... Every day is a learning adventure at Luke's Treehouse Child Care & Preschool

My Business:

Lukes's Treehouse Child Care & Preschool is now operating.  I rennovated my lower level to prepare a wonderful place for your child to grow and learn.  I opened with my first student August 16th 2010 and became licensed in September .  This process is intense! I began working towards this in Apil.  I integrated safety devices, and childproofing, and have created a rich learning environment for your child.  

I am very excited about my new business and I am confident when you visit and preview my new program you will be too!

Pictures include developments along the way-  See Some Photos link! 

News update-  I am starting the self study for accreditation from the National Association for Family Child Care.

About Me: 

I have lived in Columbia since 1996 when I came to enter the College of Education at MU.  I completed student teaching experiences at both preschool and upper grade levels.  I spent one semester as a preschool teacher at Mizzou's Child Development Lab.  I graduated in 2000 with a Family & Consumer Sciences Degree and began teaching.  I continued to gain a Masters degree in Education from MU in 2006.  In 2007 I attained National Board Certification for teaching. 

After 10 years of successful teaching I started my own child care & preschool center named after my youngest son Luke and the treehouse his dad built for him in our back yard.  I decided to call my new business Luke's Treehouse Child Care & Preschool.

About my family:

I have 3 growing, and almost grown boys.  My oldest is finishing his 4th year at MU, my second is finishing his first year at MU, and my youngest is finishing 11th grade at Rock Bridge High School.  I have 3 wonderful dogs as well.  

What do I do when I am not working? 

I have been a volunteer with the Boy Scouts where I was an assistant scoutmaster with a local troop and a Unit Commissioner for 3 units- 1 troop and 2 cub scout packs.  I like to read and go to the movies!