some of the best learning happens when children are having fun and don’t even realize they’re learning.
We Care About the Little Things
The preschool years are filled with little moments that may seem small to adults but feel very big to your child.
The first time they make a friend.
The first time they speak up in front of the class.
The first time they write their name.
The first time they solve a problem on their own.
The first time they walk through the classroom door with a big smile instead of holding tightly to your hand.
We notice those moments.
We celebrate them.
And we know that each one is helping your child become a little more confident, independent, and ready for whatever comes next.
Meet the Founders
Ms. Magda - Founder & Head Teacher
If you ask Ms. Magda what she loves most about working with young children, she’ll tell you it’s getting to know who they really are.
With a degree in Child Psychology and extensive experience in Early Childhood Education, Ms. Magda brings a deep understanding of child development to the classroom. But her greatest strength may simply be the way she connects with children.
She has a calm, patient way of making children feel comfortable. She notices the child who is quietly watching before joining in. She knows when a child needs encouragement and when they simply need a little more time.
She believes that behavior always tells us something.
A child who is having a difficult morning may need reassurance. A child who keeps asking questions may be especially curious. A child who doesn’t want to participate right away may simply need to know that it’s okay to watch first.
Understanding those differences is part of what makes early childhood education so meaningful to her.
Ms. Magda wants your child to feel safe enough to try, make mistakes, try again, and eventually discover, “I can do this.”
And there’s nothing she loves more than seeing that moment happen.
Ms. Lumi - Founder & Director
Ms. Lumi has always been drawn to learning and discovery. Her background in both the sciences and early childhood education has shaped the way she thinks about children and their natural curiosity.
She believes children are born wanting to understand the world.
They touch things. They ask questions. They wonder what will happen if they mix this with that. They notice things adults sometimes overlook.
And she believes we should encourage that curiosity rather than rush past it.
As Director, Ms. Lumi cares deeply about creating a school where children feel comfortable asking questions and where families feel comfortable asking questions, too.
She wants parents to feel that they can walk through our doors, talk with a teacher, share a concern, celebrate a milestone, or simply tell us about something wonderful their child did over the weekend.
Because raising young children is a partnership.
We’re here to support your family, not just care for your child during the school day.
We’d Love to Meet Your Family
We could tell you all about Shiny Little Stars.
But honestly, we’d rather show you.
Come walk through our classrooms. Meet the teachers who may one day know your child’s favorite book by heart. See the children playing and learning. Ask us anything that’s on your mind.
You can take your time.
Choosing a preschool is a big decision, and we want you to feel comfortable asking questions and getting to know us.
Most of all, we want you to be able to picture your child here.
Walking through our doors. Making friends. Discovering something new.
Growing a little more confident every day.
And, before you know it, coming home with a story to tell you about something wonderful that happened at school.
We’d love to meet your family and get to know your child.
2510 Bedford Street
Stamford, CT
(203) 569-9039