Kiddie Academy^® of Quakertown

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• Janel A. Work, Owner

  

  Janel A. Work is first and foremost a loving mother. Janel's oldest son, Maxwell, was then born shortly after and he has...   Read More

  Janel A. Work, Owner

  Janel A. Work is first and foremost a loving mother. Janel's oldest son, Maxwell, was then born shortly after and he has enriched her life and keeps her smiling each day. It was due to his birth that Janel decided to take a hiatus from public education and pursue Early Childhood Education. Then in January of 2011, the family was also blessed with their new arrival of Nathaniel (Nate). Then they were blessed with their final addition of Arianna. The family lives in Kimberton with their two dogs Momo and Lucy. Janel graduated from Susquehanna University in 2002 with a B.A. in Communications, Theater Arts and Education. While working in the public school system, she continued her education to complete her M.A. at Villanova in Education.  She also has pursued additional graduate education in ECE from Shippensburg University. After achieving her degree, Janel has worked as a daycare director and public school educator. She has taught at Owen J.Roberts School District, Reading Area School District, and in Montgomery County School System in Maryland. She was also an adjunct professor at Montgomery College. Not only did she teach, but she helped write standards-based curriculum for the school districts and several virtual charter schools. As an educator, Janel believes in enriching each child’s life and meeting their individual needs to help them flourish. Janel A. Work loves Kiddie Academy in Phoenixville and does not consider it a job but a wonderful lifestyle. She believes the center continues to redefine the standards for childcare in the area. Plus, it is a wonderful resource center to her beloved town. Janel is proud of the accomplishments at the ever growing and changing center.

• Michelle Soto, Regional Director

  

  Michelle Soto has been part of our Kiddie Academy family almost since the start of our company. Michelle has been part of...   Read More

  Michelle Soto, Regional Director

  Michelle Soto has been part of our Kiddie Academy family almost since the start of our company. Michelle has been part of the Kiddie Academy family since 2011 and has over 12 years of experience working with children of all ages.  She has grown with us as a head teacher, shift supervisor, Music & More Trainer & even our Center Director. She helped our Phoenixville Academy achieve Star 4 and NAEYC accreditation.  Michelle holds an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education and graduated from Immaculata University in May 2022 with her Bachelors degree in Psychology. She is currently obtaining her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  Michelle lives in Pottstown with her husband Felipe. Together they have four children, Haley, Felipe, and twins Avery and Maddox. Michelle also has a step daughter, Kaitlyn, and a grandson Nikko. They are amazing blessings and a true joy to their family.   Michelle truly enjoys watching children learn and grow. Given her educational background, Michelle loves helping out in the rooms and getting to know the children and families in each center. She is a believer in having the parents be involved in their child’s education. She enjoys being part of a loving, caring, positive atmosphere and strives to achieve that at each academy.

• Rebecca Wynne, Academy Director

  

  My name is Rebecca Wynne, I’ve been with Kiddie Academy of Quakertown since we opened in January 2016. I started in our...   Read More

  Rebecca Wynne, Academy Director

  My name is Rebecca Wynne, I’ve been with Kiddie Academy of Quakertown since we opened in January 2016. I started in our 1 year old classroom and continued to move throughout the building opening classrooms as our center grew with enrollments.  I was promoted to Assistant Director/Curriculum Specialist in February 2019 and now I’m excited for my new adventure as the Center Director.     I’ve been a resident of the Upper Perkiomen Valley for my entire life.  I’m a proud mother of my handsome nephew Michael (18-year-old already I must have blinked).  In our little family we have the world's friendliest dog Sadie Mae who just celebrated her 15 birthday and one spunky cat Chloe Marie who just turned 2.  I graduated from AshWorth College in December 2019 and hold a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. I’ve always wanted to be a teacher and having Michael guided me into the early education field and I’ve loved every second.  It’s amazing to be a part of each child’s journey and be able to watch them grow not only physically but developmentally as well.  Being able to watch them accomplish a task and the impact it has on them is life changing.  I’m so grateful for the opportunity given to me at Kiddie Academy of Quakertown and to be a part of your children’s lives.