Vijaya and Suresh Ojili are passionate about creating opportunities for children to grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. Their journey with Children’s Lighthouse begins in August 2025 as the proud owners of Children’s Lighthouse of Parkside, where they look forward to serving families in the community with a high-quality early education experience.
Their inspiration comes from raising their daughter, Eesha, who began her own journey in childcare at just 6 months old. Experiencing firsthand the vital role that early education plays in shaping confidence, curiosity, and character, Vijaya and Suresh were drawn to the Children’s Lighthouse mission. They strongly believe that quality early learning not only prepares children for academic success, but also builds the foundation for lifelong social, emotional, and leadership skills.
“We see our school as more than just a place for learning — it is a family. Our goal is to create an environment where children feel loved and supported, teachers feel valued, and parents feel confident that they are giving their child the best start in life.”
Their inspiration comes from raising their daughter, Eesha, who began her own journey in childcare at just 6 months old. Experiencing firsthand the vital role that early education plays in shaping confidence, curiosity, and character, Vijaya and Suresh were drawn to the Children’s Lighthouse mission. They strongly believe that quality early learning not only prepares children for academic success, but also builds the foundation for lifelong social, emotional, and leadership skills.
“We see our school as more than just a place for learning — it is a family. Our goal is to create an environment where children feel loved and supported, teachers feel valued, and parents feel confident that they are giving their child the best start in life.”
Vijaya holds a Master’s degree and brings experience in leadership and organizational management, while Suresh earned a Bachelor’s degree and has built his career in IT consulting and business management. Together, they bring complementary skills in operations, finance, technology, and people leadership, which they are excited to apply to running a successful school. Their professional backgrounds have prepared them to manage complex organizations, build strong teams, and foster cultures of integrity and growth — qualities they believe are essential in creating an excellent childcare environment.
The Ojili family has lived in the Raleigh-Durham area for more than 10 years and truly values the diversity, warmth, and energy of this growing community. They chose Parkside for its strong sense of family, innovation, and connection, and are excited to contribute to its continued growth by offering a trusted early education resource for families.
Outside of work, Vijaya and Suresh enjoy traveling, exploring new cultures, and tackling DIY projects together as a family. They spend weekends supporting Eesha’s activities, trying new recipes, and enjoying time with friends.
They live by the principle:
“The best investment we can make is in our children, for they hold the future in their hands.”
The Ojili family has lived in the Raleigh-Durham area for more than 10 years and truly values the diversity, warmth, and energy of this growing community. They chose Parkside for its strong sense of family, innovation, and connection, and are excited to contribute to its continued growth by offering a trusted early education resource for families.
Outside of work, Vijaya and Suresh enjoy traveling, exploring new cultures, and tackling DIY projects together as a family. They spend weekends supporting Eesha’s activities, trying new recipes, and enjoying time with friends.
They live by the principle:
“The best investment we can make is in our children, for they hold the future in their hands.”
