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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 the owners of Stars Early Learning Preschool. 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 Harrison
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 Strives as a leader to adapt and overcome most situations and is a great addition to our phenomenal team.

Kyla "Ky" Glenn
Assistant Director/Lead Teacher
Kyla is going to school to become an elementary school teacher. She started watching kids when she was in High school for her church and fell in love! Ky is a kind hearted loving daughter and devoted sister. Her and her sister Co-teach the Educated eagles. Every child is Teachable.

Paige Wilcoxon
Educator/Lead Teacher
Paige is a devoted daughter, oldest of 3 and soon to be mother. Growing up in a in-home childcare Paige has love the littles since she was 13. At a young age Paige enjoyed the babies, watching them learn to crawl, talk and eventually walk. Paige has a wonderful Approach with the challenging kiddos and has made a great addition to the fantastic team.

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.

Melinda "Mel" Hoff
Educator/Lead Teacher/Van driver
Mel is a mother of 2 amazing boys. She has the wonderful task of driving the school van. She is our Dedicated Dinosaurs Lead Teacher for the school age kiddos and soon for the Pre-K Class. Mel is devoted to help each child achieve Success in their development and to reaching their milestones.

Tia Glenn
Educator/Lead Teacher
Tia is a loving daughter and devoted sister. Her and her sister we asked in High school to help with the children at church. They both fell in love. Tia loved the belly laughs and smiles. She loves Teaches the children. She has a knack for getting the children to smile that happy smile. We are delighted to have her and her sister co-teach the eagles!
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Alexis "Lex" Tefft
Teacher Aide
Lex is loving daughter. As a High school student she is Strives to learn how using Teachable Approaches with children and Respect help them in the Success of early childhood education. With an early jumpstart to her ECE career Lex will be an amazing addition to the field.