LaVenre/Ms. Robbie
Owner/Operator
LaVenre, most commonly known to the children as Ms. Robbie, began her career teaching children at her In-Home Childcare. She began to outgrow her home, so she decided to open Kidz Paradise. When she opened the center, there were six students on roster in May of 2012. Kidz Paradise now has over 75 students enrolled in the program. Ms. Robbie is very active in the daily on goings of the center. She loves to be in the classroom. You may see MS. Robbie around the building throughout the day as she loves to visit with them and talk to them!
Erica
Director
Erica has her associate degree from Reading Area Community College and has over 20 years of experience working in childcare. She has studied sign language and uses it while helping our infants, toddlers and non-verbal children to communicate in and out of the classroom. She has worked with all ages of children but was most recently in our infant room for the last several years before becoming our center director. Erica has a family of her own whom she spends time with outside of Kidz Paradise. She has been with Kidz Paradise since October 2016 and our center director since January 2025.
Meena
Young Infant Teacher
Meena is our young infant teacher. She has enjoyed working with children since a young age. She has her Bachelor’s degree in Arts, and Master’s degree in History and Political Science. She enjoyed tutoring before working in Childcare. When she is not at work she enjoys spending time with her family. She has been with Kidz Paradise since August 2023.
Cassidy
Older Infant Assistant Teacher
Cassidy grew up in Reading before moving to West Lawn. She loves watching the rain because it is soothing. Working with her aunt when she was 13 helped her to realized she liked working with young children. In high school she was in the BCTC program for early education. She loves caring for her loved ones and work with small children.
Kourtney
Pre-school Assistant Teacher
Kourtney has been working in the childcare industry since 2015. She worked at Kidz Paradise full time as a toddler teacher for several years before moving out of the area for a short time. She missed us so much that she came back to work with us part time in the afternoons. Kourtney has her infant toddler CDA and is a strong leader throughout the building here at Kidz Paradise. She has been back with Kidz Paradise since June 2023.
Jazzanti
Toddler Assistant Teacher
Jazzanti has experience working with young children through a childcare program her family had while she was in high school. She worked with children of all age helping to feed, do activities, read stories and supervise the children. She hopes to go to school for Early Childhood Education in the near future. Jazzanti has been with Kidz Paradise since September 2024.
Koryn
Pre- K Assistant Teacher
Koryn is our prek assistant teacher. She started coaching youth soccer at 12 years old. Koryn has been interested in working with young children for a long time. She attended Mansfield University for Elementary Education for a short time but decided that it was not the right time or place for her to attend school. Koryn is very excited to be here at Kidz Paradise and getting to know all our friends. Koryn has been at Kidz Paradise since June 2024.
Kaz
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Kaz has been watching children since early high school babysitting his niece. His mother used to be a preschool teacher here at Kidz Paradise and taught him everything he knows about working with young children. Kaz’s mom inspired him to begin working with young children as well. Kaz is excited to be here working with our preschool friends and making their time enjoyable here at Kidz Paradise. Kaz has been with us since October 2024.
Amber
Prekindergarten Lead Teacher
Office Advisor/Accounts Manager
Amber has nearly 20 years of experience working with children at various childcare programs and as a nanny working with all ages of children. Amber has almost completed all the courses for her CDA and hopes to officially hold her CDA in the near future. She loves to watch the faces of children light up as they are learning and growing. Amber is also a parent of three children and enjoys spending her free time with her family. Amber is our artist on site and has the patience of a saint with all our friends! She has been with Kidz Paradise since March 2016.
Alexandra
Toddler Assistant Teacher
Alexandra is originally from New York City. She has worked in the Wilson School District as an Autistic Support Classroom Assistant and other childcare facilities prior to working at Kidz Paradise. When Alexandra is not at work, she is spending time with her husband and son playing games, shopping, trying new foods, and doing arts and crafts. She loves to work with our friends and is excited to be here. Alexandra has been at Kidz Paradise since May 2022.
Javilynne
Floating Assistant Teacher
Javilynne is currently a student at Reading Area Community College working on a degree in early childhood education. She has worked with young children for several years within her church and youth programs. In her free time, Javilynne enjoys community outreach and spending time with her husband and family.
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