Get to Know Teida – The Heart Behind Teida’s Tots

With over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, Teida Edwards has dedicated her life to nurturing young minds through play, language, and love. Teida is the heart behind Teida’s Tots, a trusted and loving home-based daycare in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, where children thrive in a bilingual, creative, and caring environment.

Teida began her journey in childcare in Thornton, CO, where she opened her first bilingual home daycare while raising her two children. At the time, her children's elementary school had no Spanish program, so Teida began volunteering her time to teach Spanish classes—sparking her passion for language education and inspiring her commitment to helping young children develop bilingual skills from an early age.

That passion for early Spanish immersion continues today at Teida’s Tots, where children are gently introduced to Spanish in their daily routines. Teida believes that bilingual education empowers children to navigate our increasingly diverse and interconnected world with confidence and curiosity.

Her dedication to lifelong learning is matched by her deep commitment to holistic care. As a certified Master Herbalist, she understands how important health and nutrition are during the early years of development. The children in her care benefit not just from her knowledge of natural wellness, but from healthy, nutritional meals and a nurturing home environment.

Teida is also a proud mother of two accomplished adults. Her son holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and currently works as a Principal Software Engineer at PNC. Her daughter earned degrees in Creative Writing, Spanish and Portuguese Language and Culture, and French Language from the prestigious La Sorbonne Université de Paris. She’s lived in Chile, Brazil, China, and France, and is now pursuing her studies at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.

Certificates

• Trinity College of Natural Health Master Herbalist Diploma (2009).

• The Colorado Department of Education and the Colorado Department of Human Services Expanding Quality in Infant-Toddler Care Initiative. For an explanation of the course please click here.

• Douglas County Childcare Association Certificate of Completion for Social and Emotional Development (2012).

• Douglas County Childcare Association Certificate of Completion for Health, Safety and Nutrition (2012).

• The Adams County Association of Family Childcare Certificate of Appreciation for translating the A.C.A.F.C.C. brochure "Choosing Family Childcare, A Home Away From Home" into Spanish (1993).

• Mapleton Public Schools Certificate of Appreciation (1993).

• The Adams County Association of Family Childcare Certificate of Appreciation for Support and Help in the Publicity Committee (1995).

• The Adams County Association of Family Childcare Certificate of Appreciation for 5 years of service, and for commitment and dedication to the childcare profession (1996).

• Library Certificate of Appreciation to express our appreciations for the time and talents which you have so graciously volunteered to the Adams County Library System (1998).

• The Academy of Charter Schools Certificate of Appreciation for volunteer activities this year. We honor your unselfish efforts to make our school a better place to learn.

• Academy of Charter Schools Certificate of Appreciation for volunteer activities this year. We honor your unselfish efforts to make our school a better place to learn.