About Us

The Tree House of Early Learning Daycare in Independence Kansas is a high quality, creative, safe and engaging environment for children ages 18mo. to 6 years.

Here at The Tree House of Early Learning we want to bring the outside in, which is where we get our name. We want to provide an environment with a natural cozy feel to promote learning. We support the development of children from 18mo to 6 years through fun, creative and engaging activities that are appropriate for their age and their developmental needs. We also have other exciting activities such as trips to the library, water days, yoga, and field trips! We can't wait to meet you and your family, and make your child's education our priority.

In addition to having a cozy natural feel to our daycare the children will also feel very at home because our small class size means more one on one attention for each child as they develop and grow. Our multi-age classroom will also allow older children to help teach and become friends with younger ones which is not only great for cognitive development of both but also for development of social skills and empathy. For more information on multi-age classrooms and their advantages please check out this wonderful article on the subject.

Who We Are

Tamisha Sewell

Tamisha Sewell is the owner and director of The Tree House of Early Learning. She graduated with a degree in Family and Human Studies in August of 2013. Tamisha also received her Child Development Associate credential in January of 2012. She has worked with a wide variety of age groups in classroom settings from infants through 8 year olds. She believes in caring for children in a way that is fun and educational because if children learn at an early age, that learning is fun that they'll be set up for a life of learning and success.

Tamisha is also very active in the community as the Chair of the Kansas Children's Service Leagues Community Leadership & Development Council, the Chair of the Astra Arts Festival, a member of the Independence Chapter of Soroptimists International, a member of Women for Kansas, and the local chapter of The Leaque of Women Voters. She is also a member of various professional associations such as The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). The North American Reggio Emilia Association (NAREA), and the Childcare Provider's Coalition (CCPC).

Crystal LaForte

Crystal LaForte is our infant room teacher. She is the sister of Tamisha Sewell. She worked in a nursery/infant room while living in Texas. She currently works for Class LTD and has been there for 6 years, she also has her CNA certification. She has two kids, Brantley and Eleanor. She will be joining our program once our expansion is complete.

Rylee Seely

Rylee is our part time assistant/substitute. She spends time with the children every week. Rylee is always ready for a laugh or ready to do a fun activity with the children. She enjoys spending time with her family especially her daughter Anna. Her hobbies include sewing and reading a good book.

Ross Sewell

Ross Sewell is the caring and supportive husband of Tamisha Sewell as well as Co-owner of The Tree House of Early Learning Daycare. With a background in technology he will be around to give Tamisha and the kids a hand with all things technology related. He'll also be helping with things like menu planning, cooking, and generally lending a hand wherever needed. He's very kind, caring and great with kids.

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