Ms Faye – is the co-owner and Administrative Director of Kids @ Play.  She handles most of the regulatory paperwork, bookkeeping, payroll, audits, purchasing and other office activities.  She has been known to hide out in the infant room, preferring the hugs and giggles of the babies to dealing with the computer and its crashes and error messages.

 

Ms Judy - is the co-owner and Educational Director of Kids @ Play. She develops the  overall curriculum for the Center.  Ms Judy wants all of the children who come to our preschool to have fun and to feel safe, secure and loved while they are with us. Ms Judy ensures that children graduating from Kids @ Play will have all of the skills needed to make a smooth and stress-free transition into kindergarten.

       

 
Ms Jill – As a new Mom, brings her love for children with her to the 3 and 4-year-old rooms each day. Because she is Ms Judy’s daughter, Ms Jill was introduced early into the early childhood experience. Volunteering at first until she was old enough to get a work permit, Ms Jill has given more than 16 years of loving and caring to the many children joining the Kids @ Play program. She is now a Group Teacher/Assistant Director for the Kids @ Play Center, and she continues to share her gentle personality and loving ways with “the kids.”
“I love working with children ....because they keep me entertained all day and they’re fun.”

 

 

 
  Ms Elaine – has been with Kids @ Play since 1993.  She started as Ms Judy’s teaching assistant and moved to the infant/toddler program when we needed another caregiver in that area.  She is a mom and has been involved in early childhood education for a long time. Now, Ms Elaine is an Assistant Director and the friendly voice welcoming callers to the Center.  She  gives tours to new families and helps them get acquainted with our program once enrolled. Her loving and caring for the  needs of our students extends to moms and dads as well! Ms Elaine is an in charge person whenever Ms Judy or Ms Faye is not on site and , on any given day, can be found in any program area filling in for a staff member missing for the day.
“ …. You love them, they love you back. And they remind me of the unconditional love I got from my own children when they were babies.”
     

 

 

 Ms Donna – joined our staff in September 2003.  She has enjoyed more than 22 years of experience working with young children – including two of her own.  Her fun loving and energetic personality brings out the best in the children with whom she works.  Ms Donna is great at getting the children settled in the morning so mom and dad can leave for work knowing that their child is in good hands.
“..... because I’ve been doing it for so many years and I really enjoy working with children.”

     

 

 

 Ms Jenny – brings a mother’s loving touch to our infant and toddler rooms. She also provides common sense answers for moms and dads who have questions about the proper care for their kids.  Her high energy level is immediately apparent upon entering the infant suite.  The infants and toddlers are all drawn to her warm personality and look forward to her arrival every day.  Having raised four children of her own, she quickly and proudly tells you that she is a grandmother as well.  We are blessed to have her warmth and wisdom on our team.
"..... because I love children. They make me very happy.”

   

 

   

 

     
   

 Ms Kim – Is a  graduate of Wayne Valley High School and is presently attending William Paterson University where she is pursuing an education degree. She spends alot of time working with children both at our Center and babysitting for family, friends, and neighbors.  She has taken all courses in high school relating to children, such as child development, homework helpers, CPR, babysitting course.  Her high energy level and friendly, outgoing personality make her a hit with our kids.

     
   

 Ms Barb – Ms. Barb has a very warm and comforting personality that draws children to her, maybe because she's a mom herself. She is the primary caregiver in the infant classroom. With her gentle manner and soft voice, the infants feel safe and secure the minute they enter her classroom.
“….. because they make me happy.”

     
   

 

     
   

 

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