- Be encouraged as you see your child develop small and large motor skills through a wide variety of activities.
- Be expectant to see the unique way your child is created, developing a drive that encourages learning and creativity.
- Be inspired by your child’s curiosity and God’s own desires in their hearts that drive them to become world changers.
- Be relaxed as we love your child in a way that gives them the security they need to be prepared for any learning environment.
Meet the team
Kristina Uphoff
Co-Director
One of my favorite things about working with children is sharing in their joy and wonder as they learn new things! I am passionate about facilitating learning through play and exploration, and creating a classroom environment where children feel known and loved. And most importantly- I want them to know from a young age that they are loved by God and made with a purpose! I grew up on the Big Island of Hawaii and moved to Washington in 2014 to attend college. After earning my BA degree in K-8th education from Seattle Pacific University, I moved to Wenatchee. I’ve always loved working with kids and have experience in the education field working with students from preschool all the way to 8th grade.
Carrie McFann
Co-Director
I’ve always known since a very young age that I was meant to work with children. To be a vessel for God to help children understand they are important and loved. I am born and raised in the Wenatchee Valley. I have spent a majority of the last 14 years running an in-home daycare and homeschooling my children. I am a wife to Josh and a mother to 3 wonderful daughters. You can always find me outdoors, camping, fishing, hiking or just spending time with all my animals.
Julee Christensen
My passion is teaching and loving on kiddos from a young age, I knew that was my calling. I have taught in some capacity for about 20 years because I love it so much! One of my favorite things is to see children's excitement and joy as they discover the world around them. I will love and encourage them as I strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus. I am a wife to Dustin and a mom of four kids aged 25, 21, 17 & 15. Fun fact: All of our kids are adopted, and three out of four are through foster care. I enjoy spending time with family and friends as well as traveling. I am looking forward to an amazing year!
Patti Zahnow
I am so excited for this school year! This will be my first-year teaching preschool but I have had a passion for working with little kids since I was twelve. I have lived in Wenatchee for two and half years and have enjoyed getting to know this community. I previously ran an in-home daycare for about six years on the west side. I incorporated preschool activities into our day and loved watching them learn and grow. I have always loved being around kids and look forward to this new chapter in my life. I am a wife to David and a mom to four grown kids ages 33, 31, 28, and 26, and grandma to four beautiful granddaughters.
Danyell Szot
