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!
Ms. Jennifer
Center Director
Jennifer has worked in the childcare field since 2004. She has her associate degree in early childhood education from Harrisburg Area Community College and has her Director Credential through Clarion University. Jennifer is currently taking classes at Drexel University for her bachelor’s degree. She is an alumni member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and many child advocacy programs within the state. Jennifer has two daughters and a stepdaughter and spends her spare time with her family. She is also an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan, and her family is involved in drag racing. Her passion for children and our families shines through in her work here at Kidz Paradise. She has been with Kidz Paradise since July 2013.
Ms. Elisabeth
Floor Supervisor
Elisabeth has worked in the childcare field since 2014. She graduated from Reading Area Community College with her associate degree in Early Childhood Education and then went on to attain her bachelor degree in Elementary Education with a Special Education certification from Alvernia University. Elisabeth has participated in various leadership positions including the RACC Leadership program and Children’s Church Curriculum Planning for her church. Elisabeth has been with Kidz Paradise since November 2014 in our infant room. She did leave for a few months to complete her student teaching before returning in a different capacity in the office as floor supervisor.
Ms. Meena
Young Infant Teacher
Ms. Erica
Older Infant Teacher
Erica has her associate degree from Reading Area Community College and has over 15 years of experience working in childcare. She has studied sign language and uses it while helping our infants and toddlers to communicate in and out of the classroom. She has worked with all ages of children but greatly enjoys working in the infant classroom. Erica has a family of her own whom she spends time with outside of Kidz Paradise. Erica is our creative mastermind in the infant classroom, she is always keeping the classroom looking fun and exciting for the children. She has been with Kidz Paradise since October 2016.
Ms. Dayeli
Older Infant Assistant
Dayeli is a recent high school graduate looking for a career in early childhood education. She has experience babysitting all ages and is excited to gain more knowledge and experience working in the field. Dayeli is in our infant classroom and has been with Kidz Paradise since October 2023.
Ms. Jenni
Part Time Infant Assistant
Jenni is a recent graduate from high school looking to go to school for either early childhood education or bio-medical engineering. In her free time, she likes to read, play instruments and make ceramics. Jenni loves to do research on her own about things of interest to her. Jenni is in our infant classroom and works part time to cover our infant teacher breaks each day. She has been with us since August 2023.
Ms. Cheyanne
Toddler Teacher
Cheyanne is a recent high school graduate who also recently moved to the Reading area. She has done volunteer work at the Community Action Partnership Program working with toddlers and she volunteered in an kindergarten classroom every day for 5 months. Cheyanne is looking to pursue her education in early childhood education in the near future. She is working in our toddler classroom and has been with Kidz Paradise since August 2023.
Ms. Eliandra
Toddler Teacher
Eliandra is originally from Dominican Republic and is currently pursuing an associate degree in early childhood education from The University of Purdue Global. She has been working in the field of ECE since 2021 and is excited to be here in our toddler classroom. Eliandra has been with Kidz Paradise since November 2023.
Ms. Jazlynn
Part Time Toddler Teacher
Jazlynn is a part time teacher in our toddler classroom. She has previously worked for other childcare facilities and is looking to further her education in the field. Jazlynn also has experience helping her dad manage the family construction business. She has been with us here at Kidz Paradise since October 2023.
Ms. Neysha
Older Toddler Teacher
Neysha was born in Puerto Rico and has been here in Reading area for some time now. We are excited to have her here with us at Kidz Paradise. She has a master’s degree in criminal justice and has taken classes in conflict and mediation. Neysha has completed her coursework for her CDA. Neysha works great with our toddlers, and she has the patience of a saint. Ms. Neysha is always open to meeting new people and spending time with the kiddos. Neysha was with Kidz Paradise from September 2018.
Ms. Shontel
Preschool Teacher
Shontel has been working with children for over 10 years. She enjoys working with children of all ages but does exceptionally well with the preschool friends, providing them the structure and education that they will need to be successful in Prek and Kindergarten. She has a bachelor’s degree in health science. Shontel spends much of her spare time traveling to spend time with friends and family. She also has a child of her own with whom she enjoys spending time with. Ms. Shontel loves to travel and has been with Kidz Paradise since 2012.
Ms. Alexandra
Preschool 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 preschool friends and is excited to be here. Alexandra has been at Kidz Paradise since May 2022.
Ms. Amber
PrekindergartenTeacher
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.
Ms. Kaitlyn
Floating Teacher
Kaitlyn has been working with children all through high school and, before coming to Kidz Paradise, she worked at a gym daycare. She graduated from Reading Area Community College with an associate degree in ECE with a minor in Library and is now attending Kutztown University. Kaitlyn started out with us as a floater and landed in our preschool classroom with our crazy 3-year-olds and is once again a floater as she attends the last leg of her education. She does a great job interacting with the children and giving them the attention that they need. Kaitlyn’s goal is to become an elementary school library teacher. Kaitlyn has been with Kidz Paradise since June 2021.
Ms. Kourtney
Floating 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 helps out throughout the building here at Kidz Paradise. She has been back with Kidz Paradise since June 2023.
Ms. Xylie
Floating Assistant
Xylie attends school at Reading Area Community College for Early Childhood Education prek thru grade 4. Xylie did an internship at Cornwall Terrace Elementary School her senior year of high school as well. She is currently a part time floater in the building and has been with Kidz Paradise since September 2022.