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Our Teachers
At Poppys Preschool and Daycare, our teachers love to teach and truly believe that we learn as much as the kids. We have a very low turnover rate and genuinely enjoy working with children.
Alex Nichol, Owner/Operator, preschool teacher Alex has been teaching preschool for 6 years. Her number one goal as the owner and teacher is to create long term partnerships with Columbia Public schools to ensure your child is ready for kindergarten.
Johnna Dopplick, Director, school age teacher Johnna graduated from Moberly Area Community College in 2016 with an Associates Degree in Education. She then went on to William Woods to take classes towards a Bachelors Degree in special education. Johnna started in the education world in 2017 as a lead preschool teacher. In 2020, she became a director. Her favorite things about her job is promoting her love for learning and making connections with the children.
Tara Sanders, infant teacher Tara started teaching infants in 2010. She enjoys teaching infants routine, singing, and reading books. Tara is known as the craft queen and baby whisperer.
Philosophy
At Poppys, we strive to teach kids independence and school readiness through curriculum and theme-based play and activities.
Location
Our location is conveniently located in Midway, Missouri off exit 121 on HWY 70. Making it the perfect spot for parents traveling from various locations. Come check us out at 6405 HWY 40 W, Columbia, MO 65202.
About our program
At Poppys Preschool and Daycare in Columbia, we focus on nurturing young minds through interactive experiences. Our program fosters independence, social skills, and school preparedness in a hands-on way. Specializing in guiding early childhood growth, we provide a unique educational approach that sets the stage for a lifelong love of learning.