Staff

Miss.Ashley - owner

I am Montana born and raised. I have always enjoyed working with children but didn't jump in as a career until my daughter was born because I wanted that extra time with her. What better way then having the ability to take her to work with me? (She is almost 10 and I'm still here) I fell in love with working with children of all ages. I have worked in multiple childcare settings but decided it was time for my own in 2022. Our children deserve the BEST childcare. I believe in having FUN, learning lots, the importance of structure, and creating an environment everyone is happy with. 

Mrs.Emily Director of The hive preschool 

I was born in England and moved to North America when I was 16. After graduating high school I went to college to earn my certificate in early childhood education. I owned and operated my own child care for 6 years before becoming a stay at home mom to two boys. I like to stay active and spent as much time outside as possible. I am passionate about child development and like to create a fun, loving, educational environment for children. 

Mrs.Michelle - Happy Hornets

Hi everyone! My name is Michelle, and I am an assistant teacher at the hive working with the “Bumble Bees ” group. I was previously a stay at home mom for almost 2 years, before finding The Hive. It’s been such a blessing to be able to care for your littles, while also having my little become great friends with them as well. A little about myself is, I am a fur mom as well, I own an Australian Shepherd and a black cat with the coolest eyes (green and blue). I absolutely love drawing, painting, and crafting. I took classes all throughout high school and college when it came to the arts. I have been around children most of my life through babysitting, working with kids, or just my oh so many cousins. I am fluent in two languages, and I am also a certified Medical Assistant. I enjoy hopefully meeting and seeing you all around, don’t be afraid to say hi! 

Miss. Lily - Preschool Program

Hi, I'm Lily! I am currently a senior in highschool. I enjoy reading, writing, and being outdoors! I don't have much experience with kids, although I occasionally volunteer in Kids Ministry at my Church! I am very excited to work at The Hive and work with these kids! 

Mrs.Audrey - Baby bees

Hello! I am Mrs. Audrey, an early childhood education teachers assistant at The Hive and a momma of 2 boys! I absolutely love being apart of the hive, the days I spend here are always amazing! I enjoy working with kids of all ages and taking time to learn about each and every one of them. On my spare time I like to cook for my family, have movie nights, doing any and all crafts, reading books, and spending quality time with my husband and our 2 boys. I have spent most of my life being around kids and babysitting for friends and family. My favorite thing about working at The Hive is spending time with all the kids and celebrating milestones with them big or small! 

Miss.Grace - Bumblebee room

My name is Grace, I have lived in Kalispell my whole life and have been around children my whole life as well! I ATTENDED MONTESSORI FROM PRE - K YEARS ALL THE WAY TO FIFTH GRADE AND THEN WENT TO KALISPELL PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM BEFORE GRADUATION IN OCTOBER OF 21'. I LOVE BEING ABLE TO NURTURE YOUR LITTLE SOULD AND ENJOY CULTIVATING MY INNER CHILD WHILE SPENDING TIME AT WORK. IT IS SUCH A  GREAT PRIVILEGE BEING ABLE TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION OF WORLD CHANGING HUMAN AND HOPE TO CONTINUE TO GROW AND LEARN WITH THEM! 

My name is Elise. I enjoy spending time outdoors and spending time with family and friends. I enjoy spending time with kids and have babysat for lots of families. 

Hi, I’m Jess! First & foremost, I am a mother of three & a wife to a self- trained chef. I moved around a lot as a child, but was mainly raised in Troy, Montana where much of my family are from. I grew up pretty quick & always felt the need to take care of others as much as I could. 

Once I first became a mother in 2012, I was a stay at home mom for three years, then on & off  from there. I worked in a variety of fields, but working in childcare has certainly felt the most rewarding. Not only do I get the opportunity to spend time with my own children, but I get the chance to help raise some pretty spectacular children as well. 

I hope you consider making The Hive your second family so we can help your babies grow!