Adventure Learning Child Care
We are a daycare with children 2 weeks old to 12 years and we also have a school-age room during the summer.
Our Staff
Dedicated & Certified
We have seasoned professionals with years of experience who work hard to keep our children engaged while enjoying weekly lessons.
All lead-qualified teachers have completed courses required by KDHE including CPR, First Aid, SIDS training, Sign of Neglect Abuse and Head Trauma, and Child Development as well as 12+ credit hours of further early childhood education courses each year.
I would like to tell you a little about myself.
I started out babysitting as a teen and got my first job in a child care center in '95 and worked to get my GED so I could provide a better life for my children. I have worked at several child care centers in Wichita and after losing my parents, I decided to make them proud and returned to school to earn my associates in Child Development in 2018. I later earned a position as a director at Family First Child Care and soon was offered a chance to purchase the center and I took it.
I love working with children and I get just as excited as them when they learn something new. It is an honor to be able to help teach and mold our future leaders. I now have over twenty-seven years of experience working with children, and believe myself to be hard-working.
Valerie Halsey
Owner/Administrator
Mrs. Barbara
Where are you from? Iowa. I lived in MN and have been in Wichita since '94
My Education:
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BS Elementary Education
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Iowa State University
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KCCTO Foundations, Conscious Discipline
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First Aide - CPR Certified
How long have I been in Childcare?
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25+ years
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Teaching/Childcare
Fun facts about me:
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3rd out of 4 children
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I worked at a daycare 5 minutes from the Mall of American when it opened in '92
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BIG MN. Vikings fan!
Mr. Benjamin
Where are you from? I'm from Winfield, KS.
My Education: ​
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CPR Certified
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Graduated from Dexter HS, '20
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KCCTO Foundations, Conscious Discipline
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First Aide - CPR Certified
How long have I been in Childcare?
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2 years
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I practically raised my siblings
Fun facts about me:
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I play video games way too much
Ms. Destinee
Where are you from? I am from Wichita
My Education:
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College
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Social work and Child Care
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KCCTO Foundations, Conscious Discipline
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First Aide - CPR Certified
How long have I been in Childcare?
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4 years
Fun facts about me:
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I practice Yoga
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I love Arts and Crafts/Painting
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Enjoy time outside with my children
Ms. Corine
Where are you from? I'm from Houston, Tx.
My Education:
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High School Graduate
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KCCTO Foundations, Conscious Discipline
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First Aide - CPR Certified
How long have I been in Childcare?
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1 years
Fun facts about me:
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I love to spend time with my children.
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Enjoy the mountains and going to car shows.
Ms. Dana (Substitute Teacher)
Where are you from? Arkansas City, KS
My Education:
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Associates Degree
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KCCTO Foundations, Conscious Discipline
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First Aide - CPR Certified
Your Experiences with children?
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Volunteered at church for Sunday School with children.
Fun facts about me:
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I love to scrapbooking and crafting
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I lived in NJ for 9 years and love the beach!
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My grandmother went to school with Mikey Mantel.
Ms. Lisa
Where are you from? I am from Wichita
My Education:
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High School
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KCCTO Foundations, Conscious Discipline
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First Aide - CPR Certified
How long have I been in Childcare?
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30 years experience
Fun facts about me:
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I love to sleep and cuddle with my cat.
Ms.Madison
Where are you from? I was born in Denville, NJ. but grew up in Arkansas City, KS.
My Education:
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High School Diploma
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Iowa State University
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KCCTO Foundations, Conscious Discipline
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First Aide - CPR Certified
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Will be graduating next year with my certificate in Early Childhood.
Your Experiences with children?
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A nanny for 3 years
Fun facts about me:
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I played travel softball for 10+ years
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I love to travel!
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I can not cross my eyes
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I love to sing
Ms. Kelli
Where are you from? Gardener, Kansas
My Education: ​
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KCCTO Foundations, Conscious Discipline
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Early Childhood Education Degree
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First Aide - CPR Certified
How long have I been in Childcare?
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7 years
Fun facts about me:
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I love to crochet and craft with my cricut.
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I do side business in photography and bake goods.
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I also have a mini golden retriver name Remi.