Children's Learning Place Management Team

Sheila Washington, Head Director

Shelia Washington is the Director at DCLP with over 17 years experience working with children. She currently has various early childhood certifications and has been a member of NAEYC for over 12 years. Shelia is a member of the Voices of Illinois for children serving as a committee person on the Infant and Toddler Commission Board for CAEYC. Shelia is licensed by Illinois and the city of Chicago for Food and Sanitation. As a missionary member for her church, she is committed to her community and her church. Shelia is currently pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Education, after putting her education on hold to raise her three children to become successful, astonishing young adults.

Toccara Underwood, Administrative Assistant

Ms. Toccara has five years of experience working with children of all ages. She has worked at lakeshore athletic club in their playroom with children of all ages and at her Grammar school in their after school program tutoring first and second graders. Ms. Toccara has been with DCLP for two years working with Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool children. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her nieces and reading.

Tina Taylor-Jordan, Assistant Director

Tina Taylor has a college background in Early Childhood Education as well as Marketing and Advertising. Before working as DCLP, Ms. Tina owned and operated a home daycare for 9 years. Ms. Tina spends her spare time working with the Department of Children and Family services Teen Project program, helping teen mothers stay in school and understanding the responsibility and needs of their children. Ms. Tina is an active member in her community and a member of Faith Temple Christian Church. She firmly believes in improving herself by continuing her education and is always taking courses in Early Childhood Education.

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