Caring, Experienced Childcare Teachers In Fairfield, NJ

At Little Leaders Academy, our teachers are the heart of our childcare center. Families trust our team to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children feel supported every day. Our staff brings experience in infant care, toddler care, preschool learning, early childhood education, Montessori-inspired teaching, and classroom supervision.

Staff Training & Safety Commitment
A trusted childcare center begins with caring and prepared teachers. Our staff supports children through attentive supervision, nurturing guidance, classroom routines, and safety-focused care. Families are welcome to ask about CPR training, First Aid preparation, staff qualifications, and childcare safety procedures during a scheduled tour.

Ms. Cristen

Ms. Cristen Director

Ms. Cristen. Our Center Director, has been directing in the childcare industry for 10 years. She is passionate about this field and adamant about creating a nurturing environment for Little Leaders to learn and grow. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from William Paterson University. Three fun facts about Cristen are: she played competitive soccer and softball, she has 2 sons, and she loves spending time at the beach.

Ms. Disha

Ms. Disha Assistant Toddler Teacher

Ms. Tara

Ms. Tara Lead Teacher

Ms. Tara is one of our lead teachers and has over 15 years of preschool experience! She is a William Paterson Alumni with a degree in psychology. Three fun facts about Tara are she was born in California, her daughters attend Little Leaders Academy and she loves spending time with her family!

Ms. Marlissa

Ms. Marlissa Lead Toddler Teacher

Ms. Stephanie

Ms. Stephanie Lead Infant Teacher

Ms. Stephanie is our Lead Infant Teacher and she has worked with infants for 20 years. She has her NAMC certification and has a passion for teaching babies to reach their milestones! Three fun facts about her are: she is a foodie, she loves visiting her family in Italy, and her favorite thing in the world is being an aunt to her 3 nephews and niece.

Ms. Jennifer

Ms. Jennifer Lead Toddler Teacher

Ms. Jennifer is our Lead Toddler Teacher and has been in this field for 5 years. She has 5 years of Montessori training and loves watching her students grasp a concept for the first time. Three fun facts about her are: her favorite color is lavender, she loves to dance, and her favorite sport is volleyball.

Ms. Adisa

Ms. Adisa Assistant Teacher

Ms. Adisa is one of our amazing Assistant Teachers. She has 3 years of experience working with infants and toddlers. Three fun facts about Adisa are: She is a makeup artist, she loves Nutella, and she has a 1 year old son.

Ms. Crystal

Ms. Crystal Assistant Teacher

Ms. Crystal is one of our amazing Assistant Teachers. She absolutely loves spending time with the children at LLA and loves coming up with new activities for them! Three fun facts about Crystal are: her favorite color is pink, her favorite hobby is baking, and she loves to decorate for birthday parties.

Ms. Raven

Ms. Raven Assistant Preschool Teacher

Ms. Leah

Ms. Leah Assistant Teacher

Ms. Leah is one of our amazing Assistant Teachers. She comes to us with 3 years of childcare experience. Three fun facts about Leah are that she did competitive cheerleading, she has a Pitbull, and she loves taking care of her nephews.

Ms. Michelle

Ms. Michelle Lead Teacher

Ms. Michelle is one of our amazing Assistant Teachers. She is currently to become an ABA therapist and has 2 years of childcare experience. Three fun facts about Michelle are: she is a swim instructor, she is also part of a swim team and she plays the flute.

Ms. Sydney

Ms. Sydney Assistant Toddler Teacher

Ms. Irene

Ms. Irene Assistant Toddler Teacher

Ms. Samantha

Ms. Samantha Assistant Pre-K Teacher