Children 18 months-2 1/2 years old

Children in our toddler programs will work on developing their independence. Our caregivers support and encourage toddlers by allowing them to explore the limits of their abilities through social interactions and developmentally appropriate activities. Teachers will begin to work with children on recognizing their colors and shapes and developing their large and small motor skills through play.

Faith Clark,
Wee 1’s Lead Teacher

Faith has been with Heaven’s Elect since 2021. She graduated from Mid-Michigan Community College with her Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She has over three years of professional experience working with children.

Growing up with a large family, Faith has had many an opportunity to be surrounded by children. For many years, she has enjoyed serving in her church’s ministry. Faith believes that children have an endless capacity for learning regardless of age or stage of their development. As a toddler teacher, she strives to support each child’s development by providing the opportunity for hands-on exploration that supports their interests.

Faith is very involved in her church. Her relationship with God affects her teaching in many ways. She believes that children are a gift from God and a wonderful creation. She strives to treat every child how God would see and treat them. As a follower of Jesus, she feels blessed to be given this opportunity to teach God’s little ones.

Outside the classroom, Faith enjoys spending time with her family, playing basketball and horseback riding, and, most importantly, enjoying the life God gave her.

Monica Newlin,
2Cute Lead Teacher

Monica has been with Heaven’s Elect since 2020. She has taken Child Development classes at Delta College and has over eight years of experience working with children.

For toddlers, it is crucial to provide a stimulating atmosphere where they can learn and grow. They must be given the space and time to explore and discover the world around them with their caregivers’ gentle, caring guidance. Her favorite part about teaching is watching the children’s excitement when they accomplish something new.

Monica’s mom greatly influenced her relationship with God growing up, and now she enjoys passing on these stories and lessons to the children in her class.

When she’s not occupied with our two-year-olds, Monica travels the state with her husband. Together, they like to pick a town they’ve never been to and explore. They also love choosing a different country and visiting it “remotely” by trying various recipes and listening to music from other places. Afterward, they mark it on the world map they display in their house.