About Us
About Mrs. Ashley
I am the owner and teacher for Messy Hands Preschool. I am wife to Ethan and mother to a sweet daughter named Madeline. We have two friendly tabby cats, Poppy and Violet.
I have a love for all things sensory oriented (especially slime!) and a passion for early childhood education. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, geocaching, making art for our FLAG, and gardening.
Education & Experience
I graduated from Aquinas College in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Language Arts. I soon discovered a love for the younger children and began working at a local childcare. Since then, I have worked with age groups ranging from 2 to 4. After years of struggling to find the perfect fit for me as a teacher, I founded Messy Hands Preschool to serve those like me who share a love for sensory activities.
Certifications & Licensing
Our Certifications Include:
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Child and Infant CPR
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First Aid
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Infant Safe Sleep
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Blood-born Pathogen
Look up our daycare here: https://cclb.michigan.gov/s/statewide-facility-search under "Search by License Details" enter License Number DF410397651 and hit Search.
State of Michigan LARA: A Parent’s Guide to Child Care Licensing
State of Michigan LARA: Licensing Rules For Child Care Homes
Great Start to Quality Program: Enhancing Quality
Association for Child Development: Nutritional Food Program Member
Our State of Michigan Licensing Includes:
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Hot Water Heater Inspection by City Mechanical Inspecton
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Furnace Inspection by City Mechanical Inspector
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State of Michigan LARA Licensing Consultant Inspection
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Tuberculosis Test and Medical Physical
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Safety requirements such as designated fire exits, smoke/CM alarms, radon testing, and emergency plans
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Background checks and fingerprinting of all adults living in the home
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Continued training in the field of early childhood education (10hrs per year minimum)