Anahi Herrera

Compassionate and creative childcare professional with a strong background in early childhood development, youth mentorship, and bilingual education. Experienced in providing nurturing, developmentally enriching care for children ages 0-18 through structured programs, and hands-on learning. Proven ability to design and lead engaging bilingual (Spanish/English) story time and craft sessions, promote inclusive community programs, and support youth mental wellness. Recognized for reliability, empathy, strong communication, and a passion for cultural exploration through education. Founder of AYA, a growing initiative that inspires language learning through creativity and play.

AYA (Anahi y Amigos) LANGUAGE MEETS CREATIVITY

AYA is a growing project created to introduce toddlers to the Spanish language through hands-on crafts and engaging story time. It began with my experience teaching Spanish to youth ages 12–18, where I developed fun, interactive lessons that made language learning exciting and approachable. In early 2025, I launched Spanish Story Time and Crafts with Anahi at Play Pop, where toddlers ages 1–5 explored Spanish through weekly themed books and creative crafts. These sessions quickly became a space where kids could learn, play, and connect through language. As I continued building lesson plans and designing my own materials, AYA was born.

Still in progress, AYA’s mission is to connect children through shared experiences, encourage language learning at an early age, and nurture a love for Spanish culture. With creativity at its core, AYA empowers little learners to thrive through curiosity, communication, and cultural exploration.