As a dedicated mother of two boys (2 and 16), a wife, a dog and ferret mom, and a seasoned leader in early childhood education. In my free time I love to do anything with my children hiking, walking the dog, attending community experiences/events, and especially watching my older son play soccer. I also enjoy reading and a great movie.

I have been in the field since I was 17 and have worked in many positions. Most of my time has been spent in an ECE special education classroom specializing in ASD. I am now the Executive Director at Arlington Area Childcare in Arlington, Vermont. I hold my my Vermont early education career ladder level 2, youth mental health and first aid certifcate, infant and toddler mental health fondations certifcate and am currently working towards my directors credital and my finishing my degree.

I bring a unique blend of personal and professional experience to my role. My passion for nurturing young minds is deeply rooted in my experiences as a parent, which fuels my commitment to creating enriching, supportive learning environments for all children. Under my leadership, the center thrives where children’s developmental needs are met with care, innovation, and a strong emphasis on individualized learning. I’m driven to positively impact families' lives, from developing strategic educational programs to fostering a collaborative, inclusive community within the center. My roles as a mother and an ECE leader inspire me to continuously advocate for the highest standards in early childhood education, ensuring that every child can reach their fullest potential.

My favorite children’s books are all written by Todd Parr.

“Everyone needs to be loved. There is enough love for everyone to share. Remember to love yourself. ” TP

With two decades of dedicated experience in early childhood education, I have a deep understanding of how young minds develop and learn. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to creating engaging, supportive, and inclusive environments that nurture each child's growth and development. By combining play-based learning with a strong focus on social, emotional, and cognitive development, I have helped countless children build a solid foundation for future success. 

In my 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, I have worked in various positions with children from birth to twelve years old. Currently, I am the Assistant Director, Family Advocate, and Certified Care Seat Technician at Arlington Area Childcare. I have my Director's Two Credentials, a Childcare Certificate, and an Early Childhood Education Administrator certificate from CCV. I have a Vermont Afterschool Foundation Certificate and am working toward my Director Three Credential and Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood. 

A little more personal information about myself is that I currently live in Arlington with my husband and two wonderful boys. We have four cats and a billion chickens. We enjoy spending time as a family camping, swimming, kayaking, and being outside as much as possible. My favorite food is chicken alfredo. I have to have my coffee in the morning.

My favorite children's book is Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett. 

  "The potential of each child is limitless if nurtured by love, guidance, and education."  

Hi, my name is Nicole Betit. I am a dedicated and experienced Food Service Manager with a strong commitment to providing nutritious and delicious meals through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). With over ten years of experience in the food service industry, I have expertise in menu planning, food safety, and compliance with USDA regulations.

In my role, I oversee the daily operations of meal programs, ensuring that all meals I prepare meet the nutritional standards set by CACFP. I am proficient in managing inventory, food handling, and sanitation practices.

A passionate advocate for healthy eating, I continuously seek to improve meal quality and variety by incorporating fresh, seasonal ingredients into menus. My goal is to create a positive dining experience that supports the well-being and development of all participants.

I hold many certificates and training to stay updated on the latest nutrition guidelines and food service trends. Outside of work, I really enjoy any kind of family-related barbecues, brunches, catering, etc. I also enjoy my fur baby Rosie, who enjoys what I do because she is my personal clean-up crew.

Betty Crocker Orginal Cookbook

Favorite recipe “Meat Loaf”

Eating healthy foods fills your body with engery and nutrients. Imagine your cells smiling back at you and say “thank you”

Hello, I’m Miss Cass. I have a dog and four cats. I recently bought a house, but I’ve been living in a tiny house for three years. Outside of work, I spend lots of time hiking with my dog and on the deck.

I was an in-home nanny for three years, working nights on a rescue squad as an EMT. I started working for a family resource center, where I decided I wanted to pursue early ed with an extensive background in psychology. I have been at AACI for almost two years.

I have completed several courses for early education, from outdoor play to how a toddler's brain functions. I have also added extensive time to my professional development in all areas. I plan on continuing to further my education.

I’ve been at AACI for three years now. In the summer I work with the summer camp program while the rest of the time I float around.

I’m also working towards my associates degree in ECE at CCV and hopefully towards my bachelor’s. I graduated AMHS in 2021. I have a Level 3A on the Vermont ealy education career ladder.

In my spare time I enjoy woodworking and spending time with my niece and nephew.

Hello, I’m Miss Cecille. I joined AACI in December 2021. In November 2022, I became the lead teacher of the Preschool room.

I graduated from CCV in Bennington, VT with an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education in June 2024. I have earned a level 3B on the Vermont Early Education career ladder.

In the classroom, I focus on teaching the children self help skills, labeling their emotions, and how to regulate their bodies.

I like to read, watch early 2000’s movies, and catch up with family and friends in my free time.

My name is Andrea Burdick, I have been working in childcare industry since I was a senior in High School. I am currently working on my associate's degree in ECE. I have earned a level 2 on the Vermont Early Education career ladder.

I am a mom to 3 grown children and a nana to 7 more! Being a mom and nana has been the most amazing experiences of my life.

It has been a dream of mine to lead an infant classroom and now I live my dream daily.

My name is Alexis Pratt, I have been working in Early Education for one year. I am currently going to CCV for my associate's degree in early childhood education.

I have a 7-year-old Son and five dogs at home.

I like to be outside as much as I can.

I have pursued many career paths before working in childcare. It has been by far my favorite!

Hello, my name is Morgan Lindsay, I have been working at AACI since May of 2023. I earned my fundamentals certificate and level 1 Vermont Early Childhood career ladder in January of 2024, and I am in the process of continuing my education through CCV.

I my spare time I enjoy going on vacation with my family and spending time with my dog.

I find music to be very threptic and you can always here music coming from my classroom. In my classroom I focus on self-regulation skills, strengthen motor skills and social and emotional intelligents with my students.