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About The Cookie Corner Childcare Center
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Our Faculty

Toni Tabone, Director / Owner / Teacher

Toni Tabone
- Bachelor's Degree from King's College
- Major in Elem Educ and certified in Early Childhood Education
- Began in Day Care Pre-school section for a few years

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Ann Marie Alu, Teacher Assistant / Substitute

Ann Marie Alu, Teacher Assistant/Substitute
- Licensed in Practical Nursing (over 42 years)
- Previously employed as an obstetrical nurse and really loved seeing babies come into the world
- Joined staff in February 2023
- Currently working in the Pre-school Day Care section and substituting as needed

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Donna B. Brenner, Asst. to Director / Teacher / Substitute

Donna Brenner
- Bachelor's Degree from College Misericordia
- Major- ElemEd/ Minor-Special Ed
- Master's Degree from Bloomsburg University

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Danielle Bulger, Assistant Group Supervisor

Danielle Bulger
-Graduated from Wyoming Area Highschool in 2015
-Studied Elementary Education at Saint Petersburg College

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Doris Conant, LPN / Teacher Asst. / Asst. Group Supervisor

Doris Conant
- Licensed in Practical Nursing
- Worked in health institutions along with private duty
- Joined The Cookie Corner Staff in 1999

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Micayla Grey, Teacher/ Assistant Teacher

Micayla Grey,
-Bachelor’s Degree earned from Misericordia University
-Observed for her field experience at The Cookie Corner in 2019

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Theresa Guzik, Asst. Group Supervisor / Teacher Assistant

Theresa Guzik
- Certification as a Nursing Assistant
- Previously, worked in a Nursing Home & has done private duty
- Included in The Cookie Corner Staff in 1998 for a few years with Pre-school Day Care
- Returned to staff in 2006 working with both Toddlers & Pre-schoolers
- Currently working in the Nursery School section

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Faith Kessell, Teacher Assistant / Substitute

Faith Kessell, Teacher Assistant/Substitute
- Bachelor’s Degree earned from The University of Scranton
- Current student at Wilkes University
- Working toward a Master’s degree in Middle Level Education
- Joined staff in September 2023
- Currently working in the Nursery School section and substituting as needed

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Kelly Lawrence, Assistant Group Supervisor / Assistant Teacher

Kelly Lawrence
-Attended LCCC for Commercial Art and Human Services
-Worked at a daycare/school for 8 years

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Hayley Lewis, Teacher Assistant / Substitute

Hayley Lewis, Teacher Assistant/Substitute
- Graduated from Pittston Area High school in 2019
- Previously employed for 2 years as a children’s party host at the local Sky Zone Trampoline Park
- 5 or more years babysitting experience with children under age 10
- Began observation at The Cookie Corner in 2021
- Joined staff in 2022, working with all age groups
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from LCCC, Spring 2024
- Set to pursue Bachelor’s Degree at Wilkes University, Fall 2024

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Kathy Mulhern, Teacher Assistant / Substitute

Kathy Mulhern, Teacher Assistant/Substitute
- Associates Degree in Commercial Art from LCCC
- Worked as a graphic artist for ad agencies in both PA and Maryland
- Taught art to grade school students in private school and home school academy settings in Maryland
- Gave private art lessons to children
- Joined the Cookie Corner Staff in 2022
- Currently working in the Nursery School section

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Kaitlin Piper, Assistant Group Supervisor

Kaitlin Piper, Assistant Group Supervisor
- Associates Degree in Accounting and Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science from Daytona State
- Worked 3 years as a gymnastics coach at the YMCA
- Previously employed 6 years at a local Daycare with Toddler, Pre-K, and school-age children
- Joined Cookie Corner staff in August 2022
- Currently working in the Toddler section

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Shelly Romanczuk, Teacher Assistant / Substitute

Shelly Romanczuk
-One full year at LCCC
- Two full semesters of Early Childhood Education
- Worked 3 years in a local day care center with Infants, Toddlers, Pre-school & School Age children

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Anne Schwartz, Teacher / Assistant Teacher / Substitute

Anne Schwartz
- Bachelor's Degree earned from College Misericordia
- Certified in both Elementary & Early Childhood Education
- Taught & substituted in the Day Care Pre-school section in 1998 for a few years.

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Susan Smith, Teacher

Joan Urban
- Graduate of East Stroudsburg University
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Education
- Received PA Teacher Certification in Social Studies

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Joan Urban, Teacher / Assistant Teacher / Substitute

Joan Urban
- King's College & Wilkes University
- Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elem Ed & Certification in Early Childhood Educ
- Taught elementary school at Wyoming Area School District (1995-1999)
- Joined the staff in 2007

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Karen Williams, Assistant Group Supervisor

Karen Williams, Assistant Group Supervisor
- Graduated from Wyoming Valley West High school in 1992
- Small business owner of River Oils
- Began volunteering at a local Pre-school/ Daycare in 2016
- Hired as a teacher assistant for the same school from 2018-2021
- Coached cheerleading for mini football
- Joined Cookie Corner staff in June 2023
- Currently working in the Toddler section

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Our Center

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  •       Cookie Corner
    Cookie Corner
  •        Nursery School Classroom
    Nursery School Classroom
  •    Daycare  Classroom
    Daycare Classroom
  •    Multi Purpose Room
    Multi Purpose Room
  •    Pre School Outdoor Play Area
    Pre School Outdoor Play Area
  •   Toddler Room
    Toddler Room
  •   Toddler Room
    Toddler Room
  •   Toddler Outdoor Play Area
    Toddler Outdoor Play Area
  •   Weather Room
    Weather Room
  •    First Aid CPR Certified
    First Aid CPR Certified
  •      Our Staff
    Our Staff
  •      Our Staff
    Our Staff
  •   Our Staff
    Our Staff
  •       Drinking Nectar
    Drinking Nectar
  •       Placing Honeybee Eggs
    Placing Honeybee Eggs
  •     Chick Hatching
    Chick Hatching
  •    Election Day
    Election Day
  •    Election Day
    Election Day
  •    Election Day
    Election Day
  •   Observing The Hive
    Observing The Hive
  •       Filling The Hive
    Filling The Hive
  •       Groundhog Day
    Groundhog Day
  •     Feeling Beeswax
    Feeling Beeswax
  •       Fire Safety Program
    Fire Safety Program
  •       Fire Safety Program
    Fire Safety Program
  •       Fire Safety Program
    Fire Safety Program
  •        Fire Safety Program
    Fire Safety Program
  •        Fire Safety Program
    Fire Safety Program
  •     Fire Safety Program
    Fire Safety Program
  •       Fire Safety Program
    Fire Safety Program
  •        Pollock
    Pollock
  •       Wall Art
    Wall Art
  •     Planting
    Planting
  •      Planting
    Planting
  •   Butterfly Release
    Butterfly Release
  •   Butterfly Release
    Butterfly Release
  •   Mosaic
    Mosaic
  •   Van Gogh
    Van Gogh
  •   Van Gogh
    Van Gogh
  •   Van Gogh
    Van Gogh
  •   Van Gogh
    Van Gogh
  •   Van Gogh
    Van Gogh

Call The Cookie Corner today at 570-693-3556 to register your child for caring and nurturing full-time or part-time child care.

272 West Eighth Street, West Wyoming, PA 18644 | Phone: (570) 693-3556