The DaffodiL Classroom
Our Daffodil classroom is designed for crawlers and early walkers. This room is made up of children approximately 10 months to 17 months old. The Daffodil room is meant to be a transition from our less structured Buttercup class to the more structured classes the child will join as they grow. The Daffodil room eats their lunch and snacks at the same time each day, and they have one designated nap time for all the children in the class. Learning how to be part of a group and the exploration of themselves, others, and the environment are important skills we emphasize in this room.
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Meet the Daffodil teachers
Cece M.
lead teacher
I have been working at Play & Learn since 2023. I became toddler lead teacher in April 2024. I enjoy working in childcare because watching children reach new milestones and discover new skills is so rewarding and I love supporting them as they grow and learn! Outside of work, I enjoy reading, traveling, going to concerts, and being outside whenever I can!
“Children are the world’s most valuable resource and it’s best hope for the future.”
Ella L.
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Hi! I am Ella, a Dietetics student at Iowa State University . I love staying active and spending time outside! I enjoy going for walks, being in nature, and going for coffee runs. My favorite part about working with children is getting to watch their personalities shine as they learn and grow. I love being a part of their everyday adventures!”
Jaden E.
ASSISTANT TEACHER
My name is Jaden E and I’m a freshman at Iowa State University studying Human Development and Family Studies! I’m from a small town in southeast Iowa where I enjoy going on the river and spending time with family. My favorite thing about working with children is having connections with them and watching them grow everyday.
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord and he will make your paths straight.”
Melissa D.
ASSISTANT TEACHER
My name is Melissa. I love to spend my free time with my friends and family playing games and having trivia nights. I have two pets: Nash, my black lab and Norbert, my tuxedo cat. My hobbies include reading books and playing the piano. My favorite part about working with kids is getting to witness when they do something new or learn something new and how excited they are.
Kiley W.
Assistant Teacher
My name is Kiley W. and I am currently attending Iowa State University studying biology with a pre-vet path. I grew up in Council Bluffs, Iowa and I have 8 siblings. I have two cats who love to cuddle and are very sweet. Something I like to do in my free time is cheer for the ISU hockey team, hangout with my friends and go hiking when it’s nice. I’ve most recently learned how to rhinestone, which has been so fun.
My favorite thing about working with children is that everyday is different in a good way! The kids grow and learn so quickly and I think it’s so incredible to see.
abby R.
assistant teacher
Hi I’m Abby and I am a junior attending Iowa State studying PreMedicine and Political Science. I absolutely love working at Play and Learn because I get the opportunity to see these children grow into their amazing selves. I look forward to coming to work everyday!
