Hugs-n-Hearts Early Learning Center is a full-day, educational child care program designed for working parents. It is a privately owned center, established in April of 1994 and is owned/directed by Pamela O'Brien.

     Director, Bonnie Riell, R.N. holds a four year degree in Nursing and has worked along with Pam for the past 15 years.

     We think your child is very special, with a unique curiosity to learn. At Hugs-n-Hearts, we help children reach their full potential by encouraging their gifts and their strengths.

     Our employees are our greatest asset! We foster open communication, teamwork and an attention to detail, required to provide superior services. Extraordinary effort is expected from our employees. We will foster an atmosphere in which our teachers feel that their work is truly valued—an atmosphere in which dedication, commitment and excellence are recognized and rewarded. We will help our teachers to develop their caregiving skills and enable them to do their jobs professionally and competently.

     Parents will find that Hugs-n-Hearts ELC selects its Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten staff from professionals who hold a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a closely related field. Our teachers are not hired on a basis of Lead Teacher/Assistant Teacher; rather, they are hired to work on an equal level and to team teach through a collaborative effort and sharing of ideas. Toddler teachers are selected for their combined experience and education,as well as their abundunt capacity for nurturing. Parents will find that the great majority of our part-time/substitute staff are also upper-level college students, pursuing a degree in the field of education.

     Hugs-n-Hearts ELC makes the reduction of staff turnover a priority by attempting to compensate our staff with additional incentives, such as comprehensive benefits and opportunities for promotion. Our goal is to make Hugs-n-Hearts Early Learning Center a career choice for professional teachers.