Our Team
Our dedicated staff are the heart of Children's Village of Orchards. We are proud to employ compassionate, experienced, and highly motivated educators who are committed to providing exceptional care and support for every child. Many of our team members have been with us for more than five years, and several have been part of our family for over a decade, reflecting the strong relationships and positive culture within our center.
Our teachers are passionate about lifelong learning and continually seek opportunities for professional growth, ensuring they provide the highest quality care and education for the children we serve.
Each individual:
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Receives a 30 hour basic training with a minimum 10 hours of on-going training, every year
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Is certified in CPR and First Aid
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Has HIV/Bloodborne Pathogens Training
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Is trained to recognize and report child abuse and neglect
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Holds a Washington Food Handler’s card
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Has passed a Washington Criminal History Background Check which includes an FBI Check through Merit
We help facilitate our staff in attaining necessary training and encourage them to continue to grow professionally, benefiting them selves while further developing Children's Village of Orchards program.
Meet the team at Children's Village of Orchards:
Andrea Doney
Natalie Zuniga
Meet Your Director
Andrea has served as the Director of Children's Village of Orchards for over 30 years. She always tries to provide a positive environment for the children and their families. She has worked hard to build the community and family you know as Children's Village of Orchards. Her goal is to see the best in each and every child. She has her B.A. in Child Development.
In her spare time Andrea loves shopping and reading. She is always spending her off time looking for wonderful things to bring into our program and fun little classroom items!
Meet Your Assistant Director
Natalie has been working with children for over 10 years. We are excited to have her be our new assistant director and see what she brings to the table with her experience. Her goal is to create a warm and welcoming environment for kids and families. She has her initial early childhood education degree and is in school to complete her bachelors degree in childhood education.
Outside of work Natalie loves to spend time with her son Andres, and her dog Stella Bella. She enjoys traveling, the beach and Dutch bros. Most of her free time is spent doing schoolwork where she finds more ideas to bring to our program and teachers.
Our Teachers
At Children's Village of Orchards, we welcome every child and family as part of our community. We are committed to creating a warm, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and supported. When children feel secure, they are more confident, engaged, and ready to learn. We recognize that every child develops at their own pace, which is why we set individualized developmental goals to foster growth, build confidence, and create meaningful success for every child in our care.
our classrooms
