Kimberly Cote

Director

Kim has a Graduate degree from Cambridge College in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Behavior Management in the Classroom and a BS in Elementary Education. After receiving her teaching license, she spent the early part of her career teaching 1st grade before becoming a mom of four boys. She has a lot of experience in the younger grades as well as preschool. Kim worked as a teacher’s aide and camp counselor while in college and was a substitute teacher in the Kinnelon and Montville school districts. She began working at The Growing Place in 2017.

Danielle Nicosia

2’s Teacher

Jessica Vanzetta

3’s Teacher

Sandra Daingerfield

4’s Teacher

Sandra attained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Drew University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2006. She has Certificates of Eligibility with Advanced Standing in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education from the College of Saint Elizabeth. She has been a classroom teacher since September 2007, teaching primary grades, being a vital part of various curriculum development committees, and heading school-wide clubs and activities during her career there. Sandra has two amazing children.