OUR TEAM
Where collaboration and inspiration work together to take care of the future of this country
OUR TEAM
Miguel & Yelitza Morales
The Proud Owners
When we decided to start a family back in 1995, we agreed on making our best effort to provide our future children the best possible education. When we moved to the United States in January 2003, our foremost priority was to find a good school for our children with strong academics and an overall stimulating environment. That determined the neighborhood we chose to live in. Now our children have both graduated from college and are having successful careers.
Children are our passion, and after evaluating several early education franchises we chose Kids ‘R’ Kids as it combines state of the art facilities with a great curriculum. That is how we decided to embrace this project and purchased Kids ‘R’ Kids of Jersey Village in 2013. Since then, we have been investing in the school to improve the facility while hiring and retaining well qualified staff. We do not consider ourselves a daycare. Instead, we run an early learning academy where children can learn in a fun, safe, lovely and caring environment.
We are rewarded every day when we walk into the rooms and kids run toward us to give us a hug and tell us a story. That is priceless.
That is why we proudly say: “We are taking care of the future of this country”.
Jeannette Encinoso
The Director
My name is Jeannette Encinoso, I am the Director at Kids ‘R’ Kids of Jersey Village and I have my whole heart invested in this school.
I am a psychologist with a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Caracas, Venezuela. I moved to Houston at the end of 2007 and started working at another Kids ‘R’ Kids in the Houston area in February of 2008, school in which I was the director for a total of 9 years. I have over 20 years of experience in education from early childhood to graduate level. I have a 10 years old daughter who has been attending Kids 'R' Kids since she was six weeks old and I could not be more proud of the education she has received. She is now excelling in elementary school due to her strong preschool foundation.
I have extensive knowledge of minimum standards and can answer any question a family may have. I treat all children like my family, and I love to help parents ease the process of enrolling their children in a preschool program. I am always available to my families and staff and I am looking forward to getting to know you better. My favorite part about being the Director is the amazing bond and relationships I have with the families at our school.
Mariah Williams
The Curriculum Director
My name is Mariah Williams. I am the Curriculum Director at Kids 'R' Kids of Jersey Village. I am happily married, have three amazing children. I have over eight years of experience in childcare and I strongly belief in placing value on early childhood education. I achieve that by supporting our teachers in everything that they need to get the maximum benefit of our amazing curriculum. The best part of working in childcare is how loving and accepting the children are of you. I also enjoy watching their personalities shine through as they grow. Early child education is extremely important, and I aspire to make a difference with my love for children and teaching. In my free time I enjoy doing crafts and spending time with my family.
Rebecca Golden
The Administrative Assistant
Hello, my name is Rebecca Golden. I am an administrative assistant here at Kids 'R' Kids of Jersey Village. Although this is only my first year here, I feel completely at home. While my journey with KRK is only just beginning, I have over 9 years of experience in Early Childhood Education both in classrooms as well as supporting staff. My favorite part of working with children is seeing their light bulb moments and their emerging personalities. In my spare time, I like to cook, read, and spend time with my pets.
Chris Clemes
The Chef
My name is Chris Clemes and I have been the Chef at Kids ‘R’ Kids of Jersey Village since March of 2016. Previously, I worked as a Chef, Caterer and Restaurant Manager for over 16 years in various cuisines. I am a father of two teenagers ages 17 and 19, and I raised my children here in the Jersey Village area. When I am not cooking amazing food for the kids I am an avid cyclist, a singer and songwriter. I have a passion for providing our kids with fresh, healthy and delicious meals, every day of the week. I am actively involved in the school operations and you will see me around the building and in classrooms when I am not in the kitchen. I hold the highest standards when it comes to handling, cooking and serving food. I work with parents of children with food allergies and I also make baby food from scratch for the little ones. At Kids 'R' Kids of Jersey Village we partner as a family to help children grow and develop and I am very proud to be part of this great school.
Samantha Sanchez
The Coordinator for Extracurricular Activities
Hi, my name is Samantha Sanchez and I have been part of the Kids ‘R’ Kids of Jersey Village family since November of 2023. I oversee all extracurricular activities and prepare lesson plans for Spanish, Geography and STEAM. I also teach Spanish and Geography classes to our preschool children. I have a bachelor’s degree in business, and I am enrolled in the teaching certification program to become a certified teacher in Texas. I always wanted to be a high school teacher. I enjoy seeing children learn new things everyday. I love to support our staff and coming up with fun and educational activities for the children. In my free time, I enjoy baking and spending time with my family.
Elisa Valadez
The Lead Teacher in Suite 100
My name is Elisa Valadez and I have been working at Kids ‘R’ Kids of Jersey Village since August of 2021, but I have a total of eight years of experience in early childhood education . Currently, I am the Lead Teacher in Suite 100 and I love my babies with all my heart. I have been married for thirty years and I have three children of my own and two grandchildren that I adore. In my free time, I love spending time with my two grandkids. My favorite thing about working with babies is helping them reach new milestones and watch them grow and develop. I am looking forward to teaching and nurturing your children in our amazing school.
Jasmine Ruelas
The Lead Teacher in Suite 150
My name is Jasmine Ruelas and I am the Lead Teacher in Suite 150. I have been at Kids 'R' Kids of Jersey Village for a little over a year, and the experience to teach infants have been life changing for me. I enjoy teaching, loving, and nurturing all the children in my class, and I am committed to keeping the babies safe and happy. My favorite part of being an infant teacher is that I get to be a part of their developmental stages. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my blue-eyed German Shepard Skai, catching up on her favorite reality TV shows, coloring, and also dabbling in the art of make-up application.
Kimberly White
The Lead Teacher in Suite 200
My name is Kimberly white and I have been part of the Kids ‘R’ Kids family since November of 2020. I discovered my love for children over 23 years ago, when I first began working in Early Childhood. I hold a CDA credential in Preschool Education and you will find me in a lot of different classrooms working with our amazing children. I have been volunteering for the V.F.W. for 25 years, and the M.O.C.A. for 18 years and I spend a lot of time there. I am happily married. In my free time I enjoy watching movies, scrapbooking, and playing darts.
Molly Nieto
The Lead Teacher in Suite 250
Hello, my name is Molly Nieto and I am the lead teacher in Suite 250. I have proudly been part of the Kids 'R' Kids of Jersey Village family since December 2023. I have two children; 2 and 6 years-old that also attend Kids 'R' Kids of Jersey Village. Teaching toddlers can be challenging, but by being resilient and always trying to see the positive side in every situation has helped me grow as a mentor to my students. My favorite part of being a preschool teacher is watching children accomplish many milestones while in my classroom. During my time off, I enjoy working out, staying fit, and spending time with my family.
Ms. Ke'Orie Crumpton
The Lead Teacher in Suite 300
My name is Ke’Orie Crumpton and I am the lead teacher in Suite 300. I have been at Kids 'R' Kids of Jersey Village since April of 2022. I am currently in the third and last year of the Texas School Ready program to become a certified preschool teacher. I enjoy teaching, loving, and nurturing all the children in my class. I know that I can make an impact in their lives by being part of their early childhood education. I have a three-years-old daughter that attend Kids 'R' Kids of Jersey Village and is developing so fast with our program. In my free time, I love to sing, dance, and ride horses.
Tiara Prentice
The Lead Teacher in Suite 350
My name is Tiara Prentice and I am the lead teacher in Suite 350. Although this is my first year at Kids 'R' Kids of Jersey Village, I have several years of experience in early childhood education. I enjoy working with children and help them develop strong communicational skills. I also strive to create nurturing and stimulating environments for all children in my class to learn and grow. I am the proud mom of a four-year boy. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and playing games with my son.
La'Travia Gaines
The Lead Teacher in Suite 400
My name is La'Travia Gaines but everyone calls me Trae. I have been part of Kids 'R' Kids for 5 years, two of those here at Kids 'R' Kids of Jersey Village. I have eight years of experience working with children from infants to school age. I am passionate about the activities in the class that provide cognitive, language, social and physical development. I want to make sure every child gets the same opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. During my time off, I love cooking up yummy food, reading a great non-fiction story, and spending time with my family.
Candace Gomez
The Lead Teacher in Suite 450
My name is Candace Gomez and I have been working at Kids ‘R’ Kids of Jersey Village since August of 1999. I am the Lead Teacher in Suite 450 and I have worked in early childhood education for over 30 years. I have my CDA in Preschool Education and the Texas School Ready Certification for pre-k teachers through the Children's Learning Institute in association with the University of Texas. I enjoy being an influence in little lives and helping them learn new things and expand their minds. I have two children and a granddaughter that has been attending Kids 'R' Kids of Jersey Village since she was born. I enjoy relaxing and spending time with my family.
Keishla Acevedo
The Lead Teacher in Advanced Pre-K
My name is Keishla Acevedo and currently I am the lead teacher in the advanced Pre-K class. I have been part of the Kids 'R' Kids of Jersey Village family for over a year, and I have years of previous experience in early childhood education. I have a CDA in preschool education, and I am in the process of obtaining a bachelors degree in Education. I am passionate about teaching children and I value the importance a teacher can make on a child. My favorite part of being a preschool teacher is to be able to build a bond with every child. Outside of work, I love to spend time with my family, engage in physical activities, and take spontaneous road trips.
Jabria Tolden
The Lead Teacher in the School Age Program
Hi, I am the lead teacher in the school age classroom and my name is Jabria Tolden. I have been at Kids 'R' Kids of Jersey Village for over a year and I have loved every minute of it. My favorite part of being a school age teacher is creating bonds with different kids, learning about them and their personalities, and being a mentor. I am pursuing a degree in education at Houston Community College and my goal is to transfer to the University of Houston to complete a bachelors degree. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and playing basketball.