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Explore our certified directors, infant leads, and dedicated classroom staff across Norfolk, Elgin, and Petersburg.

Featuring Westside Daycare, Inc dba A Kidz Life Daycare (Norfolk)
Harlie Pinkerman
Westside Daycare, Inc dba A Kidz Life Daycare (Norfolk)Age 23
Harlie Pinkerman
Director
Experience

Extensive leadership in early learning operations, regulatory compliance, curriculum structuring, and family partnerships.

Fun Fact

"Can sing all the primary nursery rhyme songs backwards and loves painting sunny murals with our preschool cohort!"

Why I Love Childcare

Every child thrives when met with predictable routines, deep emotional warmth, and endless encouragement to explore.

Katherine Smith
Westside Daycare, Inc dba A Kidz Life Daycare (Norfolk)Age 24
Katherine Smith
Assistant Director
Experience

Specialized background in administrative coordination, classroom safety standards, educator mentoring, and community outreach.

Fun Fact

"Known as our center's master puzzle solver and brings interactive puppet story hours every Friday morning."

Why I Love Childcare

Childcare is about building a secure launchpad where laughter and respect empower children to make discoveries freely.

Ella Henrickson
Westside Daycare, Inc dba A Kidz Life Daycare (Norfolk)Age 20
Ella Henrickson
Assistant Infant / Toddler Teacher
Experience

Trained in responsive infant care, sensory stimulation stations, milestone tracking, and foundational toddler routines.

Fun Fact

"Bakes miniature decorative cupcakes and knows how to comfort teething babies within minutes with melodic lullabies."

Why I Love Childcare

Gentle patience and observant guidance help our littlest learners build confidence with every single step.

Autumn Pinkerman
Westside Daycare, Inc dba A Kidz Life Daycare (Norfolk)Age 20
Autumn Pinkerman
Assistant Infant / Toddler Teacher
Experience

Hands-on experience in toddler gross-motor activities, peaceful nap scheduling, tactile creative art, and responsive care.

Fun Fact

"Collects vintage children's pop-up books and creates interactive outdoor bubble parades during sensory play."

Why I Love Childcare

Children understand the world through play and sensory discovery; being there to celebrate small steps is the greatest joy.

Kaylee Weed
Westside Daycare, Inc dba A Kidz Life Daycare (Norfolk)Age 21
Kaylee Weed
Infant Lead
Experience

Dedicated infant classroom lead specializing in newborn care guidelines, daily feeding/rest rhythms, and language immersion.

Fun Fact

"A passionate acoustic guitarist who plays soft nursery melodies during our afternoon infant transition hour."

Why I Love Childcare

Providing a quiet, dependable, loving environment during the first year of life shapes lifelong emotional security.

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Take a guided walk-through of our welcoming classrooms, observe our low child-to-staff ratios, and ask questions about enrollment and state child care subsidy support.

Our StandardsCaregiver Quality

The Trusted Care Standards We Uphold

At A Kidz Life Daycare, we prioritize safety and professional growth. Our team is fully vetted, trained, and dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for your child's development.

01
Safety First
Rigorous Screening

Every staff member undergoes comprehensive state and federal background checks to ensure a secure, protected environment for your child every single day.

Our Commitment
State-mandated criminal record checks
FBI fingerprinting clearance
Regular safety policy audits
Safety Rating100%
02
Health & Care
CPR & First Aid

Our caregivers are fully certified in pediatric CPR and First Aid, ensuring they are prepared to provide immediate, expert care in any situation.

Our Commitment
Certified pediatric CPR training
Emergency response protocols
Daily health monitoring checks
Staff Certified100%
03
Early Learning
Child Development

Our team holds early childhood education credentials, focusing on age-appropriate milestones and nurturing social-emotional growth in every classroom.

Our Commitment
Early childhood development courses
Age-appropriate curriculum planning
Ongoing professional workshops
Staff TrainingAnnual
04
Our Team
Passionate Care

We hire dedicated professionals who view childcare as a calling, fostering a warm, family-like atmosphere across all three of our locations.

Our Commitment
Compassionate care philosophy
Consistent teacher-child bonding
Parent-teacher communication
Staff TenureHigh

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