About us

5 / 5 Reviews

Five star reviews

About us

Nurturing young learners with care and creativity

Hi, I’m Natalia. I’m a proud mom of two grown sons, and for over 20 years I’ve had the joy of teaching young children. I created Rise and Shine to give families a warm, personal place where little ones can learn, grow, and shine. When your child joins a class, they’re never just a face on a screen: they’re known by name, cheered on, and cared for every single day.

“Believe it or not, when I was a little girl, I dreamed of becoming a clown. When I started school, my dream changed — I wanted to become a teacher. Looking back, I think I found a way to be both: I make my students smile and love learning.”

 

One caring teacher

You're part of it

Our Approach

Little hearts, big hopes

Our heart

Every child is a gift. We want each little one to feel loved, safe, and excited to learn, and to grow in kindness and faith along the way.

Our hope

That your child steps into kindergarten confident and curious, carrying good values and a love of learning that lasts.

Fun filled programs nurturing young minds with love.

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Our curriculum

A curriculum built by Ms Natalia herself

Own program

Rise and Shine uses a curriculum Ms Natalia created herself, refined over years in the classroom.

Learning

Growth

Care

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Little Hearts, Big Faith

A signature program blends letters, colors, and numbers with kindness and faith.

Hands-on, not screen-heavy

Lessons are built around real crafts and activities, so children do, not just watch.

Made with love by Ms Natalia.

My philosophy

What I believe about children

  • Mistakes are how we grow. Children should feel safe to try, get it wrong, and try again — that’s where real learning happens.
  • How to think, not what to think. I want little ones curious: asking questions, making choices, figuring things out for themselves.
  • Guide, never break, a child’s spirit. I don’t punish a strong personality — I understand it, set gentle boundaries, and steer that energy somewhere good.
  • Every child is unique. Children learn at their own pace, and that’s exactly as it should be.
  • Learning should be joyful. When children are having fun, they fall in love with learning — and that lasts.
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How It Work

What matters most in every class

In every short, live class, we care about more than letters and numbers. We care about how your child feels while they learn.

Two live classes a week

Live on Zoom, Tuesdays and Thursdays—30 minutes each, short enough to hold a little one's attention.

Miss a class?

Every lesson is recorded, so your child can catch up whenever it suits your family.

Comfort building

Every class opens gently, so even shy little ones settle in and feel happy to take part.

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Understanding

Ideas are shared through stories and play, at a pace that's just right for a preschooler.

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Creative expression

Children paint, build, and imagine, turning what they learn into something all their own.

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Celebrating milestones

We cheer every small win, so your child ends each class proud of what they did.

Testimonials

Hear what our happy parents are saying

5 /5

Based on reviews

“There are teachers, and then there are the ones who truly change lives. Ms Natalia helped our kids grow academically, build confidence, and get excited to learn. Any child in her class is incredibly blessed.”

Yelena Lepekhin mom of 4

“Natalia, thank you so much for your dedication, patience, and love for our girls! ❤️ You taught them letters, reading, and so many fun hands-on crafts. Most importantly, they still remember everything you taught them and continue to use those skills today. 🥰 ”

Tatiana Skaredin mom of 3 girls

A note from Ms Natalia

I'd love to meet your little one

If you’ve read this far, you already care so much about your little one — and I’d be honored to be part of their story. Whenever you feel ready, just send me a message. No pressure and no sales pitch, only a friendly chat about your child and how I can help them shine.

Not another screen to zone out to

Your child talks, sings, and makes things with their hands. It's active, joyful time, not passive screen time.

Nothing hidden from you

You're always welcome to look in and see exactly what your little one is doing, and who's teaching them.

FAQ

Your important question answered right here

Find Quick Answers to Common Questions

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You're welcome to help your little one get settled, then Ms Natalia takes over. You can relax nearby or peek in anytime, no teaching required from you.

Yes. Because the groups are small, shy little ones ease in at their own pace, and Ms Natalia gently invites everyone to join when they're ready.

Classes are short and full of songs, movement, and hands-on activities, so children are doing things, not just sitting and watching.

Ms Natalia's own program, refined over years in the classroom, blending letters, numbers, and colors with kindness and faith.

Just tell us your time zone when you sign up, and we'll help find a group that works for your family.

Send a message. Ms Natalia will reply with the next steps and available class times.