Our Amazing staff!!!!!
Shannon Sivadon
Shannon Sivadon
Shannon Sivadon
Owner/ Director
Shannon Sivadon has worked in Childcare for over 20 years., her passion and commitment shows through the many families she has cared for in Butte County. Running her own Family Child Care for the past four years has been a blessing. Shannon is very excited for this new adventure to be a positive and supportive person for all future families.
Erica Metzen
Shannon Sivadon
Shannon Sivadon
Owner/ Director
Erica Metzen, has worked with children in many different capacities. Erica graduated from Chico State in 2009 with a degree in Liberal Studies with the intention of attending the credential program. Life changed for Erica, when she decided to pursue a career in finance. After years in the field, Erica knew that she would so
Owner/ Director
Erica Metzen, has worked with children in many different capacities. Erica graduated from Chico State in 2009 with a degree in Liberal Studies with the intention of attending the credential program. Life changed for Erica, when she decided to pursue a career in finance. After years in the field, Erica knew that she would soon find her way back to working with children. As a mother herself to her son Paul, she knows first-hand how important it is to find the right place for your child. Erica is excited for this new adventure with her business partner Shannon as she knows both of them will help provide a wonderful center for people in the community to send their children to.
About Us
Miss Rachael
Miss Rachael
Miss Rachael
From Redding, CA, Rachael graduated from CSU Chico in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in child development. Working with children has always been a dream; in kindergarten when asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?” the answer was to be a baby doctor. Though career choice looks a bit different now the passion has remained the sam
From Redding, CA, Rachael graduated from CSU Chico in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in child development. Working with children has always been a dream; in kindergarten when asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?” the answer was to be a baby doctor. Though career choice looks a bit different now the passion has remained the same. Rachael is excited to share creativity, laughter, and warm hugs with her classroom! In her free time, she likes hiking, baking, crafting, being outside, and driving her Jeep.
Miss Zoua
Miss Rachael
Miss Rachael
Zoua was born and raised in Sacramento and graduated with a BA degree in Child Development in Spring 2021 at Sacramento State. She started her career substituting as a teacher aide in different school districts and has 2 years’ experience as a lead teacher in childcare. Zoua’s very passionate teaching young children and love being a par
Zoua was born and raised in Sacramento and graduated with a BA degree in Child Development in Spring 2021 at Sacramento State. She started her career substituting as a teacher aide in different school districts and has 2 years’ experience as a lead teacher in childcare. Zoua’s very passionate teaching young children and love being a part of their learning development. She’s very excited to start this new journey in the Foxes room.
Miss Lacey
Miss Rachael
Miss Lacey
Lacey graduated in the spring of 2023 with a bachelor's degree in child development and has worked within childcare for the last two years. She is passionate about working with children and being able to be a part of their learning journey. She is also excited to continue her career working with children as a new teacher in the owl's room.
About Us
Mrs. Hendrika (Henny)
Mrs. Hendrika (Henny)
Mrs. Hendrika (Henny)
Henny is one of Teacher Aids here at Acorns to Oaks. She grew up in a small town called Cedarville CA. Henny moved to Chico in 2019. She graduated from CSU Chico in 2021. She loves her jo and working with the children here. She puts in double duty working in the Chipmunk Room and the Kitchen.
Miss Sabrea
Mrs. Hendrika (Henny)
Mrs. Hendrika (Henny)
Sabrea moved to Chico in 2021 from Tucson, Arizona! She is currently going to Butte College to study Public Health and then going to a university to get her B.a. in Public health! She has been in Childcare for a year now and she loves it. She is excited to bring her charismatic spirit to ATO!
Miss Amelia
Mrs. Hendrika (Henny)
Miss Amelia
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Miss Melanie
Miss Melanie
Miss Melanie
Melanie is a Teacher’s Aide in the Preschool. She has babysat many different children from friends and family for over ten years. Melanie is excited to have this opportunity to work with kids professionally. She is currently enrolled at Butte College having received her Early Childhood Education Certificate she is now working towards her
Melanie is a Teacher’s Aide in the Preschool. She has babysat many different children from friends and family for over ten years. Melanie is excited to have this opportunity to work with kids professionally. She is currently enrolled at Butte College having received her Early Childhood Education Certificate she is now working towards her certificate in Child and Family Studies with the goal of becoming a social worker one day! She looks forward to watching your children learn and grow.
Miss Cali
Miss Melanie
Miss Melanie
Cali is a Teacher’s Aide in the Preschool. Cali grew up in Chico and has two years working with children. Cali is currently attending Butte college to study business administration and will late transfer to a university to study finance. Cali hopes to continue working in childcare throughout her time in college. She is excited about the n
Cali is a Teacher’s Aide in the Preschool. Cali grew up in Chico and has two years working with children. Cali is currently attending Butte college to study business administration and will late transfer to a university to study finance. Cali hopes to continue working in childcare throughout her time in college. She is excited about the new opportunities that await including getting to work with all the amazing kids.