Our Team

A team families can know
and trust

Building Blocks is unusually strong where many centers struggle most: staff consistency. Our low turnover, long-tenured team, and family-centered approach create the kind of relationships that help children feel secure and parents feel confident.

Leadership Team

The people guiding daily life
at Building Blocks

Miss Anna, Director at Building Blocks Preschool
Miss Anna
Director

Anna has been part of the Building Blocks family since her first son, Grayson, started in the Green Room in 2016. She came to the center as a parent, stayed because of what she saw, and eventually joined as a part-time teacher. Her background in human resources — ten years in the corporate world before she discovered her love for early childhood — gives her a unique perspective on both people and process. Today she leads Building Blocks with the warmth of someone who knows firsthand what it means to trust a school with your child.

Miss Nisha, Office Manager at Building Blocks Preschool
Miss Nisha
Office Manager

Miss Nisha is one of the most beloved and long-standing members of the Building Blocks family. She began as a substitute, quickly became indispensable, and spent 18 years teaching in the Blue Room before moving into her current office role. Her own children were Building Blocks kids — and later came back to teach here through high school and college. That kind of continuity is not something you plan. It is something you earn. Miss Nisha brings more institutional memory, warmth, and lived knowledge of this community than almost anyone.

Miss Kiah, Assistant Director at Building Blocks Preschool
Miss Kiah
Assistant Director

Miss Kiah has been part of the Building Blocks family for more than a decade, spending most of those years as the lead teacher in the Red Room. Her calm presence, deep care for children, and years of classroom experience make her a trusted resource for both families and teachers. As Assistant Director, she helps bridge communication between parents and staff while continuing her work in the classroom.

Staff Longevity

Why low turnover
matters so much

Children thrive when they are surrounded by familiar adults who know them well. Parents feel it too. Low teacher turnover helps preserve the family atmosphere Building Blocks is known for and creates the consistency that makes trust possible.

28+
Years serving Lenexa families
Low
Teacher turnover rate
18
Years Miss Nisha spent in the Blue Room
10+
Years Miss Kiah has been with Building Blocks
Growing Together

A team committed to growing

Building Blocks values experience, but it also values continued learning. Staff strengthen their early childhood knowledge through professional development courses throughout the year so they can keep serving children and families with care and intention.

Family Partnership

We work with parents,
not around them

At Building Blocks, teachers and leadership work with families as a team. We communicate openly and believe strong parent partnership is one of the most important parts of a great preschool experience.

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Open communication
Teachers communicate regularly with families about their child's day, development, and any questions that come up.
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Collaborative decisions
Classroom transitions, developmental milestones, and program fit are discussed together — never just handed down.
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Open door culture
Questions are always welcome. We want families to feel comfortable reaching out at any time.

Come meet the team in person

The best way to get a feel for Building Blocks is to walk through the center, meet the people here, and experience the atmosphere for yourself.

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