Olivia Brooks
Director
Hi, I’m Olivia Brooks. Since beginning my childcare career in 2019, I have been dedicated to creating positive experiences for children and families. As Director since January 2025, I oversee center operations, lead and support staff, maintain licensing standards, and cultivate strong relationships with families and the community. I am committed to ensuring our program provides a welcoming, organized, and enriching environment where children can thrive and educators can do their best work.
Jennifer Goeckel
Assistant Director
Hi, I’m Jennifer Goeckel. I have worked in early childhood education since 2016 and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy supporting our teaching team, enhancing classroom experiences, and partnering with families to meet each child’s unique needs. My passion lies in helping young learners develop confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. I am grateful to be part of a program that provides children with the care, encouragement, and foundation they need to succeed.
IRMO
Since opening our first facility in Irmo in 2009, we have been dedicated to providing children with a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Our journey began with a strong foundation of faith in our Lord and a desire to serve children and families in our community.
Over the years, we have continued to grow, expanding our reach while remaining committed to the values that started it all. Every day, we strive to create a caring and supportive environment where children are encouraged to explore, develop, build meaningful relationships, and reach their full potential.
We are grateful for the families who have trusted us throughout the years and for the opportunity to continue growing and serving our community each day. We look forward to the future and all that is still to come!
Lambs
Youngest Infants
Our Lambs classroom provides a loving and nurturing environment for our youngest babies. Teachers focus on cuddles, comfort, feeding, and helping each child feel safe, secure, and loved. During this stage, babies begin developing head control, responding to familiar voices, smiling, and exploring the world through their senses.
Infants
Turtles
Older Infants
As babies begin sitting, crawling, and exploring, our Turtles classroom encourages curiosity through play, music, stories, and hands-on experiences in a safe and caring environment. Children at this age are often learning to crawl, pull up, babble, recognize familiar people, and explore their surroundings with growing confidence.
Penguins
Younger Toddlers
The Penguins classroom is full of movement, discovery, and fun. We introduce basic American Sign Language such as: please, more, thank you, eat and so many more! Children are encouraged to explore, learn new words, build relationships, and gain confidence as they grow. During this stage, many children begin walking, following simple directions, using words to communicate, and showing interest in playing alongside others.
Toddlers
Monkeys
Older Toddlers
In the Monkeys classroom, children participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities that support their growth and development. Daily enrichment activities include art, music, sensory play, story time, and simple learning experiences that encourage language, creativity, and problem-solving. Teachers also promote increasing independence by encouraging children to feed themselves, help clean up, wash their hands, make simple choices, and begin practicing self-help skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Two's
Bears
2 Year Olds
The Bears classroom introduces early preschool skills through hands-on learning and play. Children practice sharing, following routines, communicating with others, and exploring the world around them. This classroom is also our primary potty-training room, where teachers work closely with families to encourage independence and support each child's readiness at their own pace. During these years, children develop stronger language skills, begin solving simple problems, engage in imaginative play, and build friendships.
Three's
Lions
3 Year Olds
Our Lions classroom combines learning and fun to help children grow socially, emotionally, and academically. Through play, stories, art, and group activities, children build confidence and important preschool skills. Children at this age are learning to follow multi-step directions, recognize letters and shapes, participate in group activities, and become more independent.
4 Years - 5 Years
The Giraffes classroom prepares children for kindergarten through hands-on learning, creative play, and daily routines. Children develop skills in reading, writing, math, problem-solving, and friendship while building a love for learning. During this stage, children strengthen early literacy and math skills, practice writing their names, develop self-confidence, and learn the routines and expectations that support a successful transition to kindergarten.