Meet the Creative Kids Owner/Executive Director

Mrs. Michelle Lightle

Hi, my name is Mrs. Michelle Lightle. I am the Owner/Executive Director of the three locations of the Creative Kids Preschool and Daycare Centers. I have raised my beautiful children and they have blessed me with 4 amazing grandchildren. I started my business 32 years ago as a small in-home family daycare provider while attending Yuba Community College for Child Development and Administration. Just over 22 years ago I ventured out and built the Walton Center (883 So. Walton Ave.) of Creative Kids Preschool and Daycare. In February 2006, I purchased what was at that time Small Wonders Preschool Center located at 1060 Lincoln Road. In May 2018, I purchased what was formerly the Little Rascals Preschool located at 1015 Marcia Avenue. We now have three wonderful sites to serve the families in our community. We serve infants to school age children, including transportation to and from schools in our community. I am dedicated to providing your children with quality care and education. I am blessed to have a wonderful staff and supportive families that support our program and together we are able to achieve these goals.

Meet Our Teaching Team

Your child's teacher has been "hand chosen" because of his/her very special qualities and love for children. Anyone can achieve a certificate that qualifies them to work in the field of early childhood education, but it takes someone with remarkable character and enduring patience to care for and nurture children on a daily basis.

Liz Trisler

Ms. Liz is the Site Director for the Lincoln Site. She has been a part of the Creative Kids Preschool Teaching Team since 2024.

Infant Room

Myrna Medina

Ms. Myrna is one of our dedicated Infant Room Teachers. She has been a part of the Creative Kids Preschool Teaching Team since 2015.

Infant Room

Christina Ingram

Ms. Christina is one of our dedicated Infant Room Teachers. She has been part of the Creative Kids Teaching Team since 2024.

Infant Room

Janet Bracamontes

Ms. Janet is one of our dedicated Infant Room Teachers. She has been a part of the Creative Kids Teaching Team since 2023.

Infant Room

Martha Flores

Ms. Marth is one of our dedicated Infant Room Teachers. She has been a part of the Creative Kids Preschool Teaching Team since 2024.

Infant Room

Maria Gonzales

Ms. Maria is one of our dedicated Toddler Room Teachers. She has been a part of the Creative Kids Preschool Teaching Team since 2016.

2's Room

Macie Mejia

Ms. Macie is one of our dedicated 3's Room Teachers. She has been a part of the Creative Kids Preschool Teaching Team since 2019.

3's Room

Rupinder Kaur

Ms. Rupinder is one of our dedicated 3's Room Teachers. She has been a part of the Creative Kids Teaching Team since 2023.

3's Room

Carrie Carchio

Ms. Carrie is one of our dedicated Preschool Teachers. She has been a part of the Creative Kids Teaching Team since 2006.

Prekindergarten Room

Jennifer Dearing

Ms. Jennifer is one of our dedicated Preschool Room Teachers. She has been a part of the Creative Kids Preschool Team since 2013.

Prekindergarten Room

Harshdeep Kaur

Ms. Harshdeep is one of our dedicated Preschool Room Teachers. She has been a part of the Creative Kids Preschool Team since 2023.

Prekindergarten Room

Sukhjeet Sidhu

Ms. Sukhjeet is a valuable member of our Teaching Team. She has been a part of the Creative Kids Preschool Team since 2023.

Floater

Bella Sladariu Bateman

Ms. Bella is a valuable member of our Teaching Team. She has been a part of the Creative Kids Preschool Team since 2024.

Floater

Ann Waid

Ms. Ann is a valuable team member of Creative Kids Team. She has been a part of the Creative Kids Preschool Team since 2013.

Administration

Kimberly Penn

Ms. Kimberly is a valuable team member of Creative Kids Team. She has been a part of the Creative Kids Preschool Team since 2022.