Ashley
Ashley Welage is our Head Cook. She loves working with children because she loves seeing them grow into their own personalities. Their imagination, honesty and excitement for the little things, makes it fun. Her favorite children’s book is If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.
Holly
Holly Gingerich is one of our Floaters. She loves hearing how the kids are doing, what they are learnings and seeing their expressions while talking with them. Her favorite book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Vicky
Vicky Chiffons-Snyder is one of our Floaters. She loves working with children because she loves watching their eyes light up when they learn something new. Her favorite children’s book is Pete The Cat.
Deb
Deb Staley is one of our Floaters. She loves working with children because they are a breath of fresh air. “They are genuine, honest, curious, creative, funny, trusting, and willing to give a hug. Children smile freely and love completely. If we take time to spend with them and listen, we can learn a lot!” Her favorite children’s book is Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Kathy
Kathy Zeiders is our Financial Assistant. She loves working with children because she loves to hear their funny stories. Her favorite book is Nancy Drew.
Gail
Gail Crone is one of our Floaters. She loves working with children because children are so fun! She said, “Seeing them grow and learn is a joy! When they are playing carefree brings out the child in me.” Her favorite book is Miss Lollipop’s Lion.
Thelma
Thelma Kramer is our Receptionist. She loves working with children because they are such unique individuals and can be so much fun. Her favorite children’s book is Stone Soup.
Elisabeth
Elisabeth Ovalles is one of our Floaters. She loves working with children because it is so exciting to see them get excited over the little things. “They are so silly and fun to be around.” Her favorite children’s books are There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly and El Cofre Del Tesoro.
Chrissy
Chrissy Miller is our Assistant Cook. She loves watching children discover new things throughout their different stages of development. She also loves helping them learn and grow along the way! Her favorite children’s book are written by Crockett Johnson.
Veronica
Veronica Brown is one of our Floaters. She loves working with children because “they are my heart! When I am with them, I take care of them as if they were my own. I enjoy teaching and learning from children. There is always something creative to discovery when you are caring for children.” Her favorite children’s book is Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
Caleb
Caleb Stiffler is one of our Floaters. He loves working with children because it brings joy to his heart when he sees them playing with toys that he used to play with. He enjoys bringing them comfort and joy by playing and interacting with them. His favorite children’s book is The Cat in the Hat.
Bailey
Bailey Evans is one of our Floaters. She loves working with children because she finds joy in witnessing their growth and learning. “It’s amazing to see their personalities develop, the kindness they share, and how their minds work as they explore the world.” Her favorite children’s book is Miss Fannie’s Hat.