Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a positive foundation and loving atmosphere with caring and experienced teachers to help nurture and promote every child’s love of learning in a safe and caring environment.

Our Philosophy

Ivy League Preschool helps create an environment where experienced teachers support the nurturing and learning of every child’s needs, wants, and natural curiosity. Ivy League Preschool is committed to meeting every child’s developmental needs in a loving environment.

Key Points

• Hours 6:30 am- 6:30 pm
• Indoor play space
• Family style dining
• Full & Part time schedules available
• 6 weeks old – 12 years old
• Transportation to and from local schools
• Center based curriculum
• Music, Happy Feet Soccer, PC Kids, All Star Sports and Karate classes available
• Fully enclosed security key pad entrance

Meet The Staff

No photo.	Sara Hegarty Hi, my name is Sara, and I am the Assistant Director at Ivy League Preschool. I was born and raised on a farm in a small town in Illinois. I moved to Lee's Summit in 2000, and began working at Ivy League in June of the same year. I have worked in a child care setting for 18 years now, and absolutely love working at Ivy League! I have my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Rockhurst University, as well as my Missouri Director Certification. My husband and I reside in Lee's Summit with our two sons, Andrew and Gabriel, and our dog, KC.
	Lesley Belcher Hi, my name is Lesley, and I am the cook and I also drive the school bus. I started working at Ivy League Preschool in September of 2007. I am a single mother of three wonderful kids, Jacob, Bailey, and Zoey. My hobbies are taking pictures and making jewelry! In my free time I spend time with my kids and just relax!
	Diane Curtner Hi, my name is Diane, and I started working for Ivy League Preschool in June of 2002. During the shcool year, I work part time in the evenings as a closer. I teach Kindergarten at Prairie View Elementary School, so during my summers I work at Ivy League full time. I have my Associates Degree in Early Childhood from Penn Valley and have been in the child care profession for over 17 years! I enjoy my job and look forward to being with children every day. My hobbies are reading, backpacking, hiking, and crafting. I collect bears and Winnie the Pooh items.
	Dani Humbird Hi, my name is Dani, and I am the Lead Teacher in the Princeton North, Infant Classroom. I have three children of my own. I have worked at Ivy League Preschool in the past and I am so happy to return.
	Kay English Hi my name is Kay, and I am the Lead Teacher in the Princeton South, Infant Classroom. I have worked with Infants and Toddlers for over 20 years now.
	Amy Bass Hi, my name is Amy, and I am the Lead Teacher in the Penn North, Pre-Toddler Classroom. I started working with Ivy League Preschool in October of 2002. I love spending time with all my little ones everyday. I love to shop and buy clothes, purses, jewerly, and anything girly! I am so glad I have the opportuity to watch all these children grow up here at Ivy League Preschool.
No photo.	Renata Brackan Hello, my name is Renata and I am the Assistant Teacher in the Penn North, Pre-Toddler Classroom. I worked at Ivy League through my High School work study program and loved it so much I decided to come back! I absolutly love working with children, and can't wait to work with yours.
	Jennise Turks I have been working at Ivy League Preschool since April of 2005. I am the Lead Teacher in the Penn South, Pre - Toddler Classroom. I have a wonderful family with five children that keep me really busy. I have taken many educational classes in order to pursue my teaching experiences. I am glad to be here for your children’s future!
	Erica Fritts Hi, my name is Erica and I am the Assistant Teacher in Penn South, Pre-Toddler Classroom. I began working at Ivy League in June of 2007, and have loved every minute of it!
	Alicia McKnight Hi, my name is Alicia McKnight and I am 22 years old. I began working with Ivy League Preschool in April of this year, as the Lead Teacher in the Columbia, Toddler Classroom. I have been working with children for the last eight years. I am currently a student at Longview Community College, planning to further my education in Elementary Education. After I graduate from Longview in the fall of 2008, I will continue my education at Graceland University, in Independence. I am the oldest of three girls. I look forward to working with you and your children.
	Kami Warinner Hi, my name is Kami, and I am the Lead Teacher in the Cornell, Get Set Classroom. I am married with two children, Mackenzie and Chase. I worked with Ivy League Preschool back in 2007, and am happy to return again.
	Jamie Forbis Hi, my name is Jamie and I am the assistant in the Yale Preschool Classroom. I started working with Ivy League Preschool in September of 2008. I enjoy working with children of all ages!
	Jayme Ambrose Hello, my name is Jayme, and I am the Lead Teacher in the Dartmouth, Pre-K Classroom. I began working at Ivy League Preschool in January of 2007. I am currently working on my Elementary Education Degree.
	Tracy Wilhite I am the Lead Teacher in the Harvard, Pre-K classroom. I have been a preschool teacher since 1996, and I began working with Ivy League Preschool in March of 2006. Currently I am finishing my degree in Business Administration.
	Kali Herbert Hi! My name is Kali Herbert, and I started at Ivy League in August of 2007. I am the Lead Teacher in the KU/MU Kindergarten Enrichment / School Age classroom. I am attending Longview Community College for two years with the A+ Program. I plan on attending Missouri State University to major in Elementary Education. I really enjoy working with children and helping them learn to grow. It is always a pleasure working with your children.
	Leslie Bloomquist Hi, my name is Leslie Bloomquist, and I am a floater. I have been with Ivy League Preschool since August of 2007. I am a student at the University of Central Missouri and will soon complete my degree. I am working toward a double major in Early Childhood and Elementary Education.
	Georgia Smith Hi, I am a floater throughout the Infant/Pre-Toddler classrooms. Before I came to Ivy League I was a nanny for a wonderful family for six years. I graduated high school in 2005 and I have been taking classes at Longview to prepare for nursing school. I live in Lee’s Summit and am the oldest of three kids. I truly enjoy working with children and plan to work with kids as a nurse. I am also looking forward to starting a family of my own very much, I can’t wait! I’m excited to have the opportunity to work with your children.
No photo.	Paige Solomon Hello, my name is Paige, and I am currently a floater. I have been employed with Ivy League Preschool since 2006 as part of the early work release program in my Senior year of High School. I have much enjoyed working with every age group enrolled with Ivy League. I currently attend Avila University to major in Elementary Education, and will be starting my Sophomore year this fall. I was a member of the Avila Cheer Squad last year and this year will become a member of the "Glitter Girls" Dance team. I only have one child, which is a four-legged beagle that comes to the name "Copper."
	Rachel Fritts Hi, my name is Rachel, and I am a floater throughout the building. I currently just started working at Ivy League, and I love it!