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Our program is lucky to have a BIG team of LOVE and SUPPORT. We strive to maintain lower than required ratios and we are often able to offer one-on-one time and attention. I am grateful to have each of the following members on our team.
- Jennifer Michaelian
Our program is lucky to have a BIG team of LOVE and SUPPORT. We strive to maintain lower than required ratios and we are often able to offer one-on-one time and attention. I am grateful to have each of the following members on our team.
- Jennifer Michaelian
SAPLINGS
Infant Classroom
Full Day 7:30-4:30
Ages: 12 weeks to 15 months
Ratio: 7:2 or 3:1 minimum ratio requirement
Located at 310 Maple Street
SAPLINGS
Infant Classroom
Full Day 7:30-4:30
Ages: 12 weeks to 15 months
Ratio: 7:2 or 3:1 minimum ratio requirement
Located at 310 Maple Street
Miss Elaina
Lead Teacher - Full Time
Saplings Classroom
Elaina E. joined the Treehouse Team in March 2025. Elaina (who also goes by Laney) has over a decade of childcare experience with children of all ages. Her background includes working at summer day camps, sleep-away adventure programs, the Boys and Girls club, and as a private nanny for infants & toddlers.
After a few fulfilling months working in the preschool program, Laney was delighted to step into her current role in the Saplings classroom. She loves caring for the littlest members of our community and guiding them through their earliest milestones. She takes pride in creating a warm, playful environment where they can feel safe, loved, and curious.
Elaina shares her home with her husband Julian, three fluffy cats, and their big dog Blue. She has a deep love for animals and the natural world, and enjoys gardening, camping, and birdwatching in her free time. Her other hobbies include crocheting, doing puzzles, and playing ukulele. She also holds a degree in Visual Arts, which inspires her to bring creativity and imagination into the classroom.
Elaina believes that kindness and empathy should guide everything we do, especially when nurturing young minds.
Elaina currently holds the following certifications from the Department of Early Education and Care:
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Preschool Teacher
School Age Site Coordinator
Elaina is CPR/First Aid certified, expires May 2028.
Miss Deya
Teacher - M-T-W-Th mornings
Saplings Classroom
Deyanara originally joined the Treehouse team in September 2023 through June 2025 while attending a vocational high school where she was in an Early Childhood Education career track. Deya left to complete high school and then returned in June 2026.
Deya is excited to continue doing what she loves most, caring for and supporting young children during their earliest years.
As a young mom to her beautiful little boy, Deya has a special appreciation for the importance of patience, love, and creating meaningful connections with children and families. She loves watching little ones learn and grow and strives to make every child feel safe, valued, and celebrated in the classroom.
Outside of work, Deya enjoys spending time with her son, going on walks, and growing in her faith. She has a passion for teaching, making a positive impact in children’s lives, and bringing kindness, warmth, and encouragement into everything she does. She believes every child deserves to be loved, supported, and given opportunities to thrive.
Deya currently holds the following ertifications from the Department of Early Education and Care:
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Deya is CPR/First Aid Certified, expires September 2026.
All of our classrooms also have support from our Support Team - as well as our volunteer Miss Connie. Check out "The Support Team" to read their full bios!
MINI MAPLES
Younger Toddler Classroom
Full Day 7:30-4:30
Ages: 15 months to 24 months (licensed for up to 36 months)
Ratio: 7:2 or 4:1 minimum ratio requirement
Located at 310 Maple Street
MINI MAPLES
Younger Toddler Classroom
Full Day 7:30-4:30
Ages: 15 months to 24 months (licensed for up to 36 months)
Ratio: 7:2 or 4:1 minimum ratio requirement
Located at 310 Maple Street
Miss Allison H.
Lead Teacher - Full Time
Mini Maples Classroom
Allison H.. joined the Treehouse Team in May 2025.
Allison has been passionate about working with children since her first job as a lifeguard at the Springfield JCC at age 16. She quickly found her calling in teaching and caregiving, giving both group and one-on-one swim lessons to children, including those with disabilities. This early experience helped shape her belief in the importance of inclusive, individualized approaches to learning.
Allison earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Assumption College in 2018. During her time there, she completed an internship with Thom Early Intervention in Worcester, where she supported services for children from birth to age three. Following graduation, she returned to the Springfield JCC as an inclusion camp counselor and later as an assistant teacher in an older toddler classroom at the JCC Early Learning Center from 2018 to 2020.
With a growing interest in speech and language development, Allison worked for Futures Health Core during the pandemic, providing speech and language teleservices to middle and high school students in Springfield. In August 2021, she joined Northampton Public Schools as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant, delivering IEP-based services to preschoolers, elementary-aged children, and high school students with a variety of communication needs.
Allison joined Treehouse in May 2025, bringing with her a wealth of experience in early childhood education and communication support.
Allison lives in East Longmeadow with her orange cat, Ahsoka.
Allison currently holds the following certifications from the Department of Early Education and Care:
Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
Lead Preschool Teacher
School Age Site Coordinator
Allison believes in the power of play-based, and interest-driven learning. She is deeply committed to inclusive education and enjoys adapting lessons to support all modes of communication and learning styles. She values consistent routines and compassionate, responsive guidance. For Allison, the magic of early childhood lies in watching children grow rapidly, develop their own personalities, and begin to form meaningful connections with others. She finds joy in nurturing their natural curiosity and love of learning.
Allison is CPR/First Aid certified, expires May 2027.
Miss Janeah
Miss Janeah
Teacher
Janeah originally joined the Treehouse Team from April-June of 2025 as a Student Intern through the Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Early Childhood Education career path program. She then returned as a paid COOP Student with SPS in November 2025,a nd upon graduation Janeah was hired as a certified teacher.
Janeah is shown in the photo here with her sisters and cousin.
Janeah says "From the young age of seven, I have had a pure joy and deep love for being around children. Caring for them has always come naturally to me, and over the years, that passion has grown into a clear goal of becoming a NICU nurse. I strongly believe that every child deserves a safe, loving, and nurturing environment where they can feel protected and valued. I am excited to continue working at Treehouse while earning my certifications and taking the next steps toward my dream career of caring for newborns and their families.“
Janeah currently holds a Department of Early Education and Care Teacher Certificate in:
Preschool Teacher
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Janeah is CPR/First Aid certified (expires December 2026)
Miss Veronica
Teacher (M&W- 7:30-3:30)
Miss Veronica
Teacher (M&W- 7:30-3:30)
Veronica G., joined the Treehouse Team in April 2026.
Veronica has over 12 years experience working as an early educator across multiple age groups and as a nanny. She has recently graduated from Bay Path University with a Bachelors in Human Services. Veronica believes that all children’s individuality should be celebrated and recognizes that all children grow, play, and learn in their own unique ways. She strives to use her education, experience, and dedication to empower children, families, and their communities.
Veronica loves spending time with her husband, son (who attends Treehouse!), and their Cairn Terrier. She enjoys attending local events, shopping at local/small businesses, going to farmer’s markets, spending nice days outside, and watching movies!
Veronica currently holds a Department of Early Education and Care Teacher Certificate in:
Lead Teacher Preschool
Infant/Toddler Teacher
School Age Site Coordinator
Veronica is CPR/First Aid Certified, expires in January 2027.
Miss Rachel
Teacher (currently on leave of absence, return date TBD)
Rachel Schmedding, aka Rae- Rae joined tree house FSLC in May of 2024. Rachel and her husband Rob are blessed with their 2 year old son Ryan.
Rachel graduated in 2017 with an Associates in Disability Support with a focus on Speech and Language. She has worked with many children and adults with varying abilities in the classroom as well as through adaptive aquatics.
Rachel currently holds a Department of Early Education and Care Teacher Certificate in:
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Rachel has worked at a few child care facilities over her 15 years of child care ranging in age and developmental stages.
Rachel embraces children of all ages and abilities meeting the children where they are in development and building upon them by using their strengths to create a strong foundation for learning .
Rachel is CPR/First Aid Certified, expires in January 2027.
All of our classrooms also have support from our Support Team - as well as our volunteer Miss Connie. Check out "The Support Team" to read their full bios!
MINI OAKS
Older Toddler Classroom
Full Day 7:30-4:30
Ages: 2 -3 years old (licensed for 15 months to 5 years old)
Ratio: 9:2 or 5:1 minimum ratio requirement
Located at 310 Maple Street
MINI OAKS
Older Toddler Classroom
Full Day 7:30-4:30
Ages: 2 -3 years old (licensed for 15 months to 5 years old)
Ratio: 9:2 or 5:1 minimum ratio requirement
Located at 310 Maple Street
Miss Jarielis
Miss Jarielis
Teacher
Jari joined the Treehouse Team in January 2026.
Jari holds the following Department of Early Education and Care certifications:
Preschool Teacher
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Full bio coming soon!
Miss Alicia
Miss Alicia
Teacher
Alicia joined the Treehouse team in April of 2026. Miss Alicia has been helping out in child care centers since she was 12 years old. This is where she grew her passion to work with kids!
She went to Agawam High School and CTEC. She studied EEC from sophomore year to senior year of high school, where she continued to grow and develop her career!
Alicia currently holds the following certifications from the Department of Early Education and Care:
Teacher Preschool
Teacher Infant/Toddler
She also is CPR and First Aid certified, expires 5/31/2027.
Alicia says “I am committed to creating a space where your child feels safe to learn, encouraged to try, and motivated to become the best version of themselves.”
Miss Bri
Miss Bri
Lead Teacher: Mini Oaks
(Full Time - currently on Maternity Leave until August 2026)
Brianna Moyers (Bri!) joined Treehouse in May of 2025. Brianna is from East Longmeadow and has been working with infants and toddlers for over seven years. Brianna has spent 2 of those years specifically in an infant/toddler classroom. In Bri's own words " It's truly where my heart feels most at home. I have. true passion for teaching little ones. It's such a joy to watch their eyes light up ad see the gears turning as they discover and learn new skills!"
Brianna holds the following Department of Early Education and Care certifications:
Preschool Teacher
Infant/Toddler Teacher
One of Brianna's favorite parts about working with children is building strong loving connections. She believes that creating a safe, nurturing environment helps them thrive and it is equally rewording for her, too. Whether exploring through play, singing songs, or reading words of affirmation - Brianna loves helping their little minds grow.
Brianna believes that every child is uniqur and she is always excited to find creative ways to connect, teach, and inspire. She feels so lucky to be a part of theit early learning journey.
All of our classrooms also have support from our Support Team - as well as our volunteer Miss Connie. Check out "The Support Team" to read their full bios!
PINECONES
Full Day 7:30-4:30
Ages: 15 months to 2.9 years old
Ratio: 4:1 minimum ratio requirement
Located at 316 Maple Street
PINECONES
Full Day 7:30-4:30
Ages: 15 months to 2.9 years old
Ratio: 4:1 minimum ratio requirement
Located at 316 Maple Street
Toddler Teacher
Toddler Teacher
Full Time
We are currently hiring for this position!
In the meantime - this role is covered Miss Allison H. You can read her bio under the SAPLINGS classroom team.
We understand not having an assigned teaching team can create worry in parents - but rest assured it is our intent to hold out for the right team of teachers before we move forward so if the process seems length, know that it is a decision we are making with purposeful intent.
We ensure that we meet (or exceed) the state ratio requirement by scheduling Support Team educators to fill this role while we work on hiring.
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