Pre-K Plus (4 to 5 years)
The academic success of children in later years depends heavily upon their kindergarten readiness. The JLU Pre-K Plus program not only readies children for kindergarten but also gives them the best possible start to life through our social-emotional framework.
Pre-K classrooms have a maximum of 16 children in the room, with a teacher to student ratio of 1:8.
JLU Child Care families are investing in their children’s early childhood experience. Research shows this is an investment that will yield great academic results. Our students benefit from extended classroom learning time, structured classrooms, loving teachers and planned assessments meeting NYS Pre-K standards.
Children have quiet time daily and may sleep or rest quietly on individual mats. Parents are responsible for providing the following items for Pre-K children in care: extra set of clothing, fitted crib sheet & blanket for rest time
Children can attend our full-day Pre-K Plus program but also have an option to attend a shortened day program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. only at a discounted rate.
Pre-K Plus Teachers
Pre-K A, Spencerport
Mrs. Darleen Croucher
Joined JLU: January 2011
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Sociology from Roberts Wesleyan College
Experience prior to JLU: over 25 years of experience teaching in child care centers, elementary schools and acted as director and assistant director at her previous
center
Personal life: married, attends Christ Reformed Church.
Pre-K A, Spencerport
Mrs. Mickayla Brennan
Joined JLU: August 2022
Degree: Child Development Associate degree
Experience prior to JLU: two years of experience as a toddler teacher in a licensed childcare; four years of volunteering at Living Waters Church in the
nursery and during Sunday school
Personal life: mother of one, enjoys playing video games, going on walks with her husband and dog
Pre-K A, Spencerport
Miss Autumn Richey
Joined JLU: May 2026
Degree: pursuing a bachelor’s degree in physical education from SUNY Brockport
Experience prior to JLU: customer service experience in the food industry; student ambassador at Utica University
Personal life: loves reading – especially the Bible, enjoys the outdoors and spending time with friends
Pre-K B, Spencerport
Miss Brianna Fagan
Joined JLU: July 2026
Degree: NYS Initial Certification in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education & Students with Disabilities from Roberts Wesleyan University
Experience prior to JLU: two years of substitute teaching experience in the Churchville-Chili CSD; four years of licensed childcare experience; one year as an after school counselor
Personal life: enjoys hanging out with family and friends, loves the outdoors especially going on hikes and long walks
Pre-K B, Spencerport
Mrs. Rejoice Smith
Joined JLU: June 2025
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in education with a concentration in English from the University of St. LaSalle in the Philippines
Experience prior to JLU: seven years of teaching experience including working with elementary and high school students
Personal life: enjoys cooking, karaoke, camping and being in nature
Pre-K B, Spencerport
Mrs. Jamie Wallenbeck
Joined JLU: August 2022
Degree: college credits in Humanities and Social Sciences from Corning Community College; currently pursing a Child Development Associate's degree
Experience prior to JLU: two years of experience at Pathways, Inc working both with children and adults with disabilities; volunteered for two years at the Steuben County
library
Personal life: married and enjoys spending time with her family
Pre-K, Brockport
Miss Jazleen Fraticelli
Joined JLU: June 2025
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Inclusive Education from SUNY Brockport
Experience prior to JLU: student teaching at Barclay; field placement in first & second grade; one year of retail experience
Personal life: enjoys going on walks, to the gym, reading, shopping and hanging out with family & friends
Pre-K, Brockport
Mrs. Dale Spencer
Joined JLU: January 2018
Degree: MA Theology & Transformational Leadership from Roberts Wesleyan Northeastern Seminary; AS in Business Administration; AS in Early Childhood & Adolescent Education
Experience prior to JLU: two years of experience as Director of Children’s Ministry at Ogden Baptist Church including teaching Sunday school, children’s Bible Study, Kid’s Cooking Camp & VBS
Personal life: married, enjoys spending time reading, camping, cooking, analyzing television shows and movies, and spending time with her two tabby cats and husky-shepherd puppy
Pre-K, Brockport
Mrs. April Caparas
Joined JLU: September 2025
Degree: High school diploma
Experience prior to JLU: over three years of childcare experience at the YMCA; volunteer experience working with children in Sunday school and Vacation Bible School
Personal life: enjoys swimming, reading, Bible study and being a mom
Brockport PS/PK/SA Sub
Miss Hannah Thousand
Joined JLU: July 2025
Degree: High School diploma
Experience prior to JLU: two years of customer service experience; volunteer experience at Hope Church Kid’s Ministry for three years
Personal life: loves going to the beach, playing video games and being an active member of her church
Brockport PS/PK/SA Sub
Miss Emma Quintern
Joined JLU: May 2024
Degree: pursuing a Child Development Associate degree
Experience prior to JLU: volunteer experience in the classrooms at Kendall Central Schools
Personal life: enjoys playing soccer, cheerleading, and making music
The mission of JLU Child Care is to provide quality, Christian education to infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-k and school age children. JLU is a full-day program, open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
Spencerport Location
Phone: 585-617-3066
Fax: 585-617-3785
Brockport Location
Phone: 585-391-3111
Fax: 585-391-3123
leslie@jluchildcare.com
Providing quality,
Christian based
early childhood education since 2010
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