Chickadee Infant & Toddler Care Team
Our center offers 5 classrooms: Tiny Cubs, Little Fawns, Playful Kits, Chipmunks, and Chickadees
Bianca
Director
Bianca is a South Portland native; she graduated from South Portland High School in 2012. She obtained her degree in Early Childhood Education from SMCC in 2015. She is a mother of one with a background in administrative work, theatre, and love for all things Disney. She currently lives in South Portland with her husband, Zander, and their daughter, Saoirse. She is thrilled to be part of the Chickadee family!
Kim
Infant Coordinator
Kim has worked with children in schools and early education settings for many years. She is a mother of one with a background in education, theater, and technology. Kim comes to Chickadee excited to care for children and help them learn through exploration and play.
Summer
Chickadees
Summer is originally from Connecticut, and moved to Portland in 2020. She has a dual passion for teaching and art, and has been teaching on and off for the past 6 years. She has experience working with children of all ages, as well as a background in art education for children and adults. She attended the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and graduated with a BFA in Printmaking. She is excited to join the Chickadee team and incorporate her two passions into one environment!
Loraine
Assistant Teacher
Loraine is from Standish and has traveled to multiple countries and to 48 of the states with her US Military family throughout her life. She has years of experience with younger children, and has been working in the childcare setting for over a year. Loraine is attending USM for a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. She has a love for writing and teaching, and is looking to mesh these two careers together by creating a gentle parenting blog.
Taylor
Chickadees
Taylor is originally from Minnesota and moved to Portland in 2023. She attended college at Plymouth State University where she received a degree in biology and also played on the Women's Ice Hockey team. She has taught skating lessons to children of all ages, and this is what sparked her love of working with children! Taylor is excited to create a fun and nurturing learning environment here at Chickadee!
Keegan
Curriculum Coordinator/ Chipmunks
From the very beginning Keegan has always been interested in helping and caring for others. She was a CNA for 6 years prior to entering the childcare field. One summer she chose to work part time at a daycare and ended up loving it. She learned that she really enjoys watching and assisting the children grow up and move onto their next developmental mile stones.
Bailey
Playful Kits
Bailey has lived in Maine her whole life, and graduated from USM with a degree in theater arts. This passion for the arts began in middle school alongside her investment in working with children, starting with babysitting to teaching and volunteering. She has found her love for theater and all things Disney-esc helps when starting a relationship with new children. She hopes to teach kids to keep seeing magic in the world, and to make sure they feel loved.
Danielle
Little Fawns
Danielle has a passion for childcare grown through many years of related work experience, as well as through raising her three sons; Micah, Desmond, and Cosmo. She began assistant teaching in dance studios at the age of 8, after which she has held many roles, including lead dance teacher, summer program organizer/teacher, and nanny. She also comes with experience, both personal and professional, working with neurodivergent children. Danielle strives to curate a safe, respectful, and child led environment in which each little is met at their individual development, to best support them as the unique beings they are.
Kaylie
Little Fawns
Kaylie, a passionate mama of two who has dedicated her career to working with infants-1 year olds for half a decade, is excited to join the Chickadee team! With her expertise, she has helped so many babies reach their developmental milestones. When she's not working, Kaylie loves to embark on adventures with her family, spending time at the beach, and traveling. We are thrilled to welcome Kalie and her children to the Chickadee community!
Carolyn
Tiny Cubs
Carolyn is originally from New Hampshire, where she worked as a Licensed Nurses' Assistant for several years. She has many years of childcare experience, and is also fluent in American Sign Language. She has worked with special needs children, as well as assisted with the Special Olympics! She resides in South Portland with her husband and daughter, Claudia.
Alanna
Playful Kits
Alanna is originally from Old Town, Maine. She attended The University of Maine and earned a degree in Child Development and Family Relations with a minor in Education. She has worked with kids for the last 5 years and she loves watching them flourish into their personalities. She is very excited to be part of the Chickadee community and to create a positive, learning environment!
Crystale
Tiny Cubs
Crystale is a Pennsylvania girl from a rural little town with only one stoplight. She has 3 grown children. Two still live in that rural area. She relocated to Maine a month ago after spending the last 8 years in NY with her oldest daughter. She is a graduate of Penn State and Argosy University. She comes from a field of working with special needs children.
Avianna
Assistant Teacher
Avianna grew up in Florida and moved back to Maine when she was 10! She has 4 younger siblings and 3 older siblings. She loves being around children and watching them learn and grow! She has many years of experience taking care of family, and she has worked in a daycare setting for over a year! It takes a village, and she's grateful to be apart of yours!
Rylee
Assistant Teacher
Rylee has worked in the Early Childhood industry for 3 years. Her positive and bubbly energy brings a word of warmth to our children's days. She is so excited to be sharing your child's early learning journey with you!
Becca
Assistant Teacher
Becca graduated from Gorham High School in 2014. She’s always had a passion for teaching children new things and watching them grow. She has 7 years of experience working with children 6 weeks through 12 years. When Becca is not working, she likes to spend time with her friends and family. Becca is very excited to be a part of the Chickadee team!
Addie
Chipmunks
Addie is originally from Vermont and moved to Maine in September 2023 They started out in our Tiny Cubs room, and moved to the Chipmunks in December 2023. Addie has found working with toddlers is their jam and loves to be silly and have fun with their kiddos! We are so thankful to have Addie on our Chickadee team!
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Our Mission
To inspire the spirit of the child, nurturing them through compassion and creativity. Our vision is to educate the whole child for intellectual ingenuity and moral character through the vehicles of kindness, intelligence, and nature. We support the development of lifelong curiosity, nurturing people who live with purpose and pass on kindness to better the world they live in.