Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide children with a safe, loving and encouraging atmosphere where they can grow through a creative learning environment. We will accomplish this mission by instilling confidence, self –worth, and Christian morals through our faith-based curriculum. We strive to “Develop the Light in Every Child.”
About Little Shepherds
Little Shepherds Early Learning Community is a not-for-profit, early education and child care facility that owes its founding to necessity. As a nonprofit corporation Little Shepherds is governed by a Board of Trustees all corporate powers are exercised by the authority of the board.
Little Shepherds ELC is a unique mix of both preschool and full time childcare. We believe in the enrichment of young lives, and in need to provide quality childcare for working families. The need for full time childcare should not exempt a child from participating in a robust academic curriculum that is rooted in the Christian faith.
Jesus is at the heart of all we do. We believe in the intentional and purposeful teaching of the Gospel.
Meet Our Faculty & Staff
Shagun Oberoi
Executive Director
Mrs. Oberoi is truly blessed to be working alongside a team of dedicated, hardworking, and most importantly Godly men and women. As she continues to be a part of Little Shepherds she is reminded of what she enjoys the most: to openly share God’s love with each and every child, the community feeling that exists here and the way teachers and families work together, allowing us to witness God’s blessing and growth within each child. Mrs. Oberoi is committed to providing your family with a loving and developmentally sound Christian foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Jennifer Spinks
Bookkeeper
Mrs. Spinks is the Bookkeeper at Little Shepherds. She has over 20 years of experience in several different businesses doing bookkeeping. She lives in Martin’s Creek, PA with her husband Eric and daughter Emily. They attend the Family Life Community Church and are involved with the local volunteer fire department. In her spare time, Mrs. Spinks likes to read and cross-stitch.
Joyce Graham
Infant Teacher
Emma Johnston
Toddler Teacher
Amanda Miller
K2 Teacher
Ms. Amanda has been part of Little Shepherds since 2022. She is excited to be teaching the 2.5 year old children and watching them grow and develop the best they can be!
Dale Kaphan
K3 Teacher
Mrs. Kaphan has been working with children since 2000, mostly in volunteer ministry or school settings as well as substitute teaching. Most recently she was working as the K2 aide since 2016. She says, “I am very grateful to learn from and be a part of this wonderful staff who put forth so much love and energy into the children every day.” She feels privileged to play a part in caring for the young ones. Mrs. Kaphan hopes to instill these in the young ones, respect for others, a healthy sense of self-confidence and independence, and a knowledge of how much Jesus loves and values them.
Heather Wulff
K3 Teacher
Ms. Heather has been working with children from infant to grade six since 2004. She has her early childhood diploma along with numerous childhood certifications. She truly loves working at Little Shepherds and the sense of values and love of God the school brings to the children.
Dawn Schmauch
K4 Teacher
Mrs. Schmauch’s been teaching for almost 20 years. She believes that children have the right to grow and learn in a safe, loving, enriching environment where their physical, mental, social-emotional, and spiritual needs are met. Ms. Schmauch believes that her role is to identify each child’s gift and to use it to help support all aspects of their learning.
Lyn Hartman
K4 Teacher
Mrs. Hartman has been involved in Christian education since 1982 as both a classroom teacher and care giver at a variety of age levels from infant care through Jr. High. Her love and care for children started at an early age when she began to babysit. She pursued an education major to further her calling to children and a life and ministry to care and educate them. She is very excited to be part of Little Shepherds. I am looking forward to being your child’s K-4 teacher. Each day she will explore God’s world through Bible lessons, songs, phonics, writing, stories, and activities.
