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About Us
History
Rainbow Bright CircleTime started as a heartfelt idea in 2020 as just a Mommy and Me play group, born from a deep love of early childhood education and a desire to create a supportive, engaging space for young learners. After spending years as a special educator working with children ages 0–5, I witnessed how transformative hands-on, play-based activities can be in building confidence, social-emotional skills, and a genuine passion for learning.
I began by hosting small circle time gatherings at my home, inviting a few neighborhood families for songs, stories, and movement activities. As word spread, so did the excitement! Parents loved how much their children looked forward to each session, and I saw a clear need in the community for a nurturing, structured program that offered both education and a sense of belonging.
In 2024, with the encouragement of Marisa Martinez, I officially launched Rainbow Bright CircleTime LLC. Since then, we’ve been welcoming families to our interactive circle time events at The Children’s Board Family Resource Center of Temple Terrace. In 2025, right after we turned a year old we launched Rainbow Bright Reading Detectives, where Mrs. Whitney encourages the children to dive into books and answer all “WH” questions (Who, What, When, Where, and Why) to crack the case at hand.
Founder & CEO
Natasha R. Parkes
Founder & CEO, Rainbow Bright CircleTime
Natasha R. Parkes is the Founder and CEO of Rainbow Bright CircleTime, an early childhood education playgroup that inspires joy, creativity, and learning in young children, here in Tampa. With over 17 years of experience as a speech pathologist assistant and early childhood educator, Natasha combines her expertise in speech pathology and special education to create engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate sessions.
Natasha holds a Bachelor’s in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Shaw University and a Master’s in Special Education from Grand Canyon University. She leads interactive storytelling, music, art, and movement activities at the Children’s Board Family Resource Center in Temple Terrace, fostering confidence and curiosity in every child.
Beyond her professional roles, Natasha is Vice President of the FCAC Board for the Children’s Board of Temple Terrace, a devoted wife to David and loving mother to Ava and Brielle, and a passionate advocate for early education.
Chief Detective
Whitney Gavin
Chief Detective, Rainbow Bright Reading Detectives
Chief Detective | Reading Detectives Volunteer
Whitney Gavin is a devoted wife, mother, and proud volunteer with Rainbow Bright CircleTime LLC. As the Chief Detective for Rainbow Bright Reading Detectives, she brings stories to life by engaging children in reading, conversation, and playful problem-solving.
Whitney and her family were introduced to Rainbow Bright through weekly CircleTime sessions, where she witnessed firsthand the power of connection and community the program creates. Inspired by the impact on her daughter and other children, Whitney stepped in to support and further the mission of Rainbow Bright.
With over 13 years of experience in child development, parent support, and social services, Whitney is passionate about nurturing young minds and creating meaningful, joyful learning experiences. She is grateful to be part of a community that values connection, confidence, and curiosity in every child.
Our mission
Rainbow Bright CircleTime and Reading Detectives are committed to creating joyful, engaging learning experiences for children ages 0–5 while equally empowering their parents. Our mission is to nurture children’s curiosity, creativity, and early literacy through interactive play, storytelling, movement, and exploration. At the same time, we strive to educate and support parents, giving them meaningful tools, strategies, and confidence to continue learning with their children at home. By building a vibrant, welcoming community, we ensure that both children and parents grow together—leaving each session inspired, informed, and connected.
Our Partners
Hello Family!!
Welcome, to Rainbow Bright Circle Time. Don't forget to stop past the calendar so we can play together 🌈🥰