Meet Our Staff

Ms. Evelyn - Director of Operations

Ms. Evelyn relocated to CT in 2018. She graduated from the State University of New York at Canton in 2013 with her Associates Degree in Early Childhood. She graduated in May of 2021 from Charter Oak State College with her Bachelors in Sociology. She has several years of experience in caring for children of all ages. She has years of experience in childcare settings as a toddler teacher, preschool teacher and worked in the public school system. When she's not studying, reading or working she enjoys spending time with her daughters. She thanks you for trusting us with your most precious gifts!

"Children are an inheritance from God". (Psalms 127:3)

Ms. A'Lexis - Firefly Preschool Teacher

Ms. A'Lexis is a natural born teacher. Her heart and spirit just draws kids close and makes them feel safe. She teaches our older group of preschoolers , aged 4-5 years old. She helps our friends cultivate better social and emotional skills , fine motor skills and prep for kindergarten!

Ms. Andrea- Baby Bees Infant Teacher

Ms. Andrea is one of our lead baby room teachers and works with ages 6 weeks to 15 months. The babies are always jamming out to her hip playlist in baby room! She is a full time mom, NAVY wife and in her spare time works in the medical field! She's organized, patient and always speaks her mind. She enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband, trying out new restaurants and listening to music!

Ms. Aliana - Classroom Floater

Ms. Aliana is one of our under three classroom floaters! You would typically see her hanging out in Dragonfly or playing with Wiggly! Aliana's friendly personality and communication skills helps her talk and build relationships with our parents! She is currently enrolled at Three Rivers Community College and in her spare time, she loves shopping and spending time with her friends!

Ms. Xiomara- Baby Bees/Dragonfly Teacher

Ms. Xiomara works in our Baby room and our waddler room. She loves working with infants and toddlers because they are a joy to be around and always put a smile on her face. She is a mother of 3 older children and has years of experience! Raising her own children has helped her to work better with children in a structured environment. The infants absolutely adore her warm and motherly personality. She is CPR/FRIST AID certified and med certified. She is a wonderful, patient and loving teacher and the babies enjoy being with her every day!

Ms. Michaela- Seasonal Floater

Ms. Michaela is originally from Rhode Island and recently relocated to Ledyard. She completed her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education in May of 2022 and is now pursuing her Bachelors Degree at the University of Rhode Island! Ever since she was young, she desired to work in the Early Childhood field. Michaela is dedicated and passionate about preparing fun activities and lessons for her kiddos! She will always make sure that she is that person who will go the extra mile to make every child feel special. She always comes back during the summer and school breaks to have fun with the kiddos!

Ms. Arianna- Dragonfly Room Lead Teacher

Ms. Arianna has five years of experience working with kids. She enjoys coming to work each day working with our toddler and young two's. Her patient and quiet personality makes her a baby magnet! In her spare time, Ms. Arianna teaches ballet, jazz and other forms of dance at two studios in Eastern CT! She is CPR/FRIST AID certified. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor's in Criminology and Forensics.

Ms. Nadia-Baby Bees Closer

Ms. Nadia is a caring and artistic individual who has always loved being around kids. Her experience growing up in a large family has prepared her to work with kids of all ages. Kids always make her laugh and she enjoys being an essential person in a child's life. In her free time she likes to draw, do photography, hair and makeup. She also enjoys spending time with her family. The babies in her classroom absolutely adore her. Her patient and calm demeanor makes her an invaluable asset to the classroom.

Ms. MaKayla - Baby Bees Infant Teacher

Ms. Makayla joined us last fall and quickly became a staple in the baby room! her attention to detail, tactfulness with parents and organizational skills made her a perfect match for our little ones! She enjoys having dance parties, blowing bubbles and making our friends laugh! Our babies and parents adore her!

Ms. Alyssa G. - Rainbow Baby Bees Lead Teacher

Ms. Alyssa G is one of our fantastic Baby Room teachers. She is cool, calm and collected under any type of pressure! The babies adore her wonderful personality and cheerful nature! Ms. Alyssa loves spending time playing with our infants and making them smile daily! When she's not shaping young minds, she enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and cultivating her impeccable style!