Our Specially-Trained Teachers
Strict hiring practices ensure that the best daycare and teaching staff work at Kiddie Care Learning Center and receive ongoing professional development and accredited training. Our teachers undergo criminal background checks by the FBI and Alabama Bureau of Investigation, are trained in First Aid and CPR by the American Heart Association, and use proven, play-based methods to nurture healthy development in children and encourage a life-long love of learning.
Dothan Staff
Kishia Saffold, Owner/Director & CEO
Kishia Saffold acquired Kiddie Care Learning Center in 2004, but she has a long history in childcare because her mother was an in-home childcare provider who opened a childcare facility in 1996. At that time Kishia worked as a teacher in the center while also attending college. A few years later, she became a mother and worked as a news producer in Alabama and North Carolina.
As a single mother, Kishia worked diverse shifts and found that childcare centers who had extended hours were usually in bad neighborhoods. She felt as if she had to sacrifice quality care. In 2000, Kishia worked at her mother's daycare as Assistant Director. In 2002, they opened a new childcare center in Dothan that was inspired from Kishia’s good and bad experiences in childcare, both as a teacher and as a parent.
Today, Kiddie Care Learning Center is the largest privately-owned childcare learning center in the Wiregrass area, and was voted Best Daycare/Preschool of the Wiregrass the last three years. Mrs. Saffold has earned a Masters of Business Administration from Troy University and a Bachelors of Arts in Communication from Alabama State University. She is a wife to Jeffery and a mother to daughter Kiera, a 2020 graduate of Dartmouth College.
Jefferey Saffold
Position: Co-Owner
In Education Since: 2013
At Kiddie Care Since: 2020
Favorite Children's Book: Jungle Book
Childcare providing is our future to kids. We establish great relatonships so we can provide a wonderful foundation. Love is showing them early to be great people.
Francesca Ramsey
Position: Assistant Director
In Education Since: 2014
At Kiddie Care Since: 2019
Favorite Children's Book: I Like Myself
Working at Kiddie Care is an awesome feeling. Positively impacting children, watching them grow and develop on a daily basis is beyond rewarding. I love the hours because it coinsides with my kids schedule. You definitely get the best of both worlds.
Kazarieya Williams
Position: Assistant Director
In Education Since: 2014
At Kiddie Care Since: 2019
Favorite Children's Book: When God Made You
One of things I love the most about working atKiddie Care is the experience I am gaining being thrown into so many different situations and involved with so many diverse personalities from both the adults and children. I also enjoy watching the children grow and develop.
Kiera Carey
Position: Floater/Teacher
In Education Since: 2016
At Kiddie Care Since: 2016
Favorite Children's Book: Falling Up
I truly enjoy being able to make an impact on a child’s life. I love finding new and creative ways to make learning fun while building their foundation for a sucessful future. Kiddie Care provides an amazing window for growth and change that I haven’t seen anywhwere else.
Norma Neal
Position: Floater/Teacher
In Education Since: 2020
At Kiddie Care Since: 2011
Favorite Children's Book: Oh the Places You Will Go
I love children. It’s very rewarding to see them grow and learn, knowng I helped. And since the good lord only gave me one, I help other parents with their little ones.
Trai Vana Griffin
Position: Auxiliary Teacher, First Class Pre-K
In Education Since: 2009
At Kiddie Care Since: 2019
Favorite Children's Book: Ferdinand the Bull
Working at Kiddie Care and with children has reminded me of how amazing and exciting the world can be. You always work in a positive atmosphere. Children are our future and to be able to be able to teach them I feel I am making a positive impact in their lives.
Paula Wright
Position: First Class Pre-K Teacher
In Education Since: 1996
At Kiddie Care Since: 2018
Favorite Children's Book: Poky Little Puppy
There are plenty of things I love at KiddieCare, but the most I love is the children. They make my bad days good. My co-workers and bosses are also another thing I love about working here, they truly are like family. And with all this said, God is always in the forefront. Love conquers all and is a quality we all need to have to get through life. Love, love, love the children.
Maeghan Gillon
Position: Infant Room
In Education Since: 2019
At Kiddie Care Since: 2019
Favorite Children's Book: Oh the Places You Will Go
I love taking care of my babies. The staff is really like family. Kiddie Care is the type of place you can enjoy going to everyday.
Stephan Smith, Dothan
Position: Preschool Teacher
In Education Since: 2008
At Kiddie Care Since: 2011
Favorite Children's Book: Jack and Jill
I love working for Kiddie Care because I love the kind and caring staff. I love my hours. I especially love the kids that I teach. I love when you ask for time off it is granted to you without a problem. There's so many things I love about working with Kiddie Care.
Madisyn Bell
Position: Infants/Toddlers
In Education Since: 2020
At Kiddie Care Since: 2020
Favorite Children's Book: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
I love being able to take care of children. I also love having a good work environment. We always work together like a family.
Enterprise Staff
Belinda Jones-Pitt
Position: Assistant Director
In Education Since: 2016
At Kiddie Care Since: 2018
Favorite Children's Book: Hickory Dickory Dock
There are many reasons why I love working at Kiddie Care. First and foremost everyone always foresees and make sure that the children are well taken care of. Kiddie Care exceeds the curriculum and makes learning so much fun. I love coming in and seeing the children smile and excited about the day. The children are so loving and it makes our job so much easier.
Sheila Brooks
Position: Cook
In Education Since: 1997
At Kiddie Care Since: 2015
Favorite Children's Book: Green Eggs and Ham
I love being around children and helping them learn and grow. I love spending time with co-workers and having fun. I am going to enjoy having something to look back on as I get older!
Shelia Terry
Position: Room 32 (infants)
In Education Since: 2017
At Kiddie Care Since: 2017
Favorite Children's Book: Three Little Pigs
I enjoy being in the infant room with all the babies. I love watching them grow and start crawling and the next thing you know their walking. I enjoy watching every milestone.
Rebecca Avant
Position: Assistant in Room 32 (infants)
In Education Since: 2016
At Kiddie Care Since: 2020
Favorite Children's Book: 3 Little Bears
I love getting to meet new kids and loving on them. Playing with the children and teaching them is what I love most and knowing I make a difference.
LaShunda Coleman
Position: Room 31 (18 months-2 yrs)
In Education Since:
At Kiddie Care Since:
Favorite Children's Book:
Sheliea Townsend
Position: Room 33 (infants)
In Education Since: 2019
At Kiddie Care Since: 2019
Favorite Children's Book: Little Red Riding Hood
I enjoy the children. I also love my work family. I love seeing the smiles on the children faces when coming to work.
Michelle Davis
Position: Room 25 (Pre-K)
In Education Since: 2018
At Kiddie Care Since: 2018
Favorite Children's Book: Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham
I absolutely love the kids. I love getting to interact with children of all ages and getting to know their different personalities. I love being able to help guide the children on a positive path and to ultimately spend.