About Us
Children's Lighthouse wants to be a
significant part of your child's
development by offering happy and
rewarding learning experiences.
We designed our classroom environment to give each child the opportunity to explore language, arts, science, math, reading and writing.
Our learning process addresses the whole child, focusing on the child's physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs.
Our talented staff is trained in classroom
management, positive discipline and parent/teacher communication, along with many other required courses.
Our learning environment and skilled
teachers help each child develop their social and physical skills while also
nurturing their emotional growth.
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Owner - Lucinda Chapin
 I am the proud owner of Children's Lighthouse in Deerwood Park. Building and opening the center in 2006 was one of the most rewarding challenges in my career that included senior management positions with Children's Home Society, SSM Healthcare, Integrated Health Services and Kimberly Quality Care. Before opening the Center, I completed an Advanced Director's Credential that would allow me to be very involved in the day to day operation of the Center.
After completing an MBA at the University of Nebraska, I spent much of my career in healthcare services. I was raised in a family of educators, which gives special meaning to me to participate in the education of young children. My mother was a reading specialist and taught phonics long before it was popular, so I learned to read by the time I was 5!
I am particularly interested in maintaining a center that is a happy, joyful experience for children, instills values and builds a successful start to reading. I know and believe that creating a great environment for employees goes a long way toward achieving those goals. We carefully select our teachers for qualification and experience, but most importantly, for their love of children. We value our teachers and are proud of what they accomplish each and every day. The camaraderie among staff, parents and children creates a center that has a good feel about it – and is noticeable immediately when entering the building.
In addition to my love of children, I also love animals and am a founder of Pawsitive Pets, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides pet assisted therapy animals and promotes the R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program in Jacksonville. (www.pawsitivepets.org) I am pictured left with my first pet assisted therapy dog, Lindsey. Dog agility is one of my joys and passions and I am an avid competitor. I serve as the President of Deerwood Park Property Owner's Association and am active in local business organizations.
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Center Director - Sheri Jenkins
I served as the Assistant Director at Children's Lighthouse for a year before being promoted to Center Director in 2010. I bring six years of child care experience to my position along with a Director's Credential, an A.A. degree in Business Administration and a CDA. And, I am working on my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. It is exciting to me to have the opportunity to impact the quality and care that Children's Lighthouse provides to their children. I am committed to goals and a work ethic that achieves excellence in academics and child development.
To relax, I like to take my Jack Russell Terrier, Slater, to the beach and also out for a run. I am an avid Jaguar fan and look forward to the fall season every year! |
Assistant Director - Kristina Rad
I have been working with Children's Lighthouse since 2009, where I was the Lead Infant Teacher of the Infant Program before transitioning to the Assistant Director postition with the management team. I have 15 years of working experience with children of all ages. I have held positions as a nanny, an elementary school teacher and as a preschool teacher. I received my Bachelors's Degree in Education from Charleston Southern University and have earned my Director's Credentials to work in early childhood education facilities.
I am married and am a mother to two, Cameron and Aiden. I enjoy spending time with my family and together we like to swim, travel and help on my mother's farm. I am an avid horseback rider and I hope to raise my children in the art of equine breeding and riding. My husband, Nelson, and I are working towards establishing and growing our family here in Jacksonville and we hope to create an atmosphere of love and learning for our children! |
Administrative Assistant - Lauren Rogers
I have been with Children's Lighthouse since September of 2009 where I started in the Infant Program as an Assitant Teacher. Since joining the team at this center, I have gained valuable knowledge and experience, allowing me to move to a Leadership and Training postition in our Infant Program, and then to the Management Team as the Administrative Assistant. I have over 5 years of experience in working with children of all ages in a childcare facitlity setting, and I absolutely love what I do! It is my personal goal to learn as much as I can in this field to better serve each child and each family. I obtained my Associates Degree from the University of North Florida and I am currently working towards my Bachelor's Degree in Supervision and Management, as well as working towards obtaining my Director's Credentials.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, cooking, spending time with my friends, and football; I always look forward to every Gator and Jaguar season! Family is very important to me and I love returning home to visit my parents, younger brother and sister and three Cocker Spaniels, Rudy, Riley and Rocky.
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