All our staff love children. We thought you might enjoy getting to know a bit more about them:

The majority of the staff have degrees, as well as experience with children. Each year staff members earn at least 12 hours of approved childcare education The staff is also trained in Pediatric First Aide and Fire Safety.

• Bachelors Degree in Psychology
• Currently working on my Master's Degree in Rehabilitative Sciences
• Enrolled in the Director's Credential program at Clarion University
• Two years experience working as a Therapeutic Staff Support for children
• On staff since 2007

  "I believe that quality early childhood education lays the foundation for children's future successes in all areas of their lives. Building solid relationships with the families and communities is also an essential piece of providing quality care for our children. Lastly, children seem to have an ability to put what is important in life into perspective for adults."

• Bachelors Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education
• On staff since 2000

"I enjoy teaching. I like to see their curiosity about learning new things and to help them expand on what they already know."

• Two-year program at Crawford County Vo-Tech for child care
• Certified head start substitute
• Former girl scout leader assistant and Daisy scout leader
• former Sunday school Teacher
• On staff since 2002

"Children are like a breath of fresh air. The rest of the world is so serious and often pessimistic, and children have an innocence that is humbling. They see no color, social status, etc. When they make friends, it is because they enjoy that person, something we all should learn from. I love entering that world for a couple of hours a day. It's wonderful!"

• home day care for seven years
• going back to school for an Associate's degree in early childhood education
• on staff since 2006

"Children are warm and loving, honest and eager to learn. In what other job would you get hugs and get to laugh, while enjoying teaching. Watching them grow and mature into wonderful little people is fulfilling, but best of all are the hugs and love you get every day."

• CDA (Child Development Associate)credentials
• Associates of Science in Early Childhood Education
• a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• on staff since 2007

"Every day here is a new challenge and a new learning experience. Children are our future, and I feel with my enthusiasm and energy level, I can make a difference. I like seeing the excitement in the children's eyes when they are able to accomplish something on their own."

• three years experience with foster children, ages 3 months-11 years
• on staff since 2008

"I think it is so important to nurture young children. I think the people who spend the time to teach a young child make a bigger difference in society than anyone else, and I am proud to count myself one of them."

• BS in Elementary Education from Edinboro University
• substitute for the Crawford County School District
• on staff since 2008

"I like finding the good in all children. Through my experience I have discovered that every child can succeed if given the right opportunity."

• Babysat younger siblings, neighbors, cousins for years.
• Elementary school tutor and volunteer.
• As a theatre major at Allegheny College, volunteerd and did work study with groups such as America Reads, after school programs, and summer lunch programs at Elm Street and Gill Village
• on staff since 2008

"Children give a unique perspective to the world. Plus, they always think you are cool and funny. They love to learn and are fascinated by things we as adults take for granted -- try playing peek-a-boo with your friends. And they love to love and be loved in return."

• two years experience with a certificate from Crawford County Vo-Tech
• Associate's Degree in Preschool education from Edinboro University
• three years baby-sitting experience, ages 5 months to 10 years old
• on staff since 2008

" The children help me realize that I can have fun and let out my inner child."