Our Staff

Maretha Daniels (Director)

I am a committed and dedicated business owner with 36 years of providing high-quality childcare in Buffalo. My passion lies in helping children succeed at every developmental level. Fondly titled the “child whisperer,” I enjoy cultivating a peaceful and engaging environment for my little clients.

Credentials:
  • NYS Certification: Mandated Reporter
  • NYS Certification: Preventing Sudden Infant Death
  • NYS Certification: Emergency Preparedness
  • NYS Certification: Nutrition and Health Needs of Infants and Children
  • NYS Certification: Foundations in Health and Safety
  • NYS Certification: Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis
  • NYS Certification: Keeping Infants Safe
  • CPR, First Aid, and AED
  • Annual Certification Training and more
  • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, State University of New York Empire State College
Expertise Areas:
  • Staff Development
  • Behavior Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Creative Storytelling
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Extracurricular Exercise
  • Leadership Development
  • Comprehensive Facility
  • Cleanliness Standard

Adza M. Beda

I am a childcare professional with 17 years of experience working with children of all ages, from newborns to young adults. Children light up my day, and I enjoy cultivating an atmosphere where they can grow and excel.

Credentials:
  • NYS Certification: Managing Challenging Behavior: 18 months to 36 months
  • NYS Certification: Managing Challenging Behavior: Birth to 18 Months
  • NYS Course: Teaching Children Cognitive and Gross Motor Skills Through Dance
  • NYS Certification: Foundations in Health and Safety
  • CPR and AED
  • Master’s of International Development, Emory University
Expertise Areas:
  • Curriculum Development
  • Food Preparation
  • Language Development
  • Extracurricular Exercise
  • Gross Motor and Fine Motor Skill Development

Yekina Melendez Vega

I am a childcare professional with 10 years of experience. I have trained and worked at Beyond Childcare for over 6 years.

Credentials:
  • NYS Certification: Mandated Reporter
  • NYS Certification: Preventing Sudden Infant Death
  • NYS Certification: Nutrition and Health Needs of Infants and Children
  • CPR, First Aid, and AED
  • Annual Certification Training and more
Expertise Areas:
  • Language Development
  • Bilingual Curriculum Development
  • Creative Storytelling
  • Arts and Crafts Content Creation