Meet the Staff
Working with children makes a difference in your life and the life of the children you care for.
Cindy Maher - Owner
I currently live in Toledo with my husband and two sons. I graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. While attending the university I took several courses in the Education Department. Last year I took a few courses at Monroe Community College in Early Childhood Courses finishing up with continuing education courses required to comply with State Licensing Rules for Directors. I am always looking to further my education and knowledge in Early Childhood and hope to one day get my Master's Degree in Early Childhood. I have worked with children most of my adult life and knew early on that working with children was what I was meant to do. I love watching children come into the center as infants and grow and develop with the center as they go onto each of the classrooms. It is always hard to see children leave because I get so attached to the children who attend BCDC, but knowing that those children have been in my care, even if it is for a short period of time, makes me feel good about what we do at BCDC. Each one of the children who attends the facility has touched my life - making me a better person.
Pauline Schieb - Director
My name is Pauline Schieb and I live in Temperance Michigan with my husband and daugher. I have worked in Early Childhood Education for approximately 7 years. I have my Associates Degree from Monroe Community College in Early Childhood Education. I am the Preschool 2 Lead Caregiver this fall as well as Assistant Director at Bedford Child Development Center. When asked what I enjoy most about my career, I would state I love watching the children learn and grow as individuals as well as developing a relationship with the familes at the center. During my free time I love to spend time with my family.
Ashley Morris - Lead Caregiver/ Preschool 2
My name is Ashley Morris and I live in Monroe Michigan with my parents. I have worked in the Early Childhood field for 4 years. I have my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Monroe Community College and I am currently working towards my Bachelor's Degree in Early Elementary Education at the University of Toledo. What I enjoy most about being in my chosen career is being able to help children learn something new and being able to be a big part of the beginning of their educational experience.
Megan Brescol - Lead Caregiver/ Preschool 2
Eveon Fadell - Lead Caregiver/ Preschool 1
My name is Eveon Fadell and I currently live in Temperance with my husband and 3 sons. I been working with children for the last 15 years and have a CDA from Bowling Green State university. When asked what I like most about my career I would state when kids repeat something you taught them. Just the absolute innoscence that they bring. Kids are my world, I can't imagine doing anything but educating ,coaching, and spending time with them. During my free time I am on the board of directors for Bedford United Soccer, Photography, and coach pre-school soccer for Bedford Community Ed.
Jenna Rice - Lead Caregiver/ Toddler 2
My name is Jenna Rice and I live in Lambertville Michigan with my parents and my brother. I have been working in the Early Childhood Field for over three years at Bedford Child Development Center. I am currently going to school to receive my Associate's Degree in Early Childhood at Monroe Community College. What I enjoy most about my chosen career is that I love working with the kids and seeing how they grow and change over the years. In my free time, I enjoy being with my family and friends and reading at the park.
Emily Ashenfelter - Lead Caregiver/ Toddler 1
My name is Emily and I am from Lambertville. I am a graduate of Bedford High School and recently received my Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development from Monroe County Community College. I am now attending The University of Toledo to complete my Bachelor's Degree. When asked what I like most about my career, I would say that I love watching all the children learn and grow. It is such an amazing thing to see! I cannot imagine having any other job! During my free time, I enjoy cooking and baking, going to flea markets, and spending time with my twin sister and my family.
Melinda Kujawa - Lead Caregiver/ Infants
Originally, I started off at Bedford Child Development Center as a parent for two of my children who attended the center. I am now the head teacher in the Infant Room. I currently live in Lambertville Michigan with my husband and three children. I have worked in preschools and day care centers for 14 years. I have taught at almost every age. I have a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University. When asked what I enjoy most about my career, I would say I love to watch children as they learn and practice new skills. In my free time, I enjoy reading, counted cross-stitch, logic and jigsaw puzzles.
Our Assistant Teachers:
Sarah Danicke, Stephanie Steadman, Anastasia Lacure, Chelsea Bauder
Are you looking for a job where YOU could make a difference?
Bedford Child Development Center is currently accepting applications. All applicants must have the following qualifications to apply:
- Be working towards an Early Childhood Education degree or have already received their degree.
- Must have current infant, child and adult CPR and First Aid.
If you love children and have at least a year experience working with children, please feel free to email your resume to: Bedfordchildcare@hotmail.com.