Our Staff

We are a COA Accredited Child Care Center

As a provider of quality care and education, each member of The Little House Next Door staff participates in the required Department of Children and Families training. As an accredited center, our teachers participate well beyond the educational requirements per the state and seek to strengthen their skills in classroom and interactions with children and families throughout the year by attending seminars, onsite and online training as well. These trainings reinforce the fundamental concepts of teaching along with focusing on specific development for children within the infant to five-year range.

Our Principal

Carrie Creese, Principal

Hi, my name is Carrie Creese, and I am a DeLand FL native. I have been married for 37 years, have three grown children, and four grandchildren.

I have been involved in Preschool Programs throughout Volusia County for the last 40 years, the last 20 of them as a Preschool Director. I am a dedicated hard worker who loves working with children, parents, and staff to ensure the best for everyone involved. After working in a large daycare center, I am enjoying working in a smaller school setting.

My Certifications include

· 45 DCF Hours

· FCCPC

· Florida State Directors Credentials- VPK endorsement

· NAC: National Administration Credentials

· MMCI certification (with the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia)

· Teaching Strategies Gold (OEL)

· Training with Early Learning Florida Program.

· Board Member of T.R.E.E. Volusia County

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to work with your child(ren). We are going to play, learn, grow, and have fun in the process. I look forward to meeting all of you!

Our Staff

We are a COA Accredited Child Care Center

We are a Florida Department of Children & Families Gold Seal Quality Care Provider

Our Principal

Carrie Creese, Principal