Our Staff
Rebecca - Owner
With over 10 years of special education and teaching experience, Rebecca decided it was time to work with children again! Her favorite thing about children is their curiosity and innate desire to learn. Her favorite food is chocolate, but hold the peanuts because she's allergic!
Amanda
Fun-loving and eccentric. Amanda brings a positive vibe to our Infant Program. Babies love her and we can't blame them! She knows how important it is for our littles to have a safe and positive environment. Outside of Hands On, she enjoys time with her husband, daughter and 3 crazy animals.
Kristen
Other than Hands On, Kristen doesn't have a favorite place. She likes to make the most of wherever she is. Her sunny personality draws kids of all ages to her. She loves making them smile and watching them grow. In her free time she loves to going hiking with her beloved pup, Nellie Roo. As a child, she loved playing tackle football with her older brother and best friend.
Anna
Anna spent much of her childhood riding horses around Montana with her family. Her love of animals doesn't end there! She has Ember, a 5 year old Yorkie mix, and Franklin Marie, a 2 year old cat, at home. She excited to come to Hands On every day and explore her inner child. She says the staff and the kids are like family to her and at the end of the day. all we have in this world is our people.
Meaghan
Mother of 3 and self proclaimed "army brat", Meaghan loves the little moments of cute sayings and sweet nothings that come with working around children. If she could be any animal, Meaghan would be a cat because they are independent and self sufficient. She works hard to bring both fun and structure to our Preschool Based Learning Program.
Chrissy - Owner
Chrissy was born in Denver, and moved to Montana at an early age. She loves to go camping with her family. If she's not at the daycare, she can usually be found curled up under the covers with her daughter, Piper, and pup-dog, Princess Peach. Chrissy loves watching the twinkle in kids eyes as they discover something new.
Katie
Born right here in Missoula, Katie came to us ready to make a positive difference in the lives of our kiddos! She says Hands On provides a welcoming atmosphere and is one big happy family! Visiting the Oregon coast is among her favorite childhood memories. You can find Katie bouncing around between all three of our programs!
Natasha
Natasha loves animals of all kinds, with 2 cats, one dog and a lizard at home. She loves good old fashioned grilled cheese sandwiches and hanging out in beautiful California. She can play the piano and viola, one of which she's been playing since the wee age of seven!
Kirsten
Born in Wyoming, Kirsten has settled down in the beautiful Missoula valley with her family. She has a spunky pup at home by the name of Monte. Her favorite thing about coming to Hands On is being able to cuddle with the babies and play with all our kiddos. You'll find her dancing around downstairs in the Infant Program!
Helen
Helen is the newest member of our team! We are excited to share more about her soon!