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Geovanna Goncalves

Director

Geovanna Goncalves

Geovanna Goncalves has been part of our center for the past three years. She brings warmth, enthusiasm, and a deep love for early childhood education to everything she does. Geovanna holds a Bi-lingual Childhood Development Associate (CDA) credential from the CDA Council in Washington, D.C., and a Director Certificate from the ChildCare Education Institute.


Geovanna is passionate about helping every child feel seen, valued, and celebrated for who they are—especially through the languages they speak. She focuses on translanguaging and plurilingualism, encouraging children and teachers to use all of their language skills to communicate, learn, and grow. Trilingual in English, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish, and currently learning Haitian Creole, Geovanna leads by example and loves creating spaces where many languages are welcomed and heard.


As a proud mom of twin toddlers, Geovanna understands the joys and challenges of early childhood firsthand. Her own experiences as a parent have deepened her passion for language development and inspired her belief that early learning should be joyful, nurturing, and inclusive for every child.

Parent Testimonials

Trusted by Families, Loved by Children

Parents choose Northshore for our caring teachers, strong communication, and safe, joyful classrooms. Here’s what they say about their experience:

I always felt at ease leaving my children with the teachers at this center… my children were happy and flourished.

Teacher, Chelsea Public Schools

The leadership at Best Friend’s shows constant pride in excellence and creates a professional, caring environment for both children and teachers.

Mother, MGH and Healthy Chelsea

Her teachers have helped her gain the independence and skills to thrive… I would highly recommend Best Friend’s to anyone looking for a loving environment.

Mother, Chelsea Public Schools

I have felt extremely comfortable and confident with their care for Mikaela… they have treated her like a princess and she has adored them as well.

Mother, Cambridge Health Alliance

His teachers are truly wonderful and went above and beyond to stay connected during the pandemic when the center was closed.

Mother, The Mom’s Project – Boston Public Health Commission

Since his enrollment at Best Friend’s, his vocabulary has expanded rapidly… his family is confident that he is happy and well cared for.

Doctor at MGH

I have always trusted them to do what was needed to maintain my child’s health and safety while facilitating her overall development.

Pediatric Nurse at MGH and Healthcare Consultant

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