Founded in 2012, our program has grown from a small two room facility to a multi-site operation. Rock and Roll Daycare is dedicated to to build a collaborative learning community that celebrates the strengths of all learners and supports the growth of early learning skills. Together with families, we pave the way for a brighter future where children thrive, teachers excel, and early education rocks.
As a result, Rock and Roll Daycare won Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston award for multiple years.
My Vietnamese name is Tố Quyên and I go by TQ. As a first-time parent living in Los Angeles back in 2017, I found myself struggling to navigate the complexities of parenthood. My infant son attended a local daycare, where his patient and dedicated teachers worked tirelessly to teach him how to drink from a bottle. I was struck by their unwavering commitment to providing the best possible care for my child; those teachers inspired me to pursue a career in early education.
Fast forward to February of 2020, and I officially joined the early education field. As a new small business owner, I faced the pandemonium of the pandemic years head-on. My diverse background in areas such as finance, IT consultancy, and scouting, combined with my MBA from Boston College and my passion for slow travel and exploring different cultures, has led me to a clear mission in this field. I want to create a well-rounded program that fosters a love of learning in our young students through music, cultural and child-led education. My ultimate goal is to prepare these young learners for a lifetime of discovery and growth.
My ambitions extend beyond my individual business. As a CEO, I am determined to be a force for positive change in the industry. I am committed to working tirelessly to ensure that all educators and administrators in the early education field are respected, valued, and recognized for their vital contributions to our communities. I believe that by fostering professional development, career growth and financial success for everyone involved in this field, we can create a more compassionate, equitable, and effective early education system.
My name is Courtney Amaral and I am the Enrollment Director here at JAMI Rock and Roll Daycare!
My journey with Rock and Roll Daycare began in November 2018 as an assistant in the administrative office, and in just three short months I became the Head of Enrollment at RRDC!
What I love most about connecting with new families is the ability to get them to fall in love with Rock and Roll Daycare and who we are and what we offer in our all-inclusive childcare services! Here at RRDC we offer an amazing program with elite educators and an outstanding curriculum and music program! When joining RRDC you’re not just joining a school, you’re joining a family!
When I am not at Rock and Roll Daycare or connecting with our amazing Future Rockers, you can find me with my husband at a baseball field or dance competition supporting and cheering on our three beloved children. In my personal time, you may find me planning and staging birthdays and events with my sister, or recharging in a relaxing environment reading my favorite novels by Colleen Hoover!
So what do you say!? Want to learn more and join us?! Contact me at admission@jamirrdc.com to learn more!
I first joined Rock and Roll Daycare in 2012 as a Music Specialist and was offered Music Director position in 2021. Love, patience, kindness, and perseverance – these are the words I live by as a musician and an educator. Working with young children has been a great joy. They are creative, curious, imaginative, and musical. Teaching the music classes and seeing the children grow and progress, remind me how music naturally connects people, and how important music education is to young students. I believe that through quality music classes and enrichment, music will carry on a long way in students’ lives.
I received my Bachelor’s degree in Education and Viola Performance from Taipei Municipal University of Education in Taiwan, and graduate degrees from Boston Conservatory and Boston University. As a violist, I have toured extensively throughout the US and abroad, and I regularly perform as a soloist, chamber music and orchestra musician. Outside of music, I enjoy hiking and exploring new trails.
JAMI RRDC is an Emergent curriculum based music school and culturally immersive care program in Cambridge, MA. We understand the great significance of your child’s first educational experiences and treat every student with kindness, empathy, and respect.
166 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA 02139