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/VPK 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 Pearl
VPK/Camp Teacher

I was born in Glencoe, Minnesota and moved to Bradenton.  I am a fraternal twin and love spending time with my family and my two cats.  I've always had a passion for working with kids.  I have volunteered as well of have over five years experience working in child care centers.  I currently hold my CDA and look forward to transitioning to the VPK teacher at Our Kids West.  I am a proud mother of my son Henry and my daughter Rosalie.  I also can't wait to meet and work with your little ones.

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Miss Rebecca​
​Three's Teacher

Miss Elizabeth
Two's Teacher

Hi, name is Elizabeth.  I love spending my free time with my family and friends at the pool and beach.  I have been working in daycare since I was 16 years old.  I currently hold a CDA and am excited to pursue my Directors Credential and VPK endorsement.  I can't wait to meet and work with your littles!

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Miss Roxana
Ones/Twos Teacher

Hello, my name is Roxana.  I was born in El Salvador but have lived and Bradenton most of my life.  I don't have any kids but I do have a pet parrot named Kiwi.  My husband and I love going out for a walk down the many nature trails of Bradenton beach, as well as having a nice family picnics by the beach.  I have over three years of experience with children, as well as the experience of raising my younger brothers.  I look forward to my new adventure at Our Kids West. 

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Miss Cory
One's Teacher​

Hi, my name is Cory.  I have been teaching preschool since I was 16!  I have a teenage daughter of my own.  I enjoy spending time with family and friends at the beach or pool.  I currently hold my CDA, first aid, Directors credential, infant toddler certificate and more!  I have worked with kids of every age and it is such an enjoyment to watch them learn and grow!

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Miss Yaneth
​Infant Teacher

My name is Yaneth Granadillo, I am Venezuelan and I arrived to this country almost 5 years ago, together with my husband, my daughter Luisiana and my son Luis Alejandro. I got 2 college degrees that were achieved in my country, one in Administration and the other one Public Health. I have other skills such as painting, decorating and baking that I practice in my spare time. I came to the United States in 2018 and in 2021 God allowed my son to make me a grandmother of a beautiful girl named Diana. Since my arrival in this country my interest was to do my 45 hours to be able to work in the child care area, in my first job in child care I worked for 3 years where I worked from caring for infants to being a teacher in all Daycare classrooms which allowed me to be able to function in the care of children of all ages and next year my goal will be to take the second step in my life at an educational level and carry out the training with CDA and be able to advance until I have the Director certificate. To me, represents pride and responsibility to be part of the group of people and start in a way, the educational development of children, specially in an environment where they are just starting to socialize with other children that are not part of their actual family, new experiences without their parents being present, and every positive knowledge that will prepare them for the next chapter in life. ​

Miss Yaremi
​Infant Teacher

 Hello, my name is Yaremi Perez. I am from Cuba. I came to the United States just 3 years ago. I love my family, and I wish to have them always with me. I know a little English, but I am doing my best to improve it day by day. However, I was a biology teacher for many years back in Cuba which give the skills necessary to teacher children and help them be successful in life. I graduated in 1997 with a degree in Education, and I have work in various schools from elementary to High school. In addition, as soon as could work in this country, I started working in a Day Care in the Bradenton area where I completed all the necessary requirements to work in childcare. Currently, I jointed the great family of Our Kids West caring for and teaching babies with love.  I would like to let you know that I enjoy doing my job because educate is my passion, and teaching young children give me an opportunity to help raise our future leaders and professionals.         

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Miss Alexus
​Floater

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Miss Nicole
​Substitute 

Hi, I am Ms. Nicole.  I will be working with your sweet babies on a part time basis.  I recently retired from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office after 25 years of service.  I was a Sergeant for 16 of those years.  I have longed to be able to have a flexible schedule as many of us do, to be with my children.  I love taking my 7 year old Natalee to school and picking her up daily.  My eldest daughter, MacKenzie is a full-time student at USF and also works at the Bradenton Urgent Care.  I enjoy having lunch last minute with her.  I have taught children since I was 22 years old at the churches I attend and continue to volunteer to work with them there.  I fell in love from day 1 working at Our Kids West to help out and have decided to be a permanent substitute.  When I do work, it has been often in the kitchen.  I love to cook and think the kiddos like when I do too!  I love to travel and recently adopted our pup Dixie.  Your children's smiles are what have made me make the decision to teach . . . (and when the retired boredom sets in, gives me something to do!)

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