Staff

meet our staff!

This page is under construction.

There will be more information added about our staff soon. We know how important it is for you to know who is caring for your children. For now you can at least put a face to a name.

Our program is often the perfect fit for college students pursuing a degree in a child related field. If you are interested in working with us, please watch for job postings on indeed.com or email us for more information childcentralstationllc@gmail.com

STAFF REQUIREMENTS

All program staff members are required to undergo a criminal background check including fingerprints. Caregivers will be required to obtain a minimum of 16 hours of professional development annually, including certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Blood Borne Pathogens. Many of our staff members are NMU students aspiring to work with young people when they graduate.

Our goal is to provide high quality, consistent care and learning experiences for your child(ren).

ADULT TO CHILD RATIOS

The current staff to child ratio policy according to state licensing is 1:18. In most situations, you will find that we strive for and achieve a much smaller adult to child ratio.

KRISTINE

Assistant Program Director

Graveraet

I have a BA in Secondary Education in Social Studies and Mathematics. I also work in Foster Care. I have worked with children for about 7 years now. I love getting to know kids and being able to watch their personalities develop as they grow older and to see what little adults they grow up to be. When I’m not at work I love to be outside exploring or at the beach swimming when it’s warm enough! I started at Child Central Station, LLC in April of 2024.

STINA

Site Supervisor

Superior Hills

I love connecting and sharing fun moments with the kids while being reminded of how big and beautiful the world is. I’m certified in crisis prevention, de-escalation, and person centered planning in behavior health. I hope to be a safe place for anyone needing to process emotions, as well as someone who will support and encourage individual growth. I’m passionate about music, have spent time recording in Nashville, and write songs that others can relate to while going through a hard time. I started at CCS in May 2024.

NATALIA

Site Administrator

Sandy Knoll

olivia or "LIV"

Assistant Program Director

Multiple Sites

I am studying Secondary Education Integrated Sciences at NMU. I have been working with kids since 2017 and at Child Central Station since 2022. When I am not at work work, I enjoy traveling, reading, and being outside!

Steven

Site Supervisor

Sandy Knoll

I am studying filmmaking at Northern Michigan University. My favorite thing to do is make arts and crafts with the kids. I also enjoy building Lego creations with them. I have been working with children since May 2022 here at Child Central Station, LLC.

Alaina

Site Supervisor

Graveraet

I am studying Elementary Education at NMU. I have been working with kids for three years and I absolutely love what I do! It truly is the most rewarding! Outside of work I love to go hiking and getting coffee with friends. I started at CCS in September 2024.

Emily

Site Supervisor

Graveraet

I’m studying Special Education and minoring in English teaching at NMU. I started at Child Central Station at the beginning of the 2024 school year. When I’m not at work or school I enjoy spending time outside with friends, or going to visit family. I also love doing arts and crafts and spending time with the kids from the program.

Megan V

Site Supervisor

Superior Hills

I am currently studying Elementary Education Integrated Science at NMU. I have been working with kids since 2016, from babysitting to other child care programs. Outside of work I love to hangout with family and friends, read, and crochet! I have been with CCS since August 2024.

ERICA

Site Administrator

Multiple Sites

PIPER

Site Administrator

Superior Hills

Hello Families! My name is Piper Kraft and I am so happy to be on the Child Central Station, LLC staff! I have a bachelors from NMU in history and have been working in childcare for as long as I can remember! I love to hike and even got the chance to take a group of highschoolers on a 3 day backpacking trip this summer! Looking forward to a great school year!

ISABELLE

Substitute

Site Supervisor

Graveraet

I graduated from Northern Michigan University, studying Environmental Studies, with minors in Outdoor Recreation & French. I have been working with children since 2020, primarily in different outdoor education settings. I like to see the kids' curiosity and wonder, specifically about natural elements and when we are outside. When I am not at work, I enjoy going on a hike, skiing, or reading a good book!

JENNI

Substitute

Assitant Program Director

Summer Program

Superior Hills

I graduated from NMU with a bachelor's degree in Outdoor Recreation, Leadership and Management in 2016. I've been working with children for 10 years and with CCS since 2020. When I'm not playing at work with the kids, I spend a lot of time outside with my husband, Brennon, and our 2 dogs.

I love to be seriously unserious.

DAISY

Substitute

Site Supervisor

Multiple Sites

I earned a psychology degree from Northern. I love to hike and draw in my free time, and I enjoy encouraging kids to explore their own creativity. I’ve worked with kids since I was around 13, from babysitting to summer camps.

ELLIE

Site Supervisor

Multiple Locations

Summer Program

ALAURA

Sandy Knoll

MARA

Superior Hills

LUZ

Multiple Sites

ELISE

Sandy Knoll

HELEN

Multiple Sites

Summer Program

HADLEE

Multiple Locations

I am going to college for my Secondary Education Special Education Bachelors degree at NMU. I’ve been working with kids since I was young because my family is big and I took on the babysitter role. When working with kids I like to color, create crafts, play games, and watch their imagination grow! I started at CCS in October 2024.

ELLE

Graveraet

FISHER

Graveraet

TONY

Substitute

Superior Hills

DELANEY

Multiple Sites

LAUREN

Multiple Sites

HARMONY

Multiple Sites

BRIA

Multiple Sites

Allan, Amy, and Dane

We are the family behind Child Central Station and Child Central Station, LLC

Amy works at all of our locations. Allan and Dane work primarily at our group home, but are behind the scenes with maintenance and errand help for our school locations.

In our "spare time" we love to travel, play games, dig up dinosaurs, collect rocks, garden, create art and spend time with our extended family.

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