Meet The Team

Mick Varner

Owner

Mick is married with three daughters and two grandchildren and he lives in Denver with his wife Jennifer. He has worked in the childcare industry for nearly 25 years in various roles and is the owner of STARS Kid Care as well as STARS Early Learning Center. He believes passionately that the people who take care of your kids are the most significant factor in a child's Success. 

Tom O'Connor

Co-Owner

 Tom is one of our owners.  He has been in childcare for 29 years, is the COO of Child Care Success and  a Board Member for GOALS (Get Outside and Learn Something).  His  biggest love is his family. He resides with his wife of 20 years, Dara, and their four children in Littleton.  Tom’s goal to have a positive impact on the lives of children.

Tuesday Dixon

Director/Educator

Tuesday is a loving mother of 3 children and soon to be grandmother.  She has been  in early childhood education since 2016 and CNA for over 15 years.  She finds it fascinating how children's minds work and develop.  She sees how they are born geniuses and is excited to be able to watch them grow and develop in their unique ways.  She is a leader that can adapt to most situations and is a great addition to our phenomenal Team.  

Rachel Benavidez 

 Educator/Lead Teacher

Rachel is a loving mother of 3 children and grandmother of 5 grandchildren.  She has been in early childhood education for over 20 years.  Rachel enjoys teaching and strives for those ah-ha moments.  She married her high school sweat heart. and is still married to him to this day.  She has that special touch when it comes to teaching children.  Her Approach is unique that helps them learn and grow.

Sauvnhia Lee

Educator/Lead Teacher

Sauvnhia is a devoted daughter.  She loves to get down and play with the children.  She is new to the field and is doing a great job so far!  She loves leaving origami surprises for the kiddos to find for DoJo points.  She is always finding new ways to engage the children Respectfully.  

Mercedes Marshall

Educator/Van driver/Substitute 

Is the oldest of 5 children.  Educator since she was 14.  Naturally she loves taking care of children.  She has experience teaching all ages of children from high school down to babies.  She has found her favorite ages are 10 and under.  She enjoys seeing children reach their milestones and Strives to help them. She always has a fun adventure planned for our school age kiddos.