All About Kids of Lexington

Josh and Stefanie Tarter are proud to call Lexington, Kentucky, their home. Like many others, the Bluegrass State won them over as a great place to live, work, and raise a family. They first met boating at Lake Cumberland, a summertime favorite still today, in 2006.

The Bluegrass quickly became home after Stefanie and Josh were married in 2009. They have four children (Daphne, Davis, Caris, and Cameron) and noticed that there was a need for a clean, safe, and state-of-the-art facility in central Kentucky. Stefanie and Josh wanted a place that would foster a love of learning through play especially outdoors. Their family keeps a garden most months out of the year and their young children take pride in its maintenance and production.

The opportunity and resources presented themselves and allowed them, to join the All About Kids family. Josh and Stefanie were excited for the opportunity to combine their business backgrounds, love for nature, and respect for education, in this venture. The opportunity not only offered a wonderful place for their kids to learn, but their neighbors’ kids as well. With their own children at the forefront, there was no doubt that they wanted to join the AAK family. They are looking forward to making an impact on those who choose their facility.

Josh and Stefanie opened their All About Kids franchise, Clays Mill Campus, in the Spring of 2018. All About Kids teaches a love for learning, resourcefulness, and good stewardship of the earth. Now these lessons can be preserved in our central Kentucky children, as All About Kids Learning Center, Clays Mill Campus, opens here in Lexington.

Laurin is proud to serve as the Director at All About Kids – Clays Mill! She’s originally from Winchester, Kentucky and recently moved back to Lexington to take this position. She graduated from Centre College and has lived and worked in Philadelphia, PA, and the Cincinnati area, all within roles focused on supporting children.

She spent the past 10 years working in education, supporting children and families in both teaching and leadership roles. While she’s worked with a wide range of ages, I have a special love for working with younger children and is passionate about creating a warm, supportive environment where they can learn and grow.

Outside of work, Laurin has a sweet little dog named Dani who brings her so much joy! She also enjoys reading, crafting, and playing the ukulele. Her family is a huge part of her life, and she’s so excited to be back in Kentucky where many of them live. She’s truly excited to be part of this community and look forward to getting to know all of you!

Laurin thinks it is an honor to work alongside our incredible team of educators to support your child’s development. She would love the opportunity to connect with you about your child’s needs. Please don’t hesitate to stop by for a chat or email her anytime at lhisle@allaboutkidslc.com.

Kiara has worked 9 years in childcare, and has had the privilege of working with children of all ages and stages. She believes every child is unique and deserves individualized support, attention, and care to help them thrive.

Kiara is a mom to one wonderful boy named Kayce and she and her husband are excited to be expecting another bundle of joy! When she’s not with kiddos, you’ll find her watching movies and shows or soaking up time with her beautiful family.

Years In Childcare: 26 years 

Years at AAK: 4 years

Tina has worked in childcare 26 years and has her Commonwealth Child Care Credential. She loves being an Infant Lead – getting to be a part of the children’s first milestones in life is so rewarding. She loves watching them grow into their own little person. She loves teaching – when you love what you do it’s not a job and she TRULY loves what she does.

She is from Lexington and went to Henry Clay High School. Outside of work, she’s a very proud mom of her 28 year old daughter Selena who is her whole world. She loves spending time with her daughter and her 80 year Dad. She loves iced caramel macchiatos, the beach, traveling with family, and crafting

Years In Childcare: 6 years 

Years at AAK: 3 years

Julia has mainly worked with 3 year olds and infants. She’s currently working with infants in Room 1 and is a floater as needed. She said “ I really love “my kids”, and miss them when I’m off.”

She is a “fur mom” to two cats, Gertrude (Trudy) and Cleopatra (Cleo), and an absolutely spoiled rotten Yorkie, Roman. She enjoys listening to music, Renaissance Fairs, reading, printing 3-D things, and playing computer games.

Years In Childcare: 15 years 

Years at AAK: 4 years

Christy has been in childcare for 15 yrs! She believes in taking care of your baby as if it was hers. She loves watching the babies grow and develop and loves teaching them to clap, wave, blow kisses, sit up, and signing. She strives to build a strong relationship with the families so there can be open communication!

Christy was born and raised in Lexington, KY. She’s a mother of 2, a grandmother to 2 beautiful granddaughters, and a dog mom of a pitbull named Mimi Lou and a Yorkie named Coco. She loves to garden, cook, swim, and take her dogs for a walk.

Years In Childcare: 1 year

Years at AAK: 1 year

Olivia graduated from high school last May, where she took childhood education classes all 4 years! She has dreamed of working with kids her whole life. She really likes being hands on with her kiddos and watching their little minds grow throughout the time they’re with her.

Olivia is from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She graduated from River Road High School in Amarillo, Texas. She has a 6 pound chihuahua named Pretzel, and she really enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends outside of work.

Years In Childcare: 8 years 

Years at AAK: 1.5 years

Jennifer is the Lead Teacher in Room 4 at AAK. She has 8 years of childcare experience working with children from 6 weeks old through school age. Her teaching style is play-based and hands-on because she believes children learn best when they are actively engaged, exploring, and having fun while learning. Her favorite part of teaching is watching children grow and learn more each day. She loves seeing them reach new milestones, build confidence, and develop new skills, and enjoys being part of creating a positive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

She is from Syracuse, New York. She is currently working on her degree for elementary education at Cumberlands University. Outside of work, she has a fiancé, a son, and 2 dogs. She loves reading and coloring. She loves traveling and going to the beach and exploring new places.

Years In Childcare: 8 years

Years at AAK: 1 year

Luke has worked with kids since he coached basketball for elementary & middle school teams as a high schooler and early college student. He grew up going to teacher conferences in New York, San Diego, and Washington DC. He has an IT degree from Sullivan University and is working on his degree to be an elementary teacher. He loves making kids smile and working with the kids that have a hard time because of trauma. He teaches ASL in his class to help the kids who struggle with communication.

He is from Nicholasville, KY(West Jessamine class of 2019). He has three dogs, Scooby, Nala, and Baloo. He loves sports – Detroit Lions, Indiana Pacers, San Diego Padres, and UK Wildcats. He played basketball, football, and cheerleading in high school. He plays Xbox in his free time. He describes himself as laid back and calm in tough situations.

Years In Childcare: 7 years 

Years at AAK: 3 years

Skylar has worked with children for 7 years through babysitting, nannying, and with AAK for 3 years! She is dedicated to creating a fun, confident, and structured environment where kids can thrive, explore their curiosity, and develop new skills. She values open communication and strives to make families feel supported, heard, and involved. She also loves incorporating music into learning!

Skylar is from Elizabeth City, North Carolina but has been in KY for most of her life. She graduated from East High School and will be going back to school soon for Communications. Outside of work, she has 2 Cats named Cleo and Luna. She enjoys spending time with her family/boyfriend, traveling, reading, and concerts/music.

Years In Childcare: 3 years

Years at AAK: 3 years

Haley has over 8 years of experience working with children, babysitting, assisting teachers in elementary school classrooms, and leading daycare classrooms. She is passionate about helping young children grow, learn, and reach their goals in a supportive and nurturing environment. Working with children brings her joy, and she strives to make every child feel valued, confident, and loved at school. She believes that strong relationships and encouragement help children thrive both academically and emotionally.

She is from Lexington, KY. She has completed 3 years of college coursework in Elementary Education at Midway University. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with her dog Chloe, visiting Kings Island, decorating, and making memories with her husband.

Years In Childcare: 21 years

Years at AAK: 5 years

Elizabeth has been a dedicated member of the AAK team for 5 years, where she serves as a universal floater and team leader. Her passion for teaching shines through in her love for lesson planning and creating engaging indoor and outdoor activities for children. She enjoys bringing creativity and structure together to make learning fun and meaningful, and she takes pride in helping both her team and students grow.

Elizabeth has a creative eye and a big heart! When she’s not behind the camera capturing beautiful moments through photography, you’ll likely find her making memories with her son, Asher. Whether they’re exploring new places, enjoying outdoor adventures, or simply spending quality time together, those moments are what she treasures most.

Years In Childcare: her 1st year!

Years at AAK: her 1st year!

This is Lucero’s first year working in childcare but not her first time working with kids! She loves building bonds with kids and helping them have a great time with their friends and teachers! Lucero is big on making a safe, supportive environment where kids can feel comfortable and included!

Lucero is from Lexington, KY. She graduated from Lafayette High School! Outside of work, Lucero loves to spend time with her family over anyone else and loves to cook with her dad! She is obsessed with the color pink and is such a huge cat person that she has three cats named Kitty, Nacho, and Tommi!

Years In Childcare: 5 years

Years at AAK: 3 years

Siera has been in childcare for 5 years and loves the environment at AAK. Her favorite part about being in all of the classrooms is that she gets to know all the students! She loves to encourage students to share, be kind, and use teamwork when learning.

She is born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky and has 2 golden doodles named Zoey and Kamie. She graduated high school from Lafayette. Her favorite things to do are hangout with friends, color/draw, or go on walks! Her favorite movie/character is Spiderman!

Years In Childcare: her 1st year!

Years at AAK: her 1st year!

Ava has worked with kids for 2 years – in library programs, babysitting, and now at AAK! She is a junior at the University of Kentucky studying Child Psychology. She is on the path to gain a Child Life Certification upon graduation. She hopes to use her Certification to work with children in hospitals as their therapist to work through and understand what they may be going through. Her favorite part of teaching is the parents! She loves meeting new mothers and fathers and helping them in their journey of parenthood!

Ava is originally from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She moved to Lexington 6 years ago with her family. Outside of work, Ava loves to go shopping or eat with her friends. She also loves reading, spending time with loved ones, and going to the pool.

Years In Childcare: 4 years

Years at AAK: 3 years

Sara is the Asst. Teacher in Room 6. She has also worked in room 1, 2, 5, & 6. Sara has worked with kids for 4 years now, before childcare, she did babysitting and has always helped in raising her siblings as she’s the oldest of 6 . She loves being able to see each kiddo grow and see them come in excited in the mornings!

Sara is from Jessamine county. Outside of being at work, she enjoys time with her boyfriend and watching shows together, as well as cooking. She has a small business making custom shirts. She has a pet bunny named Buggs. She really loves going to Demolition Derbies.

Years In Childcare: her 1st year!

Years at AAK: her 1st year!

Allison has a passion for education. She is currently going to school at UK for agricultural education, with an emphasis on leadership and development. Her goal is to curate a kind, inclusive, and hands on approach to learning throughout her career in education and childcare.

Allison is from Greenup, Kentucky. She is currently in school working towards a degree in Agricultural Education and Advocacy. Outside of work and school, she has a passion for agriculture and livestock, working with different species regularly. She also enjoys traveling, and spending time with her daughter.