About Rising Stars Preschool

We are both stay-at-home moms of preschool-aged children. Shortly after moving to Austin, we began searching for a good preschool in our area. Although, there were many fine schools available, none seemed to fit all of our needs. We wanted a part-time program with longer hours than the usual 3 to 4 hours that were currently available. Like all mothers, we worried whether our children would be well prepared and ready for Kindergarten. Therefore, it was crucial for us to find an academic curriculum as opposed to "play-based", or daycare programs. Since most schools are closed during the summer we also wanted something year-round so we wouldn't have to scramble to find daycamps or other suitable activities. Above all, we wanted a preschool that was staffed with happy, caring, and well-educated teachers. We also found from speaking with other moms in our area that there was definitely more room for improvement! We began our yearlong task of researching what makes a preschool great. In addition to reading countless materials, more importantly, we spent a great deal of time speaking with parents and teachers. The end result is an exceptional program that (we're certain) will best meet the needs of you and your children.

Thank you for your time and interest in Rising Stars Preschool!

Kelly Zermeno & Mafel Masuno
Owners, Rising Stars Preschool

Kelly Zermeno has a B.A. Degree in Developmental Psychology from San Francisco State University. Her last position was a Contract Human Resources Manager for Compaq Computers where she worked for three years. She has been happily married to Ruben since 1997 and has three children, Ryan, Benjamin, and Isabella.

Mafel Masuno has a B.A. Degree in Economics from Loyola Marymount University. Her last position was Division Human Resources Manager for Tyco Electronics, Los Angeles & San Diego, where she worked for seven years. She has been happily married to Sidney since 1994 and has two children, Jacob and Olivia.