Staff
Auburn Staff
Staff
Auburn Staff
Ms. Amber
Founder
- Welcome to our Loving Start website! I know picking a childcare center is a really big decision, so thank you for taking the time out to learn more about us. I opened up Loving Start Learning Center in 2001 when my first born son was only seven months old and I was already pregnant with my second son. I wanted to create a school I would want my own kids to go to. Today all four of my kids are all adults and each one of them went through the program. I cried like a baby when my youngest daughter graduated from Loving Start many years ago. Now I look forward to the day my grandbabies attend Loving Start. So thankful for our amazing team at Loving Start and the impact we can make on our communities.
Ms. Shannah
Director
- I am the mother of three amazing daughters who have or are currently working for Loving Start and I am so proud. Working with children and their families is such a gift and I am so lucky to be working at Loving Start. I started at Loving Start in 2012 and have been so blessed to see it grow. I am now the Regional Director and I am so happy to guide and support our amazing staff. My goal is to help create a place where children are treated as individuals and can explore learning in a variety of ways and spark an interest in learning that lasts a lifetime and to also show families that a Loving Start is a Loving Start.
Ms. Devi
Co- Director
- Hi, I am Ms. Devi! I have been at Loving Start since June 2018. I love being there everyday and seeing all of the smiling faces and hearing all the giggling voices. When I am not at Loving Start, you can find me coaching volleyball. I coach indoor and beach volleyball at Rocklin High School. I live in a tiny house on a farm with too many animals to count. I enjoy riding horses, going on vacations and spending time with family and friends
Ms. Melissa
Co-Director/Explorers' Teacher
- Hi, I'm Ms. Melissa. I live here in Auburn with my boyfriend and our three boys. I absolutely love being able to teach in the community that I'm raising my family in. I am so lucky to be The Explorers teacher along with being a Co-Director and the Center Manager. I really enjoy being able to get to know all of the amazing kids and families at Loving Start!
Ms. Cassidy
Explorers' Teacher
- Hello, My name is Cassidy. I have been teaching since 2019 but this is my first year at Loving Start. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in child and adolescent development from Sacramento State. Now, I am working towards becoming a Child Psychologist. I enjoy being outdoors, spending time with my family and friends, traveling and loving on my golden retrievers, Lily and Daisy. I am so excited to watch your children blossom!
Ms. Chelsea
Imagineers’ Teacher
- Chelsea is a passionate preschool teacher with five years of experience, bringing warmth, creativity, and patience to her classroom. Outside the classroom, she is a gymnastics instructor where she helps kids build confidence and strength. Chelsea also volunteers as a cheer coach, inspiring teamwork and spirit in her young cheerleaders. She’s a devoted mother to two daughters, ages 6 and 9, who share her love for movement and creativity. Balancing teaching, coaching, and parenting, Chelsea is committed to making a positive impact on her community and her family.
Ms. Juliah
Imagineers' Teacher
- Hi! My name is Juliah and this is my 3rd year working at Loving Start. I am currently going to school at American River College to get my AA in Early Childhood Education. Working with kids is something I want to do for the rest of my life and I am beyond happy I have started out my career here at Loving Start.
Ms. Kaia
Imagineers Teacher
- I am so excited to be teaching in the classroom this year as an Imagineers' teacher. I have worked as a day camp counselor, dance teacher, and worked at a local gym daycare for 3.5 years. I have spent many summers in New Hampshire as a camp counselor and eventually earned a leadership role. When I wasn't at camp I loved working in Auburn as a nanny and babysitter for multiple families. I love to go hiking, swim at the river, or go paddle boarding. I also enjoy live music, attending local events, and hanging out with my black lab, Kodak. He is my failed seeing eye dog that I attempted to train from a puppy, turns out he wasn't meant to be a guide dog, he was meant to be my dog!
Ms. Mackenzie
Discoverers Teacher
- My name is Ms. Mackenzie! I look forward to helping create a fun, exciting, and hands-on learning environment for your children. I can’t wait to develop lasting relationships with your family and child. And support them to develop a lifelong love for learning! Outside of work I enjoy family time, reading, hiking, white water rafting, and exercising.
Ms. Emma
Discoverers’ Teacher
- Hi! I'm Mrs. Emma and I am so happy to be one of the teachers in the Discoverers Classroom. This is my second year at Loving Start.Giving children a positive experience with independence is so important to me and what better way to do that than to make sure they spend their days playing, pretending, exploring, making friends, and goofing off. I am so happy to be here for them and you as we begin our learning adventures!
Ms. Alexis
Voyagers' Teacher
- Hola! I love teaching preschoolers, and getting messy with arts & crafts. I incorporate a lot of Spanish, cooking and different cultures into my classroom. We use different medias to make our masterpieces. I have two wild little boys who attended school here. We keep busy with paddle-boarding, camping, hiking and gardening. I love coffee, thrifting and playing guitar. Music is magic!
Ms. Libby
Voyager Teacher
- My goal as your little ones teacher is to support them in all their learning and creative endeavors. I want to provide a classroom that welcomes every child and focuses on helping them feel loved, safe, and confident for every new step of life! I've had a passion for early childhood education my whole life, and have been working for Loving Start for over a decade. I love spending time with my husband Jeff, and my two adult children Tommy and Olivia; going to Disneyland, on hikes, and watching movies!
Ms. Caylah
Adventurers’ Teacher
- My name is Caylah and I am an Adventurers teacher! I'm 25 years old and from Sacramento. I am so excited to start my journey at Loving Start by teaching your kids and being a friend to them as well.
Ms. olive
Adventurers’ Teacher
- My name is Ms. Olive and I am an Adventurers teacher! I'm from a small agricultural town called Colusa, where my love for education, nature, and littles began. It brings me so much joy teaching and watching these kiddos grow everyday.
Ms. Mary
Floater
- Hi, I’m Ms. Mary! I have been at Loving Start since October of 2018 and have been working with small children for over 25 years. I enjoy watching them grow and learn new things everyday, as this brings me joy. When I am not working, I love spending time with my family and grandchildren, as family is everything!
Ms. Diana
Social Media Director
- Favorite Children's Book: The Little Leftover Witch
- Favorite Place to Visit as a Child : Universal Studios and Disneyland
- Favorite Cartoon as a Kid : Muppet Babies
- Favorite Memory in Preschool : Being born in the mid seventies preschool wasn't essential in the realm of education. Early learning was experienced at home. My mom taught me so much prior to kindergarten. Every morning she would give me a new word to learn the definition of, and learn how to spell it. I loved our daily words.
Ms. Marcy
Explorers
- Favorite Children's Book: The Little Leftover Witch
- Favorite Place to Visit as a Child : Universal Studios and Disneyland
- Favorite Cartoon as a Kid : Muppet Babies
- Favorite Memory in Preschool : Being born in the mid seventies preschool wasn't essential in the realm of education. Early learning was experienced at home. My mom taught me so much prior to kindergarten. Every morning she would give me a new word to learn the definition of and how to spell. I loved our a daily words
Ms. Sara
Adventurers
- Favorite Children's Book: Planting a Rainbow by Lois Elhert
- Favorite Place to Visit as a Child: Anywhere camping with family
- Favorite Cartoon as a Kid: Robin Hood
Ms. Agusta
Explorers
- Favorite Children's Book: Hug Time by Patrick McDonnell
- Favorite Place to Visit as a Child: Santa Cruz
- Favorite Cartoon as a Kid: My Little Pony
- Favorite Memory from Preschool : Yes, I attended Storybook Cottage in Sacramento. My favorite memory is getting my hair French braided by the teachers, and singing songs.
Ms. Bridgette
Adventurers
- Favorite Place to Visit as a Child: The park
- Favorite Cartoon as a Kid: Spongbob
- Favorite Memory from Preschool : Playing with my friends