Hello. I’m excited to own and operate this lovely new childcare/school in our community. Please allow me to share a bit of information about myself.

I have been an early childhood educator for over 20+ years and have a BS in Early Childhood Education from Kansas State University. 

I knew I wanted to work with children when I was a little girl. Throughout school, I told my teachers I wanted to be a preschool teacher. Then, at 18, I had my first opportunity to work in a childcare classroom, and from that moment, I knew that educating small children was my calling. 

Originally, I am from California, but I also spent a few years in New Jersey. As a result, I had some beautiful opportunities working with children over the years. My experience at Happy Baby Small School in Berkley, CA, and  Painted Oak Nursery School in Princeton, NJ, shaped me as a teacher in my early career. I discovered my passion for emergent curriculum and child-led learning at HBSS. PONS inspired my love of the great outdoors. While in NJ, I also trained to be a certified Music Together teacher.

In 2015, my husband and I decided it was time to be closer to our family, so we moved to Manhattan, KS. MHK is the community my husband grew up in, so we were finally home.

When we moved here, I decided it was time to get my BS in Early Childhood Education after nine years of teaching. I’m proud to say I graduated Magna Cum Laude in the spring of 2019.

In 2021, I left the world of childcare centers to be at home with my son, who was born that August. Watching him grow each day was a wonderful experience. However, a time came when he and I both were ready to have more children around. Having LLCC has allowed him to grow and learn and allows me to support the growth and learning of other children. Teaching remains my passion in life, and I was lucky to be able to teach with my son before he started Kindergarten in fall 2026. When I am working with children, I feel most in my element. 

When I’m not working with kids, I crochet, sew, bake, play music, and take photographs. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

My name is Shayne Clemenson, and I am excited to be joining the team as an in-home care provider. I have genuine passion for working with children and creating a safe, nurturing, accepting and positive environment where they can learn and grow. I am currently in school for a Bachelors in Psychology to in time be able to work with children on the Autism spectrum as A Registered Behavioral Technician and eventually becoming a BCBA.  I enjoy creating fun, engaging activities that encourage creativity, confidence, and curiosity. I believe every child deserves patience, kindness, and individualized attention. I’m excited to build meaningful relationships with children and families I meet and look forward to being someone they can trust.