Why We’re Taking Our Time: Building a Team for the Long Run at Scribbles
Opening a child care center is about so much more than preparing classrooms, finalizing policies, or checking off licensing requirements. At the heart of everything we do at Scribbles Learning Center is people—-specifically, the educators who will show up every day to love, guide, and grow alongside our children.
As we move through the hiring process, one thing has become crystal clear: longevity matters.
Hiring With Intention (Not Urgency)
In a field facing widespread staffing shortages, it can be tempting to hire quickly just to fill positions. But at Scribbles, we are intentionally doing the opposite. We are taking our time, reviewing resumes carefully, asking thoughtful follow-up questions, and having meaningful conversations with candidates.
Why? Because children thrive on consistency.
Familiar faces, trusted relationships, and predictable routines create the emotional safety young children need to explore, take risks, and grow. High turnover disrupts that sense of security—-not just for children, but for families and staff as well.
Longevity Is a Gift to Children
When educators stay, children benefit in powerful ways:
Stronger teacher-child relationships
Deeper understanding of each child’'s needs, strengths, and learning style
More meaningful communication with families
A calmer, more connected classroom environment
We want Scribbles to be a place where children are greeted by educators who know them—-not just their names, but their stories.
We’'re Building a Team, Not Just Filling Positions
Our hiring process isn’'t about finding anyone who meets minimum requirements. It’'s about finding educators whose values align with ours:
A belief in play-based, developmentally appropriate learning
Respect for children as capable, curious individuals
A desire to grow professionally and collaborate as part of a team
A commitment to building relationships that last
We are looking for educators who see Scribbles not as a temporary stop, but as a place to put down roots.
Setting the Tone From Day One
From the very beginning, we want staff to know that Scribbles is a place where they are valued, supported, and heard. Longevity doesn’'t happen by accident—-it happens when educators feel respected, trusted, and empowered in their work.
That’'s why we are being thoughtful now. Because the team we build today will shape the culture of Scribbles for years to come.
To Our Future Families
If you’'re a family waiting patiently as we prepare to open, know this: the time we are investing now is an investment in your child’'s experience. We are doing this with intention, care, and a long-term vision in mind.
At Scribbles, we’'re not rushing to open—-we’'re building something that lasts.
And that starts with the people.
