Program Days and Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 1:25 - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 12:25 - 5:30 PM
Location:
200 Arundel Road, San Carlos, CA. 94070
Rooms 1A and 23
Contact:
(650) 942-1801
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I bring over 30 years of experience in caring for children across various age groups. Currently, I serve as a paraeducator for LEAP at Heather during the day and work with TKELP in the afternoons. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Accounting many years ago, followed by a Cosmetology Certification in my home country of Guatemala. I am fluent in Spanish.
This is my first year with the San Carlos School District, and I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead with our wonderful students. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, hiking, and spending quality moments with my family.
Contact by email at alopez@scsdk8.org, phone at (650) 942-1801, or through Brightwheel
I am a passionate early childhood educator with a degree in Child Development and over 15 years of experience working with young children. I joined the San Carlos School District in August 2025 and currently support a TK classroom during the school day and TKELP in the afternoon.
I am dedicated to nurturing young minds and hearts and enjoy supporting children’s energy, curiosity, and creativity. Each day brings new opportunities for exploration, discovery, and learning.
Outside of school, I enjoy riding my horse, Luna, and spending quality time with my family and friends.
I’m really excited to be part of the TKELP team! I recently earned my Project Management certification through Mission College and Year Up United. I’ve spent the past 10 years working with students in a variety of roles—PE instructor, volleyball coach, camp counselor, babysitter, and now a TKELP aide.
I love staying active and enjoy playing volleyball and basketball with my cousins and friends. I’m looking forward to getting to know the students and families in the TKELP community and helping create a fun, supportive environment for everyone.
My name is Numalani (Lani) Toelupe, and I also go by Ms.Lani ! I am a second year student at College of San Mateo and currently majoring in Pre-Law, but am also interested in other Law Administration fields in the future. I am of Polynesian descent and have always loved growing up with large numbers of kids and taking care of them, whether it was family or friends. My goals are to connect with kids, making them feel safe and comfortable in learning environments.
At Arundel Elementary, TKELP provides a calm, structured, and engaging after-school environment designed specifically for Transitional Kindergarten students. Each afternoon includes a balance of indoor and outdoor play, creative activities, and opportunities for social connection. Outdoor play takes place on the lower playground, with additional opportunities to share the Preschool playground, allowing students to move, explore, and build gross motor skills in familiar school settings. TK students are supported by trained TKELP staff who prioritize safety, routines, and positive transitions from the TK classroom into the program. Activities are developmentally appropriate and focused on supporting social-emotional growth, independence, and joy at the end of the school day.
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