Our Teachers

Staff

The K-Prep owners, Ann Kritzer and Claire Flinchbaugh, are also the directors of the center and assistants in classroom activities. Ann and Claire are both graduates of Millersville University with degrees in Elementary and Early Childhood Education.

All teachers at K-Prep are required to have recorded hours of child-care experience and letters of recommendation before being hired. They also participate in yearly training including first aid and fire safety. Evaluations and reviews of all teachers are done throughout the year to ensure the best care of the children at all times.

Interaction

Teachers are encouraged to play with and talk to each child to get to know them on an individual level. Much of the day is child-directed activities where the children can learn through various forms of play. Teachers are encouraged to participate in these activities, but the child takes the lead in creating the play. Morning learning time is an academic focused circle time and fine motor development where the teacher directs the activities. This allows teachers to focus even more on each child's individual needs.