Preschool Room | 4 - 5 Years Old
Ms. Katelynn | Lead Teacher
Ms. Katelynn has been with us for over 6 years. She started right out of high school and now is running her own class. In her room, children are learning site words, starting to read, and printing words and sentences. Math skills such as recognizing numbers and easy addition and subtraction problems are a daily routine. Art projects are a regular part of the curriculum; you can always find the final masterpieces showcased in her room before they go home. Ms. Katelynn also helps with planning the monthly curriculum along with parties and special celebrations. The kids love her because she is just a big kid at heart, playing games, coloring, and playing tag on the playground with them. She’ s a wonderful asset to our program; we hope she is here for a long time
3-Year-Old-Room | 3 - 4 Years Old
Ms. Eileen | Lead Teacher
Ms. Eileen has been working for this center for over 25 years; starting at the original location with Ms. Rikki! Ms. Eileen is a Level 10 on the Childcare Registry & has worked in a few rooms but insists the 3-year-old room is her favorite. In this room children are expanding on their knowledge of letters and numbers, printing skills, learning beginners’ math solving problems, and starting to cut with scissors. Ms. Eileen has a nurturing nature but can also walk into a room where just her presence will command “good listeners”. Eileen can run the day-to-day of the center as well, there is no one I would trust more than Eileen.
Ms. Nyra
Ms. Nyra has just recently joined our team but runs the room like she has been here forever. She doesn’t like to sit still so if she isn’t playing with the children, she’s keeping busy maintaining a clean and organized space. She is known for her very patient and kind demeanor with the children and always has a smile on her face.
Toddler Room | 2 - 3 Years Old
Ms. Ashlee | Lead Teacher
Ms. Ashlee has been a part of our center for over seven years. Even with the various milestones that are reached at this age, from potty training to first steps and the famous “terrible two’s”, Ashlee doesn’t miss a beat. Her patience, kind nature, and overall love for kids are the perfect fit for our Toddler Room. Additionally, Ms. Ashlee serves as our facility’s “handywoman” - from sinks to lightbulbs, and everything in between, there isn’t much she can’t fix!
Ms. Susan
Ms. Susan has worked her whole life teaching and working with children. She has a B.S. degree in Psychology, a license to teach K-8th grade students, she is a Behavior Technician, and has worked with children with Autism. While she could do just about anything, she chooses to dedicate her time and skills to a childcare setting. Susan is a kind soul with a sarcastic touch that makes teachers laugh and children listen.
JR Toddler Room | 16mo - 24mo
Ms. Kyrstin | Lead Teacher
Ms. Kyrstin is the lead teacher in the Jr. Toddler Room. She grew up in the daycare business and has always had a place in her heart for it. She has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a Minor in Psychology. Kyrstin is a level 13 on the Childcare Registry. She definitely brings tools in from her policing and security experience to childcare as health and safety come first. She likes to describe herself as a very loving, yet strict teacher. Finding the appropriate balance gives children rules to abide by, yet still be kids and problem-solve on their own. “I believe in old-fashioned values regarding respect and working hard.” She also appreciates communication., therefore she likes to be direct and polite and is always here to talk. She believes that all children are capable of accomplishing anything with the opportunities given and being able to accept failure in order to change and be better. Kyrstin goes above and beyond to make sure all her children participate and gain trust in her as not only a teacher but as a person to help comfort and guide. “All I ask is for parents to do their part at home as I promise to do my right by your child” “I look forward to meeting you!”
Ms. Kyrstin is also the center’s Administrator and can help anyone with any questions they may have and enforce any rules or policies in the Director’s absence.
Infant Room | 6wk - 16mo
Ms. Joy | Lead Teacher
Ms. Joy has been a part of our team for 12 years. She recently rejoined the Infant Room where her kind heart and knack for teaching have done wonders for our babies; Joy has a very loving heart and treats each child like they were her own. Whether she is reading a story, working with flashcards at circle time, or demonstrating how to hold a spoon during lunch, Ms. Joy is always teaching the infants something new to make sure they‘re ready for their next adventure in the Toddler Room. We are so happy to have Joy working in our center, and know parents are too.
Ms. Lauren | Lead Teacher
Ms. Lauren is on her second adventure at our center. She previously worked for many years in our Jr. Toddler Room but felt she wanted to try something new. With childcare as her true calling, we are so grateful to have her back and in our Infant Room where she is doing a wonderful job. It is all second nature to Lauren, she is great with figuring out what’s wrong, what’s needed, who needs a nap, and who needs a stroller ride around the playground. She is so great with our parents too; she makes note of any changes in behavior to discuss, ensures clear communication, and values building trust with the parents.
Ms. Jailyn
Ms. Jailyn works in our Infant Room and is fitting in very nicely considering she is the newest member of our team. She has a smile big enough to greet everyone, which she does. Jailyn loves working with the itty-bitty babies as well as our crawlers.
We are proud of our highly trained, diverse, and enthusiastic staff that works an 11 ½ -hour day at LMN’s Operation Playground. We schedule our staff in accordance with state licensing requirements, & offer a curriculum that accommodates children 6 weeks through 11 years.
All of our teachers are background-checked and fingerprinted. All have training in CPR, SIDS, and SBS. Additionally, all are on the State Registry and have acquired all the classes needed to work in a State licensed Childcare facility.