staff
Mika Von Ahn - Director/Preschool Teacher
Mika Von Ahn has been a child care provider since 2009 and began work at ABC Huskies in the fall of 2010. Her quiet, loving personality and amazing creativity have made her a valuable addition to our child care team. In May 2012, Mika stepped up to take on the role of Director while she continues her studies working on an Early Childhood Education Degree. She has achieved Step 9.5 on the Oregon Registry for her educational achievements as a child care professional. Effective September of 2016, Mika has also taken on the role as Preschool Teacher as she continues work to meet the child care needs of our clients and provide a quality program.
Megan Eshleman - Assistant Provider
Megan Eshleman began serving as an Assistant Provider effective August 19, 2019. A graduate of Hood River Valley High School, she is new to the child care world but has experience caring for the elderly and babysitting. Her love of children, positive attitude and easy-going nature make Megan a welcome addition to our Child Care Team. In high school she excelled in FFA and so is a nice fit in our small, rural agricultural community. When asked what always makes her smile, she replied "when children are happy to see me." We are excited to have Megan at ABC Huskies Child Care!!
New staff members soon to be added: Amedy Swenson, Brittany Wood
Substitute Providers: Former staff members who remain on our list of Substitute Providers include Katherine Von Ahn and Tonya Baunach.
Staff Requirements for State Certification:
ABC Huskies Day Care is certified as a Group Child Care Home by the Child Care Division of the State of Oregon. To remain certified, staff training is required.
"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 this annual requirement.
ABC Huskies Day Care is certified as a Group Child Care Home by the Child Care Division of the State of Oregon. To remain certified, staff training is required.
"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 this annual requirement.