Preschool (3 to 4 years)
Preschool is the first experience many children have in a structured setting where they have an opportunity to learn, share, follow instructions and practice good decision making.
Preschool classrooms have a maximum of 14 children in the room, with a teacher to student ratio of 1:7.
JLU provides a full-day preschool program that promotes active play, exploration, independence, and self-esteem. The curriculum focuses on language, math, science, religion, and social skills. Children have quiet time daily and may sleep or rest quietly on individual mats. Students do not have to be fully potty trained but will be encouraged to complete potty training while in this program.
Parents are responsible for providing the following items for preschool children in care: pull-ups, wipes, extra set of clothing, fitted crib sheet & blanket.
Preschool Teachers
Preschool A, Spencerport
Miss Nikki Paxson
Joined JLU: April 2022
Degree: Child Development Associate degree
Experience prior to JLU: five years of combined customer service experience at McDonalds and Runnings; three years of experience teaching Sunday
school
Personal life: enjoys spending time with her family and her church family
Preschool A, Spencerport
Mrs. Audesty Mitchell
Joined JLU: March 2023
Degree: currently enrolled in Child Development associate degree
Experience prior to JLU: two years of customer service experience; five years of experience in food service; five years of experience as a childcare provider for family and friends
Personal life: married, loves dancing, singing and reading
Preschool B, Spencerport
Ms. Jessica Taylor
Joined JLU: July 2020
Degree: Associate’s degree in Education from the Community College of Philadelphia
Experience prior to JLU: two years of experience teaching preschool at the Early Literacy Academy in Philadelphia; two years of experience as a private nanny; two years volunteering
to teach Sunday School
Personal life: enjoys reading, crocheting and creating art
Preschool B, Spencerport
Miss Juanisha Lightle
Joined JLU: January 2024
Degree: BS in Sociology from SUNY Albany
Experience prior to JLU: three years of customer service, two years of experience as a direct support professional, volunteer experience teaching Sunday school & VBS
Personal life: enjoys DIY crafting, crocheting, candle making and spending time with her family
Preschool B, Spencerport
Miss Zoe Bougoukalos
Joined JLU: August 2024
Degree: High School Diploma
Experience prior to JLU: one year as a Special Education Paraprofessional; two years of experience as a barista Personal life: enjoys powerlifting, reading, baking, and playing with her dogs
Preschool A, Brockport
Miss Laura Fields
Joined JLU: April 2024
Degree: Associate’s degree in Human Services from Genesee Community College; EMT certification
Experience prior to JLU: nine years of experience working in the childcare industry; other professional experience as a personal aide and companion care
Personal life: becoming a foster parent, is a volunteer firefighter, enjoys spending time with her son and cat
Preschool A, Brockport
Miss Jennifer Karikari
Joined JLU: May 2024
Degree: currently pursuing a degree in Human Resource Management online at Stony Brook University
Experience prior to JLU: three years as a JC Penny operations supervisor; three years as an operations manager at Amazon
Personal life: plays basketball, volleyball, babysits, and spends time with her family
Preschool B, Brockport
Mrs. Alexandria Strachan-Brown
Joined JLU: August 2019
Degree: CDA in Preschool; credits in childhood education from Daemen College
Experience prior to JLU: three years of experience working for First Student as a bus attendant; over 10 years of experience as a Sunday School teacher for His Way
Ministries
Personal life: married, mother of two, has a love of music which she uses to direct her church youth choir
Preschool B, Brockport
Mrs. Veronica Dodge
Joined JLU: October 2024
Degree: Master’s in education from SUNY Geneseo; NYS permanent teaching certification Nursery – grade 6, Reading and Special Education
Experience prior to JLU: 20 years of teaching experience including at Head Start, Rainbow Preschool, the NYS School for the Blind as well as the Pavilion, Geneseo and York central school districts
Personal life: loves spending time with her husband and 6 dogs; enjoys fostering pets, playing piano and spending time with family and friends
Preschool B, Brockport
Miss Jocelyn Lopez
Joined JLU: April 2024
Degree: High School diploma
Experience prior to JLU: one year of experience in childcare; two years of customer service experience
Personal life: loves being outside, going to the beach to read, likes to explore and find waterfalls
PS/PK/SA, Spencerport
Miss Kelley Chinappi
Joined JLU: October 2023
Degree: High school diploma
Experience prior to JLU: professional experience as housekeeper, production worker and receptionist; five years of volunteer experience teaching Sunday school at church
Personal life: enjoys reading, hiking and spending time with her family
PS/PK/SA, Spencerport
Miss D'Mari Rainey
Joined JLU: May 2024
Degrees: pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in English Education from Roberts Wesleyan University
Experience prior to JLU: one year teaching internship; three years of customer service experience in the food industry; volunteer with her church Sunday school and VBS
Personal life: enjoys attending school prayer nights
PS/PK/SA, Spencerport
Miss Megan Zwerka
Joined JLU: June 2023
Degree: currently attends Byron-Bergen HS
Experience prior to JLU: volunteer experience working with children in her church with Sunday school, nursery and Vacation Bible School
Personal life: enjoys drawing and painting; plays varsity girls’ soccer
PS/PK/SA, Brockport
Miss Cassandra Washo
Joined JLU: September 2024
Degree: currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Childhood Inclusive Education from SUNY Brockport
Experience prior to JLU: 1-1 counselor at summer camp; customer service at Corelife Eatery; babysitting
Personal life: enjoys working out, being outside and babysitting
PS/PK/SA, Brockport
Miss Annabella Pettine
Joined JLU: June 2024
Degree: pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from SUNY Fredonia
Experience prior to JLU: experience working with children through dance classes, theater and Vacation Bible School
Personal life: enjoys singing, dancing, musical theater and anything related to science
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: 585-352-0017
Fax: 585-352-6744
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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