• Hours 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Mon-Fri
  • Patricia Onodueze
    Damascus MD

Contact Us

Contact Us

    Contact us

    Hours of Operation
    • 7:30-5:30
    • (Fridays close at 5pm)
    Location
    • Damascus, MD
    Open
    • Monday-Friday

      About Me

      Mrs. Patricia Onodueze
      Director, Thoughts of the Heart and Mind Children's Cottage LLC

      Thoughts of the Heart and Mind is a Children’s Cottage that has emerged from my heart. I believe that children speak their own language and only a handful of adults have been able to engage with them, observe their ways, and understand their ways. Children are very capable individuals that explore their world through observation as well as interaction. They need love, nurturing, and training to grow into strong capable human beings.

      As an educator, I have been in the early childhood field for over 15 years. I hold a Master’s of Arts in Teaching. I have contributed to Har Shalom/Sherman ECE where I was an assistant teacher. At Har Shalom, I was part of an outstanding program where educators were trained to ask children questions to encourage their learning through exploration of their environment. I also worked as a preschool teacher at Montrose Christian School, a head counselor at Green Acres Camp, and a teacher in Montgomery County Public Schools. Our Program is MD Excels certified and credentialed by the state of Maryland. This program has arisen from my experiences and education from my past as well as a current real need to provide quality childcare in my community.

      Our vision at Thoughts of the Heart and Mind Children’s Cottage is to create a space where being a child is completely accepted. A place where love and respect are primary. A place where we can learn about God. A place where we can explore and test our hypotheses. A place where children are so valued that their words are written and studied. A balanced place; where children are trained to be independent, take pride in hard work, and care for others. A place for growth of the Heart and Mind.