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Jessica Haynes

Jessica is the Director.  She has worked at BTCC for 18 years.  Jessica started in 2003, as Assistant Director, in 2015 she filled the Director position.  Jessica primarily does the office work and managing enrollment of new families, completing weekly billing and daily schedules.  Jessica says working at BTCC has helped her feel young, there’s nothing better than playing, all day long!

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Melany Kelley

​Melany is the Assistant Director.  Melany has worked at BTCC for 17 years.  Melany started working at BTCC in 2004, and in 2015 she became the Assistant Director.  Melany is the bright and cheerful opener at BTCC, starting her days at 5am.  She primarily prepares the monthly menus and prepares the daily meals.  Melany says she enjoys listening to the kids’ stories and rocking the babies!

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Jessie Leonard

Jessie is the Lead Teacher in the Duckling Room.  Jessie has worked at BTCC for 14 years.  Jessie started in July of 2007.  Jessie’s love for babies shines through as she cares for your children!  She knows her Ducks well and maintains their daily routine to the best of her ability.  Caring for 16 children under the age of 2 can be overwhelming at times, though Jessie still puts a smile on and makes the best of each day!

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Salena Quario

Salena is an Assistant Teacher in all the rooms.  Salena works September through May and has been doing so for the past 4 years, starting in March of 2017.  Salena will always be found playing with the kids, whether it be on the floor reading books, at the table doing a craft or in the gym running and bouncing balls.  Salena loves being creative with the kids!

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Michelle Becker

Michelle is an Assistant Teacher primarily in the Duck Room.  Michelle started working at BTCC in August of 2018.  Michelle’s bubbly personality is a great fit with the children at BTCC.  Michelle gives all her attention to the children in her care, building on their vocabulary, constantly asking them open ended questions, and quizzing their brains.

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MacKenzie Swales

MacKenzie is the Lead Teacher in the Tiger Room.  MacKenzie started working at BTCC in May of 2019.  MacKenzie is currently taking online college classes to obtain a degree in Elementary Education. ​

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Marissa Swales

​Marissa is an Assistant Teacher working in all classrooms, although primarily in the Bear Room, before and after school.  Marissa began working at BTCC in August of 2020.  Marissa is a Senior at Starmont High School.  Marissa says walking into the room and seeing all the kids smiles makes her day! ​

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Heather Haynes

​​Heather is an Assistant Teacher working in all the classrooms, although primarily with the Lions, after school.  Heather began working at BTCC in September of 2020.  Heather is a Senior at Starmont High School.  Heather is a face you often see at the end of the day, as she closes 3-4 nights a week. Heather says she loves watching the kids grow!​

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Lexi Piper

Lexi is an Assistant Teacher in the Duckling Room.  Lexi previously was employed at BTCC, although most recently returning in September of 2021.  Lexi is constantly interacting with the Ducks, playing peek a boo, and hiding behind the chair, she loves to make the kids laugh and have a fun day while at BTCC. ​

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Savana Mesplay

Savana is an Assistant Teacher working in all the classrooms before and after school. Savana began working at BTCC in February 2022. She is a Junior at Starmont and we are glad to have her join our team!​

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Jenna Kelchen

Jenna is an Assistant Teacher in the Duckling Room.  Jenna began working at BTCC in April 2022. Jenna has a 3 year old daughter Teagan, who attends Berry Tender as well. Welcome to our team Jenna!

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Sydnee Becker

Sydnee will be an Assistant teacher in all the rooms this summer!  Sydnee has worked at BTCC the past couple summers. Sydnee is attending Hawkeye Community College to become a Physical Therapy Assistant. Sydnee is also the manager at the Strawberry Point Swimming Pool. We are happy to have Sydnee at BTCC!
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