Why families love our 145th location:

It is designed for children who love to explore, move, and learn through hands-on experiences. With three unique outdoor learning areas, children enjoy something new every day. The backyard features basketball, bike riding, balance activities, and a large picnic table where we enjoy meals, art projects, and learning outdoors. The middle yard invites children to dig, climb, jump, experiment with water play, and engage in imaginative dramatic play, while our front garden teaches children how to plant, nurture, and care for flowers and other growing things.



We believe some of the best learning happens outside, so we spend as much time outdoors as possible, often holding circle time and planned learning activities in the fresh air. Inside, our bright and welcoming classroom is filled with natural light from a beautiful picture window, creating a warm space where children love to gather and play. Separate learning and dining areas provide plenty of room for children to explore, create, and build meaningful friendships throughout the day.

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Meet Our Teachers at 145th

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Lead Teacher

Teacher Imke

Imke has been the Provider at our 145th location for the past four years and holds a Master's Degree in Education. She loves bringing the outdoors into the classroom through nature, gardening, and hands-on discovery. Books are her superpower, and she has a wonderful gift for making stories come alive while inspiring a lifelong love of reading. Whether she's caring for classroom plants or sharing a favorite book, Imke creates an environment where curiosity, kindness, and confidence grow every day. Her calm, thoughtful approach helps every child feel welcome, capable, and excited to learn.

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Co-Teacher

Teacher Freshta

Freshta has been part of the Melody’s Munchkins family for almost a year and brings something truly special to our program—a very big heart. She speaks four languages and

has a wonderful ability to connect with children and families from many different backgrounds.

Freshta’s superpower is her kindness. She takes every child under her wing and has a gentle, calming presence that helps children feel safe and comforted when they are upset.

She is warm and welcoming with families, always friendly with parents, and a supportive and dependable teammate.

Freshta’s caring nature shines through in everything she does, and the children know they can count on her for comfort, encouragement, and lots of love.

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Co-Teacher

Teacher Nic

Nic has worked in early childhood education for over 15 years and has been part of Melody's Munchkins for the past two and a half years.  is known for creating calm, organized classrooms where children thrive. Her superpower is helping children understand and regulate their emotions while making every child feel safe, heard, and valued. Nic also loves planning creative outdoor adventures that encourage exploration, teamwork, and a lifelong love of nature.

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