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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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Nanette Saole

Ms. Nanette is the Site Director for the Walton Site.  She has been a part of the Creative Kids Preschool Teaching Team since 2015.

Director & Teacher

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Indu Kaur

Ms. Indu is one of our dedicated Infant Room teachers.  She has been a part of the Creative Kids Teaching Team since 2009

Infant Room

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Hardeep Kaur

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

Infant Room

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Brenda Rivas

Ms. Brenda is one of our dedicated Toddler Room teachers.  She has been a part of the Creative Kids Preschool Teaching Team since 2024.

2's Room

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Gurleen Kaur

Ms. Gurleen is a valuable member of our 2's Room Teaching Team. She has been a part of the Creative Kids Teaching Team since 2022.

2's Room

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Maricela Jaime

Ms. Marti is a valuable member of our 3's Room Teaching Team.  She has been a part of the Creative Kids Preschool Teaching Team since 2021.

3's Room

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Manjit Kaur

Ms. Manjit is a valuable member of our 3's Room Teaching Team. She has been a part of the Creative Kids Teaching Team since 2013.

3's Room

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Martha Masih

Ms. Martha is a valuable team member of our Preschool Room Teaching Team.  She has been a part of the Creative Kids Preschool Team since 2017.

Prekindergarten Room

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Becky Cooper

Ms. Becky is one of our dedicated Teachers.  She has been a part of the Creative Kids Teaching Team since 2020.

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Terri Maldonado

Ms. Terri is one of our dedicated School Age Teachers. She has been a part of the Creative Kids Teaching Team since 2024.

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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

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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.

Administration

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