About Us
The Cozy Den Childcare & Tutoring
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Our Staff
Her passion for quality childcare has always been her number one motivation for working in the childcare field even from her early years. She has worked at New Haven Child Development where she provided quality child care and education to many children under her supervision. After several years in this field, she considered a career shift that led her to Yale University and Yale Hospital where she worked full time for 34 years for both employers. To mention a few of her personal traits include being very caring, nurturing, warm smile, and having a kind-heartedness that elevates people around her; Especially towards the patients she handled, and to the co-workers and supervisors, with whom she worked. Her nurturing character endeared to her, she personified the best example any worker should aspire to be. In her desire to continue to contribute to the society at large, upon retirement, Pearl partnered with her daughter to open The Cozy Den Daycare where she will continue to use her years of experience in childcare to enhance the efforts of this family-run daycare.
Pearl Murphy
Child Care Provider
As a Master's degree holder in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Instruction and Curriculum, Tennille was a licensed family daycare provider for 7 years in the past. She has worked in several sectors of education for the past 25 years. She was also employed as a School Readiness Head Teacher for New Haven Public School District and Lulac Head Start, Inc. The bulk of her work experience comes from her passion, particularly for early childhood education. As a mentor, she still serves as a role model to many of the families and youth of New Haven. Tennille's work experience and formal education in this field; will be of immense assistance to her mother with regard to providing quality care and exceptional early education to many children in their care.
Tenille Murphy
Child Care Provider Assistant
Iyana was raised helping her mother (Tennille) at the daycare from a young age. Her early experiences working alongside her mother aids in her passion for working with children. Iyana is a literacy advocate; she enjoys reading with and to children of all ages. Some of her core characteristics are her gentleness, sense of humor, and patience. Iyana holds a bachelor’s degree in Biopsychology from Thomas Jefferson University, which is a great asset to our children. She utilizes her degree and skill set to help analyze behaviors and create innovative learning activities and curricula. Iyana aspires to incorporate her knowledge and passion by providing equitable and excellent early education to the children in her care.
Iyana Liburd
Assistant/Substitute
Over the past 20 years, Inger has dedicated her services to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Throughout years of employment at Sarah, Inc. and Aces Cooperative Educational Services, Inger has shown compassion, devotion, and kindness to her clients and families. Inger also has worked in emergency shelters for women and children for several years. She aided and provided resources to women needing shelter, medical care, clothing, and other survival resources for families to thrive in their environment. She is the matriarch of her family and in the community. Inger has extended a supportive presence to young mothers who could not afford childcare by providing babysitting. Her gentle teaching style stems from the love of her children and is what our children and families grow to love, making her a great asset to our team.
