Team Member

About Our Team Members

All Little Blessings, teachers and caregivers not only meet the state requirements but exceed them. Our team members have years of experience in early learning settings. Each team member uses their unique teaching style to observe children as they "play their way through learning". Our team members also collaborates and plans your child's curriculum weekly with the daycare director. This ensures that no child is left behind academically. Our team members also receives continuous training in Early Childhood Education promoting best practices and developmentally appropriate practices.

Team Members Qualifications

  • We choose our teachers based on their classroom experience, training, and caring attitude.
  • Staff screening includes an extensive application, intensive interview, reference check with previous employers, and a background check.
  • All teachers have their current CPR and Pediatric First Aide certifications in addition to 12 hours of continuing education training every year.

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If you are interested in becoming a part of the Little Blessings Team you can apply by following this link:

Little Blessings Director Application


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Meet Our Center Directors


Louisiana


Brittany (BB) Knott - Carencro Location

Ms. BB has been in childcare for 10+ years working with all ages. In May of 2013, She joined the Little Blessings team. She started as an infant teacher, moved to the one year old class, then onto the two and three year old's. She was then promoted to Assistant Director in July of 2017.

"It was always a dream of mine to be a Director someday or own my own place." In August of 2019, She was promoted to the Director at our Carencro location. "Over the years, I've grown and learned so much through each child in my care and my peers.

I love how in this company we can be ourselves. We are a family. You can grow. I am thankful each and every day for all of the help and support to get where I am. I did not do it alone.”

Ms. BB enjoys crafting, riding four wheelers, and spending time with her nieces and nephews.

 

 

Kayla Braxton - Broussard Location

Ms. Kayla has been with Little Blessings since 2020. Before working for us, she would assist her mother in babysitting children inside/outside the family which is where she discovered her love for children. After excelling in the 2-year-old classroom, she was promoted to Assistant Director. Visiting other centers, connecting with children and their families has been a privilege for her. She became the director of Breaux Bridge in March of 2023.

 When Kayla first began working in children, she believed that it would just be her teaching the children, but the more she was in the classroom, she realized that they were teaching her. Kayla strives to remember, "As long as you have that motivation, drive, patience, and compassion to chase your dreams- You'll be able to do anything you put your mind to!"

In her free time, Ms. Kayla enjoys doing hair! She also enjoys telling jokes, laughing, and eating Italian foods.

 




Blanca Munoz - Rue Louis Location

"When I was 10 I asked my aunt if I could have her new born baby that was 5 months old she said yes I stayed in room until everyone left I swooped up that baby and went and sat in the car waiting to leave when they realized baby was not in crib they went looking for it . Come to find out I had the baby all along and was sitting holding that baby and ready to take it home with me. Until my dreams were crushed when they said they were only joking and I could not take that baby home. I cried and the rest of the day didn’t speak to my aunt for doing that to me."

Ms. Blanca Had been working in childcare since 1995. She started with Katy Anna (Now Little Blessings of Lafayette), and has worked with all age groups, as the cook, and is now the director of that Location. "In this childcare journey I have learned to be industrious, be positive, love to teach others, to lead by example, strong willed caring, nurture, thoughtful of others, have strength, compassion, loyal friendships, help those in need, resilience and most importantly caring for all children and families that have entered my life!"

Ms. Blanca loves to draw, being in nature, and loves fixing things. Her favorite color is aquamarine.

 

 

Erin Montet - Youngsville Location

Ms. Erin worked at many local centers until 2017 when she began working at one of our Little Blessings locations. After leaving for a couple of years because of the birth of her first child, Ms. Erin came back to Little Blessings in 2020 to be the lead infant teacher at our Scott location. She was then promoted and worked at several different centers as their Assistant Director as of March 2021. In August of 2022, Ms. Erin was promoted to director of our Youngsville location. 

"Regardless, it has always been my goal to learn as much as possible, to gain the experience, and maintain the relationships for the families I come across. I am so grateful to have my position, so that I can continue to learn, grow, and thrive."

In Ms. Erin's free time, she loves spending time with her family, especially playing outside with her two daughters. She also loves to travel, sing, and paint! 

 


Amber Belaire- Milton Location

Ms. Amber has been in the childcare field for over 10 years. She was an assistant sped teacher in Iberia Parish, substitute for St. Martin Parish, and worked in preschool exclusively for the last 2 years. She became our Milton director in July of 2023.

"Being a director comes with challenges, but everything falls into place as God has planned for me. Being a director is very rewarding; I am given the opportunity to help children grow and lead my teachers in growing in the childcare field." 

In her spare time, you will find Ms. Amber with her four daughters. They enjoy grocery shopping and thrift shopping together! Her weakness is anything chocolate, fruity candy, and Dr. Pepper.



 


Leanne Mouton - Scott Location

Ms. Leanne started at Little Blessings in 2018 as an infant teacher at our Lafayette location. In November of  2019, she was promoted to Assistant Director of our Scott location. In February 2022, she had the opportunity to work with our sister company, Mini Me Learning Academy, where she was the Assistant Director. In October of 2022, Ms. Leanne returned to our Scott location. From January of 2023 to April of 2023, she was a Director Floater, where she visited multiply locations to help assist directors or run the center while a director was out. In April of 2023, she became our Scott director! 

Ms. Leanne treats every child differently based on their uniqueness. She believes in Pablo Casals's quote, "A child must know that they are a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn't been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like them." 

In her free time, Ms. Leanne enjoys listening to orchestra music and playing the flute, which has been doing since she was 12 years old!



 

Patricia St. Pierre - Breaux Bridge Location


Ms. Patti started her childcare journey 25 years ago as an assistant teacher. She has worked with every age group throughout the years and love nothing more than to see the excitement in a child as they learned something new. She loved the connections and friendships that she has made throughout the years working with the families of the children in her care. She became the Director of Breaux Bridge in February of 2024. 

Ms. Patti teaches her teachers how to be great by living through the quote, "children are great imitators, so give them something great o imitate." 

Ms. Patti is a mother of 5, one boy and four girls (who definitely keep her on her toes!). She is a true workaholic who loves being in childcare. During her free time, Ms. Patti enjoys watching her girl play soccer and volleyball. 





Paulette Zenon - Pandora Location

Ms. Paulette has been in the childcare industry for 30 years. She is a graduate of Lafayette Regional in childcare and has enjoyed working in a wide array of positions with children from all age groups. Her favorite thing about working in childcare is that she sees children as special blessings in her life.

"They are like my little angels. I give them lots of love and have the privilege of watching them blossom into realizing their full potential."

A quote that Ms. Paulette lives by is "Train up a child in the way he/she should go and when they are old, they will not depart from it."

Ms. Paulette enjoys spending time with her four children and 10 beautiful grandchildren in her free time.  

 



Rebecca Sonnier - Interim Director

Bio coming soon.



 

 







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Cassie Bagby- Garland Location

Ms. Cassie has been in the childcare industry for over 30 years. She has worked at the Garland location for 23 years and has been privileged to work with some of the finest women & families. She has worked in all areas of the center including teacher, driver, cook, office assistant, Assistant Director, and Director. In December of 2023, Ms. Cassie became the Director of Little Blessings of Garland. 

"My passion is to serve local, low-income families while showing God's love. Childcare has changed over the years, and I feel I have risen to the occasion and changed with it. Being a caregiver has been one of my biggest joys; it has helped me to raise a family, stay involved with my community, and grow in an industry that is so important to parents, not just children."

In her free time, Ms. Cassie enjoys spending time with her amazing husband Jim, whom she has been married to for the past 27 years, her two beautiful daughters, Mackenzie and Camrin, and her four blessings, her grandchildren: Ayeden, Ethan, Hazel, and Bodhi. 


 

 

Mellissa Ashley - Rockwall Location

Ms. Mellissa has been in the childcare field for almost 20 years. She started her childcare journey being an assistant teacher and worked her way up to becoming a Director in 2014. Ms. Mellissa became the Director of the Little Blessings Rockwall location in December of 2023.  

"Although I began my career in childcare out of necessity, I found that it is the perfect field for me. I thoroughly enjoy being an important, influential part of our students' lives."

In her spare time, Ms. Mellissa enjoys being with her husband, five children, and one grandson. She also enjoys getting out and going on day trips around Texas! 

 

 




Meet Our Regional Directors

Tiana Smith- Regional Director

Locations: Lafayette (Rue Louis XIV), West Lafayette (Pandora), Milton & Breaux Bridge

Ms. Tiana has been employed with Little Blessings since 2013. She started with our company as an assistant teacher, then worked her way up through Lead teacher, Assistant Director at our Rue Louis Location, and now is director our Youngsville center. In August of 2022, Ms. Tiana was promoted to Assistant Executive Director which focused on assisting the directors of our centers and supporting them in whatever ways they need. In 2024, she became one of our Regional directors and is responsible for working with our directors to provide outstanding, quality childcare at four of our locations: Lafayette, West Lafayette, Milton, and Breaux Bridge. 

"My childcare journey has been amazing from all of the lessons that I have learned along the way. Most importantly have those relationships with the students and families. Helping the kids learn and watching them grown into little independent people is such an honor.”

Ms. Tiana loves seafood & sweets (ANYTHING SWEET), She is a workaholic and loves to laugh and to make people laugh.

 



Crystal Leblanc- Regional Director

Locations: Carencro, Scott, Broussard, & Youngsville

Ms. Crystal has been in the childcare industry for over 20 years. She first start with Little Blessings in 2013 and made her return in 2023. She continues to work in the childcare field because of the reward: helping each student learn concepts and develop age-appropriate skills. She became our Mentor director in November of 2023. In 2024, she became one of our Regional directors and is responsible for working with our directors to provide outstanding, quality childcare at four of our locations: Carencro, Scott, Broussard, and Youngsville. 

"My journey over the years has taught me so much about child development and has been nothing short of amazing because of the life long bonds I have created with not only the children but each family." 

In her free time, Ms. Crystal spending time with her three beautiful children, eating chewy candy, drinking coffee, and reading a good book! 


 

Melissa Cornell- Regional Director

Locations: Garland & Rockwall

Ms. Melissa began working as an assistant teacher at the age of 16. This marked the beginning of a steadfast ascent through the ranks, culminating in her current position as Regional Director. Throughout this journey, she has had the distinct honor of engaging in every facet of childcare operations, acquiring a comprehensive understanding and a profound appreciation for this vital field. 

"At the core of my being, I am steadfast in my conviction that my purpose on this Earth is to cultivate the minds and spirits of our future leaders. Childcare is not merely my professions- it is my calling and the vessel through which I channel my passion and dedication. My leadership philosophy is deeply rooted in the principle of servant leadership, a reflection of my commitment to ensuring that every family under my care experiences a sense of belonging, love, and security. 

Ms. Melissa is blessed to share her life with a spouse who embodies strength and piety, anchoring their blended family of eight children. Residing in Roanoke, Texas, they are excited on embarking a new chapter, aspiring to embrace the tranquility and wholesomeness of rural living. 


 



 



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