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Meet the Creative Kids Owner/Executive Director

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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.

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LeeAnn DeLuze

Ms. LeeAnn is the Site Director and Prekindergarten Teacher for the Marcia Site.  She has been a part of the Creative Kids Preschool Teaching Team since 2018.

Director & Prekindergarten Class

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Flower Cuevas

Ms. Flower is our dedicated 2's Room Teacher.  She has been a part of the Creative Kids Teaching Team since 2018

2's Class

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Natalie Banuelos

Ms. Natalie is our dedicated 3's Room Teacher.  She has been a part of the Creative Kids Teaching Team since 2018

3's Class

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Sally Long

Ms. Sally is our dedicated School Age Teacher. She has been part of the Creative Kids Teaching Team since 2018.

School Age Class

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Jackie Allred

Ms. Jackie is one of our dedicated Teachers. She has been part of the Creative Kids Teaching Team since 2018.

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