Meet Our Team
The warm, dedicated people who make Smiling Faces Academy feel like a second home for your child.
South Location
3012 W. 24th St., Kearney, NE 68845💼 Office Team
Danielle F.
Office
Janet S.
Office
Sidney B.
Office
🍎 Classroom Teachers
Sonya A.
Provides gentle, nurturing care for our youngest learners with consistent routines, lullabies, and sensory exploration.
Lacey S.
1 years in childcare
“It's easy to be Miss Honey until you have to say goodbye to your Matilda.”
Cindi W.
2 years in childcare
“I love the surprise in their eyes when they learn something new!”
Emma S.
4 years in childcare
“I like watching them grow and learn so many cool things!”
Sydney E.
3 years in childcare
“I love encouraging my kids to defeat the day with a smile, and of course, watching them grow!”
Wendy V.
2 years in childcare
“I love the relationship I build with the kids!”
Shiann
1 years in childcare
“Getting to watch the kids learn and grow. When they learn something new & get it right when asked!”
Josalynn N. & Whitney D.
3 years in childcare
“A caring heart, patient mind, and a loving hand can change a child's world”
Lauren G.
7 years in childcare
“Helping them grow into the best humans they can be”
Sylvia S.
Builds school readiness through engaging lessons in literacy, math, motor skills, and independence.
Alexa G.
2 years in childcare
“I love getting to work with these kids and watch them grow!”
East Location
3307 Ave A, Kearney, NE 68847💼 Office Team
Amanda G.
Office
11 years in childcare
“I get to be part of kid's growth every day and watch them learn new things! Being the director lets me help create a place where families feel supported and staff feel valued.”
Courtney C.
Office
10 years in childcare
“I love being able to form a connection with every kid in the building and getting to celebrate every milestone with them.”
Jenney P.
Office
18 years in childcare
“Seeing the joy they have from connecting with their teachers and the caring adults in their lives”
🍎 Classroom Teachers
Michelle L.
7 years in childcare
“Being able to witness all the babies' personalities grow and watching them reach all their milestones.”
NaTasha B.
3 years in childcare
“I love forming a connection with all the babies and watching them hit every milestone!”
Amber B.
Provides warm, attentive support in the Sunshine Room, helping infants feel safe, loved, and ready to explore the world.
Alivia W.
4 years in childcare
“Building relationships with the children and their families.”
Ally F.
10 years in childcare
“I love seeing what new things they take interest in every day”
Sydney J.
8 years in childcare
“I love being able to watch different pieces of their learning click in their mind. Seeing them figure things out for the first time on their own is exciting!”
TBD
Guides toddlers through structured activities focused on language, motor skills, and peer interaction.
Rachel U.
15 years in childcare
“I like being able to influence and form the next generation.”
Lee S.
19 years in childcare
“It's something that comes natural for me and I love laughing and playing with my class every day!”
Amy T.
23 years in childcare
“Building relationships with the kids and watching it grow stronger with their knowledge.”
Want to Join Our Team? 💛
We're always looking for warm, passionate people who love working with children.
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