Center Floater
Ms. Olivia
Ms. Olivia is our center floater, she has formed close relationships with all of the children in the center. The kiddos love her wittiness and playful demeanor! She is such a help to all teachers and steps in the classrooms to assist teachers or fill their absence.
A d m i n i s t r a t i o n
Director/ Owner
Ms. Brown
Ms. Brown is a well educated business women that fell in love with early childhood education. After working in corporate jobs for many years, she decided to venture out on her own. She is the founder of CARE Academy and started her journey in 2014 to open our lovely center! She prides herself in helping our families and the community in any way that she can!
Operations Manager
Ms. Mya
Ms. Mya is second in command and spreads her love through singing and laughing! She has a background of culinary and is professionally trained. After working in restaurants for years, she fell in love with making plates for toddlers instead of adults! She has now gained her degree in early childhood and has stepped into a new role as operations manager. All things CACFP (meal planning) and special events have her name all over it.
Administrative Assisstant/ Bus Driver
Ms. Kayla
Ms. Kayla has a fun, loving, energetic spirit that the kids enjoy! She is the part of our machine that keeps us all going! Ms. Kayla does have previous experience in childcare administrative work! Her tasks include administrative work and getting our little ones to and from safely on the CARE Academy school bus! She is the best dog mom Ham could ever ask for!
Caterpillars 1-Teacher
Ms. Sharon
Caterpillars 4-Co Teacher
Ms. Jamese
Ms. Jamese has almost 10 years of experience in the early childhood field. She has a precious baby girl and is working on her associates degree in early childhood. She does great with all sorts of creative and sensory activities for our toddlers!
Butterflies 4 4K- Lead Teacher
Ms. Amber
Ms. Amber was our lovely preschool teacher who has now transitioned to our 4k Lead Teacher. She enjoys having laughter and fun in the classroom. Her creativity and fun classroom activities provides memorable experiences for the children but also prepares them for kindergarten!
C.A.R.E. Academy
4K Teacher Assistant
Caterpillars 2-Teacher
Ms. Seirra
Ms. Seirra is new to the Charleston area. She has worked in childcare since high school and loves making each child feel unique and important. She has a calm but energetic, loving spirit that fits so perfect with our babies!
Butterflies 3 4K- Teacher
Ms. Alicia
Butterflies 1 - Co Teacher
Ms. Dominique
Caterpillars 3 - Teacher
Ms. India
Ms. India was born and raised in Charleston, SC. She has had a passion for working with children since she was young. She has no issue tackling anything our little ones throw at her! She engages the children with appropriate lessons and is a top notch communicator!
Mrs. Sharon comes to us with a load of experience in early childhood! She is a singing machine that is has a passion for teaching and learning. She is so wise and always willing to help in any capacity. The children and staff love her enduring spirit!
6 Years
7 Years
2 Years
Ms. Monae has the most gentle and patient spirit that is perfect for our rambunctious threes! She has thrived in the classroom and is creating individual relationships with each child. Ms. Monae's specialties include academic geared activities and all things science!
4 Years
4 Years
T e a c h e r s & S t a f f
Ms. Alicia is from Charleston, South Carolina and has obtained her Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood. She has three children of my own and loves every aspect of being their mom. Teaching children is her passion, she is a DIY queen, and we love seeing her pour her heart out in the classroom!
Butterflies 2 - Teacher
Ms. Monae
Ms. Lemon has a Master's Degree in Early childhood from Grand Canyon University, she enjoys listening to music, reading and enjoying time with family and friends. One thing she loves about teaching is building relationships with her students and families.
1 Year
Culinary Tech
Ms. Sha-Keema
9 Years
Butterflies 1 - Co Teacher
Ms. Dynell
Ms. Dee comes to us with years of experience and three boys of her own! She is a rockstar in the classroom and arts and crafts is where she thrives. Her structure in the classroom is perfect and necessary for our terrific two and threes!
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
Floater
Ms. Kayleigh
Ms. Kayleigh enjoys music, dancing, and spending time with friends and family. She loves working with children for many reasons and also loves to watch them grow, learn, and lean on us as role models.
1 Year
Caterpillars 4-Co Teacher
Mrs. Shonda
Mrs. Shonda loves children! Shonda is new to our team and learning more about the classroom everyday. Her calm demeanor is perfect for setting the tone for our terrific twos!
Caterpillars 3- Assistant Teacher
Ms. Charlene
Ms. Charlene loves children! Charlene is new to our team and learning more about the classroom everyday.
