Meet Our Staff

Kelly Ashley

Program Director

Renea Atkins

Assistant

Morgan Babson

Toddler Room Lead Teacher

Lorianne Brouwers

Lorianne Brouwers

Preschool Only

Jennifer Clark

Infant Room Lead Teacher

Holly Engelberg

Holly Engelberg

Assistant Director

Dominque Collins

Dominque Collins

Ministry Assistant

Donna Joseph

Preschool Only

Karen Kotrch

School Age Team

Morgan Kotrch

Owl Room Assistant

KaraMarie Lizewski

KaraMarie Lizewski

Owl Room Lead Teacher

Deb Lowe

Bible Teacher

Kailyn Niewenhuis

Kailyn Niewenhuis

Assistant

Tanya Newhof

Assistant

Toni Olson

Turtle Room Assistant Teacher

Sarah Ostema

School Age Team

Karen Paul

Assistant

Alicen Ratcliffe

Alicen Ratcliffe

Fox Room Lead Teacher

Laurie Rhodes

Assistant

Darla Rogers

Cultural Teacher

Jan Taylor

Turtle Room Lead Teacher

Alaina Wierenga

Alaina Wierenga

Turtle Room Assistant Teacher

Kathie McIntrye

Kathie McIntrye

Cook

Accreditations

Great Start to Quality active participant through the State of Michigan.
Licensed for children ages 2 years 6 months to 12 years with the State of Michigan Department of Child and Adult Licensing (DHHS).
Licensed with Child and Adult Food Program through the State of Michigan (CACFP).
Participants of State Assistance Program for Childcare (MDHHS).
Members of the West Michigan District of the Wesleyan Church.

Community Partnerships

Kentwood Community Church

Kentwood Public Schools

Cross Creek Charter School

Legacy Christian School

Dutton Christian School

BRAINS – Behavioral Resources and Institute for Neuropsychological Services

Horizons Developmental Resource Center

Great Start to Quality

Center for Disease Control

North American Reggio Emilia Alliance