Meet our incredible team!
Wendy Visser
Owner & Executive Director
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Kristal Poyzer
Operations Director
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Carisa Dabb
Director of Marketing
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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.
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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 are overseeing the staff and manage the day to day operations.
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Carisa comes to De Kinderen Huis with 5 years of teaching experience in the lower elementary classroom along with extensive managerial and customer relation experiences. Carisa has a strong desire to work with children and is always very excited to see growth through the developmental stages. Carisa heads up all marketing and community events for De Kinderen Huis and spearheads all aspects of our Summer Program as well as our Before and After School Program.
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Christine Anderson
On-Site Supervisor & Teacher
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. Christine is also our lead teacher in our Discovers' room.
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Kaitlyn Letzring
Teacher
Kaitlyn is an Oskaloosa native and recently graduated from William Penn University with a BA in Kinesiology. She is currently back in school to become a Physical Therapist Assistant at Indian Hills. Aside from working at DKH, Kaitlyn is also a fitness instructor at PRC Health and Fitness. In her free time, Kaitlyn enjoys watching movies, hanging out with family, and going on adventures with her husband, Titus.
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Paighton Veentsra
Teacher
Paighton has lived in Pella since she was young. She is a semester graduate from Pella High School & plans to attend DMACC in the fall to work towards her degree in Early Childhood Education. She has prior experience with children while taking care of her little cousins & working at Pella Early Learning Center for a year & a half prior to joining the team here at DKH. Paighton loves spending time with children, whether it be in the classroom learning or outside playing & running around. In her free time, you can find her at the raceway in Knoxville watching sprint car races on Saturday nights & spending time with her family & friends.
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Destiny Arkema
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McKensie Van Gorp
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Teacher
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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!
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McKensie holds her Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education graduating from Indian Hills Community College. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She has six years of child care experience from centers and home-based care. McKensie Comes from a small town-New Sharon, Iowa. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her son Jonah and playing the piano and ukulele.
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A: 405 Truman Road, Pella, Iowa 50219
P: 641-629-1424 H: 6:30am - 5:30pm 
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