About Us

Knox Child Development Center serves children ages 6 weeks to 12 years and their families. Based at Knox Church, we strive to provide children with emotional, physical, spiritual and academic foundations. This enhances self-esteem, confidence and enthusiasm throughout their lives.

Our Communications

We use the app, Smartcare, to document your child’s day, delivering progress reports, milestones, news and photos.

 
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Director

Kieli Gebremeskel — Mrs. Kieli — graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in early education and early childhood development from Northwest Missouri State University. She also has master’s degree hours in early childhood development from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She and her husband, Tsegaye, have two sons.

Kieli has been managing child care for over two decades. She has been a member of Knox Church since 2005, and became director of Knox Child Development Center in May 2019.

“I love working with the children and seeing them grow and learn. I’m inspired knowing that the staff is making a difference in their lives, and that parents entrust us to love and care for their children.”

 
 
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Assistant Director

Emily Pedersen — Ms. Emily — is second in command at Knox Child Development Center. She is working on a child development associate’s degree. She and her husband, Aaron, have a daughter.

Emily has been working with kids at Knox Child Development Center since 2005.

“I love working with families and being creative in teaching children — I love them!”