Our Team
Our company, Child Care Partners, consists of five early learning centers each with its own director and teachers. Across the centers we have unifying values, goals and curricula. Believing that "those who create commit", we foster an atmosphere of collaborative decision making. Our directors have a role in evaluating information on proposed changes; likewise, each center director seeks input from her staff when considering changes. We also bring together groups of teachers from our schools for round-table discussions on program issues and problem solving.
While we may not always agree, we all have a voice!
When hiring new team members, we look for those who value integrity, professionalism, loyalty, empathy and mutual respect. Our staff puts children first and are dedicated to facilitating intellectual and physical development, as well as, supporting children socially and emotionally.
We support our staff with above average wages, individualized trainings and opportunities for professional growth. We have a benefits package that includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental, Vision, Aflac, Simple IRA, Tuition Assistance, Training Stipends and more.
Teachers are the heart of our program!
Marrissa Monroe Center Director
Marrissa comes from a long line of teachers. Her mother and both grandparents were educators. In their footsteps, Marissa began her career in education as a toddler teacher in 2014. A few years later she was drawn to school management and pursued her director license. In her current leadership position, Marrissa supports and trains our staff as Program Director. She does not merely tell teachers the theory, she actually shows them. She models the implementation of developmentally appropriate practice and best teaching methods for the young child.
Marrissa trains teachers to create safe and inviting classrooms where children can learn, grow and thrive! Using our High/Scope curriculum, she stresses the concept of children as Active Learners. She encourages teachers to enhance each child's problem solving ability through one-on-one attention.
During her free time, Marrissa enjoys her family life, watching professional and college football games, and staying fit in the gym.
Jennifer Baudendistel Assistant Director
Jennifer Baudendistel started with Stout Street Children’s Center in 2019 as the toddler teacher and now works in the administrative position of Assistant Director. Jennifer continued her education in early childhood education and the development of young children at the Community College of Denver. She is licensed as a Center Director by the State of Colorado.
Jennifer knows that children are active, hands-on learners! Using our High/Scope curriculum, she coaches teachers to provide stimulating and developmentally appropriate environments. She helps create a safe, loving place where children learn through play and become great problem solvers!
Jennifer loves to spend time with her spouse going on fun new adventures. She enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephew and, snuggling with her cat, Winchester.
