The Playroom Learning Center
Team Members
Emily Cox
Afton Assistant Director
Miss Emily is a new addition to our Afton family. She has quickly become a beloved member of the staff and the kiddos have fallen in love with her! She is a mom of 2 amazing children and she brings laughter, love and passion to her work. We are so grateful that she has chosen us to work with and we can't wait to see what her future career holds!
Brandie Rodgers
Thayne
Miss Brandie has been with us for over a year now and to say we found a gem would be an understatement! Miss Brandie is an invaluable attribute to the team. She is passionate and driven by her fun personality and fresh point of view! She is a natural and we look forward to many more years of seeing her inspire the kids in her care!
Amber & Shawn Merritt
Owners
Amber & Shawn were married in 2008 and have been living in Star Valley raising their 3 children ever since. Amber has experience working in childcare for 22 years with 8 of those years being in California. Adventure Kids was established in their home of 2012 and opened it's first location in 2014. Since then Adventure Kids has been steadily growing and now claims 4 locations across the valley. Amber & Shawn prioritize quality childcare while keeping the family dynamic central. They pride themselves on being the #1 childcare provider in Star Valley, WY.
Kortni Corsi
Afton Director
Kortni has been a part of our team for the last 3.5 years and Director of our Afton center since 2021. Miss Kortni's favorite part of her work is forming relationships with the children in her program and watching them develop their personalities. She takes the time to get to know each individual child in her care while making them feel important and valued. She is an integral part of our team and is always a favorite teacher among the Afton children!