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
Miss Kailey Marshall-Stark
Joined JLU: September 2025
Degree: High School diploma
Experience prior to JLU: three years of private childcare experience; several years of volunteer experience as a Sunday School teacher and helping in church nursery
Personal life: enjoys playing guitar and spending time with her family
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: April 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 Aiyana Vargas-Owens
Joined JLU: June 2026
Degree: High school diploma
Experience prior to JLU: three years of experience at Heritage Christian Services; private babysitting; Youth Department Teacher at Waging War Ministries
Personal life: enjoys walks at the park, writing, singing and encouraging and uplifting others
PS/PK/SA, Spencerport
Miss Kelly Fee
Joined JLU: January 2024
Degree: High school diploma
Experience prior to JLU: almost 30 years of experience as a certified nursing assistant; two years of experience as a personal care assistant
Personal life: mother of two, enjoys gardening, reading, cooking, taking naps and playing with her pets
PS/PK/SA, 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
Preschool A, Brockport
Miss Charlotte Wright
Joined JLU: February 2025
Degree: pursuing a Child Development Associate degree
Experience prior to JLU: one semester of student teaching; one year of childcare experience; three years of customer service experience at Crosby’s
Personal life: loves to play hockey
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
Miss Michaela DiPasquale
Joined JLU: March 2026
Degree: High school diploma
Experience prior to JLU: customer service experience at McDonald’s; private babysitting experience
Personal life: enjoys going on walks, going to the gym, reading, scrapbooking and spending time with her family
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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