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!
Heather - Business Operations Manger
Hi! I'm Heather! In my past I have worked in the childcare realm and really enjoyed my time there. I've moved onto the business side of things and you will see my face around here occasionally. I help with the financial side for HVCG doing things such as budget, payroll, accounting and USDA. In my free time I enjoy watching my son play sports and I love spending time with friends and family and my wonderful dog lucky!
Hi! I'm Heather! In my past I have worked in the childcare realm and really enjoyed my time there. I've moved onto the business side of things and you will see my face around here occasionally. I help with the financial side for HVCG doing things such as budget, payroll, accounting and USDA. In my free time I enjoy watching my son play sports and I love spending time with friends and family and my wonderful dog lucky!
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.
Nervan - Infant Teacher
Hello, my name is Gail, and I am the infant room teacher. I have 2 wonderful sons and 6 beautiful grandchildren and a shih tzu name lucky that I love spending time with. I have been here for 4 wonderful years, and I love that me and the babies have a beautiful relationship and I really love watching them grow into their own.
Hello, my name is Gail, and I am the infant room teacher. I have 2 wonderful sons and 6 beautiful grandchildren and a shih tzu name lucky that I love spending time with. I have been here for 4 wonderful years, and I love that me and the babies have a beautiful relationship and I really love watching them grow into their own.
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
Alexis- Infant/Wobblers Teacher
I started working with children because I wanted to be closer to my kids. I couldn’t stand to be away from them so I applied at their daycare back in 2015. Initially I was in medical school but loved working with kids so much I decided on getting my college degree in Early Childhood Education. I graduated in 2019 while working full time and as a single mom of 2 boys(at the time)! I love watching the children in my care grow and meet their milestones, it’s exciting to me to be apart of that experience. Besides working in childcare I enjoy recording music, painting, and exploring new places with my 3 kiddos
I started working with children because I wanted to be closer to my kids. I couldn’t stand to be away from them so I applied at their daycare back in 2015. Initially I was in medical school but loved working with kids so much I decided on getting my college degree in Early Childhood Education. I graduated in 2019 while working full time and as a single mom of 2 boys(at the time)! I love watching the children in my care grow and meet their milestones, it’s exciting to me to be apart of that experience. Besides working in childcare I enjoy recording music, painting, and exploring new places with my 3 kiddos
Tamara- Toddler Teacher
Hello, my name is Tamara, but the kids call me TT. I like working with children because I'm a mother, I come from a big family, and I relate better with kids then adults! I am a writer. I cannot stand horror movies. I love to take care of people, especially kids it makes me the happiest!
Hello, my name is Tamara, but the kids call me TT. I like working with children because I'm a mother, I come from a big family, and I relate better with kids then adults! I am a writer. I cannot stand horror movies. I love to take care of people, especially kids it makes me the happiest!
Alyssa F.- Toddler Teacher
I have always loved working with children since I was in grade school. I went to an in-home daycare and would always help with the other kids and would create lessons and crafts to do with them. I took all the child care classes offered in middle school and highschool. I have a couple years of experience working with children with special needs as well. I have 3 kids (2 girls and 1 boy). I have 2 cats named Duckie and Mittens, 1 Labrador husky dog named Taz. My free time is spent doing activities with my kids.
I have always loved working with children since I was in grade school. I went to an in-home daycare and would always help with the other kids and would create lessons and crafts to do with them. I took all the child care classes offered in middle school and highschool. I have a couple years of experience working with children with special needs as well. I have 3 kids (2 girls and 1 boy). I have 2 cats named Duckie and Mittens, 1 Labrador husky dog named Taz. My free time is spent doing activities with my kids.
Chris - Toddler Teacher Assistant
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)!
Madison B.- Preschool / Head Teacher
Hi! My name is Madi, I use she/her pronouns and I have been teaching young minds since 2017. My experience ranges from school age babysitting gigs all the way to lead infant teacher, and even some ABA training! My favorite age group to work with are the 3’s and 4’s because as they say it, kids can say the darndest things. I love how they can always keep me laughing while I help them grow their skills for kindergarten readiness. When I am not taking care of your beautiful kiddos, you can find me with my partner Neil watching NASCAR, playing with our dog Daisy, or hanging out with some of my buddies.
Hi! My name is Madi, I use she/her pronouns and I have been teaching young minds since 2017. My experience ranges from school age babysitting gigs all the way to lead infant teacher, and even some ABA training! My favorite age group to work with are the 3’s and 4’s because as they say it, kids can say the darndest things. I love how they can always keep me laughing while I help them grow their skills for kindergarten readiness. When I am not taking care of your beautiful kiddos, you can find me with my partner Neil watching NASCAR, playing with our dog Daisy, or hanging out with some of my buddies.
Kaitlyn- Preschool 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- PreK 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.
Ashley- PreK Teacher
Hi, my name is Ashley! Working with children has always been a passion of mine, I admire their unique personalities, their distinct perspectives and innovative thinking. I enjoy being an educator because I have the ability to create a nurturing, fun, creative, and inclusive environment in the classroom. Every day I look forward to providing my kids with new opportunities and experiences. I love teaching but I also love learning new things from my students, especially their super awesome dance moves! During my free time I enjoy visits to the library, nature walks and spending time with my friends. Another favorite activity of mine is creating art projects for my two cool cats, Pumpkin and Coco Beans.
Hi, my name is Ashley! Working with children has always been a passion of mine, I admire their unique personalities, their distinct perspectives and innovative thinking. I enjoy being an educator because I have the ability to create a nurturing, fun, creative, and inclusive environment in the classroom. Every day I look forward to providing my kids with new opportunities and experiences. I love teaching but I also love learning new things from my students, especially their super awesome dance moves! During my free time I enjoy visits to the library, nature walks and spending time with my friends. Another favorite activity of mine is creating art projects for my two cool cats, Pumpkin and Coco Beans.
Kimmie- School Age / Head Teacher
My name is Kimberly, but I like to go by Kimmie. I live with my Fiancé and our 3 pets, 2 cats Rocky and Jellybean and 1 dog Remy. My hobbies entail crocheting, cooking, reading, singing, camping and any family friendly activities. I have been working with young minds for almost 10 1/2 years. I enjoy watching children grow and learn, as I teach them new things or when their playing with other children. Working with children brings joy to my heart, it makes me want to help them become great people of our society.
My name is Kimberly, but I like to go by Kimmie. I live with my Fiancé and our 3 pets, 2 cats Rocky and Jellybean and 1 dog Remy. My hobbies entail crocheting, cooking, reading, singing, camping and any family friendly activities. I have been working with young minds for almost 10 1/2 years. I enjoy watching children grow and learn, as I teach them new things or when their playing with other children. Working with children brings joy to my heart, it makes me want to help them become great people of our society.
Elizabeth - Cook
Hello, my name is Elizabeth. I love working with children and watching their minds grow and seeing what they discover on a daily basis. I love working with children because they say the cutest things and can always make you smile and laugh. I also love working with children because it keeps me young, helps me to use my imagination right along with them. In my spare time I love enjoying a great book. I love a good clean smelling house and the smell of freshly cut grass.
Hello, my name is Elizabeth. I love working with children and watching their minds grow and seeing what they discover on a daily basis. I love working with children because they say the cutest things and can always make you smile and laugh. I also love working with children because it keeps me young, helps me to use my imagination right along with them. In my spare time I love enjoying a great book. I love a good clean smelling house and the smell of freshly cut grass.
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.