Kristi Bryan
Director
The Preschool at DUMC · Doylestown, PA
The Staff Behind a Steady, Caring Preschool Day
At The Preschool at DUMC, the staff is the backbone of the school.
Families are trusting more than a classroom schedule—they are trusting the adults who guide, comfort, teach, and communicate every day. Our staff brings a strong understanding of early childhood growth and development, along with the warmth young children need to feel secure and ready to learn.
Staff Warmth
Child Growth
Family Communication
Children Feel Known. Parents Stay Connected.
The staff relationship matters on both sides of drop-off.
Young children learn best when they feel safe with the adults around them. Parents also need to know that questions, updates, and everyday concerns will be met with kindness and consistency.
Nurturing relationships with children
The staff has a strong understanding of early childhood growth and development, and parents give them high marks for nurturing, caring relationships with children.
Friendly, accessible communication
Each staff member is friendly and accessible to parents, providing consistent communication so families feel informed and comfortable reaching out.
Staff Contacts
Reach the director, business administrator, or staff members directly.
Clear communication starts with knowing whom to contact. Use the emails below to reach the preschool team with questions or follow-up needs.
Wendy Rosanova
Business Administrator
Kristen Bound
Staff Contact
Colleen Carricarte
Staff Contact
Melanie DiLullo
Staff Contact
Karen Hopkins
Staff Contact
Lisa Helveston
Staff Contact
Megan Iampietro
Staff Contact
Michelle McGarvey
Staff Contact
Why Families Can Count on the Classroom Team
Experience, consistency, and safety preparation work together.
Preschool routines feel calmer when children see familiar, caring adults each day. The staff's longevity and required safety preparation help create a more predictable environment for children and parents.
A predictable foundation
The longevity of teachers and assistants creates a solid foundation for children and parents and supports a predictable quality of early childhood education.
Long-term staff continuity
Most of the staff has been with the school ten or more years, giving families the reassurance of a team with deep familiarity with the preschool setting.
Warmth children can feel
The staff enjoys what they do, and that joy shows in the classroom through approachable, caring interactions with children.
Safety training and checks
Criminal record checks are completed for all staff members, and teachers and assistants are trained in both pediatric and adult CPR and first aid.
Parent Trust Points at a Glance
The reassurance details many families want to know first.
When choosing a preschool, parents often look for steady adults, safety steps, and emergency readiness. These staff facts help families quickly understand how The Preschool at DUMC approaches trust and care.
10+
Years with the School
Most staff members have been with the school ten or more years.
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Record Checks
Criminal record checks are completed through the PA State Police and the Methodist Church for all staff members.
CPR
CPR & First Aid
Teachers and assistants are trained in both pediatric and adult CPR and first aid.
A Parent's View of the Staff
Warmth and approachability are noticed by families.
Parent feedback often reflects what children experience every day: the tone of the classroom, the patience of the adults, and how easy it feels to talk with staff.
"The teachers are all warm, caring, and easy to speak to."
Michelle Kerest
Staff and Safety Questions Parents Often Ask
Clear answers before you reach out.
It is normal to ask careful questions before choosing a preschool. These answers cover staff experience, communication, background checks, and emergency-readiness training.