Kid Angles is a state-licensed facility that upholds the highest standards of operation, health and staffing. As a member of the Bloomington Area Chamber of Commerce, Kid Angles welcomes the opportunity to work with local businesses and share resources when possible.
Our staff members share the common love of working with children and helping them learn and share new experiences every day. Each staff member undergoes background checks, drug screenings and CPR/First Aid training, to ensure the health and safety of each child. Every staff member also participates in 12-15 continuing education training hours each year, which cover a variety of topics.
Kid Angles participates in the CACFP Food Program, and prepares all meals and snacks onsite.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR:
Noel Hanson is Kid Angles’ Director and received her Master’s Degree in Education from Indiana University, after completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education from San Francisco State University. Noel has been a teacher in MCCSC as well as neighboring school corporations since 1992.
Currently, Noel holds the following Designations and Certifications:
First Aid/CPR Instructor
Past President of South Central Chapter of IAEYC
Board Member for Indiana’s Licensed Center Advisory Board
Chairperson for Licensed Home Advisory Board
Past Adjunct Instructor – Early Education for Ivy Tech
Instructor for Non-formal CDA program through Childhood Connections.
ABOUT THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR:
Missy Collingsworth has worked in the Early Childhood field for eight years and has her degree in Education from University of Southern Indiana. She started her career as a Home Visitor for Early Head Start (EHS), working one-on-one with parents and their children ranging in age from newborn to three years. During her three years at EHS, Missy attended trainings totaling 80-100 hours per year. These trainings specialized in the needs of infants and toddlers and included both the IAEYC Conferences in Indianapolis, and the NAEYC Conference in Orlando, Florida.
After taking time off to be with her infant son, Missy took the position of Lead Teacher in the Toddler House at Kid Angles in January, 2005. In June of 2006, Missy became Co-Director. Since this time, she has completed “Better Baby Care” and “Safe Sleep/SIDs” trainings. Along with the staff, Missy continues to attend the annual IAEYC Conference each April. She has become certified through the American Red Cross as a trainer for CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions.