Our Staff (new images coming soon)

Ms. Shannon O’Steen is the Director of The Bay Kids, LLC. Shannon has been the Director since our opening day June 1, 2015, Ms. Shannon is an integral part of the success of The Bay Kids, and many of our families can attribute their total trust and satisfaction with us, due to Shannon's professional and friendly demeanor.
A welcoming personality, Shannon easily helps our families and kids feel at ease during those first days in a new environment.

Ms. Shannon and the Owner share a 9 year-old son, Carter, who grew up right along with all the kids here! Ms. Shannon also has a 14 year-old daughter named Angelina. On many occasions, she loves to share time with her brother and some of the other school-agers here at the Center. 

Ms. Shannon's qualifications and many years of experience as a lead teacher brought her to this well-deserved Director's role.  She has attained her Level 5 Credential.

 The Maryland Child Care Credential Program recognizes individual child care providers who increase their qualifications beyond the requirements of state licensing and registration regulations.

Shannon also has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, and is currently pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Business.

"I have worked in all the classrooms in the Center, but my favorite experience is getting to interact with the families as a whole! " - Shannon

Ms. Laura Ward is the Preschool Teacher for the two-year-old's or "The Turtles"

Laura previously worked here in 2017-2018 but couldn’t stay away and came back  to the TBK family. Laura has worked in childcare field since high school starting in child development.  Of course, every business needs a tech savvy go-to person, and Laura is one of a select few that we can depend on to get us through. We go to her when the printer has a bad day, or when get an Excel document thrown at us!!

Laura is happily married with a spunky two year old. She loves being with kids and plans on having more in the future. 

"They always know how to make you smile and give the best hugs and cuddles." - Laura

Have you ever seen that guy Snyder on the old TV sitcom "One Day at a Time"? Yep, that's Mr. Dave.

David Houghton is also the owner, as well as a registered Substitute Teacher, but with a staff like what we have here, he never needs to worry... This Center, and more importantly, your family is in good hands.

Dave maintains the building, the lawns, and outdoor areas. He loves to build playground structures for the kids, and likes to visit from time to time to hear the kids' recommendations!

For his full-time "day job" he is a Project Manager (Contractor) for a US Navy UAV Program, which definitely takes a good part of the day. Dave finds coming to the Center after work a good way to wind down, relax, and remember the important stuff like, "look at this bug" or "push me on the swing" and "Red-light/Green-'light"