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Our Mission

Kountry Kids Preschool 

is passionate about helping to

guide young children through their

early childhood development years

 with a stable, enriching

and loving environment.

The overall goal of our approach

is to instill a "love for learning" in  

every child in a fun and educational

 way that meets their individual needs.

Denise Ecroyd:

Owner/Director/Teacher

Education: I graduated from Sonora High in 1989. I then attended Columbia College where I graduated with honors with an AA degree in Liberal Studies, an AS degree in Child Development and a certificate in Child Development. I currently hold a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit. I have been working in the child development field since 1986.

Family: I have been married since December 1989 to my wonderful and supportive husband, Jeff. We have three sons, Joseph, Jacob and Joshua and enjoy spending time together camping, boating, fishing, going to the beach and riding ATV's.

  Ann Voorhies

(AKA - 'Grandma Ann' as the children lovingly call her)

  Teacher. Employed since 1986

Education: I graduated from Pleasant Hill High School and took Child Development classes at both Columbia and Cerro Coso College. I currently hold a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit and have 26 ECE units. I have been working in the child development field since 1973. 

Family: I have two daughters, Denise (see info above) and Jamie, six grandsons and one great granddaughter who I enjoy spending time with. I also enjoy outside activities such as camping and fishing.

 Michael Rainbolt

Cook/Janitor/Teachers aide. Employed since 2009

Education: I graduated from Sonora High in 2010. I have 15 ECE units and  am currently enrolled in more at Cerro Coso college.

When I was young I attending Kountry Kids and graduated in 1995. 

Family:  In addition to my mom, dad and two younger brothers I also have a fiance, Stephanie, who is also a teacher here at Kountry Kids and together we have a daughter, Alexis. I enjoy spending time outdoors as well as with family and friends.

Stephanie Harami

Lead Teacher. Employed since 2010

Education: I graduated from Sonora High School in 2010. I have 32 ECE units and I am currently enrolled in more at Cerro Coso College. I am also a licensed Cosmotologist.

Family:  In addition to my mom, dad and older brother I have a fiance, Michael, who also works here at Kountry Kids and together we have a daughter, Alexis. I enjoy spending time outdoors as well as with family and friends.

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Molly Harami

Teachers Aide/Housekeeper. Employed since June 2010

Education: I graduated from Sonora High School in 1973. I then attended Columbia College where I completed 21 ECE units as well as some general education classes.

Family: In addition to my husband, Stan, I have a son, Jason and a daughter, Stephanie (who also works here at Kountry Kids). She is the mother to my first grandaughter, Alexis. I also have two grandsons who live in Alaska.

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Kaitlyn Barclay

Teachers Aide. Employed Since October 2017

Education: I graduated from Sonora High School in 2016. I am currently enrolled at Columbia College earning my AA Degree in Child Development.

Family: I currently with my boyfriend, Jeremy. I have 2 sisters, 1 brother, 2 nieces and 1 nephew. I enjoy photography, swimming and spending time with my family, friends and my boyfriend who also works here at Kountry Kids.

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Jeremy Rainbolt

Teachers Aide/Janitor. Employed Since May 2018

Education: I graduated from Sonora High School in 2015. I am currently enrolled at Columbia College taking Child Development and Forestry Classes.

When I was young I attended Kountry Kids and graduated in 2001.

Family: I currently with live with my girfriend, Kaitlyn. I have 1 younger brother, Zack and 1 older brother (teacher Michael) who is the father to my niece. I enjoy being outdoors, photography, riding ATV's, working on my trucks and spending time with my family, friends and my girlfriend who also works here at Kountry Kids.