Our Staff
John - Owner & Operator
John is a native New Yorker, who owned and operated the beloved child enrichment center, Kidville, for eight years. He is looking forward to welcoming both new and familiar faces and families to Brooklearn! He has three boys of his own, and a very fluffy dog named Lexi.
Ruby - Manager
Ruby was born and raised in Carroll Gardens, and is an alumni of PS58. She was a babysitter and nanny in the neighborhood for twelve years, has a bachelor’s degree in communications and child psychology, and is currently pursuing her master’s in early childhood and special education. Ruby loves bowling, and just completed a half marathon!
Lola - Childcare Specialist
Lola graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she majored in marketing, communications, and English. Originally from Hudson Valley, New York, Lola has been working with adults and children with developmental disabilities for approximately four years; she hopes to go back to school to get her teaching degree. Lola loves to write and paint, and dreams of creating children’s books one day!
Emma - Childcare Specialist
Emma is a lifelong Jersey girl who recently moved to Brooklyn. She graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges with a bachelor’s in English and a minor in Education. She has six years of experience in childcare as a babysitter, nanny, and camp counselor! Emma loves to read and write in the park when the weather is nice.
Jack - Childcare Specialist
Jack is from Rochester, New York, and graduated from CUNY BA with a degree in writing. Jack has five years of experience in childcare working as a camp counselor, babysitter and tutor! Jack is also a talented painter who loves the outdoors.
Rachel - Childcare Specialist
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