About Kids Konnect
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At Kids Konnect, we’re dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Through strong partnerships with families and a powerful play-based curriculum that ignites curiosity, we support each child's unique learning journey and help them to be school-ready and lifelong learners.
Embracing diversity is at the heart of our approach, as we believe it enriches the experience for every child. Our teaching staff, curriculum, and materials reflect the diverse communities we serve, creating a vibrant environment where children learn empathy, tolerance, and respect, empowering them to reach their fullest potential.
We love to welcome children of all abilities. If your child has special educational needs please speak to your school director about how we can meet them at Kids Konnect.








Our Curriculum
At Kids Konnect, we learn through play! Engaging games, activities, songs, and imaginative play nurture our understanding of the world and ignite curiosity and new interests. We focus STEAM subjects—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math—providing tools and experiences to captivate children in their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. All of this unfolds in a safe, enjoyable, and developmentally appropriate setting guided by experienced and highly trained educators.
We took our first steps in Pacifica
San Mateo – Bunker Hill
2145 Bunker Hill Dr
San Mateo
CA 94402
We Love Our Teachers!
The quality of our staff is key to nurturing and educating young children. Our team consists of passionate professionals dedicated to shaping young minds with exceptional STEAM and play-based learning experiences. With their vast knowledge and experience, your child's growth and development are in capable hands.
At Kids Konnect, we prioritize the happiness and fulfillment of our staff, recognizing their vital role in shaping the future of our children. This is key to our track record of staff longevity which in turn creates a stable environment for staff and students alike and enables us to work on continuous improvements to our program and provision. Some staff have been with us since the first year we opened!
We recently conducted a survey and consulted with our teaching staff to better understand their true priorities in the workplace. The overwhelming feedback highlighted a desire for more personal time to pursue activities, spend with family, and focus on self-care. In response, we made key adjustments to our benefits package, including expanding vacation and sick days, and shifting the workday to allow for an earlier finish, giving staff more daylight hours for their personal pursuits. These changes have fostered greater satisfaction and fulfillment among our team.
In a recent survey, we gathered insights from our teaching staff to understand their true priorities. Beyond monetary considerations, the overwhelming desire was for more personal time. Our staff wanted more time for personal pursuits, family, and self-care. We listened and took action to make impactful changes.
Our staff is now more engaged, motivated, and feels supported in both their professional and personal lives. Valuing their input has reinforced a culture where everyone's voice matters.
Meet our Management Team

Fieon Yu
Chief Operating Officer
Fieon Yu
Chief Operating Officer
Fieon's favorite activities are hands-on and truly engage the children to immerse them in their learning. She also values being a dependable figure in their lives.

Ingrid Ho
Project Manager
Avinna Amores
School Director, San Mateo Downtown
One thing I’ve realized is that teaching young children is an ongoing learning experience. I’m learning just as much as they are! Teaching offers me the opportunity to create a meaningful foundation for their lifelong learning. Playing a role in their early education, childhood experiences; and witnessing them go through their developmental stages, is truly gratifying.
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Bri Shabriese
Executive Director
Bri Shabriese
Executive Director and School Director, San Leandro
Bri is the Director of Kids Konnect San Leandro and is proud to bring over 10 years of experience in the childcare industry to Kids Konnect. As a Bay Area native, she attended college on the Peninsula and East Bay, earning an AS degree in Early Child Development and a BA degree in Criminal Justice of Administration.

Kim Yoguez
School Director, San Mateo Bunker Hill
Kim Yoguez
School Director, San Mateo Bunker Hill
Kim strives to provide a nurturing and enriching environment for families and students. Her main priority is to ensure that students feel safe and comfortable, so that learning and having fun comes naturally! Creating the best environment and experiences in order for them to succeed as they continue their education and life itself is very important to her.

Ria Aguinaldo
School Director, Pacifica
Ria Aguinaldo
School Director, Pacifica

Yasha Nasiripour
Program Director, Redwood C
Yasha Nasiripour
Program Director, Redwood City
The Full Team
The success of Kids Konnect isn't solely down to the people in our leadership team. We simply couldn't operate without our amazing teachers! View our teacher profiles on each preschool overview page.
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