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
nurturing their emotional growth.
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Owners - Lucinda and Roger Hietbrink
Lucinda and Roger Hietbrink are the owners of Children's Lighthouse in Jacksonville, Florida located in the office park of Deerwood Park South near the Town Center.
Both are graduates of the University of Nebraska. Lucinda holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Florida Advanced Director's Credential. Roger's degree is in Education and his career has spanned health and business consulting through his firm, Cornerstone Decision Support.
Lucinda has held senior management positions with Children's Home Society, SSM Healthcare, Integrated Health Services and Kimberly Quality Care.
Their combined experience and dedication to service quality is the foundation for an early learning center focused on providing an exceptional environment for children.
Lucinda is active in the day to day operation of Children's Lighthouse and serves as President of Deerwood Park Property Owner's Association. She is also an active volunteer and is responsible for bringing the national R.E.A.D. program to Jacksonville. R.E.A.D. is a literacy program that utilizes certified Therapy Dogs to promote reading skills in children. She is President of Pawsitive Pets, Inc., a nonprofit organization. |
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Assistant Director - Beverly Pool
Beverly Pool is our Assistant Director at Children's Lighthouse in Jacksonville, Florida. She has a degree in Psychology from the University of North Florida and will soon have her Director's Credential. Her background includes work with the Department of Children and Families and two years as a VPK teacher. She brings a diverse background of experiences gained from travels with her husband, a Blackhawk pilot in the Army National Guard. While living in Korea, she taught English as a second language and co-authored two study manuals.
Bev has two children and enjoys writing, photography, swimming and going to the beach with her family and their dog named General.
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