Our History
Ms. Sandy, the owner, has been in the child care business for over 30 years. Before moving to Oldham County in 1997, she worked for 9 years at Plainview Preschool (owned by her husband) in East Louisville. Plainview was one of the largest singly owned childcare centers in Louisville with a total enrollment of over 300 children.
After moving to Oldham County in 1997, Ms. Sandy opened KIDS HAVEN, by Sandy in July of 1998. She is highly involved in the community serving on the Oldham County Early Childhood Council, a member of the LaGrange Rotary Club, a member of the Oldham County Chamber & Economic Development, a member of the Oldham County Community Band, a member of the Oldham County Arts Association, and a member of LaGrange Southeast Christian Church.
Sandy and her husband, Dave, built the new KIDS HAVEN, by Sandy facility in 2017 where they currently do business.
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Our Leadership Team
Sandy Johnson
President/Owner
Sandy is a graduate of Brownstown Central High School, has an A.A. in Business from Ball State University, has the Child Development Associates Credential and the Kentucky Director’s Credential.
Ms. Sandy previously worked at Plainview Preschool (owned by her husband) in Louisville for 9 years and opened KIDS HAVEN, by Sandy in 1998.
Mary Emma Johnson
Vice-President
Mary Emma studied Elementary Education at the University of Kentucky and completed her Master of Arts in Education from the University of the Cumberlands. She taught Kindergarten in Shelby County for several years.
Mary Emma strongly believes in the importance of incorporating social emotional learning activities within the classrooms to help promote and develop important lifelong skills. Mary Emma was brought up attending childcare and preschool and also worked at Kids Haven, owned by her Mother, Sandy, when she was in high school so she is no stranger to the business.
Makayla Flener
Center Director
Makayla is our center Director. Makayla started working at Kids Haven in 2021. She graduated from Trimble County High School. During her time at Kids Haven, Makayla has been a lead Kinder-Prep teacher and Assistant Director.
She has a strong passion for working with children. She finds joy in helping the teachers and children in our center!
Samantha Teague
Office Manager
Samantha is our Office Manager at Kids Haven. Samantha has been working at Kids Haven since 2011. She graduated from Trimble County High School. She has received her Commonwealth Credential and she has also completed classes towards her Child Development Associates Credential.
Previously, Samantha was the lead teacher of one of our classrooms and also has leadership experience at our center. She is passionate about helping others and keeping things organized.