Storybook Cottage: Morse Avenue School

1940 Morse Ave
Sacramento, CA 95825
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Phone:  (916) 971-1041
Hours:  6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

It is the objective of Storybook Cottage to make a positive contribution to the development of your child's full potential. We seek to provide the best learning environment in a preschool setting that facilitates healthy growth and development. We offer 3 programs at each of our schools;

• Toddler Program (2-3 years)
• Preschool Program (3-5 years)
• School-Age Program (ages 5-12) 

MEET THE DIRECTORS

Shirley Witt

Co-Owner/ Director

shirley@storybookcottagepreschool.com

Shirley is co-owner of Storybook Cottage and director at the Morse Ave. location.  Shirley has a BA degree in child development and a Master's degree in elementary education.  Shirley has taught in the primary grades before entering the child care field and has had more than 20 years experience operating child care centers. Shirley is active at Sierra Baptist Church and enjoys including Bible stories into the curriculum. Shirley believes that she and her sister and Storybook Cottage co-owner, Betty Warthan, are very fortunate to be able to work with children, something that they enjoy and feel passionate about. 

Maxine Pounds

Co-Director

maxine@storybookcottagepreschool.com

Maxine is the Co-Director of Storybook Cottage Morse location. She has been director for seventeen years and has seen Storybook Cottage grow through the years. She has an AA degree in Early Childhood Development. She is married and has six children, twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She is active in her church and loves incorporating Christian curriculum at Storybook Cottage. Maxine's dedication to provide the best learning environment and educational experiences for the children under her care is what motivates her accomplishments.