
The GCC Difference
Meet the GCC Staff
For over fifty years Grace Childcare Center has offered top quality preschool programs to the community. The center is very proud of our dedicated team of teachers and assistants. Together the staff has over 175 years of experience in the education field. They continue to further their own education by attending workshops, training sessions and college courses in the early childhood education field. Grace Childcare Center teachers value the opportunity to learn new things and implement the latest teaching methods and strategies in the classroom.
Grace Childcare Center exceeds the state licensing regulations by having more than one State of CT certified Head Teacher, and provides enough staff to maintain a teacher to child ratio which is lower than what is mandated by the childcare licensing department of CT.
At all times, Grace Childcare Center has multiple staff members working who are certified in Infant and Child CPR, First Aid and Administration of medications, including Epipens. The center is PEANUT/TREE NUT free in order to create the safest environment for our students with allergies.
We believe that a child learns best within a safe, nurturing environment and we make every effort to keep our facility clean, secure and welcoming. The teachers are dedicated to creating warm, yet stimulating, environments which foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Head Teacher Full Day Pre-School Class
Miss Peggy- Teacher in Full Day Room
I have been teaching since Summer 2018, I am the Office Manager of Grace Lutheran Church. I have my Bachelors degree in Consumer and Family studies and also have two children of my own. I absolutely enjoy being apart of our students first journey of studies. They really bring so much joy in my life and I look forward to seeing their smiling faces every morning!
Miss Tara- Teacher Full Day Room
I have Masters in Elementary Education and also minored in Psychology. I've been working in classrooms for the past few years and have been at Grace for Three years now, which I really enjoy! As a nurturer, I am sensitive to the children's feelings and individuality and believe it is important to provide guidance and encouragement to them as they gain confidence and independence. I feel fulfilled when a child discovers an accomplishment and says "I did it!"
Miss Wendy- Twos Teacher
I have just about 12 years experience in the preschool classrooms. I have great passion when working with children. It brings me so much joy and love to be able to teach little minds how to explore new things. I'm honored to help create a nurturing and joyful school foundation for our kiddos!
Mr. Steven- Full Day Afternoon Teacher
I will be going into by 2nd year teaching at Grace Child Care Center. I enjoy teaching children with the knowledge that every child is unique and I'm dedicated to ensure that their individual learning needs are met. I maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment for children to play, learn, and grow. I treasure sharing each child's excitement and joy as they learn and explore while they take their first strides to independence.
Mariana, Teacher