Toddler Room 1
Gabrielle Krutuleski
Gabby joined the Creative Beginnings team in September 2019. She graduated from Southern Maine Community College with her degree in Early Childhood Education in 2018. Gabby has worked with a wide range of ages but has found her home with the toddlers. Her enthusiasm for early education shines in the lessons, activities, and themes she plans. We are so lucky to have Gabby with us.
Angela Andrade
Angela started at Creative Beginnings in May of 2020. She attended Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield, ME, where she received her Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and speech and language pathology in 1995. She has over 20 years of experience working with young children. Angela has an enthusiastic teaching style that the children love. She is kindhearted and easy to talk to! The children in the toddler program are fortunate to have Miss Angela, as are we!
Daily schedule
7:30-8:30AM- Drop off/free play
8:30-9:00AM- Diapers/free play
9:00-9:30AM- Morning snack
9:30-9:45AM- Circle time
9:45-10:05AM- Gym/Playground
10:05-10:30AM- Creative Arts
10:30-11:00AM- Clean /Diapers
11:00-11:30AM- Lunch
12:00-2:00PM- Quiet time/ Teacher planning
2:00-2:30PM- Diapers/free play
2:30-3:15PM- Indoor gym/Outdoor play
3:15-3:45PM- Afternoon snack
4:00-4:30PM- Diapers/free play
4:30-5:30PM- Free play
Toddler Room 2
Kaeley Cheney-Welch
Jess joined our family of teachers in May of 2020. Jess graduated from Eastern Maine Community College-Bangor in 2009 with an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. Jessica brings an ease and peace into the toddler classroom that is so natural and loving. Her passion is in early childhood education, and we are lucky to have her as a part of our teaching family!
Heather Tibbs
Heather has been with us since July of 2024. She graduated from Modesto Junior College with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has experience working with children of all learning abilities. Heather’s calm, patient, and loving demeanor makes her perfect for our toddler program.
Daily Schedule
7:30-8:50AM- Drop off/free play/diapers
8:50-8:55AM- Clean-up
8:55-9:10AM- Morning snack
9:10-9:30AM- Free play/project time
9:30-9:45AM- Circle/stories/songs and fingerplays
9:45-10:30AM- Indoor gym/outdoor play
10:30-11:00AM- Center play/projects/diapers
11:00-11:05AM- Clean up
11:05-11:30AM-Lunch
12:00-2:00PM- Quiet time
2:00-2:45PM- Centers/projects/diapers
2:45-3:00PM- Snack
3:15-4:00PM-Outside/gym play
4:00-4:55PM- Diapers/free play
4:55-5:30PM- Gym play/pickup
Toddler Room 3
Holly Ford
Holly joined the Creative Beginnings team in May of 2020. She graduated from Nyack College in 2018 with a degree in Intercultural Studies. Holly has worked in various settings caring for children of all ages. Her friendly, gentle, and loving demeanor has made her a perfect fit for toddlers. Holly’s students love coming to school to learn and play with her!
Daily schedule
7:30-8:30AM- Drop off/free play
8:30-9:00AM- Diapers/free play
9:00-9:30AM- Morning snack
9:30-9:45AM- Circle time
9:45-10:05AM- Gym/Playground
10:05-10:30AM- Creative Arts
10:30-11:00AM- Clean /Diapers
11:00-11:30AM- Lunch
12:00-2:00PM- Quiet time/ Teacher planning
2:00-2:30PM- Diapers/free play
2:30-3:15PM- Indoor gym/Outdoor play
3:15-3:45PM- Afternoon snack
4:00-4:30PM- Diapers/free play
4:30-5:30PM- Free play
Toddler Room 4
Nichole Flemming
Nichole has been with Creative Beginnings since December of 2022. She attended the Early Childhood Education program at Southern Maine Community College and has worked in childcare since 2009. Nichole’s quiet, patient, and creative demeanor has made her a wonderful addition to the toddler team!
Colline Kopacz
Colline has been part of the Creative Beginnings team since November of 2023. She attended the University of Maine at Machias where she studied Inclusive Early Childhood. Colline’s attention to detail, kindness, and creativity has been an amazing addition to the toddler team!
Daily Schedule
7:30-8:50AM- Drop off/free play/diapers
8:50-8:55AM- Clean-up
8:55-9:10AM- Morning snack
9:10-9:30AM- Free play/project time
9:30-9:45AM- Circle/stories/songs and fingerplays
9:45-10:30AM- Indoor gym/outdoor play
10:30-11:00AM- Center play/projects/diapers
11:00-11:05AM- Clean up
11:05-11:30AM-Lunch
12:00-2:00PM- Quiet time
2:00-2:45PM- Centers/projects/diapers
2:45-3:00PM- Snack
3:15-4:00PM-Outside/gym play
4:00-4:55PM- Diapers/free play
4:55-5:30PM- Gym play/pickup