Oak Leather KinderCare

Anansa Archer, Center Director
5680 Oak Leather Dr., Burke, VA 22015

Ph: (703) 250-4344
Open: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
Fax: (703) 250-5216
Ages: 6 Weeks to 12 Year-Olds

Here at Oak Leather, we take great pride in our Spirit Days and center events! Whether it's Costume Day or Parent's Night Out, you'll always find the children and staff showing off their school spirit and having a blast! The Oak Leather KinderCare also operates as the District Training Site. Many managerial, staff, and new-hire trainings are held here and directed by our District Trainer, Monika Hasnat.

Teachers & Staff

The teachers here at the Oak Leather KinderCare are truly a gifted and inspiring group of individuals. Not only does their genuine passion for teaching show through their daily actions, but their dedication to ensuring each child's success is expressed through each family's personalized experience. Our loving, engaging teachers are sure to make sure you and your family feel completely comfortable spending the day here with us.

Anansa Archer, Center Director

Bio:

Ms. Anansa first began her journey with KinderCare in 2008. Starting off as a Prekindergarten teacher, Anansa was a passionate teacher, dedicated to making a positive impact on the children in her care. After several months, she took over as the Learning Adventures teacher, teaching Phonics, Music, Math, and Spanish. During that time, she also took on the role of the Program Specialist, assisting her co-workers with curriculum implementation. In 2010, Ms. Anansa was then promoted to Assistant Director. She performed as the Assistant Director at centers in Woodbridge, Manassas, and Burke, Virginia, before accepting her current position as Center Director in January 2013. Having such growth within the company has provided her with a great deal of knowledge and experience to have a lasting positive impact on the children, families, and staff. Ms. Anansa genuinely loves being a part of the KinderCare team and hopes to continue influencing every child's success. Prior to beginning her KinderCare career, Ms. Anansa graduated from Old Dominion University, in Norfolk, Virgina with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. She is currently working on her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and plans to finalize her graduate studies obtaining her Psychological Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. When she is not working or studying, Ms. Anansa enjoys spending her free time cooking, spending time with her family and friends, and meditating.

Previous Experience:

During her college undergraduate studies, Anansa maintained a Desk Assistant position with Old Dominion University's Housing Department in Norfolk, Virginia. While at home during breaks, she worked as a Summer Camp Counselor and Lead Teacher for a local private school.

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The greatest joy I receive from my job is being able to directly witness the positive impact I have on the lives of the children, parents, and staff members that I have the pleasure of interacting with daily. “All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become.” - Buddha

Year Started: 1/1/2008
Tenure: 5 Years
Years in ECE Industry: 7 years
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, pursuing Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology

Lisa Olson, Assistant Director

Bio:

Ms. Lisa began her time with KinderCare in April 2006 at a center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She started as Lead Teacher in the Toddler classroom, before taking over as the Lead Teacher in the Prekindergarten classroom. In January 2007 she was recognized for her hard work and professionalism, and was promoted to Assistant Director. She then spent a few months as the Acting Center Director during her Center Director's absence, and then moved to Virginia. Upon moving to Virginia in September 2007, she began happily working at her current center as the Assistant Director. In addition, she spent about a year as the primary Learning Adventures teacher, teaching Phonics, Reading, Math, and Music. During her free time, Ms. Lisa loves to spend time with her husband of almost 10 years. While they do not have children yet, Ms. Lisa considers each and every child in her care as one of her own. Ms. Lisa also enjoys reading, scrap-booking, and other crafty activities.

Previous Experience:

After graduating high school, Lisa spent a summer working as a Camp Counselor at a local Girl Scout camp. She also spent several years working at two locally owned early childhood centers in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Fort Collins, Colorado as both an assistant teacher and a lead teacher, working with a variety of children ages six weeks through 12 years.

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I love working in this field because it provides me with the opportunity to support the development of all of the children in our care. I am passionate about supporting the development of the whole child, including physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development and supporting our teachers in providing the highest quality of care available to families in the community.

Year Started: 9/1/2006
Tenure: 6 Years
Years in ECE Industry: 11 years
Education:
Associate's Degree in General Studies, pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies

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