Leadership

Michelle Soto holds over two decades of experience in directing early childhood education programs. This includes a tenure at The Learning Experience, Bright Horizons and The Goddard School, where she implemented vibrant and engaging curriculum for students, and coached, trained, and motivated her team, providing valuable feedback that allows staff the confidence to grow their knowledge base and provide quality care.

Ms. Soto has also serves as a board member of the Child Care Council of Westchester.

An early childhood educator for over a decade, Helen Huang holds a masters in Curriculum Development and a Bachelors in Early Childhood education. Prior to undertaking the directorship of Playto Tribeca, Helen served as director for NY Kids Club, where she worked to ensure practices and curriculum were aligned with current standards and individualized to every student. 

Mrs. Huang has also trained extensively in early childhood safety, and holds numerous care certifications, including Family Engagement Training, Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Code Ana Epinephrine Training.

Lalaine Aclao has been in Early Childhood Education for almost 20 years and is a licensed New York State Early Childhood Professional. She holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary Reading and Math (Pre-K to 6th Grade), Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development and Education (Birth to 2nd grade), and has received her Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

It is always her lifelong goal to share her love and passion in learning and to better connect with children. With her leadership skills and devotion, she also has had experience of being a Disabilities Coordinator in a Head start program, helping children with disabilities. Her dedication to the Early Childhood Education is truly admirable. To this day, her goal is to give the best quality education to children, inspire educators and support families.

She has worked with young children foreight years. Kara Wilson holds a bachelor’s degree from Hunter College in Africana Studies,one master’s degree in early childhood education, and one master’s degree in educationalleadership from Teachers College, Columbia University.

She is passionate about early childhoodand looks forward to starting the school year!