Our Team
Our company, Child Care Partners, consists of five early learning centers, each with its own director and teachers. Across the centers, we have unifying values, goals, and curricula. Believing that "those who create commit," we foster an atmosphere of collaborative decision-making. Our directors have a role in evaluating the information on proposed changes; likewise, each center director seeks input from her staff when considering changes. We also bring together groups of teachers from our schools for round-table discussions on program issues and problem-solving.
While we may not always agree, we all have a voice!
When hiring new team members, we look for those who value integrity, professionalism, loyalty, empathy, and mutual respect. Our staff puts children first and is dedicated to facilitating intellectual and physical development, as well as supporting children socially and emotionally.
We support our staff with above-average wages, individualized training, and opportunities for professional growth. We have a benefits package that includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental, Vision, Aflac, Simple IRA, Tuition Assistance, Training Stipends, and more.
Teachers are the heart of our program!
Lori Candage
Center Director
With thirty years of experience in Early Childhood Education, Lori Candage worked as an ECE teacher for the first eight years of her career and has spent the last twenty-two
years in a leadership capacity as director. Throughout her tenure, she has valued
building relationships not only with the children but also with their families. She
recognizes the significance of supporting staff members in their professional growth
within the field of ECE and finds this process both rewarding and beneficial to the center and the wider community.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Northern Colorado
and an associate’s degree in child development from Colorado State University.
Outside of work, Lori enjoys strength training, reading, practicing yoga, and, above all, spending time with her family.
Lori is committed to serving the Porter community and looks forward to contributing to its continued success.
Jennifer Carrasco
Program Director
