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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.

Leeza Thomas
SHA - PreK Teacher

Courtney Boyd
SHA - Infant/Toddler Teacher

Brandon Barney
SHA2 - PreK Teacher

Talyn Watkins
SHA - PreK Teacher

Marche' Holcombe
SHA - Lead Kindergarten Teacher, Practice Based Coach

Shawndrika Butler
SHA - Director

Aysia Taylor
SHA - Floater

Joni Jefferson
Community Outreach Director

Zachelle Redfield
SHA - PreK Teacher

Jakela Lewis
SHA - Kindergarten Teacher

Janet Adamson-Williams
Accountant

Yorgelis Tovar
SHA - Infant/Toddler Teacher

Monserrat Alcala
NBCC - Toddler Teacher

Travien McGee
Culinary Team

Janet Lewis
Culinary Team

Jacqueline Rutherford
Lead Chef - Culinary Team

Marthea Bradford
SHA - PreK Teacher

Alena Ramirez
NBCC - Toddler Teacher

Krystal Shackelford
SHA - Toddler Teacher

Jessica Garcia
Transportation Team

Kiya Durham
LSH1 - Infant/Toddler Teacher

Tierah Gamez
SHA - PreK Teacher

Shianne Moore
SHA2 - Toddler Teacher

Mariah Hernandez
SHA - Toddler Teacher and Practice Base Coach

Beverle Law Turner
LSH1 - Infant/Toddler Teacher

Ahkeya White
Asst. Director - SHA2

Jasmin Jordan
MOHEA - PreK Teacher

Traci Gildon
SHA

Tanisha Leonard
Education Team Member

Shaquilla Mosley
SHA2 - PreK Teacher

Wilma Lamboy
SHA - Infant/Toddler Teacher

Guadalupe Torres
SHA - PreK Aide

Ahkeya Owens
MOHEA - Acting Director and Enrollment Specialist

Kyniya Ross
SHA - Toddler Teacher

Avyanna Martin
SHA - Aide

Dashavona Williams
SHA - Toddler Teacher

Precious Matthews
Educational Consultant

Rachel Tate
SHA - Infant/Toddler Teacher

Samantha Newell
LSH1 - Infant/Toddler Teacher

RaeGene Waldon
SHA2 - School Age Teacher

Tammy Niblett
SHA2 - PreK Teacher

Mila Williams
MOHEA - Floater

Deion Powell
NBCC - Toddler Teacher

Tiffany Bracy
Culinary Team

Brandon Jones
SHA - PreK Teacher

Tanisha Welch
Transportation & Maintenance Supervisor

Sage Crane
SHA2 - PreK Teacher

Robert “Tre” Williams
Maintenance

Kandi Robinson
SHA - PreK Teacher

Melanee Reyna
SHA - Toddler Teacher

Daja Burke
SHA - Toddler Teacher

Rayne Williams
SHA - Toddler Teacher

Ta’Kayla Carpenter
SHA2 - Toddler Teacher