About Us
Desiree Girifalco
Owner/President
Daisy welcomed the opportunity to purchase Bedford Children's Center in 2011 after having spent many years as a parent of the center with her two children. Her positive experiences there inspired her to take on this new and exciting role. Daisy is a working parent and a very active volunteer in the Bedford community. She is a former Director of the Bedford Family Connection and BEST/PTO and an ongoing volunteer in Bedford.
As a graduate of The Ohio State University, Daisy also holds her Master's in Education from UMASS Boston and her EEC Director Certification. She brings over 20 years of recruiting and HR experience to the center.
Jillian Gerbrands (Gigi)
Director
Jillian grew up in a family daycare in Burlington. When she was old enough, she became a certified assistant before attending college. Throughout college, Jillian worked at the Italian Home for Children as a residential childcare worker. She graduated from Mount Ida College with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services and has her Early Childhood Education Leadership Certificate from Middlesex Community College. Jillian came to BCC in 2016 as the infant teacher and quickly rose to the challenge of taking on more management responsibilities, ultimately welcoming the role of Director of the center. Jillian’s management style with our ever-growing team has resulted in a wonderful work environment and in turn a daycare that people are scrambling to enroll in. Jillian partners with our parents to ensure smooth transitions and the best care that anyone can find for their little one. We are so lucky to have such a kind, loving, and talented leader at our school.
Breanna McDermott
Assistant Director
Breanna has been a part of our team for over five years now. Breanna graduated from Rivier University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and has also earned her EEC Director certification. When Breanna started here at BCC, she was the infant room teacher. With Breanna's versatility, knowledge, and flexibility, she has since taught in every classroom, mastering child curriculum and teacher development, ultimately leading to her promotion as Assistant Director. We are so grateful for all that she does for our BCC community!
Kaitlin Mariano
Administrative Manager
Kaitlin has been a part of our team for over five years now. She started as a Tiny Tots teacher and has since taught in every classroom. Kaitlin specializes in record keeping, website design, event planning and implementation, interior design, and all things creative which lead to her promotion as Administrative Manager. She has earned all of her EEC certifications and is Director certified. Kaitlin keeps us organized, and is always thinking of ways to improve the school. Her love for helping children grow and develop mixed with her love for art and creating makes her such a valuable part of our team. We are so thankful for all that she does for our team and families!
Daphne Via Y Rada
Evening Manager
Daphne has been a part of our team for almost 4 years now. Daphne graduated from Middlesex Community College with an Associates Degree in Criminal Social Justice and is Lead teacher certified. She is currently working towards her EEC Director certification. When Daphne started at BCC, she was the Preschool teacher. She has since taught in every classroom, but her heart remains in Sprouts. Daphne is a strong, caring, and enthusiastic teacher. She is a natural leader with great interpersonal skills and parent connections, ultimately leading to her role as Evening Manager. We are so appreciative of everything Daphne does for our community!
