About Us

A pair of innovative childcare experts who prioritize play and individuality.

As a team, Jessica and Martina spent years dreaming about starting a school that could offer a unique, high-quality childcare option for families centered around play-based learning. In addition to offering this type of preschool, they hoped to become intertwined with their surrounding community by offering a variety of additional programming that would enrich families as a whole.

Our programs are designed around child-initiated learning through playfully guided experiences.

In August of 2018, they opened the doors of Little by Little on Haynes Street and haven’t looked back since. Currently the building hosts a flexible, part-time preschool program, summer camps, birthday parties, evening childcare for parent’s night’s out and seasonal community events.

It takes a village and we're privileged to be a part of yours ✦

Meet Mrs. Martina

Owner & Educator

Martina Esposito holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and has enjoyed playing for 11 years at Marbles Kids Museum, inspiring learning through play as an Early Childhood Play Specialist. She has had the opportunity to present at the National Association of Young Children Conference as well as at ACM. A natural born Argentinian and fluent spanish speaker, Martina enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time around the fire pit with her husband, son and 4-legged child, Indy.

Meet Mrs. Jess

Owner & Educator

Jessica Haines earned her degree in Creative Writing from North Carolina State University and attained an Early Childhood Montessori Diploma for children ages 3-6 years old. She has developed and engaged in educational play at Marbles Kids Museum for over 7 years while also working in a classroom setting in a variety of accredited preschools. Hailing from Monroe, North Carolina, Jessica loves camping, gardening and exploring the outdoors with her husband and son.