Tess Haywood

A neatly organized infant–toddler care corner without any people, featuring a low, natural-wood shelving unit with rounded edges and soft matte finish. On the shelves, neutral-toned fabric bins hold wooden stacking toys, soft cloth books, and textured sensory balls in muted pastels. The space is set against a light warm-gray wall with a single framed minimalist line illustration of a leaf. Soft morning daylight filters in from an unseen window, casting gentle, elongated shadows across a pale oak floor. Photographed at eye level with sharp focus and a clean, photographic realism, the composition uses the rule of thirds, creating a serene, professional, and trustworthy atmosphere suitable for an early childhood educator’s portfolio homepage.

Nurturing Infant Care


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Compassionate care

A minimalist, professional workspace designed for childcare planning, with a slim silver laptop open on a matte white desk, displaying a blurred schedule grid. Beside it, a structured leather-bound planner lies open, with tidy, color-coded notes and small icons representing naps, meals, and play. Neutral-toned wooden blocks form a subtle stack near the edge, hinting at infant–toddler care. The background shows a soft-focus shelving unit with neatly labeled binders and a single potted snake plant. Diffused daylight from the left creates soft, even illumination and understated shadows. Captured from a slightly elevated angle with a balanced composition and photographic realism, the mood is calm, organized, and competent, emphasizing Tess Haywood’s professional, systems-oriented approach to early childhood education.

Every child is met with gentle routines, consistent routines, and warm, responsive care that supports healthy growth.

A carefully arranged infant sleep environment with no people present, featuring a modern, low-profile crib in light beech wood with smooth slats and a fitted organic cotton sheet in warm off-white. A single muslin blanket in a muted sand tone is folded neatly over the side, and a small, soft-glow nightlight shaped like a simple sphere rests on a nearby white side table. The walls are painted in a gentle greige, with one understated framed print showing abstract, rounded shapes. Soft, indirect evening light combines with the nightlight’s warm illumination to create gentle gradients and subtle shadows. Shot at a slight angle with a shallow depth of field, the composition feels safe, nurturing, and methodical, embodying high standards of infant care in a clean, minimalist photographic style.

Infant–toddler nurturing in small groups.

A sensory play setup arranged on a low, rectangular, light-wood table with rounded corners, placed on a soft, stone-colored rug. Clear, shallow trays hold carefully separated materials: smooth wooden rings, soft fabric squares in muted blues and creams, silicone stacking cups in neutral tones, and a small steel mixing bowl reflecting subtle highlights. In the background, blurred open shelving holds neatly aligned wicker baskets and labeled containers. Gentle midday natural light enters from the right, diffused as if through sheer curtains, creating soft reflections on the metal and gentle shadows under the objects. Photographed from a slightly overhead angle with sharp detail and a clean, modern aesthetic, the scene feels intentional, curious, and calm, showcasing thoughtful, developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers.

Documented observation and play-based learning plans.

A structured documentation station for early childhood observations, featuring a matte white clipboard with a partially filled observation form using precise, legible handwriting and clean typography. Next to it sits a slim, graphite-gray tablet with a subtle reflection on its screen, displaying an out-of-focus chart. Neutral-toned sticky notes, a fine-tip black pen, and a small, sand-colored ceramic cup holding highlighters are arranged purposefully on a pale wood desk. In the background, a blurred corkboard displays neatly pinned, anonymized child development charts and simple icons. Soft overcast daylight from above and to the left provides even, shadow-minimizing illumination. Captured at a slight diagonal with photographic realism and minimalist composition, the mood communicates professionalism, consistency, and attention to detail in childcare practice.

Partners with families to strengthen communication and trust.

What families say

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

“Tess’s calm presence helped my baby settle quickly; she notices every need before it arises.”


— Aya Nakamura

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

“Her consistent routines gave us confidence during a challenging transition.”


— Aya Nakamura

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

“We trust Tess to provide a safe, loving environment every day.”


— Aya Nakamura

A calm, inviting family communication area without people, featuring a large, frameless corkboard mounted on a warm white wall. On it, neatly arranged neutral-toned information sheets, a daily schedule, and simple icon-based routine cards are pinned with minimalist black pushpins. Below, a slim white console table holds a clear acrylic brochure holder with organized policy pamphlets and a small, matte ceramic bowl with labeled key tags. A single, tall, green leafy plant in a textured gray pot adds life without clutter. Soft, indirect natural light from an unseen window creates a gentle gradient on the wall and subtle, orderly shadows. Shot straight-on with balanced composition and photographic realism, the atmosphere feels transparent, reassuring, and thoroughly professional, emphasizing clear communication in Tess Haywood’s childcare approach.
A tidy infant–toddler changing and care station with a focus on safety and orderliness, featuring a wide, pale-wood dresser with smooth, handleless drawers and a contoured, cream-colored changing pad on top. Beside the pad, labeled white caddies hold neatly arranged diapers, fragrance-free wipes in a matte dispenser, and folded burp cloths in neutral tones. Above, three slim, white floating shelves display carefully spaced baskets and clearly printed routine cards in simple typography. The lighting is bright yet soft, as if from overhead diffused fixtures and a nearby window, casting clean, minimal shadows. Photographed at eye level with a wide but uncluttered frame and photographic realism, the mood is clinical yet warm, emphasizing Tess Haywood’s emphasis on hygiene, safety, and predictable routines in early childhood care.
A professional training and certification vignette, showing a clean, neutral-toned wall-mounted shelf holding a precise arrangement of framed certificates related to early childhood and VLS training. The frames are thin, matte black with generous white mats, aligned in a perfect grid. On the shelf below rests a minimalist, closed training manual with a soft gray cover, a pair of noise-canceling headphones, and a slim silver pen laid perfectly parallel. The background wall is a smooth, warm white, illuminated by soft, indirect artificial lighting from a recessed fixture above, creating a subtle halo effect around the frames. Captured straight-on with sharp focus and balanced composition, in a clean, corporate photographic style, the scene communicates credibility, ongoing professional development, and a structured approach to infant–toddler care.
A thoughtfully designed infant mobility and gross motor area, featuring a low, wide mirror with a thin white frame mounted horizontally at floor level, reflecting a pale, neutral play mat with gentle quilting. Alongside the mat, a simple, stable wooden pull-up bar with rounded supports and a smooth finish stands on a light oak floor. A few carefully chosen, neutral-colored soft blocks and a single textured ball rest near the mirror. The background shows a plain, warm-gray wall, free of distraction. Soft, natural daylight filters in from the left, creating delicate reflections in the mirror and subtle shadows under the bar. Photographed from a low angle at toddler height with photographic realism, the composition feels spacious, intentional, and attuned to developmental milestones in early childhood education.
A calm reflective practice space tailored for an early childhood professional, featuring a low, light-wood bench with a smooth finish, positioned against a warm white wall. On the bench rests an open, cream-colored journal with structured prompts visible, a fine black pen placed diagonally across a page, and a slim, closed laptop in matte silver. A small, sand-toned ceramic cup with herbal tea sits on a round cork coaster, releasing a faint wisp of steam. In the background, a single abstract print with soft, overlapping neutral shapes hangs centered. Soft late-afternoon natural light enters from the right, casting long, gentle shadows and a tranquil glow. Captured at a slightly elevated angle with a minimalist, photographic style, the scene feels introspective, composed, and growth-oriented, underscoring Tess Haywood’s reflective, intentional approach to childcare.

About Tess

I am dedicated to compassionate, consistent, connected early childhood education, with a focus on infant to toddler development.

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2427 W 5025 S Roy UT • 80828424427