Meet Deanna Cramblette, Director of KidSpace
Deanna has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child and Family Development from the University of Akron. She has been working in the Child Care field for seven years with Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers. She has a passion for Early Childhood Education, and watching children feel proud and fulfilled. She is also certified in First Aid, Communicable Disease, Child Abuse and CPR. Deanna is married and has two children, one of whom attends KidSpace in the Pre School room! Her office hours are from 9:00-4:00 Monday through Friday, and she is available for questions, comments or concerns any time.

Meet Julie Neely, KidSpace Coordinator
Julie comes to KidSpace with 11 years of experience in Child Care both as a teacher and a coordinator. She has her Bachelors Degree in Child and Family Development from the University of Akron and is certified in First Aid, Communicable Disease, CPR and Detection of Child Abuse. Julie is married and has two children, both who attend KidSpace in the toddler and Pre-K room. In her spare time Julie enjoys reading and spending time with her family. Julie is very creative and is always ready to help in any way possible. As a member of our management team, Julie is available to parents for questions and comments during her office hours of 7:00am to 3:00pm.

Meet Miss Kate, Infant Teacher in the Nurturing Nest
Kate has her Bachelor of Arts Degree, and has spent 3 years as a professional nanny to 3 children. She is certified in First Aid, CPR, Communicable Disease and Child Abuse. Kate loves working with children of all ages but has the special patience and nurturing attitude that our babies need. In her spare time she enjoys reading and traveling. Kate has a calming presence and creative mind which makes her perfect for the Kid Space infant room.

Meet Miss Kerry, Infant Teacher in the Nurturing Nest
Kerry is a mother of one, and a former nanny. She has taken care of children of all ages for many years, and enjoys watching them learn and grow. Kerry has her certifications. She enjoys hiking and spending time with her family. Kerry is a energetic and loving caregiver which makes her perfect for our babies.

Meet Miss Mandy, Infant Teacher in the Nurturing Nest
Mandy is a student at the University of Akron currently working on her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. She has past experience volunteering at Child Care Centers and has a knack for young learners. Mandy has her certifications in Child Abuse, Communicable Disease, CPR, and First Aid. In her spare time Mandy is active with her Sorority and enjoys reading and babysitting. Mandy has a caring heart and a patient attitude. Along with her creativity, her qualities make her an excellent caregiver for our KidSpace children.

Meet Miss Beth, Pre-K Teacher in the Discovery Den
Beth is a former nanny, a mother, and has lots of experience in Child Care. Beth has her certifications in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse, and Communicable Disease. Beth is expecting her third child this summer, and her daughter attends KidSpace in the toddler room. She enjoys spending time with her family and singing in her church choir. Beth is creative and enthusiastic, and gives great inspiration to our Pre-Schoolers.

Meet Miss Samantha, Pre-K teacher in the Discovery Den
Samantha comes to us about to graduate with a psychology degree from the University of Akron. She has volunteered with Jump Start, a program for at risk children for the past three years. Samantha enjoys playing basketball and doing activities with her sorority. She is working on her certifications in First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse, and Communicable Diseases. Samantha is creative and energetic and is able to engage our preschool minds, which makes her an excellent addition to our team.

Meet Miss Carla, Toddler Teacher in the Creative Cove
Carla has been working in the Child Care Field for 16 years. She has worked with all age groups but has a knack for toddlers. Carla is certified in First Aid, Communicable Disease, Child Abuse and CPR. Carla is married with two grown daughters who are attending college. Her hobbies include making gift baskets, writing poetry, and singing. Carla’s commitment and drive to see her toddlers learn and grow makes her an excellent addition to KidSpace.

Meet Miss Rebecca, School age Teacher in the Imagination Station
Miss Rebecca is a teacher for the Springfield School District. She is certified to teach grades 4-8. She has an upbeat attitude and creative idea’s which allow our school age children to have fun during their summer vacation, while also continuing to learn at the level to which they are accustomed. We are very excited to welcome Rebecca to our team.

Meet Miss Elysia, Toddler Teacher in the Curious Corner
Elysia comes to our staf with plenty of experience in child care, as well as having her own child who attends in our infant room. She is working on her certifications in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse, and Communicable Disease. Elysia enjoys spending time with her family and is active in her church. She has a special knack and patience for toddlers, which makes her an excellent addition to our team.

Meet Miss Angie, Floater Teacher
Angie is involved in all of our classrooms as a floater. She gives much needed breaks to all of our teachers, and is lucky to get to know each and every one of the children! Angie has three kids of her own and has lots of experience. She is currently attending classes to obtain her certifications. Angie is very flexible and helps out wherever she is needed, which makes her an invaluable addition to our staff.