About Us
Enriching Learners of All Ages
Get to know the incredible people who make our childcare community thrive. Our dedicated team is passionate about creating a nurturing environment where children learn and grow. Hear from the families we’re honored to serve and see how our commitment to care makes a difference every day.
Meet Our Office Team
Sarah Bates
Director
Brittnnee Davis
Assistant Director
Terri Akers
Behavior Specialist
Chris Harms
Programs Support Coordinator
Neva Jorgensen
Enrollment Coordinator
Debbie Brisson
Instructional Coach
Hannah Janes
Office Manager
Sylvia Woloscuk
Accountant
Megan Hubbard
Special Assistant
Cassie Butcher
Site Technology Coordinator
Meet Our Site Director Team
Sondra Brink
Site Director at Acacia
Lynne Lake
Site Director at Copper Ridge
April Compton
Site Director at Cottonwood
Lyudmila Kim
Site Director at Desert Willow
Laura Pietrangeli
Site Director at Esmond Station
Marcia Zatarain
Site Director at Mesquite
Jenny Peralta
Site Director at Ocotillo Ridge
Trish Romero
Site Director at Saguaro Creek
Francesca LoMonaco
Site Director at Senita Valley
Erica Davis
Site Director at Sycamore
A Community That Cares: Hear from Our Families!
“My daughter goes to Acacia Community Programs Preschool and I am constantly impressed with the caliber of the program.”
— Acacia Family
“The caring staff that take the time to get to know my child. The educational engaging activities offered. The appearance of the classrooms is clean, inviting, and weekly lessons are evident.”
— Copper Ridge Family
"Community Programs at Esmond Station is the ABSOLUTE BEST! Not only are the kids engaged in structured activities on a daily basis, but the staff is always present, patient, kind, and understanding with all of the children. The camps offered during school breaks have a different theme each week and often include fun field trips and bike day. Only the best of the best staff are retained and it shows! They are consistent, reliable, and share mostly positive experiences the kids have there. The open communication with the staff is top tier and the classrooms are full of fun things to keep the kids busy and entertained each and every day. I highly recommend this site for before/aftercare."
— Esmond Station Family
"I love that every employee does all that they can to create an environment that sets kids up for success and caters to where they’re at developmentally. They’re all so kind and we’ve always felt welcomed at everything we’ve attended that’s been put on by Community Programs!"
— Desert Willow Family
"I genuinely feel they are getting my kids ready for the structured life of kindergarten and beyond. A true head start to the rest of their learning career."
— Cottonwood Family
"My daughter attends Senita Valley Community Programs (Preschool) and I cannot say enough about this program. The daily communication, the professionalism, the safety is fantastic. My daughter has grown creatively, socially, and emotionally. Her vocabulary has increased. She feels seen, cared for, and valued. The staff works well together and truly enjoys children. I am so grateful for the Early Childhood programs. I highly recommend."
— Senita Valley Family
"I knew after the first month in the program, how my children loved their teachers compared to their last facility. They greet them whenever they see them, which is not something they would normally do. They light up when they see their teachers and know them all by name."
— Mesquite Family
“Communication was always great. Erica Davis was alway very responsive and so were the staff in communicating how things went for the kids.”
— Sycamore Family
"Our child is welcomed and respected. Our child is encouraged and has the opportunity to learn in the ways that are meaningful to her. I love the beauty and respect of the environment and feel the kids in their learning spaces. Our child recently shared with us, “I’m ready for Kindergarten!” Being at ORE for preschool has given our child experiences and learning and a strong sense of self and confidence that truly have prepared her for the next step in her learning."
— Ocotillo Ridge Family