Our Dedicated Team

Experienced & Caring

JJ Bryant

Interim Director

With 20 years of experience in the child care field, I have spent the last 13 years serving as a director in both nonprofit and for-profit settings. My passion lies in guiding children as they grow and develop with confidence, fostering independence through self-help skills that set them up for lifelong success. I have two adult children. My son and daughter-in-law live in Virginia while my son serves in the United States Navy. My daughter lives in the area and also works at Little Hearts as the Center Cook. I enjoy gardening, reading, camping, and spending time with my family. Additionally, I actively contribute to our family craft business by creating unique items. Currently, I am pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Child Development, and I am excited to soon be able to apply my expanding knowledge to further enhance the programs I oversee. I am very excited to be a part of the Little Hearts team.

Meet the Lead Teachers!

Haven H.

Lead Teacher - Bunny Room

I’ve been working in childcare for over 5 years and am excited to be in the Bunny Room with your little ones! I’m CPR certified and love getting to know each child personally. I have a degree in Biblical Studies and am pursuing a second degree in Psychology. In my free time, I enjoy long walks, reading, writing, and spending time with Jesus. I believe every child is a gift from God and feel honored to care for yours!

Taylor Baskin

Lead Teacher - Koala Room

Hi, my name is Taylor Baskin. I am 21 years old. I was born in Montrose, Colorado, and I moved to Fredericksburg when I was a couple of months old. I graduated in May of 2022 from Fredericksburg High School. I’ve worked in childcare at the primary school here in Fredericksburg since 2022. I enjoy helping kids grow and learn. It has been my passion to work in Early Childhood Education since before I graduated high school. I am a new mom to my son as of October of 2024! Some of my favorite things to do in my downtime are to travel to new places, paint, and spend time with my family. I love that I get to wake up every day to go to a place where I love and enjoy the kids surrounding me!

Jalyn Baskin

Lead Teacher - Fawn Room

Hi! My name is Jalyn Baskin. I was born in Montrose, Colorado. I moved to Fredericksburg when I was a couple months old, I am 21 years old. I am so excited to be a part of Little Hearts! I have been in childcare with the primary school here in Fredericksburg since December of 2022. I graduated in 2022, I immediately knew I wanted to work with kids! I love watching kids smile and grow on a daily basis, watching them smile when they achieve something even so small, warms my heart. I love to travel and see new places. My favorite way to travel is by taking cruises. By far the best cruise I’ve taken was in June of 2024, when I got engaged in Roatan, Honduras! I am hoping to make each and every one of y’all feel welcome and safe! I will create a warm and loving environment for each child that walks in the doors, I’m excited to help each child grow as an individual and to make them feel at home.

Meet the Assistant Teachers!

Meet the Support Staff!

Rachel Pogue

Floater

I recently moved here from Missouri to Texas and I am excited to join the Little Hearts Child Development Center team. I am a devoted Christian. I love spending time with my family, including my grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with nieces and nephews. I also enjoy quilting and I bring a wealth of life experience from my travels across the United States. I look forward to caring for and nurturing the children in our care.