Our Early Preschool Classroom
Many 2-year-olds want to do everything by themselves. And why not? It’s their way of experimenting and learning to understand the world. Early Preschool teachers provide a safe, nurturing environment where your child can explore and stretch their talents to the fullest all while building self-confidence. Your child will have fun every day as they play and learn important academic skills, social skills and more.
Nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®
Health & Safety
Our school is committed to high standards of safety and cleanliness as we create a caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
- Requiring any children or staff with respiratory illness symptoms or fever to return home and stay home until fever free for at least 24 hours
- Frequent disinfecting and sanitizing of high-touch toys
- Frequent handwashing by children and staff, which is embedded in our curriculum and daily staff protocols
- Training teachers on common signs of illness in children, and placing signage in every classroom to keep signs of illness top of mind
- Daily laundering of crib sheets for infants; for older children, individual cots and blankets are provided for each child and laundered weekly
- Ensuring appropriate teacher-student classroom ratios
- Continuous health & safety training for our staff, including first aid and CPR certification
- Maintaining an up-to-date and customized Safe School Plan posted in all classrooms for easy teacher access
Our Early Preschool Classroom Teachers & Staff
Lacey Larsen
I’m Lacey. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am from Manchester, TN. I love hiking and going to music festivals in my spare time. I am so excited to watch your child grow!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Name: Lacey
Child care experience: 10 years
Education Background:
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: My days are filled with adventure!
Favorite children’s book: The Napping House by Don Wood
In My Personal Time: I love going to concerts and camping.
What I’m most excited about this school year: I’m excited to see new smiling faces each morning!
Thaila Senemounnarath
I’m Thaila. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am from Murfreesboro, Tn. I graduated from Riverdale High School and attended Motlow State Community College.
I love being outdoors and hiking! My favorite food is anything with noodles! I love pasta!
My favorite children’s book is There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly.
I most relate to Benjamin Bear. Benjamin is happiest when he’s outdoors, as am I! He also cares about kindness and how we treat our friends, which I feel is very important! I am so excited to get to know you and your sweet little ones and help them learn and grow into the best people they can be!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Name: Thaila
Child care experience: 10 years
Education Background:
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Knowing that I am helping a child blossom.
Favorite children’s book: Gorgeous by Caroline Castle
In My Personal Time: I like to sit on a patio on a sunny day.
What I’m most excited about this school year: Rocking this school year with my best co teacher, Lacey.
Candice Winings
I’m originally from Florida, but I’ve had the opportunity to live all over the country thanks to my husband’s military career. This included California, Alaska, South Carolina, and now Tennessee. I’m a proud mom of two, an animal lover, and enjoy spending time outdoors. For the past ten years, I’ve worked in childcare, and I love helping children learn and grow.
Child care experience: 10+ years
Education Background: Highschool
My favorite thing about working with children: Watching them learn new things
Favorite Children’s Book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?
In my personal time: Hanging out with my kids, nature walks and hiking
What I’m most excited about this school year: Watching the children learn and grow
