Teachers & Staff
Tiffany Patton
Tiffany Patton is a dedicated Director with over 40 years of experience in early childhood education. Throughout a long and impactful career, Tiffany has remained committed to excellence, fostering environments where children can grow, learn, and thrive. A passionate leader, Tiffany inspires both young learners and educators, creating a supportive atmosphere where everyone can succeed.
Tiffany is a proud spouse and parent of two children, and family remains at the heart of everything Tiffany does. In free time, Tiffany enjoys spending time with family and caring for two beloved dogs.
Tiffany joined the Early Foundations team in 2026 and is excited to bring the power of the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum to Queen Creek. Tiffany looks forward to serving as School Director at Primrose School, creating a nurturing, loving environment where education and development are both fun and meaningful for every child.
Kailey Spencer
Kailey brings over 10 years of experience in early childhood education and a true passion for helping young children learn and grow. She is dedicated to creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel supported, confident, and excited to explore the world around them.
Outside of the classroom, Kailey is a loving spouse who enjoys spending quality time with family. She has a deep love for music and finds joy in singing during free time, bringing creativity and positive energy into both personal and professional life.
Kailey joined the Primrose family in 2026 and is excited to bring the Primrose Balanced Learning® approach to Queen Creek, helping create meaningful and engaging experiences for every child.
McKenna Mecham
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 4 years between being an aide, nanny and babysitting
Education: High School and ECE classes
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: being a safe place
Favorite Children’s Book: Pinkilicious
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home:
Favorite Family Tradition: Every holiday is a family event
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: 2 dogs, Louie and Lucy
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with friends & family, go shopping and to the beach
Alia Ahad
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 10+ Years
Education: Child Development Associate (CDA)
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Hugs and Smiles
Favorite Children’s Book: Cat in the Hat
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None
Favorite Family Tradition: Sunday family dinner together
Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish
Pets in the Home: None
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Travel
Layloni Alvarez
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 3 Years
Education: High School
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Being able to show my love to each child and getting to see them grow each day.
Favorite Children’s Book: I Love You to the Moon and Back
Favorite Holiday: Easter & Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: No
Favorite Family Tradition: Making Tamales together as a family during Christmas
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: None
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Work out at the gym, do hair and makeup, and take my daughter to explore different places.
Wendy Alegria
Child Care/Teaching Experience: Over 8 years
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Their humor and honesty
Favorite Children’s Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: No
Favorite Family Tradition: Thanksgiving Dinner
Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish and English
Pets in the Home: No
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Watch movies
Sam Gonzalez
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 7 years
Education: High School
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Hearing them laugh and seeing them smile!
Favorite Children’s Book: The Pokey Little Puppy
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: On Christmas Eve, my Cuban family celebrates Nochebuena where we eat pork, rice, yuca, beans and Cuban bread.
Favorite Family Tradition: Christmas Eve, we eat Christmas dinner
Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish and English
Pets in the Home: 2 dogs, Jax and Luna
In My Personal Time, I Like To: talk to my family in Florida, listen to music and play with my dogs.
Karen Thomas
Child Care/Teaching Experience: Three Years
Education: College – 2 years
Favorite Thing About Working with Children:
Favorite Children’s Book: Jack & Jill
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Easter, Birthday, Thanksgiving
Favorite Family Tradition: Family gathering
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): None
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Shop and watch movies
Justine Ault
Childcare Experience: 23 years
Education Background: High School
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them light up when they learn something new
Favorite Children’s Book: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
In My Personal Time: I like to hang out with my family and spend time doing fun family things with my husband and son, like baking, clothing, and reading.
What I’m most excited about this school year: Cooking for the kids and Cookie Fridays
Megan Newell
Child Care/Teaching Experience: One year
Education: High School
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow up
Favorite Children’s Book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None
Favorite Family Tradition: None
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): 1 dog, Cooper
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Keep myself busy with projects like diamond paintings
Siennah Diggs
Child Care/Teaching Experience: I’m new to the industry and excited to learn!
Education: ASU
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Their hugs
Favorite Children’s Book: Dr. Suess Books
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None
Favorite Family Tradition: None
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): None
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read
Franchise Owner
Early Foundations LLC
Founded in 2021, Early Foundations Childcare is a multi-school owner-operator of Primrose Schools. Early Foundations’ mission is to build a leading Primrose school operation, providing best-in-class resources, talent, and strategic guidance to produce extraordinary outcomes and experiences for the children and families we serve.
