ABOUT US
Founder of Inquiring Minds Learning Academy
LATRAYA SHEPARD
My name is Latraya Shepard the owner of Inquiring Minds Childcare Learning Academy. I hold an Associates in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelors in Human Services. My past work history includes The Village for Families and Children for 9 years and the Hartford Public School System for 19 years. Throughout my career I have educated a diverse population of students in grades K - 8. Each year I've had the privilege of educating students from varying cultural backgrounds many had behavioral needs, physical disabilities, and/or academic challenges. My years with The Village for Families and Children and Hartford Public School System have been invaluable and have given me joy beyond measure.
I am a “first-time” mom, my daughter is 6 years old. Being a parent is the best experience I've ever had. I love and embrace all of the excitement and adventure that comes along with parenting. I feel like caring for children is my life purpose. I’ve started a new chapter in my life to serve my purpose as a parent and as a nurturer of children of all types and abilities. I created Inquiring Minds Learning Academy as the vehicle for this new journey.
OUR MISSION
Inquiring Minds Learning Academy is committed to the development of the whole child. Our plan is to work closely with families to ensure that their child’s social, educational, emotional, and physical needs are nurtured daily. We will provide the necessary individualized attention that encourages each child to grow, develop and thrive. We teach our children the importance of respect, integrity, confidence, and leadership. We also encourage them to be independent thinkers and problem solvers. At Inquiring Minds Learning Academy our goal is to set the bar high and make adjustments as needed, while letting our children learn at their own pace. We strive to provide our families with structured, educational, and high-quality childcare.
OUR CORE VALUES
CONFIDENCE
RESPECT
INTEGRITY
LEADERSHIP
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Inquiring Minds Learning Academy we teach our children it's okay to be different. We're all DIFFERENT, UNIQUE, and AMAZING in our own way. We strive to create a solid educational foundation which gives opportunity for a successful educational journey. Our goal is to bring out the confidence in our children and teach our future leaders to become independent thinkers and problem solvers. At Inquiring Minds Learning Academy, we have high expectations for our children. We encourage our children to try new things. We also teach the importance of never giving up. Children should have a safe, fun, place to learn, grow, and thrive. Our staff are gentle, patient, loving, well trained educators. We're committed to every child’s superior growth. Our exciting energetic learning environment will give your child a great educational foundation.
OUR LEADERS
Our leaders are qualified, loving, caring, experienced individuals. We are devoted and dedicated to ensuring that our children have a solid educational foundation so they're able to have a smooth and successful educational journey.
