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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide service to young children and their families that would encourage the children to excel and empower their parents to do the same; by providing them with an environment that is peaceful, welcoming and inviting; within a professional but yet fun environment with providers who continue their learning and training in early childhood education.

Our Philosophy

We believe in providing a safe and healthy environment where children can grow and learn. We believe that showing children love and affection in a caring environment will help them to learn and be part of something special. By doing this they open themselves up to new and wonderful experiences. This will not only help them to grow and develop during the early childhood years, but they will also continue to carry that knowledge and the skills with them to become well-rounded teenagers and adults.

We believe that surrounding children with educators who are fun-loving, creative and excited about the growth and development of children sets the foundation for building their future and build their future and character.

We believe in Happy Parents, Happy Children and Happy Teachers!

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How It All Began

In 1997, Lisa and Willie Johnson had their third child who needed extra care. Lisa found it difficult to work away from home and see to the needs of her children. Staying at home was not an easy decision to make considering they desperately needed both incomes to survive. 

It was this crucial time in life that Lisa truly put her faith to action, quit her job, and began to care for her young children.

While at home at home, many friends and family members from the community had a desire to stay home with their children but were unable. These families sought the care of Lisa considering it was someone they knew and trusted. This is just one example of God being in control of your life if you really allow Him too. As Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the thoughts I have towards you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace and not evil, to give you expected end."

It was because of her ability and willingness to trust in God that Mrs. Lisa Johnson went from the "Neighborhood Nanny" to the owner of Lisa's Safe Haven I, Lisa's Safe Haven II, New Beginnings Christian Childcare, Merchants of Hope Enrichment Academy and Safe Haven Academy I and II.

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Our Team

We are a group of teachers and support staff that love our job because we love our kids!

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Lisa Johnson

Chief Executive Officer

Erika Watkins

Chief Operating Officer

Leeza Thomas

Leeza Thomas

SHA - PreK Teacher

Courtney Boyd

Courtney Boyd

SHA - Infant/Toddler Teacher

Brandon Barney

Brandon Barney

SHA2 - PreK Teacher

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Talyn Watkins

SHA - PreK Teacher

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Marche' Holcombe

SHA - Lead Kindergarten Teacher, Practice Based Coach

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Shawndrika Butler

SHA - Director

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Aysia Taylor

SHA - Floater

joni Jefferson

Joni Jefferson

Community Outreach Director

Zachelle Redfield

Zachelle Redfield

SHA - PreK Teacher

Jakela Lewis

Jakela Lewis

SHA - Kindergarten Teacher

Janet Adamson-Williams

Janet Adamson-Williams

Accountant

Yorgelis Tovar

Yorgelis Tovar

SHA - Infant/Toddler Teacher

Monserrat Alcala

Monserrat Alcala

NBCC - Toddler Teacher

Travien McGee

Travien McGee

Culinary Team

Janet Lewis

Janet Lewis

Culinary Team

Jacqueline Rutherford

Jacqueline Rutherford

Lead Chef - Culinary Team

Marthea Bradford

Marthea Bradford

SHA - PreK Teacher

Alena Ramirez

Alena Ramirez

NBCC - Toddler Teacher

Krystal Shackelford

Krystal Shackelford

SHA - Toddler Teacher

Jessica Garcia

Jessica Garcia

Transportation Team

Kiya Durham

Kiya Durham

LSH1 - Infant/Toddler Teacher

Tierah Gamez

Tierah Gamez

SHA - PreK Teacher

Shianne Moore

Shianne Moore

SHA2 - Toddler Teacher

Mariah Hernandez

Mariah Hernandez

SHA - Toddler Teacher and  Practice Base Coach

Beverle Law Turner

Beverle Law Turner

LSH1 - Infant/Toddler Teacher

Ahkeya White

Ahkeya White

Asst. Director - SHA2

Jasmin Jordan

Jasmin Jordan

MOHEA - PreK Teacher

Traci Gildon

Traci Gildon

SHA

Tanisha Leonard

Tanisha Leonard

Education Team Member

Shaquilla Mosley

Shaquilla Mosley

SHA2 - PreK Teacher

Wilma Lamboy

Wilma Lamboy

SHA - Infant/Toddler Teacher

Guadalupe Torres

Guadalupe Torres

SHA - PreK Aide

Ahkeya Owens

Ahkeya Owens

MOHEA - Acting Director and Enrollment Specialist

Kyniya Ross

Kyniya Ross

SHA - Toddler Teacher

Avyanna Martin

Avyanna Martin

SHA - Aide

Dashavona Williams

Dashavona Williams

SHA - Toddler Teacher

Precious Matthews

Precious Matthews

Educational Consultant

Rachel Tate

Rachel Tate

SHA - Infant/Toddler Teacher

Samantha Newell

Samantha Newell

LSH1 - Infant/Toddler Teacher

RaeGene Waldon

RaeGene Waldon

SHA2 - School Age Teacher

Tammy Niblett

Tammy Niblett

SHA2 - PreK Teacher

Mila Williams

Mila Williams

MOHEA - Floater

Deion Powell

Deion Powell

NBCC - Toddler Teacher

Tiffany Bracy

Tiffany Bracy

Culinary Team

Brandon Jones

Brandon Jones

SHA - PreK Teacher

Tanisha Welch

Tanisha Welch

Transportation & Maintenance Supervisor 

Sage Crane

Sage Crane

SHA2 - PreK Teacher

Robert “Tre” Williams

Robert “Tre” Williams

Maintenance

Kandi Robinson

Kandi Robinson

SHA - PreK Teacher

Melanee Reyna

Melanee Reyna

SHA - Toddler Teacher

Daja Burke

Daja Burke

SHA - Toddler Teacher

Rayne Williams

Rayne Williams

SHA - Toddler Teacher

Ta’Kayla Carpenter

Ta’Kayla Carpenter

SHA2 - Toddler Teacher

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