The Owner
Our Owner is Mrs. Gena Stephens. She has owned and operated The Little Schoolhouse Child Development Center since 2013. It has been so rewarding to work and watch all the children that have come through this center. They have all become a part of our family. Our center has always been family-oriented.
It is important to her that the staff and children feel safe and secure. She has worked with The Department of Education for 18 years, serving 8 parishes in the State of Louisiana until settling down and opening The Little Schoolhouse Child Development Center. She has been married since 1986 and has two beautiful daughters.
They have blessed her with 8 grandchildren which have all been at her center. She was raised and has been a part of Algiers since she was 10. It has been her honor to give back to her community.
Director
Our Director is Ms. Kaylei Wilcox. She has been with our center since we opened in 2013. She started as one of our teachers and became Assistant Director and now she is the Director. She has worked in childcare since 2012. She is very kind and gentle and loves working with children of all ages. She has 4 children of her own and is such a great asset to our team. Ms. Kaylei has her Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and is working toward her Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education.
Assistant Director / Pre-K 4 Teacher
Our Assistant Director is Ms. Tina Randall. She is also our amazing Pre-K 4 teacher. She has been with our center since 2014. She has worked in childcare for at least 16 years. She brings such wonderful knowledge to our center. She has such a passion for the Pre-K program. She works individually with the children in her class, making sure she is teaching them on the level they need. Going slower for the ones that need a little more time and moving on with the ones that move a little faster. She wants to make sure each child is grasping whatever concept they are working on and keeping others from getting bored. Ms. Tina has her Child Development Associate Credentials.
She also helps with the day-to-day administration needs. She is a wonderful part of our team.
Pre-K 3 Teacher
Our Pre-K 3 teacher is Ms. Vanessa Smith. She has been with our center since 2023. She has a special gift with working with children with special needs. Her love and patience shines through teaching our children how to become more independent and learning how to do things for themselves. Ms. Vanessa is in the process of completing her Child Development Associate Credentials.
PRE-K 2 Teacher
Our Pre-K 2 teacher is Ms. Amber Usher. She has been with our center since 2022. She is so kind and gentle. Our children love being in her class. In her class they go from being a treated as a baby and into a young child learning how to interact with other children with kindness and respect. Learning more about independent play. Ms. Amber has her Child Development Associate Credentials.
Toddler Teacher
Our toddler teacher is Ms. Lesley Clark. Ms. Lesley has been with us since 2019. She is a very well organized teacher. Helping her little ones learn in many different sensory and cognitive play. Lots of stories, outdoor play, and sensory play. She has also in her time here achieved her GED and is in the process of completing her Child Development Associate Credentials.
Tiny Tot Teacher
Our Tiny Tot teacher is Ms. Jakira O’Neal, our newest teacher to our team. She brings lots of energy and fun to this class. Always up and down with these little ones. She keeps them busy and entertained through structured play. She will be starting her classes to achieve her CDA soon.
Infant Teachers
We have multiple Infant Teachers starting with:
Ms. Laquina Palmer has been with us since 2020. She has worked in childcare most of her adult life. She has so much experience and knowledge I find myself going to her to ask questions her for advice. All the children love her. She is able to walk into any classroom and you would think this had been her class the entire year.
Ms. Megan LeBourgeois has been with us since 2023. Ms. Megan is one who invested her time into getting the Infant Center open. She loves working with the babies and she is very good at what she does. She is also working on her CDA.
Learn More
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