Dolphin Daycare

Our Staff

Liz is the owner and Director of Dolphin Daycare, opened in February of 1998. Prior to opening Dolphin Daycare, Liz lived in Washington for 8 years and was a Social Worker for Head Start. Her social worker background coupled with her love of children and family dynamics made her decision to open a daycare easy! She has worked with children for 30 years in a variety of capacities. Liz has two children of her own.

Becky has been employed at Dolphin Daycare since the opening in 1998. Along with being the Lead Infant/Toddler teacher, she is the Assistant Director and Billing Manager. She is Director Certified, Lead Teacher Infant/Toddler and Lead Teacher Preschool Certified as well. Becky attended Wheelock College in Boston where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She discovered her passion for working with infants in 1995, during an internship at a child care center in Boston. She has been directly working with infants ever since. Becky has two children of her own.

Chris is an Infant/Toddler Teacher and has worked at Dolphin Daycare since 2000 in the Infant/Toddler Program. Chris previously worked with special needs children. Chris is also a Massage Therapist and a Reiki Master. Chris has three children.

Sam has been with dolphin Daycare since September 2008. She started in the Sea Horse room and now is in the infant classroom. She is currently pursuing her Infant/Toddler certification through Penn Foster online. Sam has one son.

Amy has been employed at Dolphin Daycare for since 2004 and has worked in our Infant/Toddler and Preschool Classrooms. She is Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teacher certified. Amy is currently pursuing a career in nursing at Greenfield Community College. Amy has one daughter.

Look who's Back! Melanie returns to teach in the Tidal Waves room after her far too long hiatus. Melanie has worked with toddlers for over five years, and possesses a soft and gentle love of children that all who work with her can recognize. Melanie is Infant/Toddler and Preschool certified. We are very happy to welcome Melanie back into the Dolphin Daycare family.

Jen has worked in the Tidal Waves over a year. She is an avid animal lover and will occasionally bring in fun friends to visit her class. She is also an enthusiastic teacher of young children. Jen's combination of patience and sense of humor giver her the ability to bring a sense of fun to any classroom she is in. She is currently pursuing her Infant/Toddler Teacher certification through Penn Foster online.

Rachel has returned to Dolphin Daycare in the Tidal Waves room after taking the past year off. Prior to her leaving she had been with us 5 years. While Rachel has been away she had a baby who is now enrolled in our Infant room. Rachel is Infant, Toddler and Preschool certified.

Every now and then Smith Vocational sends us a student that is so exceptional that we just can't let them go! Abby is one such example. A natural with the kids and a fast learner, Abby brings her experience as a bus monitor for Universal Kids into the Infant/Toddler program. Her youth and fun spirit have made her a favorite of many of the children.

Krystal has worked at Dolphin Daycare since May of 2007. She graduated from Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. She is currently attending the Health Technology Program and also has her CNA and babysitters license. To make things even more interesting Krystal has also been working at Universal Kids since October of 2007 and has interned in numerous childcare facilities, including Dolphin Daycare. She has worked in each of the classrooms at the daycare and is currently teaching in the Sea Lions classroom.

Randall has been a certified Preschool Teacher at Dolphin Daycare since November 2005. He is a graduate of the University of Hartford and Hartford Art School for Sculpture where he attended from 1998-2002. Prior to working at Dolphin Daycare, Randall was a Preschool Teacher at All About Learning for 3 years. Randall currently teaches in the Sea Turtles Room. Randall has one daughter.

Emily joined us in the Starfish room in September. She is Lead Teacher and Preschool Teacher Certified. She has thirteen years experience working with preschoolers and kindergarteners. A mother of two, Emily's experience with children will be the backdrop for an exciting and educational time in the Starfish Classroom.