Meet Our Team

Marissa
​Harris

Director

Marissa has her Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis in early childhood development from Wichita State University. Marissa also has training in Play Therapy (in which the philosophy is: children learn and heal through play). She has operated her own licensed in-home daycare for almost 3 years, which has allowed her to be at home with her daughters, Mariah (3) and Londyn (newborn). She grew up helping her grandparents with their daycare and gives them much credit for the teaching strategies she has adopted. Marissa believes that children learn best through experience and observation of others around them. It is our job to help guide them and create a safe environment for children to enjoy their experiences. ​

Alexandria Harris

Assistant Director

Alexandria has a natural love for children. She has worked with children her entire life, which includes working at multiple licensed daycare centers/preschools. She has experience working in very fast paced, demanding environments, which is a must in the childcare field. Alexandria earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in general studies with an emphasis in early childhood development from Wichita State University. She has run two in-home daycares and has two sons, Michael (2) and Lincoln (1). She enjoys doing whatever is necessary to put a smile on each and every child’s face. Her vibrant, genuine personality makes everyone she comes into contact with feel welcomed and loved. Alexandria enjoys teaching children different concepts through expression and dance.

Jennifer
​Quillin

Assistant Director

Jennifer has a very broad educational background with several years of experience working in early childhood. She earned her Associate of Arts degree from Pratt Community College and has over 100 college credits that were focused towards: Biology, Physical Education and much more. She has worked in the classroom setting with children ranging in age from 2 months to 8 years old. She has experience in the USD 259 district as well as at two licensed preschool/daycare centers. She prefers to work with the preschoolers but enjoys interacting with children of all ages. She has three children of her own, Andrew (29), Marissa (27), Jasmine (20) and four grandbabies that she adores. Jennifer has a love for reading and really enjoys helping the children learn through books. She also enjoys teaching the children through songs and action-oriented activities.