Daystar is staffed by a dedicated group of professionals who share a love for children. The administrative team is responsible for overall management of the organization; program development, implementation and training; accounting and fundraising functions; intake, case management and transition; parent support and advocacy; volunteer support; and general office management.
The intricate medical needs of our babies combined with our best practice model of care requires a 1:6 nurse-to-child ratio and 1:2 childcare provider-to-child ratio. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, childcare providers are responsible for direct care of infants enrolled in our daycare/respite program, ensuring their physical safety at all times. After a rigorous initial 15-hour training program, all childcare providers are required to complete 30 hours of training every two years, along with monthly in-service trainings and other educational opportunities as needed.
Administrative Staff
Natalie Anderson, Executive Director Tecla Nassar, RN, Nursing Supervisor
Coleen Emblidge, Director of Development & Finance
Julia Alaimo, Director of Admissions & Family Support Nurses Monica Batzing, LPN
Laura Sherman, RNC, MS
Michele Ciehomski, RN
Special Education Teacher Melissa Cooley, M.S. Ed.
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Childcare Providers
Kathy Heinig Anne Nothnagle, SSJ*
Jamie Prinzi
Jevona Gilmore
Per Diem Staff
Kayla Tehan
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