Meet Our Staff
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Owner/Director
Ms. Dani
About Me:
​I am a mother to two children, ages 6 and 4. I worked for Safari for 6 years before my husband and I purchased the center in 2021. I have a Bachelor's in Human Services and a minor in Psychology. I also have an Associate's in Early Childhood Education.
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Favorites
Movie: The Little Mermaid
Weather: Winter
Color: Pink
Fruit: Mangos
Book: Love You Forever
Sport: Softball
Assitant Director
Ms. Tatum
About Me:
I am 26 years old and I am a mother to a 6 year old little boy. On my off time, you will see me spending time with my family or on the back of a motorcycle.
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Favorites
Movie: Radio
Weather: Fall
Color: Black or Orange
Fruit: Watermelon
Book: The Fault in Our Stars
Sport: Softball
Lead Toddler Room Teacher
On-Site Supervisor
Ms. Toni
About Me:
I have 3 children, two are in college at Iowa State and the University of Iowa. I live in Miflrod and went to High School in Spirit Lake.​
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Favorites
Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Weather: Summer
Color: Turquoise
Fruit: Blackberry
Book: VC Andrews
Sport: Football or Softball
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Mrs. Ali
About Me:
​A few things to know about me are, I'm very kind and outgoing, I love cats, and I have a passion for singing.
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Favorites
Movie: Titanic
Weather: Thunderstorms
Color: Yellow
Fruit: Watermelon
Book: The Fault in Our Stars
Sport: Unsure
Preschool Room Co-Lead Teacher
On-Site Supervisor
Ms. Sarah
About Me:
I have several years of child care experience. I also worked at the Humane Society as an animal caretaker! I hope to one day own my own cat cafe.​
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Favorites
Movie: Avatar
Weather: Sunny and 70
Color: Sage Green
Fruit: Cherries
Book: Pout Pout Fish
Sport: Swimming
Toddler Room Assistant Teacher
On-Site Supervisor
Ms. Abby
About Me:
I live in Spirit Lake and have a daught that is 2 years-old. I like doing things outside and spending time with my family.​
Favorites
Movie: Shrek
Weather: Fall/Autumn
Color: Purple
Fruit: Grapes
Book: Twilight
Sport: Basketball
Lead Cook
Mrs. Diane
About Me:
I am a mother of 2 grown adults, and I have 6 grandchildren! I was also born and raised in Arnolds Park.
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Favorites
Movie : 90 minutes in Heaven
Weather: Summer
Color : Pink
Fruit : Watermelon
Book : Any by Danielle Steel
Sport: Football-GO CHIEFS
Lead Two-Year-Old Room Teacher
Ms. Ayla
About Me:
​I graduated from Okoboji in 2022. I am currently going to college at NIACC for Elementary Education. I love to be outside and on the lake.
Favorites
Movie: Baywatch
Weather: Sunny
Color: Pink
Fruit: Watermelon
Animal: Fox
Music: Anything but classic
Preschool Room Co-Lead Teacher
Ms. Shannon
About Me:
I have a son who is 1. I have done dance and theater my whole life and I love green olives.
Favorites
Book: Anything Thriller
Weather: Summer, the hotter the better
Color: Pink
Fruit: Bananas and Strawberries
Animal: Ladybugs
Movie: My Girl
Assistant Infant Teacher
Ms. Mylee
About Me:
I love working with kids and working in child care has always been something I have wanted to do. I love making new relationships with those around me.
Favorites
Book: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Weather: Rainy and Sunny
Color: Teal
Fruit: Apple
Animal: Cow
Movie: A Walk to Remember
Float Teacher
Ms. Kilyn
About Me:
​I live in Spencer with my Fiance and two kitties, Stella and Winston. I am working on my Masters of Science in CMHC (Clinical Mental Healthy Counseling) at Drake University. I grew up in Harris Iowa.
Favorites
Book: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Weather: Fall
Color: Pink
Fruit: Raspberry
Animal: Koala
Movie: The Butterfly Effect
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Float Teacher
Ms. Addison
About Me:
I am 18 and just graduated from High School. I will be attending Iowa Lakes for Cosmetology. I will also be joining the dance team.​
Favorites
Book: Dr. Suess
Weather: Summer
Color: Pink
Fruit: Strawberries
Animal: Dogs
Movie: Aquamarine
Float Teacher
Ms. Keala
About Me:
I am from Atlanta, GA. I graduated from a K-12 Christian school. I recently moved to Iowa for College to get my degree in Business Management. I have also been working in childcare for 3 1/2 years and I love it!
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Favorites
Book: None
Weather: Hot/Sunny
Color: Pink
Fruit: Kiwi & Pineapple
Animal: Dolphin
Movie: Moana
Float Teacher
Ms. Kyla
About Me:
​I am from Rapid City, SD. where the rest of my family currently lives. I hope to see the lakes as home as much as I see the hills as home.
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Favorites
Book: Salt to the Sea
Weather: Rainy
Color: Green
Fruit: Watermelon
Animal: Orangutan
Movie: Prince of Egypt
Float Teacher
Ms. Mallory
About Me:
​I have lived in Milford my whole life. I graduated Okoboji in 2024 and now attend UNI studying Psychology!
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Favorites
Book: Verity
Weather: Sunny
Color: Purple
Fruit: Mango
Animal: Dog
Movie: La La Land
Float Teacher
Ms. Kylan
About Me:
​I'm going into my Junior year at Okoboji High School. I play volleyball and hope to play soccer as well. I really enjoy math and science. In my free time I enjoy working out, cooking, reading, wakesurfing, tanning, working, and playing volleyball.
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Favorites
Book: It Ends with Us
Weather: Warm and Sunny
Color: Pink
Fruit: Strawberries
Animal: Whale Shark
Movie: The Notebook
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Float Teacher
Ms. Sophia
About Me:
​I grew up on an achorage and enjoy nature and the small things in life. I love art and I have a pet cat named "Mouse" that I adore.
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Favorites
Book: The Search for Wonderland
Weather: Fall
Color: Red
Fruit: Passion Fruit
Animal: Cat
Movie: Nausicaa