About Helen Szteinbaum
Exprienced Founder and Consultant
Helen Szteinbaum is the proud former owner and Executive Director of The Wonder Years Preschools, Inc., which she founded in 1989. With over three decades of experience, she successfully managed the operation of all the preschool’s branches, ensuring high standards and quality education for students. She holds hold Director qualifications from Foothill College, which have equipped her with the skills necessary to lead and grow our preschool network. She is fully bilingual (Spanish and English).
Throughout her career, she has achieved remarkable milestones, including the successful retention of staff, resulting in very low turnover rates. Under her leadership, enrollment consistently grew, often leading to managed waitlists at all the preschool sites. She has overseen the establishment of five state-of-the-art preschool facilities, each designed to provide an optimal learning environment.
Helen also developed an interactive, easy-to-implement curriculum that is well-balanced and culturally rich. This curriculum has prepared thousands of students for kindergarten, making a significant impact on their early educational journey. Her track record in the preschool industry speaks to her dedication, expertise, and commitment to providing the best early childhood education.
In 2023 after over 30 years of operations, she sold the schools to Bright Horizons in a successful exit and transition.
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