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Vera Shank
Child Care Center

1633 East Lombard Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-327-3795
Fax: 443-524-3449
7:00am to 5:30pm

 
 


Contact Us

Parents are welcome to contact the Director at any time with questions or comments. Feel free to use the Feedback Form, send an email to director@verashankheadstart.com, or call 410-327-3795.

Our Staff
 

Director

Kimberly Michael
After spending thirteen years as Director at various large corporate for-profit centers, Kimberly Michael has found her two years at the non-profit Baltimore American Indian Center to be a rewarding and challenging experience. During that time, Ms. Michael has secured three grants from MSDE for improvements to the center, including major renovations such as new windows, doors, floors, toys, and computers with safe broadband Internet access for the children. Upcoming projects include securing a grant for a new playground and attaining accreditation from the State of Maryland. Ms. Michael has a Degree in Early Childhood Education as well as certifications in medical training, CPR and First Aid, and has directed Infant and Toddler care, Preschool and Before-and-After school programs.
 

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Peter DeRosa

Mr Peter DeRosa comes to us from the SECO HeadStart where he was employed for 13 years. Mr. Derosa has a BA in Liberal Arts from St Vincent College and a MA in Social Work from University of Maryland . He also has child care Certification and CPR and 1st Aid. Mr. Derosa has worked with all age levels from preschool to high school and is in our 4/5 year old room.
 

Crystal Weaver

Ms. Weaver has her Daycare Certification from Howard County Community College. She is also CPR and First Aid Trained. Ms. Weaver has been with our preschool for sixteen months and a preschool teacher for twelve years. She is a teacher of 3 and 4 year olds.
 


 

Crystal Jones

Ms. Crystal Jones is a Native Lumbee Indian and she joins us this year in our new infant and toddler room. She has her 90 hour Maryland Child Care Certificate and CPR and 1st Aid and will begin her infant and toddler certification in the fall of 2008. Ms. Jones also has a beautiful 10 year old daughter
 
  Keri Locklear

Keri Locklear is a Native Lumbee Indian and has volunteered at the school for the last 3 years. She has joined us this year in our new infant and toddler room. She has her 90 hour Maryland Child Care Certification and CPR and 1st Aid. Ms. Locklear has enrolled in the Infant and Toddler course for the fall.
 

Alesha Eisenhuth

Ms. Eisenhuth received her Daycare certification from BCCC. She is also certified in First Aid and CPR and has been with our center for five years. Ms. Eisenhuth is a Lumbee Native and has one child.
 

 

Ayanna Sanders

Ms. Sanders comes to the Center with over 10 years experience in the field of childcare. In addition to CPR and first aid, and her certification, she is continuing her professional education at the Baltimore City Resource Center. Ms. Sanders is also involved in the CASA Program as a child advocate.
 

 



 

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