Center Director
Taylor Caskey
With Children’s World since Fall 2019
“I live in Paulina with my husband and two daughters.”
Enjoys: Spending time with family, reading and going on adventures!
Meet Our Team
Our nurturing staff is devoted to meeting the individual needs of your child and working to develop your child’s potential. All staff are trained to meet health, safety, and facility standards.
The people your child will know
Our staff
Alyssa Smith
Office Assistant
With us since September 2010
Enjoys: Collecting crystals, going to rock concerts and reading when I have time.
“I live in Ashton with my husband and two daughters. We are BIG Kansas City Chiefs fans.”
Stacey Honkomp
Nursery School Teacher/On-Site Supervisor
With us since January 2007
Enjoys: Boating, camping and being outside.
“I went to Iowa Lakes Community College for Early Childhood Education. Then I continued my degree at BVU for Human Services and a minor in Education and Psychology. I am the only girl out of six children.”
Ashley Steffen
On-Site Supervisor
With us since October 2012
Enjoys: Hanging out at home, going shopping and spending time with family.
“Coffee is life!”
Amanda Brandt
Lead Teacher - Toddler B Room
With us since December 2015
Enjoys: Doing crafts, going to the movies with my daughter and trying new restaurants/food.
Cassie Freeman
Lead Teacher - Mobile Room
With us since August 2020
Enjoys: Watching Netflix and spending time with family and friends.
Colleen Trei
Food Service Director/Kitchen Lead
With us since March 2021
Enjoys: Riding motorcycles, reading, shooting pool, and spending time with friends and family.
Emma Weber
Floater
With us since November 2019
Enjoys: Playing sports, music and hanging with family and friends.
Fauneil Olander
Lead Teacher - Infant Room
With us since August 2021
Enjoys: Going on walks with my dog and working on crochet projects.
Jasmine Keffer
Floater
With us since January 2022
Enjoys: Drawing and driving.
Jaydrien Ullrich
Assistant Teacher - Mobile Room
With us since May 2021
Enjoys: Baking, coloring and being outside.
Jennifer Roder
On-Site Supervisor
With us since March 2022
Enjoys: Puzzles and spending time with my kids.
Karen Van Beek
Assistant - Toddler B Room
With us since November 2020
Enjoys: Diamond paintings, reading and coloring/painting with Mavis.
Kasey Gonzalez
Lead Teacher - Three's Room
With us since Winter 2020
Enjoys: Painting, antique shopping and crystal collecting.
Natalie De Kok
Lead Teacher - Toddler A Room
With us since March 2022
Enjoys: Drawing, crocheting and gaming.
Paige Weber
Floater
With us since January 2022
Enjoys: Roller skating and watching movies
Sophia Schmith
Lead Teacher - School Crew
With us since October 2020
Enjoys: Fishing and making crafts or hanging with friends.
Join our team
Employment at Children’s World
Thank you for your interest in employment at Children’s World! If you enjoy working with children and helping them develop, Children’s World is a great environment for you.
We provide care for children ages two weeks through fourth grade. Our center is open five days a week from 5:30am – 6:00pm. It is expected that you will demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. You should be a positive role model for the children.
EEO employer. Must be able to pass background check and fingerprinting.
Current openings
- Infant/Mobiles (Part-Time/Full-Time)
- Two's (Part-Time/Full-Time)
- Three's (Part-Time/Full-Time)
- Four's/Fives/School Crew (Part-Time/Full-Time)
Questions about a position? Call 712.324.4837 or email us. Paper applications can be returned by email, fax or in person.
We’re happy to help
Questions? Let’s talk.
Call us at 712.324.4837, stop by 1221 East 6th Street, or send a quick message and we’ll get back to you.
- 712.324.4837
- childrensworld@sheldonschools.com
- Monday – Friday, 5:30am – 6:00pm
