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Address
1545 E Pythian, Springfield, MO 65802

Main Campus Hours
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Childcare Hours
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Administrative Office Hours
Monday – Friday
Close at 4:30 p.m.

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Childcare Waitlist

If you are interested in our Early Child Care and Education program, please email here with your name and the age group of childcare that is needed to join the waitlist!

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Connect With Our Administrative Team

Marisa DeClue
Executive Director
417.829.0896
 
Robin Helsel
Community Resource / PR / Marketing Director
417.829.0804
 
Rick George
Finance Director
417.829.0897
 
Chrissy Marsh
Assistant Exec. Director / Quality Management
417.829.0898
 
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Ben Haldiman
Community Resource Coordinator
417.829.0890
 
Crystal Vaughn
Assistant Finance Director/Payroll
417.829.0893
 
Mandi Brown
Mandi Brown
Quality Specialist
417.829.0841
 
Talei Taganeca-Allen
Administrative Assistant
417.829.0892
 
Stephanie Waldron
Billing Coordinator
417.829.0894
 
Marcus Liberty-Elder
Systems Administrator
417.829.0831
 
Michael Johnson
Facilities Director
417.829.0870
 

Connect With Our Program Staff

Jeanette Stacye
Early Child Care and Education Director
417.829.0801
 
Nora Goller
Therapy Team Lead
 
Mallorie Coble
Mallorie Coble
Therapy Team Lead
 
Saffron Weigand-Buckley
Therapy Program Support Specialist
417.829.0820
 
Carrie Bywater
Tech and Learning Director
417.829.0842
 
Torri Brunkhorst
Adult Day Center Director
417.829.0859
 
Kayla McMartin
Employment Team Lead
417.829.0852
 
Brice Hall
Adult Programs Office Manager
417.829.0858