Our Team

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Small town roots ✶ big hearts ✶ bright futures ✶

Dayton Bueche

My name is Dayton! I am a Grand Rapids native who just moved to Hastings. I went to Ferris State University for psychology. Me and my partner just bought our first home and are expecting our first baby! I have always loved working with children and can’t wait to meet everyone. 


Annah Smith

Hey everyone! I’m Annah, the lead teacher in the 3-5 years class, I am more than excited to get to know all of you and to build long lasting bonds with your kids! 
A little about me!  I have been working with kids since I was 14 and have always loved being around kids and helping them learn, creative and achieve new goals! 
My goal as your teacher is to give your kids the understanding of simple skills that will set them up for success!
A fun fact about me is that I love to write music and play instruments! 

Hailey Grindle

 My name is Hailey I am the lead infant room teacher. I have 2 years of experience in teaching. I am from Middleville and graduated from TK. In my free time I enjoy music and shopping. I look forward to meeting your family. 


Hailey Bush

My name is Hailey Bush and I'll be the assistant in the infants room. I grew up in Freeport, MI and went to Thornapple Kellogg schools until graduating in 2020. Starting around age 12 I was the babysitter for all of the families on my road. Watching kids ranging from 6 months all the way up to 12 years old throughout the years. Now all of those kiddos are old enough to either start driving or take care of themselves. Since then I have been a nanny, worked at a daycare in Caledonia, rebuilt differentials at Wellers Truck parts and been a CNA. I have always loved working with kids. Despite trying out different career fields I still occasionally babysat for previous daycare families. Unable to completely stop working with kids, I finally made the decision to get back into childcare. I am very excited to come back into this field and cannot wait to start. In addition to babysitting in my free time I love exploring different areas in Michigan or taking trips to other states. I love rollercoasters, hiking, camping with my family, attending rock concerts, reading, going to lakes/beaches, or playing hide and seek with my boyfriend and his daughter. I also have two cats that I love playing with or being snuggled up with after work. Oreo the older one is a black and white tuxedo cat who loves laying in a cocoon of blankets, sun bathing, and waking everyone up at 2 am for food and cuddles. Gomez is an black kitten who loves screaming for attention though only while I’m in the kitchen, chin scratches, and attempting to catch

Emily Bush

Hey there! My name is Emily Bush. For as long as I can remember, I have loved being with kids. I have had a fun life of playing with and watching children since the age of 9. While in high school, I started my schooling for Early Childhood Education. I then went to Kellogg Community College, where I continued classes for Early Childhood Education, and I hope to one day finish classes and earn my degree. I have been in the childcare field since 2019, after I graduated high school, and I have loved it so much! A little more about my home life; I have 2 kiddos, Bo (2 years) and Lucas (0 years), and a doggo (Chip Hoover) at home. My fiancé and I will be getting married on the 25th of April 2026 after being together for the last 9 years. We recently bought a house out in Nashville that we are working on renovating, and have loved watching it slowly become a home. When at home, I enjoy listening to music, doing crafts with my boys, reading, and being outside as much as we can. I am so excited to be a part of your children’s lives and see all they grow into and accomplish through the years!

Ella Rounds

I’m 19 years old and working toward getting into beauty school, with the goal of pursuing a career in makeup artistry for the film industry. I’m passionate about creativity and self-expression, and I’m excited to continue growing my skills. I also genuinely enjoy helping others, especially children, and have a warm, caring personality that helps me connect easily with people. I love creating a fun, positive environment where kids feel comfortable, safe, and able to be themselves. Overall, I’m a motivated and compassionate person who enjoys making a positive impact on others.

we’d love to meet you and your little one!