Our Staff
Our staff is required to hold credentials from the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing. Staff members also participate in professional growth including continuing education, seminars and annual conferences in order to keep abreast of new developments in early childhood education and continue to provide a quality program for the children.
Our staff is carefully selected to provide a loving and nurturing Christian environment while stimulating the children academically and socially. All staff members are experienced, well-qualified, and knowledgeable in child development. Kindness and consideration are modeled in both words and behavior. Positive reinforcement is used to guide children and help them develop a strong self-esteem.
All staff members are CPR & First Aid Certified.
Teacher/Child ratios for age 3 and older are 1:8
Teacher/Child ratios for age 2 -3 are 1:6
Parent Teacher Conferences
We offer formal parent teacher conferences in October and May to review your child's growth and development.
Meet Our Preschool Staff Members
Administrative Team
miss meagan - Director
Miss Meagan, our Director, has been at Saddleback Children's Center since 2015 where her daughters also attended preschool. It feels like home to her! She loves seeing Jesus work and spreading His love through building relationships with families, children and teachers.
She was born and raised in California. She attended Purdue University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Minor in Psychology. Meagan also met her husband at Purdue and upon graduating they moved out to Chicago where they lived for almost five years. One year before moving back to California, God surprised them with two blessings, twin girls. Meagan began her career in banking, but from the moment her children were brought into her life she has since been inspired to work with children as a profession as she is continually amazed at the world through the eyes of a child.
Meagan went back to school to obtain an Associate of Science in Child Development from Saddleback College and currently holds a California Child Development Teaching Permit as a Program Director. Meagan enjoys volunteering with her daughters and husband in the 2s, 3s and 4s for Sunday School, spending time with her family, being outdoors, hiking, yoga, drawing and just laughing.
Mr. fran - 3's Preschool teacher (blue room)
& Administrative Assistant
Mister Fran has been working at Saddleback Children's Center since 2021. He is incredibly happy to be the Blue Room teacher. He has worked in the field of Early Child Education for ten years. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and received an AA in Early Childhood Education from Los Angeles City College. Mister Fran first began working with preschool age children when he worked at a Christian daycare in 2005. Since then, he has grown to learn from children, seeing them as individuals. He sees early child education as being intentional - observing, planning and guiding.
Mister Fran enjoys spending time with his family and friends, reading, going to concerts, traveling, going to baseball games, going on hikes and grilling outside.
MISS MARE -
outdoor classroom specialist & Brown Room Assistant Teacher
Miss Mare is a wife and mother of two teenagers. Her family is involved in 4H and has LOTS of animals; goats, rabbits, chickens, and dogs. In the summer of 2018, Miss Mare received an email looking for a preschool teacher at a Christian school, and thought "That's my dream job!" She didn't have any ECE credits, so she promptly enrolled at Saddleback College so that she could be here!
Miss Mare is the Children's Ministry Leader at her church and has taught Sunday School, mid-week studies and VBS. She has been a girl scout leader and has run summer camp at her Equestrian Vaulting Club. She loves helping children grow into kind followers of Jesus.
Miss Marie - Curriculumum Specialist (Green Room)
Ms. Marie feels blessed to be the Curriculum Specialist at Saddleback Children’s Center. She has been in early education for over 15 years and has her Associate of Science Degree in Child Development from Saddleback College and a California Child Development Master Teacher Permit. Ms. Marie lives with her wonderful husband and their beautiful daughter, Kiersten.
She spends her free time with her family, but she also enjoys refurbishing old furniture, garage sale shopping, eating, running and reading. Ms. Marie feels honored and very excited to be part of your child’s learning journey!
Toddler/Jumpstart Classroom Community (2 - 3-year-olds)
MISS MELISSA - JUMPSTART TEACHER (BROWN ROOM)
Miss Melissa has been working at Saddleback Children’s Center since 2021, and she is thrilled to be working with the Jumpstart Program. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Human Development at the University of California San Diego. She has dedicated her life to working with children and families in a variety of settings. She worked for the AmeriCorps, the Regional Center of Orange County and a several non-profits working with disabled children and their families. She was also a swim coach and taught swimming lessons and truly loves being on, near and around the water. She and her husband met in college, and have three kind, funny daughters who keep them busy. When her oldest began preschool, she began volunteering in the classroom and found a passion for teaching young children. Ms. Melissa feels that teaching young children is a gift and a blessing. She is honored to be your children’s first teacher and so thankful that she was called to SCC! She has worked as an Outdoor Teacher, a 3- and 4-year program teacher. Ms. Melissa is currently taking Early Childhood Education classes to receive her AA in Child Development.
Ms. Melissa enjoys reading and children’s literature and attending concerts and music festivals with her husband. On the weekends you can find her and her family at the beach Kayaking and paddle boarding. She and her family love camping and spend most summers camping in Mammoth, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite.
MISS MARE -
outdoor classroom specialist & Brown Room Assistant Teacher
MISS MARE -
outdoor classroom specialist & Brown Room Assistant Teacher
Miss Mare is a wife and mother of two teenagers. Her family is involved in 4H and has LOTS of animals; goats, rabbits, chickens, and dogs. In the summer of 2018, Miss Mare received an email looking for a preschool teacher at a Christian school, and thought "That's my dream job!" She didn't have any ECE credits, so she promptly enrolled at Saddleback College so that she could be here!
Miss Mare is the Children's Ministry Leader at her church and has taught Sunday School, mid-week studies and VBS. She has been a girl scout leader and has run summer camp at her Equestrian Vaulting Club. She loves helping children grow into kind followers of Jesus.
3 - 4 Year-Old Classroom Communities
Mr. fran - 3's Preschool teacher (blue room)
& Administrative Assistant
Mr. Fran has been working at Saddleback Children's Center since 2021. He is incredibly happy to be the Blue Room teacher. He has worked in the field of Early Child Education for ten years. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and received an AA in Early Childhood Education from Los Angeles City College. Mister Fran first began working with preschool age children when he worked at a Christian daycare in 2005. Since then, he has grown to learn from children, seeing them as individuals. He sees early child education as being intentional - observing, planning and guiding.
Mister Fran enjoys spending time with his family and friends, reading, going to concerts, traveling, going to baseball games, going on hikes and grilling outside.
Miss Lauren - blue room aSsistant Teacher
Young 4's and Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Community
Miss DIANE - RED Room and green room Aide
Miss Diane is so excited to be working with Miss Mary this year. She has been here at SCC for over 12 years. She loves this school! Miss Diane received her Associate Teacher's Permit from Irvine Valley College.
She was born and raised here in Orange County. She lives close by in Coto de Caza. Miss Diane has an amazing son Ryan who lives in San Francisco.
On the weekends you will find her walking or working out. Miss Diane loves reading, museums and relaxing at the beach. She loves the movies too! She loves to fly to SF, it's a quick trip and her son is a great tour guide.
Miss Diane is so excited to be here at SCC.
Afternoon Classroom Community
miss Ligia - lead afternoon teacher
Coming soon!
miss Ila - afternoon assistant Teacher
Coming soon!