LOREM IPSUM
Share the Care: Refer a Friend Today!
Help a friend find reliable and trusted childcare services, and enjoy exciting rewards together as a token of appreciation!
Michelle Soto
Director of Playto Prospect Heights
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.
Helen Huang
Director of Playto Tribeca
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
Director of Playto Battery Park
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.
Caroline Moran
Executive Director of Playto Tribeca
Caroline Moran has nearly 25 years of experience in early childhood education. After graduating from SUNY Geneseo, she began as an Assistant Teacher in a special needs kindergarten class and later joined Imagine Early Learning Centers, where she grew from Lead Pre-K Teacher to Director, helping to open and lead several sites, including Dumbo. In 2021, she became Director at Bright Horizons’ Weill Cornell center, further developing her leadership skills.
In 2024, Caroline joined Playto Tribeca to help launch the new center, bringing her passion for building strong school communities. She is inspired by the quote: “Speak to your children as if they are the wisest, kindest, most beautiful and magical humans on earth, for what they believe is what they become.” – Brooke Hampton
Sylvia Lorgen
Assistant Director at Playto Battery Park
Sylvia is an Early Childhood Educator with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology from Adelphi University, along with a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from Touro College. She holds a Professional Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities. Sylvia is passionate about fostering a love of learning in young children and believes that Early Educators play a vital role in building a strong foundation for their educational journey.
In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, yoga, and spending quality time with her family and dog. Sylvia is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment for each child, recognizing their unique qualities and partnering with families to support their growth.
