staff
Nicole Gortzke, Director/Provider
Nicole Gortzke has been a valued member of our childcare team for the past three years. In April 2026, she stepped into the role of Executive Director and Primary Provider of ABC Huskies Day Care. She brings dedication, enthusiasm, and a fresh, thoughtful perspective to the program. Her strong work ethic, sound decision-making, and excellent organizational skills are significant assets in this leadership position. Nicole is currently on personal leave.
Summer Staff/ Assistant Providers:
Co-Substitute/Primary Providers:
Aurora Baker & Sarah Goodenough
Assistant II/Substitute Providers:
Cynthia Leach & Emma Goodenough
Assistant I Providers:
Leah Goodenough & Kaileigh Kopczynski
We have an excellent group of providers who work hard to meet your childcare needs.
Co-Substitute/Primary Providers:
Aurora Baker & Sarah Goodenough
Assistant II/Substitute Providers:
Cynthia Leach & Emma Goodenough
Assistant I Providers:
Leah Goodenough & Kaileigh Kopczynski
We have an excellent group of providers who work hard to meet your childcare needs.
Staff Requirements for State Certification:
ABC Huskies Day Care is certified as a Family Child Care Home by the Department of Early Learning and Care of the State of Oregon. To remain certified, staff training is required.
The Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) requires new staff members to have current certification in first aid and pediatric CPR, current food handler certification, to have completed training on child abuse and neglect specific to Oregon law, to have completed CCLD approved health and safety training and to have completed CCLD approved safe sleep training within 30 days of employment. In addition: "The primary provider and any staff shall participate yearly in at least 15 clock hours of training related to providing child care, of which at least six clock hours shall be in child development or early childhood education."
Staff members work with Child Care Resource & Referral through Columbia Gorge Community College to schedule training opportunities in order to meet these requirements.
ABC Huskies Day Care is certified as a Family Child Care Home by the Department of Early Learning and Care of the State of Oregon. To remain certified, staff training is required.
The Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) requires new staff members to have current certification in first aid and pediatric CPR, current food handler certification, to have completed training on child abuse and neglect specific to Oregon law, to have completed CCLD approved health and safety training and to have completed CCLD approved safe sleep training within 30 days of employment. In addition: "The primary provider and any staff shall participate yearly in at least 15 clock hours of training related to providing child care, of which at least six clock hours shall be in child development or early childhood education."
Staff members work with Child Care Resource & Referral through Columbia Gorge Community College to schedule training opportunities in order to meet these requirements.