About
Hola! My name is Anahí. I graduated with a BA in Psychology, unsure of where I was headed but certain I wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. As fate would have it, I discovered my love for children soon after I traveled to Asia as an ESL teacher for children ages 3-7. I taught in China and South Korea for a couple years and gained experience with individual tutoring, small groups, and larger groups of up to 20 children. I then returned home to the Bay Area to take Early Childhood Education classes and teach at preschools in the East Bay. I began teaching at a Spanish immersion preschool where I continued to marvel at how easily children pick up a second language. After 6 years of working with children, it became my dream to open a small home daycare where I could provide quality care and teach children Spanish. In 2023, this dream became a reality.
Mundo Mágico was created to be exactly as the name describes- a "magical world" for children to thrive in. A safe, loving place guided by educators who understand how critical these first years are for children's growth and development. At Mundo Mágico, children are presented with a stimulating environment and developmentally appropriate activities that allow them to explore, learn and grow. Come experience the magic for yourself!
When not caring for children, I'm spending time with my husband and our sweet dog. I enjoy lifting weights, reading self-improvement books, practicing Korean, and traveling. Living a healthy lifestyle, prioritizing personal development, and caring for the environment are important to me and something I love to share with others.
“We’ve known Anahi for the past two years and she is my daughter’s favorite teacher at preschool. She is gentle, kind, responsible, and skilled at engaging the children during crafts and story time. Her home daycare will be a wonderful place for kids to grow and thrive.”
James
"Anahi is so loving, warm, kind hearted and patient. My 3 year old daughter Louisa instantly felt at ease transitioning to school, knowing Anahi would be there. The time my daughter has spent with Anahi has been a wonderful gift."
Laura
"Our kids (3 and 5 year old) LOVED Ms. Anahi as their preschool teacher. Ms. Anahi creates a nurturing and fun environment for kids to grow. Our kids learned so much from everyday activities and really thrived from the time that they spent with her as their teacher"
Rengie
“Anahi is truly a gem. Her kindness, warmth, and conscientious instruction makes for such a wonderful learning environment for our little people. I was always amazed at how Anahi could get on the level of these toddlers, speaking their “language,” and engaging them with her imaginative play and creative stories. She easily connects with kids, makes them comfortable, and allows them to grow and learn in a nurturing space. Anahi also communicates really well with parents and has given us the confidence that our child will be safe and thrive. ”
Julia
"We have had the pleasure of having Teacher Anahi teach and care for our young one. While there are many good teachers, it's less common to have someone who makes an effort to genuinely connect with your child and build a meaningful relationship with them. Teacher Anahi was loving and knew our child developmentally, socio-emotionally, academically, and most importantly, personally. Our kiddo loves her!"
Soo Hyun
"Anahi is a truly gifted caregiver. Her steady, warm presence was the perfect fit for my daughter, who can struggle with transitions into new environments and with the inevitable unpredictability of a preschool or daycare environment. In the two years we've known her, Anahi has shepherded our daughter through immense personal growth and helped her build lifelong socialization and self-regulation skills. I'm eternally grateful to her and can't recommend her highly enough to other families, especially those with sensitive kids in need of a little extra TLC."
Charlotte