Warsaw Area Career Center

Logo for Warsaw Early Learning Academy, featuring children holding hands.

The Warsaw Area Career Center is excited to introduce the Warsaw Early Learning Academy to you, along with the staff members that will be caring for these children. This program was implemented to help support Warsaw Community School staff members & their families. The WELA currently has over 30 students with ages ranging from infants through 5 years old.

Communication is a very important with our parents and families in the childcare. The childcare uses Brightwheel for parents to communicate to teachers/director and for them to send documents to parents.

Rylee is in charge of overseeing the childcare program here at Warsaw Community Schools and works directly with the students, as well as supervising the staff. She is responsible for the daily organization of the program and whatever else each day may bring.

Rylee grew up in Garrett. She has a Significant Other(Austin Striggle) and she has bonus son, Brantlee (10) and a little girl due in November. They have two cats, Blaze and Rhaz. She enjoys reading and doing DIY project and crafts.

She is a graduate from Ivy Tech with an Associate in Early Childhood Education.

Amelia's favorite flower is a rose. Her favorite color is sage green. Her favorite place to visit is the beach, any beach! During her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, big game night family. She also enjoys wrestling tournaments and football games.

Lally is in charge of overseeing the Pre-K children of 4 - 5 year olds.

Lally grew up in Warsaw. She enjoys crocheting projects.

Her favorite flower are tulips. Her favorite color is dark green and light purple. Her favorite place to visit is family in Utah. She enjoys seeing the beautiful mountains. During her free time she enjoys spending time with family. They like to play outdoor games together.
Danielle is in charge of overseeing the Preschool children.

Danielle grew up in South Bend. She is married to her husband, Justin Hurtle and they have a blended family of five children; Allie (22), Lexi (17), Jadyn (16), Zoey (14) and Parker (7). Danielle's family have several family pets; a dog -Tootsie; a chinchilla - Franz, two cats - Miss Mittens & Cleopatra, two bearded dragons - Spryo & Cheeto. She enjoys crafting anything with her Cricut, painting and making jewelry.

Danielle's favorite flower are yellow tulips. Her favorite color is yellow. Her favorite place to visit is Myrtle Beach, SC. During her free time she enjoys camping and hiking with her family or painting.
Mercedes watches over the Toddler 1 class.

Mercedes grew up in Warsaw. She has a mini goldendoodle, Maggie. She enjoys crafting anything with her Cricut, painting and making jewelry.

Danielle's favorite flower are yellow tulips. Her favorite color is yellow. Her favorite place to visit is Myrtle Beach, SC. During her free time she enjoys camping and hiking with her family or painting.

Chenee watches over the Toddler 1 class.

Chenee grew up in Warsaw. She has a boyfriend, Jordan. She has four children - Brayson, Rylee, Aubree and Atalee. She has a dog named Ziggy. She enjoys crocheting, coloring and reading.

She has her Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification.

Chenee's favorite flower is a sunflower or daisy. Her favorite color is purple. Her favorite place to visit is Tennessee. During her free time she enjoys spending time with her family.
Christine watches over the Toddler 2 class.

Christine grew up in Somerset, KY. She is married to her husband, Cody, and they have 3 children; Braxton, Addilynn, and Benson. They have two cats - Chloe and Zoey. She enjoys taking her kids somewhere fun.

She has her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.

Christine's favorite flower is a lily. Her favorite color is blue. Her favorite place to visit is Tennessee. During her free time she enjoys binge watching TV.
Ryann cares for the babies in the Infant Room.

Ryann grew up in Warsaw. She has three children; Paisley (12), Pippa (2), and Preslynn (6). They have three cats; Kooper, Kleo & Binx. She enjoys family time and baking.

She is a graduate from beauty school.

Ryann's favorite flower is a daisy. Her favorite color is purple. Her favorite place to visit is Isle Of Palms, South Carolina. During her free time she enjoys playing with her girls, or watching their favorite movies.
Lisa cares for the babies in the Infant Room.

Lisa grew up in Deshler, OH. She is married to her husband, Conner. They have two children; Elias (6) and Scott (2). She enjoys spending time with family and reading.

She is a graduated from Bluffton University with a bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education.

Lisa's favorite flower is a sunflower. Her favorite color is pink. Her favorite place to visit is Alaska. During her free time she enjoys spending time with family, and enjoying shows or reading.