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Vanessa Mejia

Senior Manager

Vanessa Mejia

With over 16 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, I am a dedicated and nurturing bilingual (English/Spanish) childcare professional, skilled in fostering positive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environments for children of all ages. I am passionate about supporting children’s growth, language development, and social-emotional skills through engaging, play-based learning.


I have been a teacher at Best Friend's Early Learning Center since 2013. I now oversee classroom activities and daily routines for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Creating a warm, inclusive, and plurilingual learning environment that supports children's social and emotional development is top priority for me. I enjoy collaborating with families and staff to ensure that we are implementing responsive curriculum that respects the cultural diversity in our Best Friend's community.


I have three children of my own, ages 13, 7 and 9 months old. They are my pride and joy. I have been a resident of Chelsea for over 20 years. I love the diversity in my community and am deeply committed to seeing us grow and flourish, one child at a time.


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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