Teachers

Teachers

We're there for you and your child

In our work, we put great focus on one thing – the welfare of your child.  The first element in a positive learning experience is safety and security.  Our staff treats each child with respect and compassion.  Our team of educators works hard to develop individualized lesson plans based on each child’s needs.  We take an approach to early childhood education that promotes learning through play and strong bonds between teachers, children and families.

Each member of our teaching team is a Wisconsin DCF Certified Child Care Teacher and has studied Early Childhood Education at a Technical College or University which means you can trust that your child is in the hands of a true, trained professional.  Our teachers regularly participate in educational classes and seminars and always bring new ideas and input to their daily lesson plans.

Get to know our staff

Janice Button
Administrative Director

With Berlin Community Daycare & Preschool since
2007

Janice holds her Administrative Credential from Fox Valley Technical College and holds her Associates Degree in Business Management from Fox Valley Technical College.

Mission
When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile.

janice@berlindaycare.org

Shanna Calkins
Preschool Teacher | Teacher Mentor

With Berlin Community Daycare & Preschool since
2008

Shanna holds her Wisconsin Professional Credential for Infant and Toddler Education from University of Wisconsin Platteville. Shanna received her Preschool cred. From Northwest Tech. college and and holds her Degree in Early childhood Education from FVTC.

Gina Daniels
Toddler Teacher

With Berlin Community Daycare & Preschool since
2012

Gina holds her Wisconsin Professional Credential for Infant and Toddler Education through Moraine Park Technical College and is currently working towards her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Amanda Olson
Toddler Teacher

With Berlin Community Daycare & Preschool since
2009

Amanda holds her Wisconsin Professional Credential for Preschool Education from North East Wisconsin Technical College and holds her Degree in Early childhood Education from FVTC.

Lisa Piper
Cook

With Berlin Community Daycare & Preschool since
2015

Lisa studied Elementary Education at the University of Iowa and Special Education at Iowa State University.

Jessica Davey
Preschool Teacher

With Berlin Community Daycare & Preschool since
2017

Jessica holds a Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Ashlyn Ballard
Childcare Teacher

With Berlin Community Daycare & Preschool since
April 2018

Ashlyn holds an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Brittyn Davenport
Infant Teacher

With Berlin Community Daycare & Preschool since
January 2021

Brittyn holds credentials in Early Childhood education.

Ashlyn Eastberg
Childcare Teacher

With Berlin Community Daycare & Preschool since
April 2021

Ashlyn holds credentials in Early Childhood education.

Violet Lueck
Childcare Teacher

With Berlin Community Daycare & Preschool since
May 2023

Violet holds credentials in Early Childhood education.

Ivylynn Hansen
Childcare Teacher

With Berlin Community Daycare & Preschool since
September 2023

Amanda Wastart
Toddler Teacher

With Berlin Community Daycare & Preschool since
October 2023

Holly Petraszak
Office Manager | Food Service Coordinator

With Berlin Community Daycare & Preschool since
August 2018