The people behind the care

Meet our entire team.

Educators, caregivers, and support staff working together so every child feels safe, known, and ready to grow.

Lydia Jenkins, Owner

Owner

Lydia Jenkins

Rank I educator and current 4th-grade ELA teacher at Morgantown Elementary. Lydia is a working mom to Carolina and Claira and created MLL to pair intentional learning with genuine care.
Jordan Moore, Director

Director

Jordan Moore

Jordan has childcare and First Steps experience. She wants every child to feel safe, loved, excited to arrive, and ready to return—and every parent to feel confident in their care.
Caroline Grubb, Supervisory Lead Teacher · Tiny Learners

Supervisory Lead Teacher · Tiny Learners

Caroline Grubb

Caroline has seven years of experience with newborns through age five. Her goal is growth—physical, mental, and emotional—for every little learner.
Kansas Coy, Lead Teacher · Teeny Learners

Lead Teacher · Teeny Learners

Kansas Coy

Kansas has years of experience caring for children from newborn through age five. Patience guides her work because every child learns and grows at their own pace.
Lorna Harden, Lead Teacher · Mini Learners

Lead Teacher · Mini Learners

Lorna Harden

Lorna values passion in childcare and believes it helps children feel comfortable and confident in their learning environment.
Carley Jones, Lead Teacher · Mighty Learners

Lead Teacher · Mighty Learners

Carley Jones

A Butler County native and former Registered Behavior Technician, Carley values connection so every child feels loved, understood, safe, and able to shine.
Brooklyn Smith, Lead Teacher · Mega Learners

Lead Teacher · Mega Learners

Brooklyn Smith

Brooklyn brings childcare experience and determination to help children succeed and remember their early learning years with joy.
Whitney Kelly, Lead Teacher · Master Learners

Lead Teacher · Master Learners

Whitney Kelly

Whitney is a certified elementary teacher entering her fifth year teaching 5th grade. Her guiding word is hope—for each child’s future and all they can achieve.
Jan Embry, Certified Elementary Teacher · Master Learners

Certified Elementary Teacher · Master Learners

Jan Embry

Jan brings more than 30 years of childcare experience. She believes children need adults to believe in them so they can grow physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Evan Coley, Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher

Evan Coley

Evan is studying nursing at Western Kentucky University. She prioritizes compassion, kindness, patience, and understanding in every situation.
Brooklyn Blankenship, Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher

Brooklyn Blankenship

Brooklyn is pursuing nursing at WKU and has worked as a CNA. She values patience and wants children to feel safe, understood, and valued.
Mae Givens, Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher

Mae Givens

Mae discovered early-childhood education through 4-H art classes. She values creativity as a vital part of children’s development.
Gracie Wright, Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher

Gracie Wright

Gracie attends Butler County High School and plans to study childhood education. She supports school-age children and assists throughout the center.
Jaylee Wilkins, Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher

Jaylee Wilkins

Jaylee has cared for children since age fourteen and has worked as a full-time elementary substitute. She values consistency because predictability helps children feel safe.
Lily Glass, Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher

Lily Glass

Lily is pursuing an elementary education degree at WKU. She believes love and wholehearted support are essential during children’s most important years of development.
Kathy Dockery, Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager

Kathy Dockery

Kathy is a mother of two and grandmother of seven with nursery, preschool, and toddler experience. She enjoys nurturing children and feeding others.