Our Staff

NALC STAFF

Our Staff Core Values:
1. Create a Safe Environment
2. Respect Others
3. Have Integrity
4. Be Positive
5. Have Fun

NALC Staff is trained throughout the year to maintain State requirements, to expand their childcare and child development knowledge, and to help stay updated on new and exciting ideas to incorporate in their classrooms. Each Staff member receives 22+ training hours each year.

Here is a list of just some of the training titles that the staff members of NALC attend and participate in:

DHR Minimum Standards Training
First Aid and CPR Training
Mandated Reporters Training
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Medication Administration
Food Allergy prevention and response
building and physical premises safety
Emergency preparedness
Handling and storage of bio-hazardous material
Prevention of shaken baby syndrome
Introduction to Infant/Toddler Social Emotional Development
Brain Development
Understanding Infant and Toddler Development
Responding to Challenging Infant Toddler Behavior
Positive Teacher-Child Relationship Training
Nutrition: Building a Healthy Plate with Vegetables
Circles and Centers: How to Manage It All
Making a Lesson Plan
Medication Administration Training
Fire Safety Training
Playground Safety
Infection Control: Safe & Effective Cleaning, Sanitizing, & Disinfecting
Principles of Inclusion
Positive Guidance
Using a Developmental Checklist
Fine Motor and Adaptive Development
Gross Motor Development
Cognitive Development
Understanding Children Biting
And more!!!

Meet our Owners:
Kimberly and Chris Hanks

Kimberly Hanks has been NALC's Director since opening in 2013. Kimberly and Chris took over ownership of NALC March 2021. They have big plans for NALC and are both very passionate about the center, staff, parents and children at NALC.