NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR
Come visit us at our Open House on January 21, 2026 from 6-7:30 PM. Call or email for more information.
For a private tour, please call or email to schedule an appointment.
Our Staff
Kimberly Bogert
Director/Head Teacher
I have had the privilege of serving as Director and Head Teacher of Little Scholars Preschool since 2016. I hold an A.S. in Early Childhood Education from Gateway Community College and a B.S. in Child Development from Charter Oak State College. With over 25 years of experience working with children—from infants through Kindergarten—my greatest joy has been teaching PreK 3 and PreK 4. I am also certified in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Medication Authorization.
​
My passion is fostering a nurturing, play-based environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. I believe play is one of the most powerful tools for growth and strive to help every child build a strong, developmentally appropriate foundation for lifelong learning.
​
Outside of the classroom, I channel my love of exploration into my work as a certified travel agent and founder of Adventures by Kimberly. I’ve been fortunate to travel throughout the U.S., parts of Europe, and the Caribbean—though Disney World remains a personal favorite. One of my goals is to visit every state and hike each of the National Parks with my family. I live in Wallingford with my husband, David; our son, Dylan (15); and our dog, Rocco. Together, we enjoy traveling, hiking, and movie and game nights.
Jennifer Mahard
Assistant Teacher
​
​
I graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2007 with a degree in Accounting and spent several years working as a CPA at a prominent accounting firm. After the birth of our first child, my husband and I decided that I would focus on raising our three children while supporting his active-duty military career.
​
I am excited to be in my third year with the Little Scholars Preschool team! Having had all three of our children attend the preschool, I have seen firsthand the positive and enriching environment it offers. I’m eager to continue contributing my creativity and enthusiasm to the program. I am also certified in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Medication Authorization.
​
​My husband, Sean, and I live in our hometown of Rocky Hill with our children, Jonathan (12), Maeva (9), and Mac (7). These days, I can be found on the sidelines, cheering for my kids as they participate in their various sports activities.
​
Lisa Brudz
Assistant Teacher
​
I have been working with children for over 10 years—8 years with toddlers and 2 years with preschoolers. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and during my time working in a daycare setting, I completed 120 hours of Early Childhood Education training.
​
I am excited to be joining Little Scholars and look forward to bringing my positivity and experience to support and nurture the children in their growth and development.
​
I recently moved to Rocky Hill with my husband, Phil, and our two dogs, Molly and Abby. We are proud parents of three married daughters and grandparents to four wonderful grandchildren.
