The Babies Secret

The Babies Secret Our mission is to create a home-away-from-home where your little one feels loved, supported, and encouraged to grow at their own pace.

From sensory play to fostering early social skills, every moment is designed to inspire curiosity and confidence. Bete Pessoa has been working with children since she was 14 years old. She got her Childhood Education Certification in 1998 and she started working as a licensed teacher right away. After getting her teacher credentials she decided to go deeper in her studies and got her BA in childho

od Education and graduated in Pedagogy in 2003. By that time, she was a manager in the Preschool she worked at and was helping teachers and parents with the school’s curriculum. Bete is originally from Brazil and moved to the US in 2004 as an Au Pair. She learned a lot about American culture and she decided she wanted to be the best childcare provider out there. She went on to study Learning Disabilities at UC Berkeley. She loved being a nanny and she got Certified in Positive Discipline Parent Educator through Positive Discipline. After many years as an Executive Nanny Bete decided to become a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula and got her certification through Childbirth Professional International. She also got basic training in breastfeeding. Bete is also a Certified Sleep Trainer Consultant through CQ Wellness School and she turned into a Nanny Coach helping many others to become great nannies and turning their nanny business into a super professional and profitable business. In her spare time Bete enjoys reading, playing with her two Yorkshire Terriers, spending time outdoors or at the beach.

She didn't need words to understand. 🐾In this quiet moment, she simply reached out. Gently. Curiously. With so much care...
06/14/2026

She didn't need words to understand. 🐾

In this quiet moment, she simply reached out. Gently. Curiously. With so much care.

This is what we mean when we talk about learning through living. Empathy isn't taught from a textbook. It grows in small, unhurried moments like this one, when a child slows down, pays attention, and chooses gentleness.

At The Babies Secret Daycare, we create space for these discoveries every single day. Our home-like environment, rooted in Montessori and Reggio Emilia principles, invites children to explore, connect, and develop the kind of emotional intelligence that lasts a lifetime.

This is childhood. And we feel so honored to witness it. 🌱

Would you like to see more of our daily moments? Schedule a tour and come experience it for yourself.

📍 Mill Valley, CA | www.tbsdaycare.com | [email protected]

She came home with blue hands and the biggest smile. 🎨That's when I knew we'd found the right place.One of our TBS famil...
06/11/2026

She came home with blue hands and the biggest smile. 🎨

That's when I knew we'd found the right place.

One of our TBS families shared that moment with us, and honestly, it says everything. When children feel safe, they create freely. When they create freely, they grow.

That's what we build here every single day.

Want to see it for yourself? Schedule a tour at www.tbsdaycare.com or call us at (707) 254-5336. We'd love to meet your family. ❤️

Three little minds, one magical table. 🌈Watch what happens when you give children space, colorful materials, and time to...
06/10/2026

Three little minds, one magical table. 🌈

Watch what happens when you give children space, colorful materials, and time to simply explore together.

They don't just play. They negotiate, discover, and build the kind of confidence that no worksheet can teach.

This is the Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophy in action. every single day, right here in our cozy Mill Valley home.

Want to see it for yourself? Schedule a tour and come meet us. 😊

📍 Mill Valley, CA | www.tbsdaycare.com

This looks like play. It is so much more. 🧸Every time a child stacks, sorts, and problem-solves with their hands, they a...
06/09/2026

This looks like play. It is so much more. 🧸

Every time a child stacks, sorts, and problem-solves with their hands, they are building concentration, spatial reasoning, and confidence.

At The Babies Secret Daycare, we design every activity with purpose. Rooted in Montessori and play-based learning, our environment invites children to discover, think, and grow at their own pace.

Bete has over 25 years of experience guiding these tiny, powerful moments.

Curious about our approach? Schedule a tour at www.tbsdaycare.com or call us at (707) 254-5336. 🌱

She cried every drop-off. Then something changed.Within two weeks, she was running through the gate.One of our families ...
06/09/2026

She cried every drop-off. Then something changed.

Within two weeks, she was running through the gate.

One of our families recently shared: "I never thought I'd find a place where my daughter felt this safe. Bete doesn't just care for her. She truly knows her."

That's what we work for every single day. 🤍

If you're searching for childcare that feels like family, we'd love to meet you.

Schedule a tour at www.tbsdaycare.com or call us at (707) 254-5336.

That toy kitchen is doing more than you think. 🍳When toddlers play "cook," they're not just pretending. They're building...
06/08/2026

That toy kitchen is doing more than you think. 🍳

When toddlers play "cook," they're not just pretending. They're building sequencing skills, practicing cause-and-effect, and developing the kind of independence that Montessori calls practical life.

At The Babies Secret Daycare, we intentionally design our environment so that play IS the curriculum. Every choice a child makes, every button pressed, every door opened, is a tiny act of learning.

Curious about how we structure our days around your child's natural development?

Schedule a tour at www.tbsdaycare.com. We'd love to show you. 🌱

That colorful toy? It's doing more than you think. 🧸When a baby reaches, grasps, and explores a simple loop toy, they're...
06/04/2026

That colorful toy? It's doing more than you think. 🧸

When a baby reaches, grasps, and explores a simple loop toy, they're building hand-eye coordination, cause-and-effect thinking, and sensory awareness. All at once.

At The Babies Secret Daycare, we intentionally choose materials that meet each child exactly where they are developmentally. Because the right toy at the right moment isn't just play. It's learning.

Have questions about what your infant's play is teaching them? We'd love to chat.

👉 Schedule a tour at www.tbsdaycare.com or call us at (707) 254-5336.

This week, we've been buzzing with excitement about bees! 🐝 Our sensory art activity combined bubble wrap texture, brigh...
06/04/2026

This week, we've been buzzing with excitement about bees! 🐝 Our sensory art activity combined bubble wrap texture, bright yellow paint, and a whole lot of discovery. As we explored how bees create honeycombs and make honey, our little ones got to experience texture, color, and the joy of collaborative creation. This is what hands-on learning looks like at The Babies Secret. Every activity is designed to spark curiosity and celebrate the wonder of childhood. 💛 Link in bio to schedule a tour and see our learning in action!

Meet our caregivers—qualified, experienced, and deeply caring. At The Bete Pessoa School, we’re proud to introduce the c...
05/28/2026

Meet our caregivers—qualified, experienced, and deeply caring. At The Bete Pessoa School, we’re proud to introduce the certified professionals who nurture your child with proven training and real-world experience. From CPR and early childhood certificates to specialized courses in sensory play and infant soothing, our team brings years of experience and heartfelt commitment to every moment. We repeat: qualified, experienced, and deeply caring. One example: after training in responsive soothing techniques, caregiver Tia Lili used rhythmic rocking, soft vocal cues, and a sensory blanket to calm a fussy 10-month-old, turning tears into peaceful rest—an approach rooted in our educational philosophy. Visit us in Mill Valley at 4 Bayview Terrace to meet the team and see our approach in action. Learn more at www.tbsdaycare.com . Contact us to schedule a visit and feel the difference.

When I care for your little one, I build the day around your family — routines that mirror home, naps timed to your chil...
05/27/2026

When I care for your little one, I build the day around your family — routines that mirror home, naps timed to your child’s rhythm, meals and play shaped by your preferences. I learned this from Bete Pessoa’s founding belief: family comes first. Family comes first. We adjust schedules as your life changes, offer flexible pickup times, and stay in close communication so you always know how the day went. Mill Valley families, bring your questions — let’s create a plan that fits your home. Learn more: www.tbsdaycare.com 😊👶

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