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Respect
We are respectful and open-minded to opinions different from out own.

Kindness
We are kind and use manners in all interactions, always, with everyone.

Integrity
We take pride in our work and we don’t tolerate anything less.

Teamwork
We go above and beyond to support our children, families, co-workers and community.

Shamita Collins
Owner and Director
Hi, I am Shamita Collins the owner and director of Rising Starz Early Learning Center. I am the mother of 4 beautiful children and a wife to my amazing husband for 15 years. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Southern University A & M College and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. I opened the childcare center over 6 years ago simply because I love children. I enjoy meeting and building lifelong partnerships with so many wonderful families. I also enjoy seeing all our babies grow and develop right before our eyes. It is very heartwarming and rewarding to see the impact we have on the children in our community.

Our Mission
Rising Starz Early Learning Center mission is to provide quality childcare in a safe, nurturing, and educational environment at an overall affordable rate and to promote our teachers and staff to experience professional and personal growth.

Our Vision
While participating in our program, we hope to build a lasting partnership, between home and the center, which will benefit the development of your child.

Our Philosophy
Children develop at different steps and present a wide range of strengths and weaknesses. It is our profession that children learn best through hands-on, stimulating, engaging activities. We are committed to providing a fun, rewarding program with lessons that allow children to use their imagination, the exploration of the five senses, and the discovery of children’s interest.
Meet Our Amazing Teachers

Ms. Diane
Early Childhood teacher
Greetings! My name is Diane Jackson. I'm a devoted wife and the mother of two wonderful children. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling and reading. I have been working with children for 40-plus years.
Greetings! My name is Diane Jackson. I'm a devoted wife and the mother of two wonderful children. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling and reading. I have been working with children for 40-plus years. The experience I have is invaluable and cannot be found in a textbook. It all started when I would babysit for my siblings and everyone in the neighborhood so that they would be able to go to work. Caring for children is my passion. Working with children, have numerous advantages. It's an opportunity to observe children grow and develop into confident self-sufficient learners. As an early childhood teacher, I feel it is a personal reward. Early childhood educators have the privilege of helping set a positive foundation for children and that is what I strive to do. In the words of the late great Whitney Houston, “I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way."

Ms. Adrian
Early Childhood teacher
Hello, my name is Adrian Huggins. I have three handsome sons. My sons and I like to spend most of our time playing sports, board games, or just clowning around enjoying each other's company. I have always worked with children in various ways.
Hello, my name is Adrian Huggins. I have three handsome sons. My sons and I like to spend most of our time playing sports, board games, or just clowning around enjoying each other's company. I have always worked with children in various ways such as helping at the church nursery, youth sports groups, and babysitting my younger cousin a full-time job. I have over ten years of Early Childhood experience from working with different age groups. My goal as a teacher is to help many children reach their potential in their journey toward developmental milestones. One of my favorite quotes is "The Visions we offer our children shape the future" by Carl Sagan. I am excited to be working with the 3's and 4's.

Ms. Sandra
Early Childhood teacher
My name is Sandra Collins. I started my early childhood career in July 2018. I had no previous experience educating children when I started. Since then, I’ve attended school to become an Early Childhood Educator, while working at the same time.
My name is Sandra Collins. I started my early childhood career in July 2018. I had no previous experience educating children when I started. Since then, I’ve attended school to become an Early Childhood Educator, while working at the same time. I started my career in early childhood working in the infant classroom. A year later, I was moved to the one-year-old classroom where I am at present. I love teaching children and I’m happy to be a part of their life and hope that I am making a difference in their lives.