Executive Director
LOLAs Early Care and Education Center
Mrs. Meghan Strawcutter, M.Ed.

Meghan earned her Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Child and Family Studies. She continued her studies at Carlow University earning her Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Teacher Certification. Meghan has also obtained certification in Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) as a Professional Development Instructor. Meghan's most recent experience includes instructing undergraduate students at Westmoreland County Community College (2014 - Present) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2012 - 2015). She has over fifteen years of professional experience in various child care settings, including seven years as a teacher in a star four, NAEYC accredited early learning center.

BABYLON CLASSROOM 
Infants Lead Teacher
Meghan Anderson, B.S.

Meghan has a Bachelor's Degree in Child & Family Studies. She has 5 years of experience working at a star four early learning center and excells at providing a nuturing environment for your little one.

NAZARETH CLASSROOM 
​Young Toddlers Lead Teacher
​Kassarah Brooks, B.S.Ed.

​​Kassarah has a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. She is a Pennsylvania Certified Teacher and has experience teaching children in an emotional support classroom.

BETHLEHEM CLASSROOM
Older Toddlers Lead Teacher
​Alyssa Battick, B.S.

Alyssa has a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development and Family Relations. She has a variety of experiences working with young children and excels at providing an exciting environment for your active toddler.

EDEN CLASSROOM 
Full-Day Preschool Lead Teacher
Assistant Director
Nicole Myers, B.S.

Nicole has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education Services. She has a variety of experiences working with young children, including 7 years as a lead preschool teacher at a star four NAEYC accredited center. Nicole acts as both the Lead Preschool Teacher and the Assistant Director.

JERUSALEM CLASSROOM 
Part-Day Preschool Lead Teacher
Jane Piccirillo, B.S.Ed.

Jane has a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and is a Pennsylvania Certified Teacher. She has over 40 years of teaching experience, including 22 years with 3 - 5 year old children diagnosed with developmental delays.


LOLAs is Hiring: 
Assistant Teachers
& Aides

Interested in a career at LOLAs?
Send us your resume to apply!

Proverbs 22:6 [ESV]
Train up a child
in the way he should go;
even when he is old
he will not depart
from it.

Assistant Teachers
& Aides

William Coleman
Older Toddlers Assistant Teacher
B.S. Psychology, Penn State University

   Taylor Clawson
   Preschool Assistant Teacher
B.S. Child Development & Family Relations, IUP

 Lauren Keith
   All Classrooms, Assistant Teacher
IUP, Early Childhood & Special Education
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 Breanna Little 
IUP, Child Development & Family Relations

 Amber Boring 
Penn Highlands, Early Childhood Education

Lindsey Caylor 
IUP, Child Development & Family Relations

What Makes a
LOLAs Teacher?

All Lead Teachers hold a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.

​All Assistant Teachers hold a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.

All Aides hold a minimum of a High School Diploma and 40+ Hours of Professional Development Training ... OR ... a High School Diploma and 2 Years of verified experience working with children.
All LOLAs employees are certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED. All LOLAs employees have current state clearances and maintain professional development hours as required by Keystone STARS and DHS.