About Us
HISTORY OF THE PROGRAM
The Stork’s Nest Child Academy was founded on April 16, 1997 with the opening of the first location in East Greenwich. Upon opening, the center was granted a license from Department of Children, Youth & Families and Department of Education. Recognizing a need for quality childcare and education, SNCA decided to expand to the northern part of Rhode Island, opening the second fully licensed location in Lincoln in March of 1999. In May of 2003 the third location opened in Warwick, along with a corporate office and training center to efficiently meet the demands of our successful company. As the need to expand continues, the Lincoln facility moved to a larger building in Smithfield in July of 2005. The process of improving and expanding our facilities is an ongoing venture.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Barbara Izzo ~ Executive Director/ President and Owner
Mrs. Izzo has over twenty-five years of experience in the Early Childhood field. She opened her first center in 1986, and has owned and operated various centers throughout R.I. since. She is extremely dedicated to providing a superior structured educational program for young children. Mrs. Izzo is a member of the National & RI Child Care Director’s Association.
Michele Stevenin ~ Executive Director/ VP & Co-owner of Warwick Facility. Mrs. Stevenin has over fifteen years experience in administrative and management experience and has been with SNCA since the opening of East Greenwich in April of 1997. As the daughter of Mrs. Izzo, she is also dedicated to providing superior childcare and setting a higher standard for child care professionals. Mrs. Stevenin is a member of the National & R.I. Child Care Director’s Association.
