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.
Elisabeth
Infant Teacher
Group/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 and our lead infant teacher.
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.
Thanushka
Infant Assistant Teacher
Thanushka is from Sri Lanka where she taught English to Kindergarten students. She is working here at Kidz Paradise in our infant room and loves to engage with the children. She is hoping to take classes toward a degree in Early Childhood Education in the near future. Thanushka has been with Kidz Paradise since August 2024.
Kourtney
Toddler Lead 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.
Paris
Toddler Assistant Teacher
Paris has worked with children for about 5 years babysitting at her church and working in the childcare setting. She loves working with toddlers and that is where most of her experience is. She does want to attain a degree in education in the future. Paris has been with Kidz Paradise since January 2025.
Koryn
Preschool 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.
Kayla
Older Toddler Teacher
Kayla is our older toddler teacher in the building. While in high school, Kayla attended BCTC for early childhood education. She does a great job helping to guide our young friends in their This experience along, with babysitting, sparked a joy and interest in the field of childcare. She enjoys teaching and caring for all the children in her care, while watching them learn and grow. She has been with Kidz Paradise since February 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.
Kaydence
Floating Assistant Teacher
Kaydence is a great floating assistant teacher covering all of our classrooms. She has worked as a summer playground leader, which had a strong impact on her. Her experiences working with children has increased her joy of watching and helping children reach new milestones, and bringing a smile to their face. Kaydence’s future goal is to become a pediatric nurse and is currently in school at Reading Area Community College for nursing. Kaydence has been with Kidz Paradise since February 2024.
Alexandra
Floating 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.
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