The picture says it ALL...she will always make you smile!

Hi, my name is Emily Melton and I have lived in Colorado for the past 6 years. I moved here with my best friend and I have enjoyed every minute of it! My whole family lives in Mississippi, so I fly home as much as possible to see them. I love the mountains and all the outside activities that Colorado has to offer.

I have a B.A. in Child and Family Relations from The University of Southern Mississippi. I have my Early Childhood Education Associates degree from The Community College of Denver. I have been working with children ages birth to 5 for past 15 years. Prior to coming to Lightway I worked at the African Community Center (Refugee Re-settlement Agency) where I was the Early Education Director for three years.

I really enjoy working at Lightway with everyone here. These people have become my family! We all truly love being here and working with your children which makes it awesome to come to work everyday. It's not an exaggeration when I tell you that every single day is fun!

Martha sincerely puts meaning to the word Teacher

Hello! My name is Martha Torres and I am so happy to be the Preschool Teacher at Lightway. I am originally from Mexico and moved to Colorado 10 years ago. I have 3 wonderful kids... one boy and two girls, and have been happily married for 17 years. I have worked with children of all ages for six years and have loved every minute!

I am bilingual and I also am teaching sign language to the children. I really enjoy working with kids and I'm looking forward to having lots of fun with yours. We are truly a family here!!

Her creativity builds a classroom easy for learning

Hi! My name is Christine and I am very excited to be here at Lightway. I grew up in Rhode Island and have worked with children for 16 years. I went to school in New Hampshire to become a teacher. I spent 2 years in Africa with the Peace Corps teaching children of all ages before moving here to Colorado. I love helping children learn and grow and I am very excited to be part of their lives.

She truly puts the Sweet in Sweetness

HOLA! My name is Juanita Romero. I am originally from Mexico but I have lived the last 16 years in Jefferson County. I am married to my wonderful husband and we have three beautiful daughters. I have worked with toddlers for the past 6 years in Jefferson County, and I have completed childhood classes at Red Rocks Community College. I am a very loving and caring mom who is also very loving and caring towards all the amazing children and their family members.I enjoy spending my days with children more then I can explain, and I love giving them the care and supervision they deserve. I am looking forward to having fun and working with your children and your family.

Where she's needed, YOU will find her!

Prior to moving to Colorado in 2009, I was an elementary teacher in New York. I am currently in school to get my Masters at Regis University. I have worked with children for as long as I can remember and I absolutely love it! I am really excited to be here and I look forward to getting to know you and all of your children!

She's so happy you have to ask her to stop smiling :-)

My name is Becky, and I am so excited to start working with you and your family! I would like to start off by thanking you for sharing your most precious gift with me! I am a fifth generation native to Colorado and I could not imagine living anywhere else.

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch, and graduated from Ponderosa High School in 2002. I then went on to study Business Management at Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado with focus in Early Childhood Education.

During my free time I enjoy playing in the mountains, hanging out with friends and family, and volunteering my time to read to less advantaged children.

I have worked with children from 6 weeks to 12 years for most of my adult life and I am so excited to begin teaching and nurturing your infant, and I look forward to growing a wonderful bond with you.

When you walk in the door, you WILL be greeted and it will brighten your day!

My name is Klare Looney and I created Lightway after having my son and trying to find good care. When visiting other daycare facilities, there was always something that each center was lacking in regards to what I was wanting in a center. I knew I couldn't leave my child at any place but the perfect place. After months of searching and not being satisfied, I decided to create a place that had Everything I was looking for and more.

Being a working mother and knowing how difficult it can be, I wanted to make sure and incorporate perks that the parents could benefit from as well. I was also concerned with my child being just another number in a large facility, and that is why our center will be no more than 25 kids. I feel as if this will give the kids the opportunity to still have the benefits of interacting with other children, as well as being a part of close intimate family environment. Lightway At Sloan's truly offers everything and more that I ever wanted, and I hope to offer that to you as well.