Learn more about our wonderful staff! Whether you're looking for an experienced group of child care providers or a welcome environment for your children to spend some time away from home, we're proud to offer both!

Miss Maureen  Director/Teacher

I was born in upstate New York, but moved to Bradenton when I was 7 years old.  
I started teaching early childhood in 1984 as a substitute teacher and immediately fell in love with the kids!  As time went by I realized that furthering my education was essential to help the students achieve their own goals.  I currently hold a Staff credential as well as my Directors credential with V.P.K. endorsement.
The greatest lesson I have learned through the years is every day is a new day to discover the wonders of the world through the eyes of a child.​

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Miss Hope
​VPK/Camp Teacher​

Hello everyone!  I wish all your children success and happiness as well as your own as parents, family and friends.  I have previously worked with the Manatee County School Board.  I started out win the cafeteria and mastered all my duties.  I have been a baker, baking fresh yeast rolls from scratch, red velvet cakes among many more!  I also was a main dish cook and was able to cook without using a recipe.  I have enjoyed being a teachers aid and also a child development specialist.  I have been a school secretary under four guidance counselors at the very same high school I attended, along with being an administrative dean, teacher as well as director of our on site VPK Tiger Tots.  I have also had the pleasure of teaching combined classes of 9th - 12th grade.  After having my own business for six years, I missed teaching.I am enjoying working with your awesome children and the wonderful staff here!

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Miss Desi 
​Three's Teacher

Hi my name is Desiree Billa.  I love spending time with my family and my two dogs.  I recently graduated from Manatee High School in May of 2019.  I've always had a passion for working with kids, but it grew when I volunteered at my church to do Vacation Bible School and help with Sunday School.  In the future, I aspire to get my Bachelor's Degree in Child Development and in Social Work.

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Miss Maria
Two's/Three's Teacher

Greetings family and friends!  I have lived in the Sarasota/Bradenton area for the past ten years but originally I am from Tampa, Florida.  I have extensive experience teaching and working with children from infancy all the way through 7th/8th grade over the past 20 years.  I have a Master's Degree in Hospitality Management with core courses in Elementary Education.  I have an 11 year old daughter and a tiny Jack Russell named Bitsy. I enjoy painting as a means of self expression.   I love creating arts and crafts with the children and believe that immersive learning is the best way to experience the world around us and grant children the quest and thirst for knowledge.  In a world so full of technology, I think it is critical that we work hard to show our children the enchantment of reading and the joy of nature.  I believe that we are never too young to learn and it is essential to capture teachable moments as they occur, as it is key to expanding young and impressionable minds.  I am thrilled to be a part of the Our Kids West family and I look forward to engaging with your children.  It will be an amazing year!

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Miss Dionna
​Two's Teacher

Hi, my name is Dionna.  I was born on August 21, 2000; with a twin brother, in pompano beach.  I moved to bradenton when I was 10 years old.  I graduated from Bayshore High school where I played volleyball, softball and participated in weightlifting.  I love working out and staying active.  I LOVE animals and kids.

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Miss Angela
​One's Teacher

Hello!  My name is Angela.  I am from Palmetto, Florida, and I have lived in Florida all my life.  I attended Palmetto High School for the entirety of my high school career, and graduated in 2017.  I had my daughter at the end of the same year.  In November 2018, I started working with children and instantly felt at home!  I’ve worked with children ranging from infants all the way up to 8th graders.  I am currently the one year old teacher, and I’m happy to say that working with my little ones and watching them learn and grow everyday brings me unexplainable joy!

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Miss Imyah
Infant Teacher

My name is Imyah, everyone calls me Myah for short.  I attended Bayshore High school and graduated in the year 2020.  Despite the circumstances we were put through, I had always aspired to be a child psychologist.  I took on the roll of being a school teacher to further my education, interact and understand children.  I've always had a love for children and helping them would be a dream come true.  

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Miss Nicole
​Substitute 

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