Children 6 weeks-18 months old
Our infant program provides a safe, nurturing, and loving environment where babies can grow and thrive. Each child is paired with a primary teacher to ensure consistency and trust. Teachers support early developmental milestones through gentle interactions, tummy time, sensory play, and individualized care routines tailored to each child’s needs. Every interaction is guided by Christian values, modeling love, patience, and kindness so that infants can experience God’s care from the very beginning.
Babyginners:
approx. birth-10 months
Candy Alexander,
Baby-ginners Co-Lead Teacher
Candace has been a valued member of the Heaven’s Elect team since 2023. With over 100 hours of training in infant and toddler development, she brings knowledge, dedication, and a genuine passion for working with young children to her role as a Lead Infant Teacher. She believes the earliest years of a child’s life are filled with important moments of growth, discovery, and development, and she feels honored to be part of each baby’s journey.
With a heart for caring for little ones, Candace is dedicated to creating a safe, comforting, and nurturing environment where every infant feels loved, secure, and encouraged to explore and grow at their own pace. She understands the importance of building trusting relationships with both children and their families and strives to give each family confidence and peace of mind knowing their child is in caring hands.
As a Christian, Candace believes that caring for and nurturing children is a true blessing. She is continuing her education and is passionate about growing as an educator. She strives to bring patience, warmth, joy, and God’s love into the classroom each day while helping each child feel valued and cared for.
Outside of the classroom, Candace enjoys spending time with her loved ones, being outdoors, and making meaningful memories with the people she cares about most.
Aryel Tester,
Baby-ginners Co-Lead Teacher
Aryel’s unwavering dedication to the Heaven’s Elect team since 2011 is a testament to her reliability and commitment. With over 13 years of hands-on experience in child development and hundreds of hours of professional training in early childhood education, she is deeply committed to continual learning and growth to ensure the highest quality care and education for the children she serves.
Aryel believes that working with young children is a true blessing. She is passionate about creating a warm, nurturing environment that fosters exploration and curiosity. Whether she’s singing, playing, or guiding messy art projects, Aryel infuses creativity, joy, and love into every activity. Above all, her favorite part of teaching is sharing God’s love with the children and helping them grow spiritually, emotionally, and cognitively.
Outside the classroom, Aryel enjoys long walks and cherishes spending quality time with her two children, further enriching her understanding of family and the joys of childhood.
1st Steppers:
approx. 10 months-18 months
Kayla Veitengruber,
1st Steppers Lead Teacher
We welcomed Kayla to the Heaven’s Elect team in 2022. She’s completed over 90 hours of child development training and brings over four years of experience working with children.
Kayla believes that children are naturally curious, and she creates an environment where they can thrive by letting their curiosity lead their learning. Through choice play and hands-on experiences, Kayla provides ample opportunities for the little ones to explore, grow, and discover new things about the world around them.
Her relationship with God is evident in her passion for teaching His word. Kayla deeply values the guidance and support she receives from God, especially during difficult times. She sees His love as a source of strength, and He consistently provides for her, helping her navigate through life’s challenges.
Outside of work, Kayla enjoys spending time with her friends and playing with her dog. Kayla’s passion for children and her genuine love for God shines through in everything she does, making her a wonderful addition to the team at Heaven’s Elect.