OUR TEAM
Kelsey
Center Director/Owner
Kelsey is the founder of Canny Kids. Kelsey received her Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology from BYU in 2013. She loves seeing social growth in children and is passionate about chocolate chip cookies.
Megan
Center Director
Megan graduated from BYU’s Family Life and Family Studies program in 2012. She brings energy and joy into each of her shifts at Canny. Megan is Canny’s music time guru and always knows how to have a good time!
Nichole
Center Director
Lacie
Center Director
Lacie graduated from the University of Utah and then got her Master’s Degree at SUU; both in Elementary Education. She taught 5th Grade for 10 years before starting an in home daycare. Lacie has 3 kids of her own; 3 year old twin girls and a 5 year old son. She loves summertime, reading, cookies, and doing fun activities with her kids.
Alexa
Lead Teacher
Alexa is a lead teacher at Canny Kids. She is an Education Major at SLCC, and has an adorable dog. Her goal is to one day become an elementary school teacher. One of her favorite things about working at Canny is the community and that all the teachers are so sweet and kind. She says, “it’s exciting meeting so many new kids and providing them with a safe and fun environment.” The kids love playing with Miss Alexa!
Nina
Curriculum Specialist
Nina has a degree in Human Development and Family Studies with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education from the University of Utah. She has been teaching for several years and loves to support learning at Canny! Nina have two young children who keep her learning and growing every day. In her free time she likes to read, run, and practice and teach yoga to all ages
Shar
Lead Teacher
Bio coming soon…
Deanna
Lead Teacher
Ashley
Assistant Teacher
Ellie
Assistant Teacher
Ellie graduated from Corner Canyon High School, and was a cosmetology student at Ctech. She has 9 siblings and wants to become an autism specialist in the future.
Sally
Assistant Teacher
Emily
Assistant Teacher
Emily graduated from Corner Canyon High School in 2021 and is always ready for a good time. She is the oldest of 9 in her home and adores children of all ages. Rolling on the floor laughing with kids is her specialty!
Maddie
Assistant Teacher
Bio coming soon…
NOW HIRING
We seek out the best caregivers to work at Canny Kids. Our team comes to work every day knowing we help parents succeed and kids excel. Our passion fuels our work and we love what we do!
All Canny Kids employees have the following training and clearances:
- Pediatric First Aid
- CPR
- Extensive Background Check
- FBI Fingerprinting
- Emergency Health and Safety Plans
- State Licensing Required Training
- Key Child Development Milestones
- Methods of Positive Reinforcement
Come Join Us!
Canny Kids is always looking for engaging teachers! Our employees love the time they get to spend around children. Team members receive regular training in appropriate teaching methods and first aid. Many employees even bring their own children to work with them.