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.
Jane
Jane Jacobs is our morning Receptionist as well as one of our Floaters. She loves to learn something new from children every day. She said “It always surprises me what they will say. I love their honesty!” Her favorite book is The Cat in the Hat.
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.
Kiara
Kiara Rook is one of our Floaters. She loves having the opportunities to spread love, knowledge, and fun to families that may not get to do it they way they wish they could. Her favorite children’s book is Goodnight Moon.
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.
Summer
Summer Horn is one of our Floaters. She loves working with children to help them grow in their learning experiences and accomplish new things, while having fun. Her favorite children’s book is Charlotte’s Web.
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.
Jada
Jada Pete is one of our Floaters. She loves working with children because of how rewarding it is to see them grow and develop. Her favorite children’s book is Rainbow Fish.