Cynthia K. Franck’s Child Care, Inc.

and Preschool

Locally Owned
Established 1977

Administrative Staff

Miss Cindy

Miss Cindy established Cynthia K. Franck’s Child Cares in September of 1977 and currently has three centers in the Penn Hills/ Verona/ Forest Hills areas. She is a past member of various local and state early learning associations and is a current member of the Association for Early Learning Leaders. Over the years, she has served on several state and local boards concerning Early Childhood Education. In the past, she has enjoyed working with Forbes CTC Child Care where she participated in several Entrepreneurship Days. She also worked with the Governor’s Office during the early days of establishing the CACFP and the subsidized funding system for working parents. She is a past winner of several local and regional “Small Business Awards” and “Women in Small Business Awards.”

Miss Melissa

Miss Melissa- Miss Melissa has worked at Franck’s Child Care since 1992. She has several years of classroom experience and currently serves as Executive Director, overseeing the daily operations and administration of all three sites. Miss Melissa has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management with a minor in Industrial Relations along with 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education. She has attended Several National Association of Child Care Professional Conferences and has participated in Forbes CTC Entrepreneurship Days.

Multi-Site Staff

Miss Gina

Miss Gina has been working at Franck’s Child Care since 1998. She has experience working in both the School Age program and as a Younger Toddler teacher. Miss Gina has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with dual minors in Elementary and Early Childhood Education along with both a PA Private Nursery School teacher certificate and a PA Director’s Credential. She has also attended several National Association of Child Care Professionals Conferences.

Forest Hills site

Miss Laura

Miss Laura has been with Franck’s Child Care since 1993. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Child & Family Studies and is the Director at our Forest Hills Site.

Miss Trena

Miss Trena has been with Franck’s Child Care since 2016. She has an Associate’s Degree in Teacher Education and has had a CDA in Preschool Development. She is a Preschool teacher at our Forest Hills site.

Mr. Jamie

Mr. Jamie has been working at Franck’s Child Care since 2015. He is the Cook at our Forest Hills site.

Miss Mary Beth

Miss Mary Beth has been working at Franck’s Child Care since 2015. She is working towards renewing her CDA in Infant/Toddler Development. Miss Mary Beth is a Younger Toddler teacher at our Forest Hills site.

Miss Jordan

Miss Jordan is an Older Toddler teacher at our Forest Hills site.

Miss Kneasha

Miss Kneasha comes to us with several years of experience. She will have her CDA in Infant/Toddler Development in Spring of 2023. She is an Older Toddler teacher at our Forest Hills site.

Miss Rain

Miss Rain is a floating staff member at our Forest Hills site.

Miss Kayla

Miss Kayla is a floating staff member at our Forest Hills site.

Miss Jessica

Miss Jessica in an Infant teacher at our Forest Hills site.

Miss Marcaya

Miss Marcaya is a Younger Toddler teacher at our Forest Hills site.

Miss Marie

Miss Marie is the Pre-K Counts teacher at our Forest Hills site. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education along with a Master’s Degree in Education/Special Education.

Penn Hills site

Miss Donna

Miss Donna has been with Franck’s Child Care since 1994. She has several years’ experience as both an Older Toddler and a Preschool teacher. She is currently the Director at the Penn Hills site. Miss Donna has an Associate’s Degree in Child & Family Studies.

Miss Chris

Miss Chris has been with Franck’s Child Care since 2015. She has her CDA in Infant/Toddler Development. Miss Chris is the Infant Room teacher at our Penn Hills site.

Miss Tammi

Miss Tammi has been working for Franck’s Child Care since 2015. Miss Tammi holds an Associate’s Degree in Teacher Education and is the Younger Toddler teacher at our Penn Hills site.

Miss Jayla

Miss Jayla is an Older Toddler teacher at our Penn Hills site.

Miss Taiona

Miss Taiona is a Preschool teacher at our Penn Hills site.

Miss Alyssa

Miss Alyssa has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and is currently working towards her Master’s Degree. She is a Pre-K Counts teacher at the Penn Hills site.

Miss Nicole

Miss Nicole has an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She is a Pre-K Counts teacher at the Penn Hills site.

Miss Isabella

Miss Isabella is a teacher in both the Infant room and Younger Toddler room at our Penn Hills site.

Verona site

Miss Andrea

Miss Andrea has been working at Franck’s Child Care since 2003. She has an Associate’s Degree in Teacher Education. She has years of experience working with preschool children. Miss Andrea is a currently serving as the director at the Verona site.

Mr. Brett

Mr. Brett has been working at Franck’s Child Care since 2003. He holds an Associate’s Degree in General Studies. Mr. Brett is the School Age teacher at our Verona site.

Miss Jenelle

Miss Jenelle has been with Franck’s Child Care since 2017. She is a floating staff member at our Verona site.

Miss Eva

Miss Eva has been with Franck’s Child Care since 2016. She is currently an Infant teacher at our Verona site.

Miss Jenna

Miss Jenna has been with Franck’s Child Care since 2016. She is a Preschool teacher at our Verona site.

Miss Peggy

Miss Peggy has been working at Franck’s Child Care since 2010. She is an Infant teacher at our Verona site.

Miss Nakya

Miss Nakya is pursuing her CDA. She is a Younger Toddler teacher at our Verona site.

Miss Dominique

Miss Dominique is an Infant teacher at our Verona site.

Miss Katie

Miss Katie comes to us with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and is pursuing her CDA. She is an Older Toddler teacher at our Verona site.

Miss Diona

Miss Diona is currently furthering her education. She is an Older Toddler teacher at our Verona site.

Miss Aleesia

Miss Aleesia is an Older Toddler teacher at our Verona site.

Miss Emily

Miss Emily is a Younger Toddler teacher at our Verona site.

Miss Victoria

Miss Victoria is a Preschool teacher at our Verona site.

Miss Stephanie

Miss Stephanie is a Younger Toddler teacher at our Verona site.

Miss Makiah

Miss Makiah is a Younger Toddler teacher at our Verona site.

Miss Megan

Miss Megan is a School Age teacher at our Verona site. She is working towards her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology.