Miss Allison – Owner

Hello! I am Miss Allison, owner and teacher in the two year old room. I am excited to bring my 17 years of childcare experience to the classroom and the center as a whole. I look forward to connecting with all of the children and creating a greater community with that families that join us here at the Hartwood Daycare and Learning Center!

 

Miss Emma – Co-director

My name is Emma and I am one of the directors here at HDLC. I  have over 10 years of childcare experience. Through working with all age groups, I have developed strong lesson planning and classroom management strategies that work for any classroom. I look forward to getting to know and create special relationships with all of the children and families here!

 

Mr. Jacob – Co-director

With my experience of working in the preschool room since 2018, I bring interactive and research based learning activities to HDLC. I studied early childhood education at Westminster College and have a passion for literacy and reading education for my students. I myself like to read in my free time and go to Pittsburgh Pirate games as often as I can!

 

Miss Karina – Co-director

Leading preschool and working as assistant director, Miss Karina will be one of the friendly faces that greets you at our door every morning. Working at HDLC since 2019, Miss Karina has loved to watch the preschoolers learn and grow as they prepare for kindergarten and beyond. In her spare time, she loves to camp with her family and plans a trip to Disney World every year.

 

Miss Cara – 2 Year Old Room

Hi! I’m Miss Cara and I work with the Two year olds. I love to work with the toddlers and help them explore, learn, and grow through play and discovery. Our classroom is all about creating a safe, fun, and caring space where kids can build confidence and independence. I’m excited to get to know your child and be a part of their learning journey!

 

Miss Dariana – 1 Year Old Room

Dariana moved to Pittsburgh from the Dominican Republic in 2013 and has been a part of HDLC since 2018. As one of the 1 year old teachers, she loves to watch the children take their first steps and read to them in both Spanish and English. In her free time Miss Dariana enjoys baking, spending time with her two children, and relaxing on the beach in her home country.

 

Miss Gail – Infant Room

Miss Gail began her story with HDLC as a fellow parent, with her two young daughters enrolled here. She loved the community and care of HDLC so much she decided to join the team! Today she works in the infant room while still having the opportunity to spend time with her daughters, who are still students at the center. Miss Gail is joyful to spend time with the babies everyday and looks forward to providing a loving environment to your young ones.

 

Miss Jess – Infant Room

Miss Jess brings a calm and patient presence to the infant room. Excited to facilitate growth for children in their earliest stages, Jess has been a valued member of the infant room since her joining in 2025. In her free time, she enjoys gaming with her husband in the winter and driving her 1969 El Camino in the summer!

 

Additional teachers are Jess, Bella, and Yailin