Kelli Wirth, founder and administrator of Little Cubs Preschool is a licensed child care provider for the state of Washington. Kelli has been a lead preschool teacher for 7+ years. She began her professional career as a Sales Enablement Strategist at IBM primarily focused on project management and enabling sales teams. With an enthusiastic drive for leading projects from concept through implementation she built the necessary skills to become a visionary. With previous work at a Pediatrics Clinic, University of Wisconsin Campus Childcare, and The Children’s Hospital of Minneapolis, she always held a deep passion for working with and caring for children. After 8 years of management, Kelli left the corporate industry boldly allowing her heart and skills to align. She began focusing her efforts on opening her own in-home private school while nannying for two families in the Seattle area. Kelli inspires children through her artistic skills in painting, drawing, and music all while sharing her genuine excitement for inquisitive learning and zeal for life. Kelli has a Bachelor of Science in Health Care from the University of Wisconsin as well as a Washington state license as a lead teacher and in-home childcare provider. While she’s not working, you can find her playing competitive sand volleyball, hiking and planning vacation adventures.
Testimonials from Little Cub Parents:
“We love Little Cubs! It is a unique preschool where our son has thrived. He spends much of his time outdoors getting dirty in rain, sunshine and even snow. Part of the curriculum is to walk to parks, explore the forest, meet neighborhood workers (police officers, firefighters, trash collectors, construction workers) and garden in their spacious backyard. He is so proud to show off the kale he helped plant and eats carrots right out of the ground (after washing of course). They learn about spiders and bugs in the classroom and then discover them under rocks during outdoor adventures. Kelli and Katherine are great teachers and wonderful caregivers. They let the kids be kids and encourage them to explore to their best capabilities. We recommend them to anyone and everyone.”
-Brian, Lisa, and Patrick
Little Cub Family
“Signing our son up for Little Cubs Preschool was the best early education decision. We love that learning occurs in the outdoors while splashing in puddles, digging in the class garden, exploring the beach and running through the woods! Our son’s love of nature has blossomed, as well as his social skills, all while building a strong educational base for his future.”
-Hannah & Anthony
Little Cub Family
Fun Fact: Your teacher likes to shred!
Video: Kelli and Katherine’s inspiration for Little Cubs from their first cub sighting together in the Olympic National Forest!
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