Our Staff

Management Team

Mr. Kosta

Owner/Admin

I’m the owner of Kids Foundation Academy or as we like to call it KFA. I was born in Athens, Greece and migrated in the United States in 1995, when I was 14 years old. In Greece I was a musician/producer/DJ, and I’ve always been in that world. I traveled Europe Djing before I moved to America. After high school in the United States, I completed my masters in music production and decided to concentrate my life in the music studio, composing and producing. When we opened KFA, childcare became my second passion, and I strive everyday to become better and more educated at it. I run the backbone of the business here at KFA and to our staff I’m known as the guy that can get you anything, and the guy that fixes everything.

Me and Kseniya have two wonderful girls, that I love more than anything in the world, and pretty much any free time I have, I spent with them.

Ms. Kseniya

Director

I was born and raised in Kazakhstan a country that used to be part of USSR. I moved to the United States with my family in 1999. One of my biggest challenges moving to the US was learning a new language. I wanted to become fluent in English, but also retain my first language (Russian) and the culture that goes with it. For a teenager it is never easy to start their life from scratch. However Washington became my home. I was able to learn the language, finish high school, open a home day care and continue with my journey in my new home. Since I moved to Washington state I have always been working with children and my 25 years experience working with children in different childcare settings is a big part of my life. Now that I am a mother myself I feel closer to all the children that we care for.

I owned a home daycare for over 10 years, but then I decided to go back to school and get my Bachelors degree in Child Psychology and Early Childhood Education State Wide Certificate so I can learn and grow in my field. Now I am excited to start this new future in our new concept of Kids Foundation Academy, in Edmonds, WA

I love watching children grow, learn and develop in their own ways. I cannot wait to meet all our extended families and provide them with a great service.

In my free time I love spending time with my family and friends as well as exploring outdoors and travel the world.

Our Teachers

Ms. Beverley (Bev)

Preschool Teacher

I grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Moved to the US in 2017 as an Au Pair.
Working as an Au Pair sparked my interest into Early Childhood Education. I love to see the children build their personalities, boundaries, and imagination through play.

At the moment I am working on completing my AA in Early Childhood Education.

In my free time I enjoy playing video
games, spending time with friends and family and being outside.

Ms. Justine (J)

Preschool Teacher

I was born and raised in Washington State.

I recently decided to make a career change into childcare. I come from a very big family, volunteering with kids at a young age and watching kids grow into their own person. Helping children learn and be a part of that growth, always excites me. I’m excited to be a part of the KFA team and getting to know your children.

Ms. Haley

Preschool Teacher

I was born and raised in Arkansa, but recently moved here to Washington State. I went to college for two years to study education and know teaching is where my heart lies. I volunteer at LifePoint Church where I help out the younger children learn! I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for younger children and am excited to start teaching at Kids Foundation Academy.

In my free time I enjoy hanging with friends and family, playing video games, and watching movies.

Ms. Regan

Preschool Teacher

I was born and raised in north of Seattle and recently moved back to the area. I have been working with children of all ages for over two years. I have recently transitioned to working with ages 3-5 at Kids Foundation. I have a passion for helping create a nurturing, safe, environment for kids to grow and learn.

In my free time I enjoy painting, antiquing, and spending time with my loved ones.

Ms. Briseyda (B)

Older Toddler Teacher

I was born in Sonora, Mexico and raised in Washington. I have a beautiful 6 year old boy. I have been working in childcare for 6 years. I love working with children to help them grow into our future.

I am very excited to work and to get to know your children and your family at KFA.

In my free time I enjoy walks on the beach, reading, and spending time with my family.

Ms. Maribel

Younger Toddler Teacher

I have been working with children ages birth to 12 years old for over 19 years. I love teaching kids everything I know. Doing fun projects with them and teaching them Spanish, as Spanish is my first language. I am also in school working towards my Bachelors in Early Childhood Education.

I have been married for 28 years. I have 3 amazing children and a dogs. Some of my favorite things to do is dancing and cooking, as well as drinking coffee.

Ms. Alma

Young Toddler Teacher

I have almost 2 years of experience working with children ages birth -12 years old.

I have two children and I love taking them to the park. I enjoy baking cakes and I am fluent in Spanish.

Ms. Radhia

Young Toddler Teacher

I was born in Tunisia, and I moved to the United States in 2007. I used to work at an adult family home, and it was great, but it wasn’t fulfilling. I’ve always loved kids and always been interested to learn more about them. I’m thankful KFA gave me the opportunity to learn to be a teacher.

I’m fluent in Arabic, and in my free time I love to cut hair for friends and family, I love to sew, and to read books.

Ms. Fabiola

School Cook

I love cooking and learning what the children love. I bring my knowledge of food to your child's plate. I have worked in the food industry for about 3 years and has picked up a fair share of tasty but healthy meals and snacks. I am very excited to share all these ideas with the children of KFA in hopes of expanding their horizon with foods they may not try at home! I am happy to provide a delightful yet well balanced meals for children every day.