The Growing Place Team
Passionate, dedicated, and loving. The Growing Place staff love their work and it shows in everything they do. Our goal is to make a positive difference in not only young children’s lives, but also to the families we serve.  Our team is working together to help children academically, physically, emotionally, and socially. We understand that each child is unique, and we promise to do our best at responding to their unique needs. We understand the importance of building trust with our families and the community, while displaying our commitment and dedication to them. We are consistently attending trainings and taking classes to further our education and better serve your children. Read below to learn more about the amazing staff at The Growing Place.
Ms. Aimee
Director
Start Date: August of 2014
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Favorite Children's Book: Little Tree by Loren Long
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Favorite Hobbies: Spending time outside backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, and volunteering at Milestones Equestrian Achievement Program
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On the weekends, you would find her: At the barn with her horse
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Favorite part about working at The Growing Place: Building relationships with the children and their families
Ms. Jessica
Assistant Director & Lead 4 Year Old Teacher
Child Development Associates Credential
Start Date: August of 2014
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Favorite Children's Book: Oh the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss
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Favorite Hobbies: Coaching softball
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On the weekends, you would find her: At the softball field or relaxing
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Favorite part about working at The Growing Place: Friendships with the staff, and working with the children!
Ms. Jessie
Lead 2 Year Old Teacher
Child Development Associates Credential
Start Date: July of 2016
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Favorite Children's Book: The Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown
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Favorite Hobbies: Reading and Gardening
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On the weekend, you would find her: Outside if the weather is nice, cooking and cleaning if it isn't!
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Favorite thing about working at The Growing Place: Sharing in the lives of the kiddos and the staff!
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Ms. Kathy
Lead 3 Year Old Teacher
Child Development Associates Credential
Start Date: March of 2017
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Favorite Children's Book: All Pete the Cat books
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Favorite Hobbies: Boating, camping, and spending time with friends and family
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On the weekends, you would find her: Doing her favorite hobbies! Boating, camping, and spending time with friends and family.
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Favorite thing about working at The Growing Place: Having fun with staff and students, and teaching!
Ms. Kiara
Lead 3 Year Old Teacher
Finishing her Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education
Start Date: August of 2021
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Favorite Children's Book: Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 by Bill Martin Jr.
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Favorite Hobby: Scrapbooking
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On the weekends, you would find her: Relaxing at home, spending time with friends or her siblings!
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Favorite thing about working at The Growing Place: The staff! Everyone is always so kind and has a positive attitude.
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Ms. Leah
Lead 2/3 Year Old Teacher
Start Date: April of 2022
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Favorite Children's Book: I Love You Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt
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Favorite Hobbies: Reading, cleaning my house, and shopping!
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On the weekends, you would find her: Spending time with her mom, at Costco or Sam's, and at home spending time with her family.
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Favorite thing about working at The Growing Place: Feeling appreciated, she loves that it's a small business and the staff and families are close knit. She also loves that it is faith based and she can talk about Jesus with her students!
Ms. Lexey
Lead 4 Year Old Teacher
Bachelors in Early Childhood Education
Start Date: March of 2023
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Favorite Children's Book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff
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Favorite Hobbies: Hiking and Crafting
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On the weekends, you would find her: Spending time with family, friends, and her dog!
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Favorite thing about working at The Growing Place: Creating meaningful relationships with the kiddos and their families. Also being surrounded by amazing coworkers!
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