The Buttercup Class
Our Buttercup classroom cares for infants 6 weeks to approximately one year old. Our teachers’ main focus is to form relationships based on trust and care with each child and family in the class. In the Buttercup room, we follow each baby’s individual schedule; napping on demand and following the eating schedule discussed with families upon enrollment. Since infants eating habits in their first year change and evolve, it is our priority to maintain continuous communication with families so we can keep updated as baby’s habits change. We work with each child’s family to determine their individual readiness to move to the next class, generally basing that decision on factors like mobility, eating table food, and readiness to transition to a more structured schedule.
Daily Schedule
Monthly Newsletter
Meet the Buttercup Teachers
Jennifer M.
Lead Teacher
Jamie M.
Assistant Teacher
My name is Jamie and I love working with infants because they are loving and it is fun to see them smile when you talk to them. I love working with the babies the most, because I get to cuddle them and make sure all of their needs are met. My full time job is working with special education students in the Ames School District. I also love that because they need someone to help them and I am able to do that! I enjoy spending my free time with my daughter.
Mya S.
Assistant Teacher
Hello, my name is Mya. I have worked at Play & Learn for one year, and I look forward to many more! I am an assistant teacher in every room in the center.
In my free time, I enjoy hikes with my dog Koda, reading, drawing, and visiting my 4 nieces.
Emily M.
Assistant Teacher
Hi I’m Emily! A few things about me are I have a dog and lots of fish. I also have one sibling! I love everything and anything outdoors. I also love to travel and see new places.
My favorite thing about working with children is how joyful they are and getting to witness new milestones in their development.
Ella G.
Assistant teacher
My name is Ella G. I am a senior at Iowa State University! I have five siblings, two dogs, and am from the Quad Cities. I love to run, read, and hangout with family and friends. My favorite thing about working with the kids is the joy they bring me! I also love watching them grow into smart individuals.
Abigail O.
Assistant Teacher
Hi! My name is Abigail O., and I have worked at Play and Learn part-time for about a year and a half. I am a junior at Iowa State University studying Communications with a minor in Psychology. I am from northeast Iowa, and I love to go home and visit my family. I have an older brother, a younger sister, two wonderful parents, and two sweet dogs. In my free time, I am active in a campus ministry called Campus Fellowship, and I love to play my guitar and sing. I also love spending time with my friends.
