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
Alyssa W.
Lead Teacher
Alyssa has been working at Play & Learn since June of 2022. Alyssa has been the lead teacher in Buttercups since September 2023 and has plans to study Early Childhood Education at DMACC. She is the mom of a 2-year-old daughter and enjoys reading, watching movies, and being outdoors. Alyssa enjoys being present when the children in her classroom develop new skills.
“TIME SPENT WITH CHILDREN IS NEVER WASTED.”
CeCe M.
Assistant Teacher
CeCe has been working at Play & Learn since August 2023. Outside of daycare, she enjoys reading and traveling. Pasta is her favorite food, and her favorite color is dark green. CeCe enjoys working in Buttercups because she loves watching babies grow and learn new things.
“PLAY GIVES CHILDREN THE CHANCE TO PRACTICE WHAT THEY ARE LEARNING.”
Sara S.
Assistant Teacher
Sara has been a Play & Learn team member since September 2022. She attends Iowa State University, majoring in Early Childhood Education with Special Education and Reading endorsements. During Sara’s free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Sara enjoys working with children because they make her laugh.
“EDUCATION BEGINS THE MOMENT WE SEE CHILDREN AS INNATELY WISE AND CAPABLE BEINGS. ONLY THEN CAN WE PLAY ALONG IN THEIR WORLD.”
Jamie M.
Assistant Teacher
Jamie has been working at Play & Learn since June 2023.
