About The Lab Child Care Center
High Quality Child Care with Development In Mind
Our Mission
Here at The Lab Child Care Center, our mission is to provide high-quality childcare for families in our Talbot County community by ensuring that our center is safe, healthy, and nurturing, while establishing and maintaining an educational program that supports a child’s development, learning, and play.
Our Philosophy
The Teachers That Make Us Great
Sam Kennedy
Director - Creamery Location
Ms. Sam is our Program Coordinator and Director of the Creamery facility. Ms. Sam’s responsibilities are enrollment paperwork, enrollment tours, childcare curriculum, classroom décor, proper signage, and groceries, as well as overseeing our Before & After School Program and Summer Camp. Sam lives with her boyfriend and daughter in Easton, MD. She received her Associate of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education and is working on her Associate’s in Early Childhood Development.
Sam has known, since Elementary school, that she wanted to be a teacher. She has years of experience in babysitting, after-school care, being a Sunday school teacher, camp counselor, and a Nanny. Sam also, has her 90-hr certification in Preschool as well as other childcare certifications.
In her spare time, Sam enjoys hanging out with her sister, playing with her dogs, and spending time with her daughter and family.
Amber Schultz
Director - Cynwood Location
Ms. Amber is our Office Coordinator and Director of the Cynwood facility.
Ms. Amber handles our billing, POC, childcare paperwork, staff scheduling, staff professional development, scholarships, and grants. Ms. Amber lives with her children in Cordova, MD.
She has a goal of a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development which she has just made a reality upon joining us here at The Lab. Amber came to us with over a decade of hands-on experience in Early Childhood Education, during that time receiving an excess of 900 credit hours of her own education. Amber holds certifications in several different areas of development and education including special education, trauma response training, 90-hour certification in Infants/Toddlers, Preschool, and school-aged, developmental screening, curriculum development, etc.
Amber’s passions include watching children and families learn, grow, and succeed, spending as much time as possible with her children, music, and laughter.
Erika Robinson
Teacher - Creamery Location
Erika is a Teacher at our Creamery facility. Erika lives with her boyfriend and dog, Charlie, in Federalsburg, MD. She graduated from high school in North Port, FL in 2015. Erika has been with The Lab since December 2022. She has a love for children and before joining The Lab was a Nanny. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.
Leanna Kennedy
Teacher - Creamery Location
Leanna is a Teacher at our Creamery facility. Leanna lives with her parents and 3 dogs in Easton, MD. Leanna graduated from Easton High in 2022. After graduating, Leanna began taking college courses at Chesapeake College and is currently working towards her Associates in Early Childhood Development. Leanna has been working at The Lab since 2021. Leanna has experience in babysitting, volunteering in her church nursery, and in children’s ministry. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, art, and photography.
John Givens
Owner
John lives with his family in Easton, MD. He has been teaching children in Martial Arts for 15 years. He opened The Lab Martial Arts and Fitness Center here in Easton March of 2019. After seeing the need for childcare in the community, John began the process of opening The Lab Child Care Center. In September of 2020 we welcomed our School-Age children and in February of 2021 we welcomed our Early Childhood children. John continues to use his passion for teaching and Martial Arts to instill self-esteem and confidence. In his spare time, John enjoys spending time with his children and competing in tournaments on the weekends.
The Key to Communication With Parents
Brightwheel is what we use at The Lab to streamline services and communication with parents. Through this app, we are able to provide photos of your child throughout the day, stay connected with parents, digital check-ins, and paperless billing. All so you can have the peace of mind with your child being away for the day.
Want to learn more about Brightwheel at our center?
Maryland EXCELS
Maryland EXCELS is a quality rating and improvement system for child care and early education programs that meet nationally recognized quality standards. By participating, we are able to accept child care vouchers for families that qualify.
Schools We Currently Serve In Talbot County:
Saints Peter & Paul Perish & School
How To Support The Lab
As a childcare center, we appreciate support from parents to aid in the function of our center. We are continually accepting donations that help further child development.
Items We Accept:
Paper towels, latex-free gloves, diapers, Clorox wipes, paper, markers, crayons, pencils, child safe scissors, children’s books, construction paper, glue, headphones, laundry detergent, crib sheets, and blankets.