
Reviews
“We love mini steps! My children have already learned so much in the 5 months they have been there! They always have fun activities planned and a great curriculum“
- via Facebook
Meet the Team

Karen Petkewicz
Director
Ms. Karen
I am: Director, cook, bus driver, and teacher
Childcare: I started in the teaching field the summer of 1984
I love teaching because: I love to watch the children light up when they learn something new. I enjoy watching children build their love of learning. I love the opportunity of working with many people and learning from them. Thanks to the parents who have entrusted their child with me.
Favorite Children’s book: The Kissing Hand
I am: Director, cook, bus driver, and teacher
Childcare: I started in the teaching field the summer of 1984
I love teaching because: I love to watch the children light up when they learn something new. I enjoy watching children build their love of learning. I love the opportunity of working with many people and learning from them. Thanks to the parents who have entrusted their child with me.
Favorite Children’s book: The Kissing Hand

Ms. Nourin
Teacher
I Teach: The 3’s
Teaching Since: 2002
I love teaching because: I love to see children develop socially and intellectually. The intelligence of these young minds never ceases to amaze me. Being a part of their milestones is worth everything!
Favorite Children’s Book: The Foot Book by Dr. Seuss

Cynthia Leon
2's Teacher
I teach: Two's
I love teaching because: I love watching my students learn and grow every day. It amazes me how much I am also able to learn from all these little minds. I am happy I can make a difference in their lives!
I love teaching because: I love watching my students learn and grow every day. It amazes me how much I am also able to learn from all these little minds. I am happy I can make a difference in their lives!

Ashley Quick
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
I teach: Pre-k
Teaching since: 2010
I love teaching because: I have always loved being around kids. I love watching them grow and expand their learning abilities. The bond I built with them is such a special bond. I love the impact I have on them. The parents also appreciate what I bring to the table when it comes to teaching. This is my passion.
Favorite Children’s Book: Hungry Hungry Caterpillar
Teaching since: 2010
I love teaching because: I have always loved being around kids. I love watching them grow and expand their learning abilities. The bond I built with them is such a special bond. I love the impact I have on them. The parents also appreciate what I bring to the table when it comes to teaching. This is my passion.
Favorite Children’s Book: Hungry Hungry Caterpillar

Brianna Gross
Floater Teacher
Ms. Brianna Gross
I am: A floater
Childcare: Started in late 2022
I love teaching because: I love helping children learn new skills and helping them accomplish new tasks, tying their shoes, watching butterflies grow, help with their friends and their ABCS. I hope to be a positive role model to them. Fun fact I incorporate ASL whenever possible, being hard of hearing myself I know it's a great life skill to have!
Favorite children’s book: Clifford the Big Red Dog