Teachers

Both Bari and Alison are CPR and First Aid Certified. They are fully vaccinated with the Covid vaccine and get the basic flu vaccine every year.

Bari Nelson

Head teacher and director

Bari started Size Small Toddler School in 1988 with a license for 6 children. After 5 years she expanded to 12 children per day and hired an assistant.

She loves reading to her students, preparing varied art projects, and is an avid photographer with toddlers being her favorite subject. She likes gardening and adores spending time with her 3 grown children and two grandchildren who live here in Albany.

License# 010210818.

Alison Marshall

Co-teacher

We are grateful that Alison has brought her experience and skills to Size Small Toddler School

Alison has been working in preschools since 2002. Her Early Childhood credits are from Merritt College in Oakland. She has worked at a number of preschools including Albany Preschool and Ducks Nest and has worked at Size Small for 10 years.

Melita Silberstein

Music Teacher

Melita has been providing music to our children for many years, She performs all over the Bay Area with her children's band "Octopretzel" and is well known and loved by many in the community. (Website)

We are very lucky to have her.