About Together Time Tots

Together Time Tots was created to bring local, affordable, family-centered fun to the Melissa community. Our classes are designed for children ages 1–5 and their caregivers, blending songs, sensory play, movement, and storytime into one joyful hour. We believe in keeping things simple, playful, and welcoming, offering families a space to connect, explore, and grow together right here in our own neighborhood parks.


Together Time Tots is led by Tamika Tretu, an experienced educator and mom of 2. Tamika is a certified teacher in Special Education and Elementary Education and has served as both a teacher and an elementary school principal. With over a decade in education, she brings a deep understanding of child development and a passion for creating experiences that nurture confidence, creativity, and community.

A woman with long curly black hair, wearing a dark green long-sleeve top, hoop earrings, and a necklace with a circular pendant, smiling against a yellow background.
Colorful drums and mallets arranged on a white background.
Colorful sand toys and animal-shaped figures in a red container.

Each class follows a consistent, child-friendly routine:

  • Welcome Circle – a warm hello song and movement activity to start the day.

  • Storytime – an engaging read-aloud to spark curiosity and imagination.

  • Sensory Stations – three rotating hands-on play bins designed for exploration.

  • Music & Movement – songs, scarves, bubbles, and rhythm play to get little bodies moving.

  • Closing Circle – a calming activity and goodbye song to end on a joyful note.

Watercolor illustration of a colorful stack of children’s books in red, blue, green, orange, and yellow.
Six children sitting on the floor in a circle, engaging in conversation. Two girls on each side and two boys in the middle. All with different hair colors and styles, and dressed casually.