2196 Richmond Rd, Irvine, Kentucky 40336, United States
Meet the Administrator Team
Owner/Director
CLASSROOM ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR
Office Administrator
LYDIA GILBERT, BSW
Hello! My name is Lydia Gilbert and I am the Owner/Director of Estill Early Learning Center! I was born and raised in Estill County and it's where I still reside with my family that includes my two boys, Jackson and Grant. I obtained my Bachelors in Social Work with a minor in Child and Family Studies from Eastern Kentuc
LYDIA GILBERT, BSW
Hello! My name is Lydia Gilbert and I am the Owner/Director of Estill Early Learning Center! I was born and raised in Estill County and it's where I still reside with my family that includes my two boys, Jackson and Grant. I obtained my Bachelors in Social Work with a minor in Child and Family Studies from Eastern Kentucky University and have worked with many different populations throughout my career. Prior to establishing plans for Estill Early Learning Center (formally Estill Child Development Center), I worked for the state's Preservation and Reunification Program, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, and in Mental Healthcare where I also became certified in Serious Mental Illnesses (SMI), Substance Use Disorders (SUD), and Serious Emotional Disturbances (SED) Case Management. The majority of my experiences have been directly related to my professional interests of improving child welfare and helping the general wellbeing of families in my local and surrounding communities by providing linkages to local resources, advocating for needs, and being a helping hand during families hard times. I was also honored to be commissioned a Kentucky Colonel for my professional services to my communities and resources established through Estill Early Learning Center.
I established Estill Early Learning Center with local families in mind and a main commitment to improve the lives of all those that enter. I want our center to not only be a place of growth for the children who it serves but teachers and families as well that attend.
Office Administrator
CLASSROOM ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR
Office Administrator
LESLEY RIDDELL, CCCC/CDA
Hello! My name is Lesley Riddell and I am the Office Administrator at Estill Early Learning Center. I obtained my Commonwealth Child Care Credential along with a Child Development Associate in Infant/Toddler; I am also currently working on obtaining my Director's Credential to further my education and provide more
LESLEY RIDDELL, CCCC/CDA
Hello! My name is Lesley Riddell and I am the Office Administrator at Estill Early Learning Center. I obtained my Commonwealth Child Care Credential along with a Child Development Associate in Infant/Toddler; I am also currently working on obtaining my Director's Credential to further my education and provide more services directly to all the families I work with. I am the mother to three boys and have a passion for working with children to help them grow and learn every single day! I hope to provide children with a safe environment and continue to grow myself professionally so I can create a better quality classroom and provide children with all the tools to be successful.
CLASSROOM ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR
CLASSROOM ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR
CLASSROOM ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR
CALLEE ARVIN, CCCC
Hello! My name is Callee Arvin and I am the Classroom Enrichment Coordinator at Estill Early Learning Center. I have obtained my Commonwealth Child Care Credential and am also working on completing my Child Care Associate in Infant/Toddler. I love working at Estill Early Learning Center where I have the opportunity to wa
CALLEE ARVIN, CCCC
Hello! My name is Callee Arvin and I am the Classroom Enrichment Coordinator at Estill Early Learning Center. I have obtained my Commonwealth Child Care Credential and am also working on completing my Child Care Associate in Infant/Toddler. I love working at Estill Early Learning Center where I have the opportunity to watch the little ones grow, develop their personalities, watch their accomplishments, and also have the opportunity to grow and improve my professional development at the same time. I hope to make a positive impact within the classrooms at Estill Early Learning Center through my position and help each child accomplish their biggest dreams!
Meet the Lead Teacher Team
NURSERY AND ONE YEAR OLD
TAYLOR KIRK
Hello! My name is Taylor and I am the Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher! I am the mother to two beautiful girls and love being provided with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of littles every day! I am working to obtain my Commonwealth Child Care Credential and Child Development Associate (CDA) and hope to increase my skills and knowledge to better serve the children in my classroom and continue to make a meaningful impact to all those I come in contact with.
TWO YEAR OLD
TWO YEAR OLD
BRITNEY PATTERSON, BS
Hi! My name is Britney and I am the lead for the two year old classroom. I graduated from Berea College in 2012 and received my bachelors degree in Child and Family Studies. Ever since then, I have been in this field of study and working with children! It makes my day when I see children learning and having fun! School readiness is so important for children to have and I am so glad that I get to teach and be a part of that! When I am not teaching, I am at home spending time with my family and daughter.
Fun Fact: My favorite theme to teach is Transportation! Specifically, Airplanes! Paper Airplanes are my favorite to make and watch the children's faces light up with joy!
Preschool
KAYLEE KIRK
Hello! My name is Kaylee and I am the Preschool Lead Teacher! I am the mother to a sweet baby boy and I hope to continue to gain knowledge to better my skills within the classroom. I am currently working to obtain my Commonwealth Child Care Credential and Child Development Associate in Preschool Ages. I enjoy working at Estill Early Learning Center because I am able to make an impact each and every day on children and watch them grow into their own individual personalities.
School Age
Meet the Assistant Teacher Team
Nursery and one year old
Nursery and one year old
Nursery and one year old
ABIGAIL BRINEGAR
My name is Abigail Brinegar and I am the Nursery and One Year Old Assistant Teacher. I've grown up in Estill County my whole life. I've learned that childcare is for me because I love working with kids and watching them grow. I'm currently working to obtain my Commonwealth Child Care Credential and Child Development Associ
ABIGAIL BRINEGAR
My name is Abigail Brinegar and I am the Nursery and One Year Old Assistant Teacher. I've grown up in Estill County my whole life. I've learned that childcare is for me because I love working with kids and watching them grow. I'm currently working to obtain my Commonwealth Child Care Credential and Child Development Associate in Infant/Toddler. I'm excited to continue to grow with them.
FLOATING
Nursery and one year old
Nursery and one year old
Meet the Classroom Support Team
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KYLEIGH WILBURN
Hello! My name is Kyleigh and I am a Floater at Estill Early Learning Center! I am currently enrolled at the University of Cumberlands to obtain my degree in Education. I enjoy watching the children grow and learn while also gaining skills and knowledge to better my future after I graduate.
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TORI BROOKS
Hello! My name is Tori and I am a Floater at Estill Early Learning Center.