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Imagine is an Employee Owned Business. Every person at Imagine is not only an invaluable member of the team, but is an owner of the company, invested in the company’s success.
This means that everyone at Imagine – from teachers to administrators to our HR department – is committed to the Imagine mission and ethos. They have helped make us who we are today.
Our Staff Are Our Stars
Daisy Jara
Vets Kids
Why they are a star
Daisy brings a calm, nurturing presence to the infant room at Vets. She is incredibly kind, caring, and gentle with the babies—always attuned to their needs and ready with a warm smile or comforting touch. Her genuine love for the children shines through in everything she does, from the soft way she speaks to them to the patience she brings to each daily routine.
“Daisy is a valued teammate who brings positivity and thoughtfulness to every interaction. We are truly lucky to have her as part of our community!”
Emily Molina
City College
Why they are a star
Emily’s warmth, creativity, and unwavering dedication to her students make her a true star among our staff. Whether she’s guiding little hands through a new activity, offering a comforting word, or collaborating with colleagues, Ms. Emily brings light and positivity to every corner of our school
“Her ability to connect with each child and foster a nurturing, joyful classroom environment is truly inspiring.”
Shari Clarke
Feds Kids
Why they are a star
Shari brings warmth, consistency, and care to every space she enters. Whether she’s supporting a colleague, comforting a child, or stepping in wherever needed, she leads with compassion and purpose.
“Shari’s positive spirit is contagious, and her dedication shines through in all that she does.”
Each of our centers prides itself on deep expertise and best in class services, provided by passionate, kind, experienced and certified professionals.
Specialized Training
Our educators are required to have specialized training and degrees to ensure that your children not only learn but bloom and thrive in Imagine classroom environments.
Low Turnover
At Imagine, we are proud of turnover rates in a very competitive industry and many of our teachers have been with Imagine for as many as 30 years. We believe that our commitment to supportive employee practices directly results in high-quality care and education for you and your children.
Professional Development
Imagine believes that in order to ignite a lifelong love of learning in the children, we must also be lifelong learners. We are proud to support the professional development of our teachers. Educational and degree incentives and reimbursements are available to all staff.
As NAEYC accredited programs, all of our teachers must have, or be working toward, specialized certifications or degrees in early childhood education. Our Assistant Teachers have at least a Child Development Associate (CDA) or equivalent credential, while all Head Teachers have a degree in early childhood education or the equivalent. All of our center Directors have a masters degree in the field. Many of our directors and staff also teach in the field at some of the country’s top early childhood education programs.
