The First Step Daycare
Our Staff
Our staff works together as a team to ensure that your child is receiving the best early education possible. They are all specially trained Early Childhood Professionals who love what they do and it shows!
Our Administrative Team:
Ms. Sue Wilson, Executive Director
Ms. Linda Moore, Assistant Director
Ms. Viktoria Martinez, Program Administrator
Ms. Peggy Kaczmarek, CCAP Specialist
Our Support Staff:
Miss Casey, Kitchen Supervisor
Miss Aya, Floating Assistant
Miss Janet, Subustitue Assistant
Our Teaching Team:
INFANT ROOM:
Miss Ramona Lead Teacher
Miss Ana Assistant
Miss Kitty Assistant
TODDS/TWOS
Miss Emma Lead Teacher
Miss Luz Teacher
Miss Ari Assistant
PRE-K/KR
Miss Nicole Lead Teacher
Miss Mary Teacher
Miss Kitty Assistant
Miss Magda Assistant
SCHOOL AGE
Miss Casey Lead Teacher
Miss Teri Teacher
Miss Aly Assistant
Qualifications & Training
At minimum, each of our staff members hold a level 1 training credential in Early Childhood Education. Our teachers are qualified with degrees in: Early Childhood, Child Development and Elementary Education.
Each staff member also completes a minimum of 20 hours of training hours each year! These trainings include: CPR/First Aid, Food Handler, as well as relevant trainings to each specific age group.
We are proud to be a DCFS licensed, and ExceleRate Silver Circle of Quality Non-profit Child Care Center.
Our Student Workers:
Currently looking.