We are early education and childcare specialists for infants through preschool with after school programs. We provide a safe environment for young children to learn and grow.
What Makes Us Different
We know it takes a community to truly master the whole child approach. We embrace varied family compositions so that the individual child may flourish.
Integrated Whole
Child Approach
We use Experience Early Learning™ research-based, age-specific preschool curriculum and early childhood development system. From infants to preschoolers, this curriculum supports children to become the authors of their own unique learning stories. By walking hand in hand with children, we learn and grow together.
Safety & Health
Our top priorities are the health and safety of your children. Children must feel safe and that their needs are being met in order for them to be able to truly learn and engage with their environment. Our rigorous health and safety procedures begin at our secure entrances where families must provide credentials for entry into our facilities. Other health and safety promises include:
- Daily health checks for children
- Frequent cleaning procedures to stop the spread of germs
- Strict hand washing procedures
- Criminal background checks on all teachers and caregivers
- Required CPR/First Aid training for all staff
- Social-emotional focused training for teachers to better support developing learners
- Proactive, inclusive environment where all are truly welcome
Parent Partnership
At Early Ivy Education, we prioritize keeping you informed and involved in your child’s daily experiences. With the Brightwheel smartphone app, you’ll stay updated on your child throughout the day with private videos, pictures, or announcements of their activities and development. We believe that strong collaboration between parents and teachers is essential for supporting children’s learning and development.
How the Brightwheel App Supports Collaboration:
- Instant Updates: Receive real-time updates on your child’s activities, milestones, and achievements.
- Secure Communication: Engage in private conversations with your child’s teachers to discuss progress, concerns, and goals.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Joy Kindley
Director
Hi, my name is Joy Kindley, and I am so excited to be the Director at the Spring campus of Early Ivy Education. I have been serving the next generation in childcare for 12 years in various roles – a lead teacher for most classrooms, an enrichment class leader for dance, as Assistant Director, Director, and as a licensing and safety consultant. I am a mother to three – an 8, 10, and 13 year old. We are a big sports family and participate in soccer, competitive cheer, and basketball. As for me, my favorite hobbies are crafting, going for walks, and playing games with my kids. As your Director, I strive to provide open communication and transparency, so feel free to come to me anytime with any questions. My door is always open.
Ashley Woolridge
Regional Director
Hello, my name is Ashley Woolridge and I am an early childhood education advocate with over 10 years of experience in the education field. From caring for infants to leading professional development training for teaching staff, I have found great joy in serving students, families, and staff. I believe working collaboratively amongst teachers and parents throughout the early childhood development stages builds a bridge that allows education to extend outside of the classroom, while empowering parents as the students first teachers. It is my goal to ensure Early Ivy Education provides a safe and secure learning environment where all children can thrive.
I am a proud graduate of both Berea College and Grand Canyon University. I currently reside in Humble, TX with my beautiful family, where free time is spent coaching and enjoying my children’s many extracurricular activities.
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Where Inspiration Takes Flight
Early Ivy Education celebrates the rich diversity of cultures within our local community. We encourage parents to share personal items from their cultural backgrounds, fostering a sense of connection and understanding among families. Our children are taught to embrace each other’s differences, recognizing that it is these unique qualities that make them special.
