In order to create this environment in which our children can succeed and grow, HVCG employs high quality educators. Our teachers have very diverse backgrounds in the education field, but we all share our passion for working with children.
Nicole Ceaser - Owner
Hello! My name is Nicole Ceaser and I am just so excited and passionate about the work I do! I am the owner and director and started this business about 9 years ago out of my home. I have 25 years' experience with children from in-home childcare to center work to nanny work. I have also been part of CASA for Multnomah and Washington Counties. I am the mother of 3 beautiful children that are 13,11 and 9 years old. I also come from a large family with 5 siblings and grew up the eldest daughter and the "second mom" in the household. I just love being a part of making a small difference in the life of a child! In my spare time I spend it pretty much all with my family! I am known to be swimming at the local community center, playing at the coast with my kids or just outdoors enjoying life. Thank you letting me share a small part of who I am with you!
Hello! My name is Nicole Ceaser and I am just so excited and passionate about the work I do! I am the owner and director and started this business about 9 years ago out of my home. I have 25 years' experience with children from in-home childcare to center work to nanny work. I have also been part of CASA for Multnomah and Washington Counties. I am the mother of 3 beautiful children that are 13,11 and 9 years old. I also come from a large family with 5 siblings and grew up the eldest daughter and the "second mom" in the household. I just love being a part of making a small difference in the life of a child! In my spare time I spend it pretty much all with my family! I am known to be swimming at the local community center, playing at the coast with my kids or just outdoors enjoying life. Thank you letting me share a small part of who I am with you!
Sabrina- Director
Hey, my name is Sabrina. I have been working for HVCG off and on for about 6 years. I am a mother of 4 beautiful children. In my free time I like to be outdoors and doing amazing family adventures. I love watching the children learn and grow, as well as making the family relationships.
Hey, my name is Sabrina. I have been working for HVCG off and on for about 6 years. I am a mother of 4 beautiful children. In my free time I like to be outdoors and doing amazing family adventures. I love watching the children learn and grow, as well as making the family relationships.
Nayely- Infant Teacher
Hello, my name is Nayely, I’m the middle child out of 9. I’ve always loved working with kids. I started babysitting when I was 12 and have done it ever since.
My experience as a childcare worker have been nothing but good, I love watching kids interact with one another. It brings me joy to watch them learn and grow.
On my spare time I love spend quality time with my family and I love to binge watching tv shows with my sister. I also enjoy reading books to my niece and doing art projects
Hello, my name is Nayely, I’m the middle child out of 9. I’ve always loved working with kids. I started babysitting when I was 12 and have done it ever since.
My experience as a childcare worker have been nothing but good, I love watching kids interact with one another. It brings me joy to watch them learn and grow.
On my spare time I love spend quality time with my family and I love to binge watching tv shows with my sister. I also enjoy reading books to my niece and doing art projects
Amy- Infant/Wobbler Teacher
My name is Amy. I love animals, cooking, and gardening. I love working with children because it gives me the opportunity to be creative and to have a positive outlook on life.
My name is Amy. I love animals, cooking, and gardening. I love working with children because it gives me the opportunity to be creative and to have a positive outlook on life.
Chris - Toddler Teacher
My name is Chris, I'm 23 years old and I love working with kids because it keeps me young. Seeing their imagination, their aspirations, the honesty of their feelings, everything about this time period is inspiring to me to keep an open, creative, accepting, and forgiving mindset. In my free time, I love to make music, play video games, and watch movies (scary ones are my favorite)!
My name is Chris, I'm 23 years old and I love working with kids because it keeps me young. Seeing their imagination, their aspirations, the honesty of their feelings, everything about this time period is inspiring to me to keep an open, creative, accepting, and forgiving mindset. In my free time, I love to make music, play video games, and watch movies (scary ones are my favorite)!
Jamie- Preschool Teacher
Hello, my name is Jamie. I love working with kids because I get to watch them learn, grow and see pure joy from them, I also enjoy building personal relationships with each and every one of them and becoming their voice while helping them find their own voice. I love plants, hiking, or anything outdoors, and I love DIY projects.
Hello, my name is Jamie. I love working with kids because I get to watch them learn, grow and see pure joy from them, I also enjoy building personal relationships with each and every one of them and becoming their voice while helping them find their own voice. I love plants, hiking, or anything outdoors, and I love DIY projects.
Kaitlyn- PreKl Teacher
Hi, my name is Kaitlyn. I just graduated from Reynold’s High School, and I am so thrilled to be here at Happy Valley Children’s Garden. I absolutely love working with children. I find that I can learn as much from them, as they can learn from me. It makes me feel good to see them grow and succeed each day. I am so honored to be doing something so meaningful and fulfilling.
Hi, my name is Kaitlyn. I just graduated from Reynold’s High School, and I am so thrilled to be here at Happy Valley Children’s Garden. I absolutely love working with children. I find that I can learn as much from them, as they can learn from me. It makes me feel good to see them grow and succeed each day. I am so honored to be doing something so meaningful and fulfilling.
Emma- Kinder/ Head Teacher
I have a background in Montessori and love working with my students to build confidence, curiosity, and perseverance. In my free time I like to read, hike, craft, go to concerts, and do archery.
I have a background in Montessori and love working with my students to build confidence, curiosity, and perseverance. In my free time I like to read, hike, craft, go to concerts, and do archery.
Catherine- Float Teacher
My name is Catherine. I have four beautiful children, all under the age of twelve. I've been working with children for over 15 years. My passion has always been working with littles and helping others. I went to school to pursue teaching but then realized I could teach others without having a degree. Since I started having children in my younger years, the daycare setting worked great. I was able to be with my children all while earning an income for my family. One thing I enjoy is watching children get excited when they learn something new. When children are so curious, the way they learn things sometimes teaches me to look at things in a different way which is so cool. Laughter is a huge thing for me too and I love when children say the funniest jokes or make me laugh so hard. Working with children brings me such joy and I couldn't think of a more rewarding career path for myself.
My name is Catherine. I have four beautiful children, all under the age of twelve. I've been working with children for over 15 years. My passion has always been working with littles and helping others. I went to school to pursue teaching but then realized I could teach others without having a degree. Since I started having children in my younger years, the daycare setting worked great. I was able to be with my children all while earning an income for my family. One thing I enjoy is watching children get excited when they learn something new. When children are so curious, the way they learn things sometimes teaches me to look at things in a different way which is so cool. Laughter is a huge thing for me too and I love when children say the funniest jokes or make me laugh so hard. Working with children brings me such joy and I couldn't think of a more rewarding career path for myself.
Madison L. - Float Teacher
Hello, I am Madison, but your children know me as Mady. I love working with children because it reminds me how amazing and exciting the world can be. Being able to watch them grow and provide a positive role model in their lives. Always learning new ways to help children grow. I have two sons’ Akare and Kaizen. I have 2 girl kitties Kholie and Nova. My dream is to open a daycare for children with disabilities, extra needs, and/or therapy.
Hello, I am Madison, but your children know me as Mady. I love working with children because it reminds me how amazing and exciting the world can be. Being able to watch them grow and provide a positive role model in their lives. Always learning new ways to help children grow. I have two sons’ Akare and Kaizen. I have 2 girl kitties Kholie and Nova. My dream is to open a daycare for children with disabilities, extra needs, and/or therapy.