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Emma Eliason - Ms. Emma is a newly college graduate that has worked for us in the past when she was a college student. Ms. Emma obtained her associate degree elementary education with a minor in psychology. She has taken over as a co-teacher in our daytime Pre-K program and we are excited for what she will bring to our program.
Kayla Johnson - Ms. Kayla is a mother of 3 and the lead teacher for the daytime 2–3-year-old class. She has obtained her CDA in early childhood education and is currently working on obtaining her associate degree in early childhood education. She has over 16 years of experience in ECE and has worked with all age groups. Kayla has a passion for teaching the littles and finds it rewarding to watch them learn and grow while in her class. She is creative and isn’t afraid to make messes when guiding the children in exploration.
Tiffany Pierson - Ms. Tiffany is the assistant teacher of the daytime 2-3-year-old class with Ms. Kayla. She has several years experience in ECE and has a positive and kind attitude with the children.
Sally Anderson - Ms. Sally is a mother of 1 little girl and the co-teacher of our daytime older infant class, ages 11-16 months. She has been with us for 7 years and has proven to be an asset to our center.
Breanna Lewis - Ms. Breanna is a mother of 2 and works alongside Ms. Sally with ages 11-16 months. Ms. Breanna started our her ECE career with us and has been here 4 years. She has been a great addition to our team.
Alyssa Conn - Ms. Alyssa is the co-teacher of our daytime older infant class, ages 16-24 months. She has 7 years experience, 5 of those have been with our center. Ms. Alyssa and sally excel at potty training and keeping them on schedule.
Sarilda Brundege - Ms. Sari is the mother of 2 and is our daytime younger infant co-teacher, ages 1-11 months. She has 6 years’ experience with all age groups. She has been with us for 5 of those years. She loves cuddling those babies and guiding them through all of their stages of infanthood.
Heather Huighe - Ms. Heather is the adopted mother of 1 little girl and our other daytime younger infant-toddler co-teacher working alongside Ms. Sari. Ms. Heather also has several years’ experience in teaching all age groups and has been with our center for 5 years. Ms. Heather is soft spoken and extra kind with our children, and they absolutely love her, as do we.
Taylor Mitchell - Ms. Taylor has been with me for several years as a daytime part time relief teacher. She displays such love for the littles and is super reliable, always willing to do whatever we need.
Cierra Graves - Ms. Cierra is a Westminster college student studying to obtain a psychology degree. She has worked at the center for years doing the cleaning, dishes and assisting the teachers. Since she has turned 18, she has worked with the older 2 classrooms and the school age kids. Currently, she is the relief for the prek class and will be one of the evening shift teachers.
Olivia Gowin - Ms. Liv is our float teacher. She works well with all age groups, but she is mainly a relief for the daytime infants and toddlers. She has worked on and off for us for a couple of years. Shes outgoing and great with our littles.
Destiny Minix - Ms. Destiny is one of our night time supervisors. She is a mom to 4 wonderful kiddos-Charlie, Mila, Freya and Beau. she has worked in the early childhood education world for the last 17 years. She has obtained her Bachelors in Human Services and my Masters of Arts in Teaching and loves to do everything outdoors, and spend a majority of time with her family doing tons of activities and exploring. Destiny was born and raised on the west coast-Go 49ers! She looks forward to meeting all of your little ones and making this experience truly fulfilling.
Crystal Trammell - Ms. Crystal is another one of our nighttime supervisors. She is a 35 yr old mother of five with kids from toddler to teenage years. Crystal has 20 years experience (whether through work or personal life) caring for children of all ages. Nothing fills hetr heart more than the ability to shape and nurture young minds.
Gabrielle (likes to be called Gabby) - Ms. Gabby is another one of our overnight care givers. She is 22 years old and just graduated college in general studies. She currently runs her own dog boarding business out of her home and plan on progressing it as the years go on. She loves being outdoors with her pups and having family gatherings where everyone can enjoy each others company. She also loves spending time with the little family she has created, and is very much looking forward to watching your child for you.
Mattie Trudo - Ms. Mattie is a daytime and evening relief teacher and has been with us since January 2023. She is a sophomore at Westminster college majoring in Financial Planning. Mattie is originally from St. Charles, MO. She is the Treasurer of Student Government Association, a member of finance committee, a member of Blue Blazer Investment Club, & in Kappa Kappa Gamma. She also plays volleyball in the fall. Back at home she is a member of FFA and raises livestock. She enjoys spending time with my family and friends outdoors. She loves working with the kids and looks forward to spending time with your kids!
Elly - Ms. Elly is one of our daytime and evening reliefs. Elly is from Centralia, MO and a sophomore at Westminster College, majoring in education. She is also on the volleyball team and a representative for the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, a member of Education Association, and Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Location
Just outside of town, close and easy access to Hwy 54.
About our program
At our school, we teach the concepts of math, science, engineering, art, social sciences and early literacy through our play-based, child-led curriculum. We use the interests and ideas of the children as a jumping off place. The materials are open-ended and invite discovery. Children make their own investigations and draw their own conclusions whenever possible. We help build confidence by consistently guiding our children in doing independent tasks like putting on shoes and giving daily jobs like being line leader to encourage teamwork. We offer healthy wholesome foods for every meal.