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
Ms. Tori
I’m Victoria or Tori and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am originally from Crystal Lake, IL. I moved to Indiana July of 2024. I have 2 brothers ; 12 and 15 years old and 1 sister; 16 years old. My first job was at Urban Air Trampoline Park. I love volleyball, gymnastics, and soccer. My mom’s side of the family is Greek! I love to travel. I love to bring smiles to people’s faces. My favorite classes in college were my education classes.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 2 years
Education: high school diploma and 2 years of college
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: making connections and earning trust
Favorite Children’s Book: Rainbow Fish
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: My family is Greek, so any Greek holiday.
Favorite Family Tradition: traveling to Greece
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Riley–girl, golden retriever, 3 years old and Oliver—boy, Shih-Tzu, 11 years old
In My Personal Time, I Like To: watch movies, go fishing, play volleyball, longboard rides, bike rides, spend time with friends and family
Ms. Alyssa
I’m Ms. Alyssa and I want to tell you a little about myself. I recently graduated from UCF with a degree in Communications and Conflict. I’m excited to be working with children and helping create a fun, safe and supportive environment where they can learn and grow. I recently moved to Indiana from Illinois and love spending time with my family and two orange cats, Cheeto and Koa. In my free time, I enjoy reading, being outdoors, cooking and trying new things.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: I am new to working in child care.
Education: BA in Communications and Conflict from University of Central Florida
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing their personalities grow
Favorite Children’s Book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: N/A
Favorite Family Tradition: Christmas Eve at my parent’s house
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Koa and Cheeto – orange cats
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read, spend time with family, diamond art, watch TV, and make sourdough bread.
Ms. Fernanda
I’m Ms. Fernanda, and I want to tell you a little about myself. I attended Marion University and received an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts. I also received a Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies from Ball State. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I have two sisters, one of them is my twin. I love hanging out with friends and family, walking my two dogs, and going to the park with my niece.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: Primrose Grey Eagle, babysitting
Education: Ball State and Marion University
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: That I can make learning fun!
Favorite Children’s Book: Love You Forever
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving and Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home:
Favorite Family Tradition: Every Sunday is family dinner
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Cats – Joey/Mittens, Dogs – Luna/Ollie
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Take trips and go to the movies and the park.
Ms. Amina
I’m Ms. Amina and I want to tell you a little about myself. I recently moved here from Algeria with my family. I am a mother of wonderful girls. I worked as an educator in a child care setting while in Algeria and thankful for the opportunity to work with children again.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: Daycare teacher in Algeria
Education: High School
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I like creating a healthy and present environment for them.
Favorite Children’s Book: Any fairy tales
Favorite Holiday: Summer holidays
Favorite Family Tradition: Wedding, Ramadan, Birthdays
Languages Spoken in the Home: French, Arabic
Pets in the Home : Cats
In My Personal Time, I Like To: cook or go on walks, basketball with my daughters.
