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.

olivia / "LIV"

Assistant Program Director

Multiple Sites

I have a BS in Secondary Education Integrated Sciences with a minor in Biology from NMU. I am certified to teach grades 6th-12th in Michigan. I started spending time with children while teaching sailing at a summer camp from 2017-2022. Other areas of training I have are in Social Emotional Learning, Trauma Informed Support, Neurodivergent Brains and Development. I been at Child Central Station since August of 2022!

When I am not at work, I enjoy traveling, reading, and being outside!

OUR TEAM AT SANDY KNOLL

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.

STIna

Site Supervisor

Sandy Knoll

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 Supervisor

Sandy Knoll

Natalia joined our team in September of 2025

ELISE

Sandy Knoll

ELLA

Sandy Knoll

HALEY

Sandy Knoll

ERICA

Substitute Site Administrator

Sandy Knoll & Superior Hills

OUR TEAM AT SUPERIOR HILLS

MEGAN

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 & crochet! I have been with CCS since August 2024.

ALAURA

Site Administrator

Sandy Knoll

Alaura joined our team in January 2025

PIPER

Assistant Program 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! Piper joined our team in August 2025.

JENNI

Substitute

Assitant Program Director

Summer Program

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.

HADLEE

Superior Hills

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.

FISHER

Superior Hills

TONY

Substitute

Superior Hills

Summer Program

LOU

Superior Hills

WYETH

Superior Hills

NATHAN

Superior Hills

OUR TEAM AT GRAVERAET

Kristine

Assistant Program Director

Graveraet

I have a BA in Secondary Education in Social Studies and Mathematics. I am currently getting my Masters in Social Work at NMU. 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.

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.

DELANEY

Site Administrator

Graveraet

Delaney joined our team in September 2025.

LUZ

Graveraet

ELLE

Graveraet

OUR TEAM MEMBERS WHO SUBSTITUTE AND/OR WORK AT MULTIPLE SITES

ELLIE

Substitute Site Supervisor

Multiple Locations

Summer Program

ISABELLE

Substitute Site Supervisor

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!

Emily

Substitute Site Supervisor

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.

DAISY

Substitute Site Supervisor

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.

MARA

Multiple Sites

HELEN

Multiple Sites

Summer Program

BECK

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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