Kids Will Be Kids
All our lead teachers have at least a CDA and numerous years experience working in the field of early childhood. All staff receives 24 hours of annual training, are background checked, and are CPR and First Aid certified.
Ms. Bernadette is the owner and founder of Kids Will Be Kids. which was established in 2004. She has over 20 years experience in early child care education.
Elissa Perko, Director
This is my 15th year working with children. Of those 15 years, 7 of those have been working with elementary age children. I have a bachelors degree in child development and social studies from Madonna University. My favorite part of working with children has been hearing all the toddlers say the new words they have learned and also, all the hugs I get.
When I am not working at Kids Will Be Kids, I enjoy making crafts and even enter some craft shows. I also, work part time at Michaels craft store.
Sarah Shacklett, Lead Toddler Teacher
Ms. Sarah is a recent college graduate. She received her associates degree in early childhood education. She will be starting her bachelors degree soon. Before Ms. Sarah started at Kids Will Be Kids she worked as a Lead Toddler teacher at Tender Hearts. She also was a Lead Toddler teacher for 2 1/2 years at Warren Woods Early Childhood Center. She is ecstatic to continue her experience here with children and teach them and explore the world with them.
Ms. Sarah also has 3 children of her own at home. She looks forward to continuing her education in the near future. Her goal is to make sure the children have a great education as well.
Our Staff
Bernadette Hunter, Owner
Ms. Hailey recently moved from Missouri. While in Missouri, she worked at an early childhood center called Just Babies. They were a center for children ages 6 weeks to 2 years old. Ms. Hailey has her Preschool C.D.A.- Child Development Associate Credential.
Grace Logan, Lead Preschool Teacher
Ms. Grace has her associates degree in early childhood education. She has been working in the education field for 22 years. Ms. Grace loves working with children of all ages. She loves to challenge their creativity and their energy to explore and learn.
Karen Ballard, Assistant Evening Teacher
Ms. Karen has been teaching for 29 years. In those 29 years, she has home schooled her children for seven of them. Most of her experience has been with elementary age and just recently Preschool children.
Ms. Karen has her bachelors in elementary education from Summit University. She just recently finished her preschool CDA.
Ms. Karen enjoys running, riding her bike, and spending time with her family
Hailey Thorne, Lead Young Preschool Teacher
Melissa Cooper, Infant Assistant Teacher
Keyjuana Elcock, Toddler Assistant Teacher
Ms. Keyjuana has experience working with other children in different daycares. She also has several children of her own. She is CPR and First Aid Certified. Ms. Keyjuana takes enrichment classes through Great Start to Quality. Ms. Kejuana looks forward to coming to work each day to be with all of the children.