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Our Roots
Founded in 2026, Little Roots Preschool is honored to serve families in the Treasure Valley. Our vision is to provide engaging, positive learning experiences that prepare children for kindergarten and beyond—while creating meaningful opportunities for families to connect with one another, the local community, and grow in their faith.
Our journey began with a simple mission: to create a learning environment that feels like home—where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to grow into their God-given potential.
Our theme verse, Colossians 2:7, reflects the heart of Little Roots:
“Let your roots grow down into him and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”
We are passionate about helping little roots grow deep in Jesus’ love as we care for the precious children entrusted to us.
Cindy Rouland
Owner | Director | Music Teacher
See ABOUT THE OWNER section below.
Meet Our Preschool Staff
We are a team of caring, experienced educators
dedicated to your child's growth and well-being.
Jamie Chalmers
Teacher
Jamie Chalmers has more than 30 years of experience in early childhood education and has spent most of her career teaching preschool and Transitional Kindergarten in Christian schools. She is passionate about helping children grow in confidence, faith, and a lifelong love of learning through engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences. Jamie enjoys partnering with families to support each child's unique journey. When she's not in the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren, boating, exploring the outdoors with her husband, and loving on her dog, Faith.
Mary Phillips
Mary has devoted nearly 40 years to early childhood education as a teacher, preschool director, tutor, reading specialist, and children's ministry leader. She is passionate about helping young children learn and grow through developmentally appropriate, play-based experiences. Mary believes children thrive when parents and teachers work together as a team. When she's not with children, she enjoys spending time with her five grandchildren and exploring the outdoors.
Teacher
TBD
Program Support/Aide
About the Owner
Mrs. Cindy
I am a mom, aunt, and grandma who loves children and the unique way God has designed each of them. I believe every child deserves to be loved, respected, and challenged in a way that helps them grow with confidence.
I embrace life fully and find joy in everyday moments—even the challenging ones—because I know they shape who I am. And yes… I’m also known to dance when no one is looking and make the occasional silly face! In fact, my daughter once created a wall of nine picture frames and left them empty for months. So, one day when she wasn’t looking, I filled each one with a different photo of me…ha! A few of those made the cut below. (She had a good laugh when she came home that day!)
My background is a bit unique. For years, I wondered why God gave me such different interests, and now I know how helpful they will be to Little Roots Preschool and the families we serve.
I spent 9 years teaching preschool and 3 years leading Mommy & Me music classes. I also managed a music school for 5 years and created a music enrichment program for 3–5 year olds at a well-known preschool.
In addition, I worked for 7 years as a controller and acting CFO at a technology company serving public schools.
Today, I’m grateful to bring both my passion for children and my business experience together to create Little Roots Preschool—a place where children are known, supported, and prepared for what lies ahead.