Gillis Play and Learn Staff

Forever In My Heart

Although I'm not their mother
I care for them each day,
I cuddle, sing and read to them
And watch them as they play.
I see each new accomplishment,
I help them grow and learn.
I understand their language,
I listen with concern.
They come to me for comfort,
And I kiss away their tears.
They proudly show their work to me,
I give the loudest cheers!
No, I'm not their mother,
But my role is just as strong.
I nurture them and keep them safe,
Though maybe not for long.
I know someday the time will come,
When we will have to part.
But I know each child I cared for,
Is forever in my heart!

~ Author Unknown ~

Director: Brenda G. 
Supervisor: Stacey H. 
Assistant Supervisor: Denise​ G. 

Monkey Room

Jenessa O. - Early Childhood Educator 2 in training
Meghan W. - CCA 

Shark Room

Erin W. - Early Childhood Educator 2
​Rozanne B. - CCA
Jackie N. - CCA

Cheetah Room

Denise G. - Early Childhood Educator 2 
Dylan S. - Early Childhood Educator 2 in training
​Alexis F. - CCA

School Agers

Denise G. - Early Childhood Educator 2 (PM)
Dylan S. - Early Childhood Educator 2 in training (AM)
Alexis F.  - CCA (PM)

Support Staff 

​Jade M. - CCA
​Miriam W. - CCA
​Rahel W. - CCA
​Shea-Lynn T. - CCA
Nicole P. - CCA
Paige C.- CCA
**Thank-you to all of the wonderful staff at Gillis Play and Learn Center for taking such great care of our children.  We appreciate everything you do each and every day!!  
Definition of a Child Care Provider

Child Care Pro-vi-der (child'kâr prõ vid'er)n. chef, baker, janitor, sock and shoe finder, coat buttoner, boot fitter, bottle washer, grocery shopper, diaper changer, protector, dish washer, nose wiper, vegetable pusher, floor sweeper, waiter, story teller, playground attendant, PE teacher, activity director, driver, zoo keeper, inspector, aerobics instructor, tutor, entertainer, therapist, manager, derby instructor, performer, bookkeeper, self-esteem builder, teacher, helper, well wisher, nurse, traffic controller, noise controller, life saver, thinker, problem solver, engineer, designer, counselor, safety instructor, arbitrator, creator, inventor, companion, musician, historian, technician, dietitian, athlete, beautician, fire marshall, analyst, artist, dentist, scientist, biologist, technologist, accountant, manicurist, receptionist, environmentalist, pharmacist, hygienist, speech therapist, reader, builder, informer, composer, supervisor, author, navigator, peacemaker, friend. . . . . . .