Meet The Team

Ms. Nadia

Nadia was born and raised in the Northwest side of Chicago. She graduated from Loyola University in 2013 with a degree in Psychology. She also earned an Associates in early childhood education. After years of chasing her passion for children, she opened her own at home daycare in 2013. After 7 years, she founded Mother's Nature Childcare Inc. in 2020 with a simple desire to provide good, reliable, and affordable childcare. Starting as a home daycare, the center has grown organically and has expanded to accommodate the needs of our community and our children. Nadia is excited to provide the community with a second location opening in 2022. Nadia loves to draw, paint, and spend her time going on walks with her family. 

Ms. Magen

Magen was born and raised in Chicago. She received her Associates degree at Triton College in 2016 where she played Softball. She graduated from Northeastern Illinois University in 2022 with a B.A in early childhood education with a minor in TESOL. She spent 7 years teaching at a Montessori school where she quickly realized her passion for working with younger children. Magen started at Mother's Nature Childcare as an assistant director looking to help make an impact on the community and the children. Magen is dependable, loving, and honestly just the face we need around here!

Magen loves spending her time with her rescued dog Sunny, going to the gym, and cooking healthy meals. 

Ms. Niki

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Ms. Patty

Our wonderful Chef Patty is not only an amazing chef but a joy to be around! Patty is a wife and a super mom of three daughters. Originally, she became a certified medical assistant where she provided care for seniors. She quickly realized her passion for caring for others. In 2017, she started with Mother's Nature Childcare as a teacher and a kitchen manager. Since then, she has been promoted three times! She loves educating students about food and making delicious healthy meals for the children. Patty is dearly loved by staff and the children. The children love Patty's food and there are always lots of empty plates at mealtimes! Patty loves to spend her time with her daughters and watching scary stories. 

Ms. Alyssa

Hello!

My name is Ms. Alyssa and I am the teacher in the Preschool Classroom. Since a child, I always imagined myself teaching children in a classroom full of colors and creativity. I have a strong passion for working with children. Working with children every day provides an opportunity to express my love for teaching and explore my creativity as well as their own. My dedication to teaching children stemmed from not only being the eldest of four, but also having a child of my own. Making learning exciting is a goal I strive for everyday with my students. Working with children is extremely rewarding because as a teacher, we play an important role in a child’s development. I enjoy watching each and every child expand their mind in fun and creative ways. I genuinely love my career choice and hope to grow on my path in Early Childhood Education!

Ms. Emanuela

Hello everybody!  My name is Ms. Emanuela and I am the lead teacher in the two-year-old class. I completed my bachelor's and master's studies at the University of Tirana, Albania and graduated as a geography teacher. I have 6 years of experience as a teacher, 3 of which in daycare.  I describe myself as a dedicated, energetic and loving teacher.  Teaching is my profession and I do it with the greatest pleasure. At Mothers Nature childcare I found a wonderful staff who do an extraordinary work every day.  I like to cook and spend  free time with my family doing sports activities.

Ms. Amber

Hello, my name is Ms. Amber and I am a very bubbly and energetic person. I am always eager to learn new things as well as teach them. I have been working with children since 2019. Working with children is so wonderful and I believe that watching them grow into their personalities and understanding their feelings is a great experience. Outside of work, I love to draw, create art, and poetry. 

Ms. Shyanne

Hello, my name is Ms. Shyanne and I am a student at Depaul University. I have a strong passion with helping children through art therapy. My goal is to help young children who struggle to communicate feelings and trauma through art forms. I love working with children because they remind me of how amazing and exciting the world can be and being able to see things from their eyes. Working with children makes me a happier and more of a positive person in my day-to-day life. During my free time I love to paint, read, and draw.

Ms. Jaliah

Hi, my name is Jaliah and I'd like to describe myself as a very warm and bubbly person. I value healthy relationships and showing empathy with everyone. I've always been the go-to babysitter for my friends and family since I was thirteen because I enjoy being with kids so much. Since working at Mothers Nature Childcare, I absolutely adore the children. It feels so rewarding when they favorite you and trust you around them. Not to mention the constant hugs! One fun fact about me is I'm going to school to become an ultrasound technician!

Ms. Victoria

Hello, my name is Ms. Victoria and I like to describe myself as a very patient and warmhearted person. I love creating new friendships and helping others. I’ve been babysitting ever since I could remember! I have four siblings and many cousins. I have also worked with a family in the past and I loved it. It was such a great experience, ever since then I knew I wanted to work with kids. Working at Mothers Nature Childcare has been an amazing experience and I couldn’t be any happier in working at such a good environment. I love working with children because it makes me a happier and more positive person in my day-to-day life. One fun fact about me is my birthday is April 1st

Ms. Ashley

Hey everyone! My name is Ashley, I’m the lead teacher in the toddler room. I’ve completed my Childhood Development Associates to earn my certification as a professional leader in credentialing of early childhood educators. I’ve been working in childcare for 3 years now and I can honestly say I love it! Since being a child myself, i’ve always knew teaching is my passion. I’ve always wanted to be a part of a child’s progression in growth and development and I love to see the many milestones they achieve. Even on my days off i’m thinking of different activities I can fit into the lesson plan. My favorite season is fall and my favorite color is purple!

Ms. Michaela

Hello, my name is Ms. Michaela! I am currently working toward my Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Development. I have always loved working with kids because their imagination always runs wild and never fails to put a smile on my face. Watching a child learn and grow into themselves is one of the greatest gifts I’ve been able to be a part of. I have been working with children as a babysitter for almost as long as I can remember and after that an assistant teacher at another daycare. Working at Mother’s Nature Childcare confirmed my passion and I have had the opportunity to watch babies take their first steps to talking our ears off and it has been so exciting! Outside of work, I love to go on little weekend trips to relax but also love watching my favorite shows on repeat!