A Little Dreamer's Child Care Center
Our Wonderful Staff!
We would not be who we are if not for our wonderful Staff!!!
Miss Amy - Owner/Director
Miss. Amy has been in the child care industry for 30 years. She has taught all age groups and really enjoys working with families and staff development. She lived in the Portland area where she owner multiple in home child cares and was a Director for La Petite Academy. Her child care center also received multiple awards for "Best Child Care, Pre-school and last year best woman owned business"
Somedays you need a little extra fuel. A nice treat for our staff
Staff luncheons are always a treat
Miss Brandi - Assistant Director
Brandi has been working with children for almost ten years. She's taught many levels, including kindergarten. She is very artsy and loves doing arts and crafts with the kids. Brandi and her husband enjoy camping and getting out in nature.
Miss Crystal - Assistant Director
Crystal has been working with children for 5 years. Her favorite part about working with kids is getting to watch them grow over the years. She has 3 children with her husband. She loves shopping and can always been found with a Starbucks in her hand.
Miss. Bianca- Toddler room
Miss Shirley - Toddler Teacher
Shirley has been working in the childcare industry for over 30 years. She has a husband, 3 children, and 5 grandchildren. When she's not spending time with her family, she enjoys gardening, and spending time at the beach.
Miss Consuelo - 2's Teacher
Consuelo has been working with children for over a decade in childcare. She has a husband, 2 school age children, and is currently also pursuing a degree from Chemeketa Community College. Her warm energy and patient demeanor make her a perfect fit for our 2's classroom.
Staff bulletin board all we have a staff of gold
We appreciate our staff
Miss. Gabby- 2's Teacher
Miss Fayth - 3's 4's A Teacher
Fayth has experience working both as a nanny and in our center. She's been working with children for about a year and is really enjoying the 2's class. She lives on a farm and enjoys paddleboarding, camping, and cooking.
Miss Devin - 3's 4's ATeacher
Devin has her Child Development Associate Credential. Her favorite part of working with children is getting to know their unique personalities and watching them grow. She enjoys drinking tea, reading, and hiking. She has 2 children, a husband, and an assortment of animals and plants.
Miss Katie - 3's 4's B
Katie has her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, and 15 years experience working with children. In her free time, she enjoys sewing and gardening. She has 2 children with her husband Ricky, a cat, and a free-roaming yard bunny named Snuggles.
Mr. Matthew- 3's 4's B Aide
Mr. Matthew is a soon to be graduate from Willamette Valley Connections. Mr. Matthew has been raised in a daycare environment as his Mom, Amy Dustin, had multiple in-home daycares as he was growing up and has been in a center environment. Matthew enjoys being raised in the country and working on his truck in his free time.
Miss Kate - PreK Teacher
Kate has her Bachelor's in English Education. She grew up in Russia and moved to the US about 15 years ago. She has 2 children. She is quite the jet-setter and has travelled to Jordan, Qatar, Turkey, and Mexico. Kate enjoys teaching pre-k and helping children master skills they need for kindergarten.
Miss Kyndra - Pre-K Teacher
Kyndra has general studies experience in college, and 3 years of experience in the childcare industry. She has lots more years of experience in child rearing her 4 children. Kyndra enjoys spending time outdoors and playing card games with her family.
Miss Amanda - PreK 2 Teacher
Amanda has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. She has 13 years of experience working with children. She and her husband have 2 school age kids. In her free time outside of work, Amanda enjoys hiking, camping, biking, and shopping.
Mr Ryan -Pre-K 2 Teacher
Ryan has 5 years experience working in child care. He is a recently moved here from South Dakota and is loving exploring life in the PNW. In his free time he enjoys hiking, political activism, and tasting his way through the menus of the Willamette Valley.
Miss. Lexie- Floor Support and Teacher
Miss. Allyson- Aide
Miss Allyson is graduating from Sprague and was a cheerleader for 4 years, took Early Childhood education classes for two years in high school. When Allyson graduates high school she hopes to become a licensed esthetician. She is looking forward to summer in the sunshine outings to the lake and being with friends and family.