Meet Our Directors

JoEllen Zeimet

Executive Director

 

Jo has been the director at Kids’ Business since May of 1997 and now in the position of Executive Director.  She graduated from Augustana College in 1993 with a degree in Elementary Education and holds a National Administrators Credential.  Jo is married to Jason and is the mother of three wonderful children Kayla, Kami and Keaton.  Being a working mother, she realizes how important quality childcare is for the whole family.  At Kids’ Business, Jo strives to hire quality, caring staff to support the families of Kids’ Business.

Kari Bender

Director

 

Kari has been with Kids’ Business since 1998 and serves as Director and Preschool Teacher.  She is responsible for providing the curriculum for the center.  Kari has a degree in Early Childhood Education, is a nationally accredited administrator and has 14 years of childcare experience.  She loves children and enjoys watching them grow and develop.  Kari is very passionate in providing a safe and enjoyable learning experience for the children at the center and their parents.  Kari was raised and graduated in the DeWitt Community.  As a wife and mother of two boys, she understands the needs of today’s parents and strives to provide and assist them with those needs.

Phone: 563-659-8461

1313 Maynard Way, DeWitt, Iowa 52742

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We find a delight in the beauty and happiness of children that makes the heart too big for the body.  – Ralph Waldo Emerson