Meet the Staff
At Family Child Development Center (FCDC), we strive to create an inclusive environment where every individual is welcomed and appreciated. Our foundation is built on open, loving communication, fostering strong and compassionate relationships with both families and children.
Teachers
Lilli
teacher
BIRTHDAY
September 28th
START DATE
September 3rd 2024
FAVORITE TREATS
Milk Chocolate, Cheese Balls, Rice Krispies, Snowcones
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS & STORES
Benihana, Rasing Canes and Target
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Nail Art and Sking
Jennifer
Teacher
BIRTHDAY
September 3rd
START DATE
April 26th, 1993
FAVORITE TREATS
Starbuck’s Vanilla Drinks, Cheesecake and Soft Serve Ice Cream
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS & STORES
Jimmy John’s, Bouchon, Latuff’s Pizza, Yu Fong. I Love to try new things from Trader Joe’s, love the dollar store, World Market and Menard’s
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Decorating and collecting holiday decor for all seasons, Spending time outside riding bike, grilling and gardening and spending time with Dave and our teen daughter.
Lauren
Teacher
BIRTHDAY
May 23rd
START DATE
November 16th, 2015
FAVORITE TREATS
Gardetto’s, Chex Mix, Pretzels, Chocolate Chip Cookies
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS & STORES
Amazon, Target, Jersey Mikes, Brito’s Burrito
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Golfing with my Husband, Watching Gopher Football Games, Going to Brunch and Spending Time with Family
Ashleigh (Ash)
Teacher
BIRTHDAY
June 25th
START DATE
November 15th, 2021
FAVORITE TREATS
Munchies, San-Pellegrino sparkling water (Dark Morello Cherry & Pomegranate), Black Forest Juicy Burst Fruit Snacks, Pineapple-Passionfruit Pure Organic Fruit Bars and Sour Cream and Onion Pringles
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS & STORES
Target, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Tuesday Morning
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Traveling, shopping, walking the trails with my love & honey (pug) and managing my small business.
Johnny
Teacher
BIRTHDAY
September 16th
START DATE
September 12th 2022
FAVORITE TREATS
Kit-Kats, Hot Fries, Root Beer, Popcorn, Coffee and Boba Tea
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS & STORES
Lunch Box, Trader Joe’s, Target, Chipotle, Smash Burger and Caribou
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Hockey, Baseball, Football, Movies, Video Games, Breweries, Dungeons and Dragons, Puzzles and Legos
Maria
Teacher
BIRTHDAY
January 7th
START DATE
November 21st, 2022
FAVORITE TREATS
Fig bars, Bubbl’r sparkling waters, Swedish Fish, hot cocoa, peanut butter cups and Heath Bars
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS & STORES
Target and Trader Joe’s
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Reading, Journaling, Playing Cards and Board Games, Doing Puzzles and Taking Walks
Lonnte’se
Teacher
BIRTHDAY
December 31st
START DATE
May 30th, 2023
FAVORITE TREATS
Twizzlers, Cool Ranch Doritos, Plain and BBQ Lays and Peanut M&Ms
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS & STORES
Aldi, Captain Crab, Anything Seafood
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Reading, Journaling, and training, playing, cuddling with dogs.
Wendy
Teacher
BIRTHDAY
December 7th
START DATE
May 15th, 2023
FAVORITE TREATS
Dr.pepper, Coffee, Reese peanut butter cups, sweet baked goods, boba tea, lindell chocolate
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS & STORES
Eating out anywhere (don’t like to cook) Target, Amazon, Bath & Body works, Walmart, Cub, Sams Club
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Spending time with my family, traveling
Aides
Ari
Aide
BIRTHDAY
February 25th
START DATE
August 29th, 2022
FAVORITE TREATS
KitKat, Hot Fries, Chocolate Chip Muffin, Hot Brewed Coffee
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS & STORES
Applebee’s, Walmart, Target
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Reading, Crochet, Netflix, Spending Time with my Daughter, Going to Target and Costco
Tyanna
Aide
BIRTHDAY
September 4th
START DATE
February 3rd, 2023
FAVORITE TREATS
Gummy Bears, Doritos spicy sweet chiliand strawberry everything
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS & STORES
Arby’s, Michael’s, Walmart
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Painting, crafting/making things, watching Netflix and playing with my dog.
Darius
Aide
BIRTHDAY
August 26th
START DATE
October 14th, 2024
FAVORITE TREATS
Sour Patch Kids, Hot Fries and Starbucks Coffee’s
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS & STORES
Chipotle, Target
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Drawing and Reading
Cagla
Aide
BIRTHDAY
July 13th
START DATE
April 5th 2024
FAVORITE TREATS
Brownies, cupcakes, croissants, chips, flavored nuts and deep-dish pizza
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS & STORES
Target, Maya Riveria, Caribou Coffee and Applebee’s
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Hiking and biking, kayaking, and canoeing, watching the Timberwolves and playing badminton.
Kathy
Aide
BIRTHDAY
January 19th
START DATE
November 16th, 2023
FAVORITE TREATS
Takis (not the blue ones), Chocolate (Not dark or white) Oreos, Socks, and all pink starburst
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS & STORES
Target, Amazon, Wakame, Chipotle, Canes, and Chic-fil-A
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Photography, Reading and Coloring.
Administrative Staff
Dominique
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BIRTHDAY
March 24th
START DATE
November 29th, 2021
FAVORITE TREATS
Wild berry Skittles, Spicy or Dilly Chips of any kind, Peppermint, Queso & Chips, Tacos, Starbucks Mango dragon fruit lemonade
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS & STORES
(ANY Mexican or Pizza Restaurant!) TJ Maxx, Marshalls, DSW, Amazon
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Traveling, Shopping, Concerts, and Live Shows!
Marlana
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
BIRTHDAY
July 11th
START DATE
January 6th, 2003
FAVORITE TREATS
Swedish Fish, Mike & Ikes, Starbucks mango dragon fruit lemonade, Iced Vanilla Coffee, Funyuns, Colorful post-it notes, Purple pens.
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS & STORES
♥♥♥♥♥ Amazon♥♥♥♥♥ Jersey Mike’s, Kobe, Kyoto, Latuff’s Pizza, Anything Sushi
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Traveling Around the Midwest With our Race Team in the Summer, Traveling to Warm Beaches, Camping, Fishing, and Reading.
Ashley
Finanace DIRECTOR
BIRTHDAY
August 17th
START DATE
August 3rd 2022
FAVORITE TREATS
Peanut Butter, Pretzels, Sour Gummy Worms
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS & STORES
HomeGoods, Target, Chipotle, Arby’s, Half Priced Books
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Reading, Thrifting