LITTLE SAINTS STAFF
Our goal is to make Little Saints Academy your child's second home. We create a nurturing, family atmosphere and will care for your children as if they were our own!
Jackie Fuller
Director
Education: BSED Early Childhood Education, West Chester University Started at LSA: 2018 Years in Childcare: 35+ Family: Husband Jeremy, two sons Jeremy and Ben Pets: Dog- Mr. Biggs, 2 cats- Mac and Cheese Hobbies/ Interests: crafts, jewelry making, reading, thrifting Favorite color: orange Favorite animal: sloth and llama Favorite food: pizza Favorite drink: Diet Coke, Crystal Lite caffeine packs! Favorite candy: Kit Kats and Twix Favorite store: Kohls, Joann's, WAWA, and Aldi Something interesting: I attended Coatesville Catholic Elementary as a child, before it became PJPII!
Laurel Davidson
Assistant Director
Education: Child Development Associates Started at LSA: 2018 Years in Childcare: 14+ Family: husband Hunter, son Bradley, daughter Hope Pets: dog named Ruger Hobbies/ Interests: Eagles, Phillies, spending time with family Favorite color: green Favorite animal: giraffe Favorite food: sicilian pizza Favorite drink: Coke Favorite candy: Snickers Favorite store: Target, Walmart, Old Navy other favorites: I like to cook
Alexis Ayton
Toddler 2A
Education: BA Communicative Disorders, Bloomsburg University Started at LSA: 2021 Years in Childcare: 18+ Family: Husband Evan, 2 sons Nico and Luca Pets: Sissy and Remi Favorite color: Purple but I like them all! Favorite animal: any really Favorite food: Any I ❤ Food! Favorite drink: coffee, sweet tea Favorite candy: Sour Patch Kids Favorite store: Target, Michael's other favorites: I love Glamping (camper) Something interesting: I am interested in children's mindset and calming the toddler storm.
Barb Bates
Floater
Education: BS Health and Physical Education, Loch Haven Started at LSA: 2018 Years in Childcare: 38+ Family: son Brian, daughter Julie, grandaughter Brianna, grandson Logan Pets: cat Jasper Hobbies/ Interests: kayaking, hiking, reading, spending time with great grandson Logan! Favorite color: I love every color in the rainbow! Favorite animal: cat Favorite food: ice cream Favorite drink: mango smoothie Favorite candy: Snickers Favorite store: Hobby Lobby Something interesting: I coach soccer, love to swim and teach swimming! I also teach Sunday school at church and volunteer at other church events.
Natalie Bowman
Toddler 2A
Education: Twin Valley High School Started at LSA: 2024 Years in Childcare: first year! Pets: 2 dogs Favorite color: purple Favorite animal: fox Favorite food: chicken Favorite drink: punch Favorite candy: candy corn
Nicole DeHaut
Toddler 1
Education: AA Early Childhood Education, Montgomery County Community College Started at LSA: 2019 Years in Childcare: 30+ Family: husband Mike, 2 sons Quinn and Owen Pets: tortoise named Bubba Hobbies/ Interests: cooking, traveling, watching sports Favorite color: blue Favorite animal: sharks Favorite food: Italian Favorite drink: Diet Pepsi, coffee Favorite candy: Hershey bar with almonds Favorite store: Hobby Lobby Something interesting: I am a die hard Eagles, Phillies, and Flyers fan!
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Jennifer Emmons
Toddler 2
Education: BS Lebanon Valley College Started at LSA: 2018 Years in Childcare: 6+ Family: husband Joe, son Ryan Pets: dog Cooper Hobbies/ Interests: cooking, baking, beach, walks, family time Favorite color: black Favorite animal: dog Favorite food: California tortilla Favorite drink: Diet Coke Favorite candy: Twix Favorite store: Kohl's
Elyse Falk
Infants
Education: BA Niagra University Started at LSA: 2020 Years in Childcare: 4+ Family: married with 4 children and 4 grandchildren Pets: dog named Wrigley Hobbies/ Interests: cooking, shopping Favorite color: purple and blue Favorite animal: dogs Favorite food: seafood Favorite drink: Pepsi Zero Favorite candy: Snickers Favorite store: DSW, Marshall's, Banana Republic other favorites: I love baseball
Megan Gamble
Infants
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Jessica Keen
Toddler 2
Education: Pequea Valley High School Started at LSA: 2024 Years in Childcare: 2+ Family: husband Abel, 3 children Jayden, Lavon, and Zemira Hobbies/ Interests: baking, hiking, gym Favorite color: pink Favorite animal: koala Favorite food: Mexican Favorite drink: raspberry tea Favorite candy: Take 5 Favorite store: Dunkin Donuts
Dolly Millard
Infants
Education: AA Robert Morris Jr College Started at LSA: 2024 Years in Childcare: 3+ Family: son Kevin (Heather) grandchildren Emma and Cole, daughter Deanna (Gavin) grandchildren Brody and Stella Hobbies/ Interests: gardening, reading, church family, Bible study, Red Hatters, crafting Favorite color: mauve Favorite animal: dog Favorite food: salmon Favorite drink: green tea Favorite candy: black liquorice Favorite store: TJ Maxx Something interesting: I am a happy, positive person!
Trish Reid
Infants
Education: Sterling High School Started at LSA: 2022 Years in Childcare: 26+ Family: husband Ed, Daughters Deanna and Carrie, 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren Hobbies/ Interests: reading, crafts, travel club, Red Hatter, Bingo, LRC, Bunco Favorite color: green Favorite animal: puppy Favorite food: pasta Favorite drink: raspberry iced tea Favorite candy: Snickers Favorite store: BJ's, Boscov's
Vinnie Schaffer
Toddler 1
Education: currently pursuing degree in Early Childhood Education at West Chester University Started at LSA: 2020 Years in Childcare: 8+ Family: fourth of five siblings- Olivia, Henry, Bee, George Pets: 2 bunnies- Cosmo and Wanda, gecko- Clyde Hobbies/ Interests: volunteer at costume department at Bishop Shanahan HS Favorite color: purple Favorite food: Chinese Favorite drink: Diet Pepsi Favorite candy: Reese's Favorite store: Target other favorites: love to read, play different instruments- french horn, trumpet, trombone, guitar and ukelele Something interesting: Irish danced at McDade Cara for 13 years
Heather Swan
Toddler 2/ Infants
Education: PA High School Started at LSA: 2024 Years in Childcare: 7+ Family: fiancé Robert, daughters Miley and Jordyn Pets: 1 dog, 2 cats Favorite color: purple Favorite animal: cat Favorite food: pasta Favorite drink: coffee Favorite candy: Peanut M&Ms Favorite store: Home Goods
Kirsten Welty
Toddler 2A
Education: Child Development Associates Started at LSA: 2019 Years in Childcare: 32+ Family: husband Wayne, daughter Alainna Favorite color: yellow Favorite animal: otter Favorite food: Mexican Favorite drink: Sprite Zero Favorite candy: chocolate Favorite store: Kohl's, Boscov's, WAWA, Amazon