meet our team

Our Lead Teachers have degrees in Early Childhood Education or a field of study related to Education, or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. All staff members have training to administer CPR and First Aid. Several teachers and administrators have certificates in Safe Food Handling Practices and Medication Administration.

All our staff have also undergone COVID-19 Training, including COVID-19 Protocol, curriculum, social distancing, health screening, and self-care. On-site staff are required to have regular COVID-19 testing. Per Mayor's Order 2021-109, all staff is required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Our teaching staff continuously undergo education and are required to:

• Receive a minimum of 40 hours of professional development per year

• Before starting, all staff must undergo:

  • FBI criminal background clearance

  • Child Registry Report

  • Police clearance

  • Drug Testing

  • CPR and First Aid Certification

• ​Staff must provide:

  • At least three positive references

  • Documentation of all credentials

  • Health certificate ensuring they are free from any communicable diseases including TB.

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All staff members are subject to initial and random drug and alcohol testing. All screenings and reports are updated annually.

Ms. Elizabeth