Small Wonders Daycare Preschool

Our Team Has Over 40 Years of Combined Experience

Meet Our Team:

Our Qualified Team Looks Forward to Caring For Your Child!

With over 40 years of combined experience, our team at both of Small Wonders’ Plymouth, IN locations is highly qualified and has the compassion and knowledge necessary to provide your child with individualized care. We are proud to maintain a Level IV Paths to QUALITY™ rating at our Home location, and our newer Center location, opened in 2017, has already achieved a Level III rating and is preparing for Level IV. Our staff is focused on providing each age group with developmentally appropriate activities, to help them grow in all facets and to prepare them for a successful future!

Deb Friar

Owner/ Director

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Kristin Sheets

Assistant Director & Lead Teacher in Pre-K Classroom (Home Location), Curriculum Manager

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Shelly Longson

Site Director, Lead Teacher in Pre-K Classroom (Center Location)

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Shalon Patterson

Lead Teacher in 3 Year Old Classroom (Center Location), After School & Camp Program Director

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Rosa Berdy

Assistant Teacher

Kayleen Richards

Assistant Teacher

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Abigail Morales

Assistant Bilingual Teacher

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Savannah Weston

Jr. Assistant

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Sammie Paterson

Jr. Staff Assistant (Both Locations)

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Kelsey Kruyer

Jr. Staff Assistant

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Kayleen Arellano

Assistant Teacher, Cook (Center Location)

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Emma Kruyer

Jr. Staff Assistant

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Our team looks forward to meeting you and your child! Contact ustoday for more information, to learn about the enrollment process, or to set up a visit!

Home Location

Center Location

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Home Location

1223 N Center St
Plymouth, IN 46563

PHONE: (574) 936-9034

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Center Location

11345 9A Rd
Plymouth, IN 46563

PHONE: (574) 936-1313

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Hours

M–F 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM

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Email

dfriar@smallwonders1.com

Deb Friar

Owner/Director

My name is Debra Friar and I am the Owner/Director/President of Small Wonders. I am married,
parent of 3 adult children, and a grandmother. My background gives me the support to bring
about my philosophy in Early Childhood, including:

● Twenty years of experience in Child Care
● An Associate’s degree in Early Childhood
● Finishing a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood through Ball State University
● Twenty years experience as a Preschool Teacher
● Guiding Paths to Quality in all Programs
● Certification of Accreditation in Family Child Care through NAFCC

Kristin Sheets

Assistant Director & Lead Teacher in Pre-K Classroom (Home Location), Curriculum Manager

My name is Kristin Sheets. I am a Lead teacher in the Pre-K class at Small Wonders. I have been with Small Wonders for 10 years. I graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University where I majored in Special Education. I have been in the Education field for 16 years. I have been married for 15 years and have 2 children, Naomi (13) and Owen (7).

Shelly Longson

Site Director, Lead Teacher in Pre-K Classroom (Center Location)

My name is Shelly Longson and I am the Site Director for Small Wonders Center Location. I am also the Lead Teacher in the 4/5 year old Classroom. I have a bachelor’s degree in Early
Childhood Education as well as Business Management. I have worked in the Childhood field for nearly 13 years and have been with Small Wonders for 7 years. I am married to my wonderful husband Kevin of 13 years. We have two children, Alexis (9) and Logan (6). We also have 2 rambunctious dogs and a very old cat!

Shalon Paterson

Lead Teacher in 3 Year Old Classroom (Center Location), After School & Camp Program Director

My name is Shalon Paterson and I am the lead in the 3 yr old room. I have been teaching for 12 years, which 8 of the years have been with Small Wonders. I have been married for 21 years and have 2 children, Sammie (17) and Grace (12).

Kayleen Richard

Assistant Teacher

I graduated from Argos High School. I have some college experience. I have been with Small Wonders for almost 2 years. I am married and have two children, Emma and Noah.

Abigail Morales

Assistant Bilingual Teacher

My name is Abigail Morales. I was born and raised in Plymouth, IN. I graduated from Plymouth High School in 2019. I now attend Ancilla College where I play soccer and am majoring in Elementary Education. I plan on becoming a First Grade teacher because teaching is something I’ve always wanted to do. I want to teach my students in a fun and creative way.

Savannah Weston

Jr. Assistant

My name is Savannah Weston. I will be 17 here in a few weeks. I’m a Junior at PHS and I play on the high school Softball team. I have always loved being around kids. When I get older I want to be a Child Psychiatrist.

Sammie Paterson

Jr. Staff Assistant (Both Locations)

My name is Samantha Paterson. I am a Junior in High School. This past summer I traveled to Europe. I sing competitively in Choir. I work in the After-School Program with the school-aged kids.

Kelsey Kruyer

Jr. Staff Assistant

My name is Kelsey Kruyer. I am a Senior at Plymouth High School. In college, I will be studying on a pre-dental track before applying to graduate school where I hope to become a Dentist. I mainly work with the school-aged kids in the After-School Program.

Kayleen Arellano

Assistant Teacher, Cook (Center Location)

Assistant Teacher, Cook (Center Location) I am Kayleen Arellano. I am a full time cook and part time assistant. I have my serve safe certificate. I will be applying for a CDA class soon. I am married and have 2 girls. My husband is Jason and my girls are Gemma, 4, and Rylee, 1.

Emma Kruyer

Jr. Staff Assistant

I’m Emma Kruyer and I am currently a Junior at Plymouth High School. For fun, I like to
participate in the school’s Theatre department and compete on the Speech and Debate Team. I work at the Home Location with kids ranging from 16 months to 4 years old, although I’m in the 2-3 year old class.