Meet our incredible team!

Wendy Visser

Owner & Executive Director

Carisa Dabb

Co-Director

Kristal Poyzer

Co-Director

Wendy Visser holds an M.A. in Elementary Education, with endorsements in Unified Early Childhood Programs, Special Education, and Reading.  She will work with the teachers and staff to develop a curriculum that aligns with the vision and mission of De Kinderen Huis.  As an early childhood teacher and mom, Wendy will work to make sure that the facility and staff are equipped to create a safe and fun environment for each and every child.

Carisa comes to De Kinderen Huis with 5 years of teaching experience in the lower elementary classroom along with extensive managerial & customer relation experiences. Carisa has a strong desire to work with children & is always very excited to see growth through the developmental stages. Carisa oversees the staff and daily operations. Carisa also heads up all marketing & community events, spearheads our Summer Program as well as the Before & After School Program.

After working as Childcare Director for PRC Health & Fitness the past five years, Kristal brings her skill sets and passion for children across the street to De Kinderen Huis. Prior to her work at PRC, Kristal spent 4 years as an Assistant Director at Discovery Daycare in Pocahontas, IA. Kristal's daily responsibilities include maintaining state licensure requirements, updating staff & child files, completing enrollment forms and sending out billing information.

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Christine Anderson

On-Site Supervisor

Christine has been working with children of all ages in the childcare industry and her local church for the past 10 years.  Her experience, love of children, and dedication to the philosophy of De Kinderen Huis are exactly what we look for in our employees.  In her free time, Christine enjoys spending time with family and taking care of her nieces and nephews.  

Lisa Etcher

Lead Teacher, Bird's Nest

Lisa grew up and worked on her family farm in Lovila, Iowa her entire life. She has seven years of childcare experience working with her thirteen nieces and nephews. She loves to help children have fun while learning and exploring new things. While not working, you will find Lisa playing slow pitch softball, game nights with family and friends and volunteering at her church.

Destiny Arkema

Teacher, Bird's Nest

Destiny has lived in Pella, Iowa her whole 21 years of life and doesn't plan on leaving anytime soon! She's worked with children quite a bit whether in daycare, teaching Sunday school, or just babysitting. She's come to realize it's something she loves to do! In her free time, Destiny loves to be outside if the weather is nice and  also enjoys staying in and watching movies like Sixteen Candles, Pretty Woman, The Breakfast club, etc. She also enjoys learning new recipes and cooking for others! 

Gina Rockwell

Teacher, Bird's Nest

Gina is a married mother of 3 and a dog momma! She grew up in the big city of Des Moines and moved around a lot in her younger years just trying to find herself. It was when Gina met her husband and later moved to Lovilia that she realized small town living was just for her. Gina's children are ages 19, 17 and 6 giving her a few years of experience with kids. In joining the team here at De Kinderen Huis, Gina will be bringing positive vibes and a lot of fun everyday to feed the young minds of the children. Outside of work, Gina loves the outdoors, crafts, camping, everything Halloween, and hanging out with family and friends.

Brittany Van Donselaar

Teacher, Discoverers

Brittany is from a big family being the oldest of eight children! While growing up in a homeschooled family, she enjoyed helping her younger siblings with school. She loves spending time with her brothers and sisters, doing crafts, and playing games. Her hobbies include baking with her mom for farmer's market, spending time with her friends, training dogs, as well as training and riding her horses.

Kendall Smith

Lead Teacher, Busy Bees

Kendall was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. She is a graduate of Spain Park High School.  She recently moved from Alabama to Oskaloosa, Iowa and is currently pursuing her degree in Early Education. Art is a big part of who she is. During her free time, you will find her drawing, painting or spending time with family and friends.

Summer McCabe

Teacher, Busy Bees

From the ages of 12 to 18, Summer loved babysitting and caring for countless kiddos. She then became a mother and was blessed to be a stay at home mom for 14 years. Summer was also involved in her church's nursery and Vacation Bible School. Summer loves chatting with the children, reading to them, playing games and coloring with them, and anything else the children love to do with her. 

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