LIGHTING THE
PATH to educational and spiritual success
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ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Get to Know Me
and My Philosophy
ABOUT ME
Andrea Arnold, Ed.D ABD
Hello! My name is Andrea Arnold. I have spent the majority of my professional career as a teacher and Athletic Director around the area. While teaching I have earned my masters, specialist, and doctorate in educational leadership.
I felt the call to leave education in order to work God's plan for this daycare in the summer of 2021. I haven't looked back. He is so good!
I have three amazing children: Madelyn, Gabriel, and Elias. They are some outstanding kiddos. I have been married to the love of my life since the summer of 2005. Scott is a physical therapist at the Veterans Hospital in Poplar Bluff.
When looking at what I wanted the daycare to look like I wanted it to stand out as a Christian atmosphere that brought kids closer to God. I wanted to be able to shine the light on this community through fun, interactive, positive relationships with these kids. I want these kids to love where they spend their days. I want them to be able to express themselves, learn and grow in a safe environment.
MY APPROACH
Lighthouse United-Lighthouse Littles
Each and every day that your child is at Lighthouse Littles they will be loved, cared for, and taught new and important skills. We take an active approach to learning. Children will learn through hands on projects, play, and activities. When I imagine a typical day I see kids running around, exploring, being comfortable in expressing themselves. I wrote my dissertation over exercise and it's ability to help the brain learn new information. Activity is critical for optimal brain growth and I want to instill physical activity into each child as they grow at Lighthouse. Outdoor play and learning games will be key as we prepare your child for lifelong learning outside of daycare.
