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The Detroit Diesel-UAW Child Development Center is located at 13440 Outer Drive West, between 1-96 and Plymouth Road. From Telegraph, take Plymouth Road east to Outer Drive. Make a left onto Outer Drive. The Center is located two blocks down on the left. Enter through the Detroit Diesel Corporation guard shack and follow the signs around to the Child Development Center. From I-96: Exit at Outer Drive. Go south on Outer Drive. The road will curve to the left. The entrance to DDC is on the right hand side of the street just after the railroad tracks.

Detroit Diesel-UAW Child Development Center

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About Our Staff

A Bright Horizons teacher is a nurturer as well as an educator, someone who encourages learning through exploration, and who understands the balance between what a child needs to feel safe and what she requires to reach her potential. Your child’s teacher is your partner. At Bright Horizons, families and teachers work together --celebrating successes, navigating challenges, and communicating daily about your child’s achievements and goals.

Meet Our Teachers

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  • Name: Miss Wendy
  • I Teach: Infants
  • Teaching Since: 2003
  • I love teaching children because: Even in the infant room we incorporate the Montessori Method. Young children are given plenty of freedom to move and crawl. We let them explore the environment and encourage independence as they to learn to feed themselves when ready.
  • Favorite Children's Book: The Giving Tree
  • Name: Miss Bernice
  • I Teach: Infants
  • Teaching Since: 1998
  • I love teaching children because: Seeing each child reach new milestones is very rewarding.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Goodnight Moon
  • Name: Miss Keila
  • I Teach: Infants
  • Teaching Since: 2007
  • I love teaching children because: The children's happiness makes me smile all day long.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Brown Bear Brown Bear
  • Name: Miss Joi
  • I Teach: Toddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2005
  • I love teaching children because: Toddlers learn so much thorugh the Montessori Method each day. We encourage independence in all that they do which allows a child to feel confident and capable.
  • Favorite Children's Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
  • Name: Miss Sheila
  • I Teach: Toddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2003
  • I love teaching children because: I learn as much from them as they do from me!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
  • Name: Miss Kiaya
  • I Teach: Toddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2004
  • I love teaching children because: Learning about children has always been my passion and the Montessori philosophy aligns with all of my beliefs about teaching young children.
  • Favorite Children's Book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
  • Name: Miss Kelly
  • I Teach: Toddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2005
  • I love teaching children because: Maria Montessori said children are like sponges, always soaking up the world around them!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Corduroy
  • Name: Miss Andrea
  • I Teach: Preschool
  • Teaching Since: 2004
  • I love teaching children because: I enjoy teaching the Montessori Method because it's so individualized.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Caps For Sale
  • Name: Miss Kale
  • I Teach: I help in all Classrooms!
  • Teaching Since: 2012
  • I love teaching children because: I have lots of love to share with them!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Corduroy

Administration

  • Name: Miss Linda

    Position: Center Director

    In Education Since: 1993

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: Bright Horizons is a company that truly cares about the children.Montessori Education has been my passion since my own children attended a Bright Horizons Montessori school when they were younger. I believe in the Montessori method of educating children to be independent and confident learners. I love working for a company that puts the needs of the children first!

    Favorite Children's Book: The Kissing Hand

  • Name: Miss Donna

    Position: Administrative Assistant

    In Education Since: 2009

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: I love the children!

    Favorite Children's Book: Henny Penny