Meet the Team
Dedicated & Certified
Maria Pico
Owner & Founder
Maria Pico attended Central Arizona College and graduated with an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Our founder has over 22 years of Childcare experience.
Gildardo Pico
Owner & Founder
Gildardo Pico has over 22 years of experience in business management. Gildardo also has over 10 years of business accounting experience.
Angela Pico
Regional Director
Angela Pico is attaining her CDA from Pima Community College and has over 11 years of Childcare experience.
Gildardo Pico Jr
Regional Director
Gildardo Pico Jr attaining his Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Pima Community College and has over 12 years of childcare experience.
Griselda Garcia
Director (Little Castle 3)
Griselda Garcia is attaining her CDA from Pima Community College and has over 10 years of childcare experience. From the classroom to Administrative duties, Griselda Garcia is well versed in all areas of the childcare environment.
Nancy Valenzuela
Director (Little Castle 2)
Nancy Valenzuela has been with Little Castle for over 6 years with experience in both the classroom setting and in her current leadership role as our Director. Nancy Valenzuela is knowledgeable in all areas of the childcare setting.
Danigza Silvas
Director (Little Castle 1)
Danigza Silvas has been with Little Castle for over 10 years with experience in both the classroom setting and in her current leadership role as our Director. Danigza Silvas has excelled in all areas of the childcare setting,