Staff
StaffTeam Ruckus is made up of child care professionals who have been selected according to the highest qualifications. Child care experience, combined with early childhood educational backgrounds, make our team well-trained and dedicated to enhancing children’s learning. All staff members are required to participate in ongoing professional educational opportunities including workshops or college classes to enhance skills and interests.
It is recognized that the most important measure of quality is the relationship between child and caregiver. Team Ruckus supports children’s learning by providing the space, opportunities and materials for them to explore and learn through play. Ruckus House staff members engage in many one-on-one, face-to-face interactions with children. Routines such as feeding or diapering become learning times for younger children. Additionally, the staff facilitates the development of self-control in children by using positive guidance techniques, such as modeling and encouraging acceptable behavior.
Lauren Jerome: Harrisburg Director
I moved here with my family from Pennsylvania almost 8 years ago. I have a Bachelors’ Degree in Elementary / Early Childhood Education from California University of Pennsylvania and a Masters Degree in Child Development / Child Care from the University of Pittsburgh. I have worked with children of all ages for over 30 years in various roles. I have worked as a an elementary teacher, child care director and foster care counselor in PA and as a kindergarten teacher and an early childhood specialist in the Charlotte Area before I began as director at the Ruckus House in Harrisburg five years ago. I am the mother of 2 grown children and 1 high school senior. I enjoy crafts, reading and the BEACH !! It is a blessing every day to see the smiles on the children’s faces as they have fun while learning. It has been a pleasure to see so many children grow up before my eyes. Hugs are the favorite part of my day.
(704) 455-2533
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Denise White: Harrisburg Assistant Director
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(704) 455-2533
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