Early Childhood Matters
Early Childhood Matters, 721 Monterey Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94127
About
Early Childhood Matters offers parenting workshops, parent/toddler playgroups, parent/child facilitated playgroups, presentations, private consultations, parenting classes, parent education events, and Summer camps. The program also produces the Parenting Matters podcast.
• Price: Sliding scale tuition is available for parenting series, mom’s groups, and playgroups. Summer camps are non-refundable.
Founded by Rebecca Walsh in 2010, Early Childhood Matters focuses on supporting families on the road to connected and effective parenting. Each year, the program connects with hundreds of families in the Bay Area and beyond through parenting workshops, parent/child facilitated playgroups, school-based presentations, and private consultations. The team includes Founder and Director Rebecca Walsh; Director of Marketing and Customer Relations Kellam Eanes; facilitators Alexis Buckley, Refiloe “Fifi” Mofokeng, and Mahroushka Papazian; and Parenting Matters podcast co-host Belann Giarretto.
Rebecca Walsh has over twenty years’ experience in early childhood education, a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development (2002), and a Master of Arts degree in Religion and Psychology (2006). Kellam Eanes has worked in children's media for over 20 years and holds degrees in Journalism and Mass Communication and Communications Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as well as Project Management Certification from UC Berkeley. Alexis Buckley earned a master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood from San Francisco State University in 2009. Refiloe “Fifi” Mofokeng has over a decade of experience working closely with children and holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University. Belann Giarretto has over four decades of experience in early childhood education. Mahroushka Papazian has over 28 years of experience as a lead preschool teacher and a specialization in Early Childhood Education in Long Beach and in San Francisco.
One parent of two children under age two shared that they felt lucky to have discovered the classes when their family most needed them and described the classes and groups as a gift to the community. Another parent participant in multiple courses described Rebecca’s classes as a foundation for their parenting and noted her caring, knowledge, and experience.
Last updated June 6, 2026.
• Price: Sliding scale tuition is available for parenting series, mom’s groups, and playgroups. Summer camps are non-refundable.
Founded by Rebecca Walsh in 2010, Early Childhood Matters focuses on supporting families on the road to connected and effective parenting. Each year, the program connects with hundreds of families in the Bay Area and beyond through parenting workshops, parent/child facilitated playgroups, school-based presentations, and private consultations. The team includes Founder and Director Rebecca Walsh; Director of Marketing and Customer Relations Kellam Eanes; facilitators Alexis Buckley, Refiloe “Fifi” Mofokeng, and Mahroushka Papazian; and Parenting Matters podcast co-host Belann Giarretto.
Rebecca Walsh has over twenty years’ experience in early childhood education, a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development (2002), and a Master of Arts degree in Religion and Psychology (2006). Kellam Eanes has worked in children's media for over 20 years and holds degrees in Journalism and Mass Communication and Communications Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as well as Project Management Certification from UC Berkeley. Alexis Buckley earned a master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood from San Francisco State University in 2009. Refiloe “Fifi” Mofokeng has over a decade of experience working closely with children and holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University. Belann Giarretto has over four decades of experience in early childhood education. Mahroushka Papazian has over 28 years of experience as a lead preschool teacher and a specialization in Early Childhood Education in Long Beach and in San Francisco.
One parent of two children under age two shared that they felt lucky to have discovered the classes when their family most needed them and described the classes and groups as a gift to the community. Another parent participant in multiple courses described Rebecca’s classes as a foundation for their parenting and noted her caring, knowledge, and experience.
Last updated June 6, 2026.
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