Hi! My name is Jannie, but everyone calls me Ms. JJ! It's easier for the children to learn! I am currently in the process of getting my CDA and have been working with children for over 5 years. I believe that children all need love, attention, a safe environment, and the freedom to explore. Infants are such a rewarding group to work with because you get to see them hit so many major developmental milestones.

Hi! My name is Ms. Michelle! I love working with children and seeing them learn and grow. Children are such a joy to the world and I love to be apart of their growth and their life. I even have a son of my own and I love to know he's in good care in the same place I'm able to work!

Meet Ms. Simmons! I have been working here at TLE Astoria since they first opened, back in 2019. I've been a floater, an assistant in preschool, and have recently found my passion working in the infant classroom. I have over 15 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field and I love every second of it! In my free time I love to do yoga- which I incorporate into the infants' day as well!

Hello my name is Alysha! I initially got into childcare to be closer to my daughter. Working a lot did not guarantee that we'd be able to spend time together, thus when I saw a position open in her daycare I jumped to it. Since working in childcare I've learned that I love working with kids and seeing my daughter everyday is an added bonus! TLE not only fulfills the work I love but it also connect me to family!

Hello, my name is Kayla! I've been in childcare since I was 15 years old. It all started when I used to teach Sunday school and communion in my local church. Since then I grew to love working with children, from being a swimming instructor to a daycare teacher it became my passion.

Hello my name is Alysha! I initially got into childcare to be closer to my daughter. Working a lot did not guarantee that we'd be able to spend time together, thus when I saw a position open in her daycare I jumped to it. Since working in childcare I've learned that I love working with kids and seeing my daughter everyday is an added bonus! TLE not only fulfills the work I love but it also connect me to family!

Hi! My name is Amy and I have been with TLE-Astoria since November 2019. I have a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education and over five years of experience in the early childhood education field. I enjoying honing my Chinese writing skills in my free time.

Meet Ms. Evelyn! I have always enjoyed working with children and feel this is my calling. This is the first time working in a childcare facility, however I have babysat for many years for a few families! I love to see the students learn, grow and laugh!

Hello, I've been involved in childcare since childhood. My mother ran her own at home day care since I was the age of 3. I was always involved and tried to help the other kids reach their potential, that's how I knew I wanted to be a teacher. Working at TLE not only feels like second nature, but it feels like home.

Hello I just started at TLE but it already feels like home! I have experience working with children in my pervious field of social work and two little babies of my own! Thus engaging with families and pushing children to thrive is what drove me to TLE. I love the environment here and the enriching curriculum we provide for children.

Hello, I am currently in school for my Associates in Early Childhood Education. I have been in childcare for over nine years since I was fourteen. To me, childcare is a calling, I come from a large family of teachers where we value children and we relish in their accomplishments. I love seeing the developmental milestones all of our friends reach!

Meet Ms. Christina! I have been in the early childhood field for 4 years now. I believe that children should be encouraged to explore and be their silly selves. In the classroom I love to be nurturing, encouraging and positive. My favorite part of the day is when we take the children to the playground. You really get to see their personalities shine through when they have all of that open space and fresh air!

Hey! I have been working in Early Childhood for the past 8 years and have loved every bit of it! I fell into early childhood when a friend of mine asked me to work at the same center as her. One month into it- I absolutely loved it, and never turned back. In these past 8 years I have moved from an assistant to a lead teacher and even got my CDA Certification. Working with children has been the best decision I've made!

Childhood is the most important part of a person's life and the influences we have during these years determines what kind of person we are going to be when we grow up. I love working with children because I am passionate and optimistic about guiding them towards a bright and exciting future. It brings me joy to have a positive impact in their lives by helping them discover their talents and potential!

I have been working in Early Childhood Education for over 3 years. I got into this field because I am the oldest of five kids and I love being able to help my younger siblings grow. They helped me realize that education is my passion. When I am not in school, you can find me reading a good book.

I found my love for Early Childhood Education when I first became a babysitter. I loved seeing the child I watched get excited over learning a new skill which lead me to wanting to work in ECE. My goal is to have all my student have that AHA moment during daily lessons. When I am not at school, you can find me watching a good movie with my family.

Hey! I have been working work children for just about 20 years now. I love early childhood education because it brings me so much joy to see the look on my student's faced when they learn something new. Watching the progress the children make throughout the year always amazes me! As a side note- I love poetry and I like to incorporate it into my classroom as well!

Childhood is the most important part of a person's life and the influences we have during these years determines what kind of person we are going to be when we grow up. I love working with children because I am passionate and optimistic about guiding them towards a bright and exciting future. It brings me joy to have a positive impact in their lives by helping them discover their talents and potential!

Meet Ms. Antionette! I have been with TLE-Astoria since July 2019. I have a Masters Degree in Education and over 10 years of experience in early childhood education. I love seeing little ones learn and grow, I even have twins of my own! I enjoy walking, reading, and learning new things!

Hello, I'm Mr. Ralph! I have taught children of different ages. I enjoy teaching, going to movie theaters, going out for dinner/placing orders for delivery, listening to 80s and contemporary music, and trying to be careful of the foods I eat so I can maintain my weight.

Meet Mr. Adam! I have been working in early childhood education for the past 6 years and have my masters in early childhood education from hunter college. My favorite subjects to teach are art and science because I love to let the students be creative and enjoy seeing their minds start to connect the dots and make their own hypothesis!

Hello, I'm a college student pursuing my bachelors in psychology. I was initially introduced to childcare and TLE from my cousin. Seeing how fulfilled she looked and how happy teaching made her pushed me to pursue it as well. I hope to use my love for drawing to encourage the children to express themselves and use their imagination!

Hello my name is Merium and I am a mother of three. When my son started daycare I used to volunteer in his school. I fell in love with daycare and wanted to continue working in that environment. When I saw that TLE was hiring I knew it was for me, I’m glad I can continue to work with children and assist in their growth.

Meet Ms. Simmons! I have been working here at TLE Astoria since they first opened, back in 2019. I've been a floater, an assistant in preschool, and have recently found my passion working in the infant classroom. I have over 15 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field and I love every second of it! In my free time I love to do yoga- which I incorporate into the infants' day as well!

Meet Ms. Christina! I have been in the early childhood field for 4 years now. I believe that children should be encouraged to explore and be their silly selves. In the classroom I love to be nurturing, encouraging and positive. My favorite part of the day is when we take the children to the playground. You really get to see their personalities shine through when they have all of that open space and fresh air!

Hello my name is Victoria. I am currently in the process of getting my Bachelors in psychology. However, I plan to get my Masters in Early Childhood. I was inspired by my kindergarten teacher to work with kids, everyday she made school like home to me. I hope to one day be as sweet and as influential as she was to me.

I have been working in Early Childhood Education for over 3 years. I got into this field because I am the oldest of five kids and I love being able to help my younger siblings grow. They helped me realize that education is my passion. When I am not in school, you can find me reading a good book.