Victoria Morton, Owner Victoria actively operates the school on-site, providing parents with direct access to the owner. A graduate of California State University Hayward, she is a certified teacher in Early Childhood Education and Development. Victoria has worked as a Pre-Kindergarten lead teacher for fifteen years. She lives in Chesterfield with her husband Perry and their two children. Karen Tainter, Director A graduate of the University of Kansas, Karen Tainter is a certified teacher and director for Early Childhood Education and Development. For the last twelve years, she has worked as a lead teacher for two-year olds. She lives in Chesterfield with husband Tom and their two children. Nurse A Nurse is on duty during critical hours of the day, available for short-term care of sick children, administer medications, and monitor care for babies in the infant and toddler nurseries. Practices that keep children safe and prevent diseases are incorporated into daily child-care routines. Teacher Qualifications Lead preschool teachers hold degrees in elementary education, early learning development and education, or have the equivalent education and experience. Teachers are required to continue their education based on state guidelines for mandatory training hours. Our teachers are trained in CPR and first aid. All personnel undergo a thorough police background check. Teachers and caregivers are trained to participate as partners in children's activities rather than relate to children as supervisors. Training emphasizes positive interaction strategies which include forming authentic relationships with children, sharing control with children, focusing on children's strengths, supporting children's play ideas, and adopting a problem-solving approach to disagreements.

Director Karen Tainter and Owner Victoria Morton bring 27 years of education experience.