Meet Our Staff
The Nelson Family purchased Child Time Inc. in 2002, in order to ensure the future of this wonderful program for their children and the children in the community. I, Veronica Nelson began working for Child Time Inc. in 1995, after years of experience as the Executive Program Director I am fully aware of what it takes to keep the program running smoothly, with happy parents, happy staff and most of all happy children. Therefore, with the support of the staff and each family, we will continue to provide Early Childhood Excellence!
We are a local company with "hands on" management. We work very hard to provide excellent working conditions for the faculty ensuring that we have quality teachers for the children. Child Time, Inc. is more than a property or a company. Child Time, Inc. is a haven for children that need loving care and education as they venture out into the world. Child Time, Inc. is a shelter for teachers that have been placed in a room with more children than even elementary schools allow, treated as babysitters, paid minimum wage, received no benefits and had no acknowledgement of the hard work that they do.
Veronica Nelson
Executive Program Director
I have over 22 years in early childhood education ranging from Teacher's Aid to Program Director. I was hired as Program Director for Child Time Inc and after 6 years of overseeing daily operations, my family was given the opportunity to purchase the company. I have 3 wonderful boys that have all attended the schools and as a mother, as an educator and as an administrator I can say that this is a wonderful program that I am very proud of.
Tasha Santistevan
Education Director
Tasha joined Child Time in 1994 and is instrumental in the continual growth of the program. Her primary responsibilities are to train management and staff and offer her expertise in center operations. Tasha works at all 3 locations; in the classroom and meeting all of the children. Tasha has 3 great children that motivate her to change the world of early childhood education
Cindy Hill
School Director: The Avenues
Cindy Hill joined Child Time in 1992 as a gifted teacher with a genuine love for children. Cindy has taught in the 4/5 and the Kindergarten classes with great success. In 2007 she became the director and enjoys being able to spend time with the children and families as well as assist the teachers in the classroom. The classroom is still her favorite place, but she does a wonderful job in the office and is a great support to our families. Cindy is a passionate child advocate always increasing her knowledge of early childhood education.
Iris Foy
School Director: Second Avenue
Iris began working for Child Time as a teacher in the after school class in 2003. Iris has her Associates in Business Management as well as her Child Development Associates Credential. As a teacher, Iris found joy in creating new and exciting projects and activities for the children. In the office, Iris enjoys sharing her creativity with the teachers and being able to be a resource for parents and families. Iris has a passion for introducing others to our unique program and philosophy so she loves giving tours of the facility and taking enrollment calls. We are happy to have Iris as part of the management team.
Barbra Hoffmann
School Director: Eastside
Barbra is relatively new to our company, she joined our team in 2006 as a teacher in the 2/3 year old class. Her past experience in management made her a logical choice to move into the director's office in 2007. Barbra also works as an instructor for one of the local teacher training programs. She is a great support to the staff and works with the teachers to ensure that the needs of all children are met. She has a beautiful daughter in elementary school that she loves dearly.
