About Us
Our Mission
At Troy Early Childhood Centers, our mission is to support families and communities by offering high-quality care for children, from infancy to school age. We provide a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where children can explore and grow. Our programs are designed to foster social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development through hands-on learning experiences. We believe in partnering with families to offer diverse learning opportunities that engage and inspire children.
About the Family
Our journey began in 1999 when we acquired the center at 111 East Charter. As parents ourselves, we struggled to find a care center that met our standards for our own children. We wanted a place that not only provided the necessary care but also offered a robust learning curriculum. This led us to establish Troy Early Childhood Center, Too in 2002, expanding our services to include quality infant care, a need we noticed was underserved in our community.
The Team
Christi, with 32 years of experience in childcare and education, holds bachelor's degrees in Elementary and Early Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Early Childhood. She strives to offer the best care and learning experience for your children.
Kelley Koelker, Executive Director, has been part of the TECC team since August of 2017. Kelley has her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Special Education Endorsement, an Associates in Applied Science-Early Childhood Education and also has her Director Credential Level 2, ECE Credential Level 5 and Infant/Toddler Credential Level 4.
Emily Hufford, Director of Troy Early Childhood Center Too has been part of the TECC team since September 2016. Emily has her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Special Education Endorsement, an Associates in Applied Science-Early Childhood Education and also has her Director Credential Level 2, ECE Credential Level 5 and Infant/Toddler Credential Level 5.
Sydney Smith, Assistant Director of Troy Early Childhood Center Too has been a part of the TECC team since April of 2016. Sydney has her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Special Education Endorsement, an Associates in Applied Science-Early Childhood Education and also has her Director Credential Level 2, ECE Credential Level 5 and Infant/Toddler Credential Level 4.
Chelsea Finn, Assistant Director of Troy Early Childhood Center South was previously part of the TECC team from December of 2019 to February 2024. Chelsea joined the TECC South team in July 2025. Chelsea has her Associates in Applied Science – Early Childhood Education.
Philosophy
We are committed to providing the community with exceptional child development centers and preschool services. Our programs are designed to enhance children's emotional, physical, and intellectual development in a developmentally appropriate setting.
Goals
- Emotional Development: We aim to foster independence and self-discipline in children, allowing them to develop as individuals within a structured environment.
- Physical Development: We provide a balanced approach to physical growth with nutritious meals, indoor and outdoor play, and rest time.
- Intellectual Development: Our curriculum is centered around school-wide themes and hands-on learning activities, designed to stimulate intellectual growth.
