Our Story and Staff
KACP opened its doors in January 2015, under the current Director, Tia Botello. The original two day, mother’s day out program, quickly flourished into a five day, licensed program for the Zilker community. KACP began it’s program with four children and has since then, grown to its full capacity of 133 children, Monday through Friday. Our staff is dedicated to providing the loving and inclusive environment that is at the heart of the KACP community and qualified to guide your child through the developmental stages that form the foundation of their education.
Tia Botello Center Director Mrs. Tia is the Director for our preschool and started KACP in 2015. |
Pat Leslie Assistant Director Mrs. Pat is the assistant director for our preschool and has been with KACP since September 2015. |
Emily De La Cruz Lead Teacher Mrs. Emily is a lead teacher in our Leapfrog pre-k class and has been with KACP since July 2017. |
Marjorie Phillips Lead Teacher Mrs. Marjorie is a lead teacher in our Turtles class and has been with KACP since June 2017. |
Haleigh Wells Lead teacher Ms. Haleigh is a lead teacher for our Caterpillar 2s class and has been with KACP since June 2022. |
Michelle McGill Teacher's Aide Mrs. Michelle is a teacher's aide in our Caterpillar 1s class and has been with KACP since July 2023. |
Melissa Ruiz Teacher's Aide Ms. Melissa is a teacher’s aide in our Busy Birds class and has been with KACP since October 2019. |
Gabriella Aguirre Teacher's Aide Ms. Gabriella is a teacher's aide in our Turtles class and has been with KACP since July 2022. |
Lydia Hernandez Teacher's Aide Ms. Lydia is a teacher's aide in our Ladybug class and has been with KACP since February 2019. |
Susan Chapa Lead teacher Mrs. Susan is a lead teacher in our Busy Birds class and has been with KACP since July 2023. |
Alexandra Jaimes Teacher's aide Ms. Alexandra is a teacher's aide in our Butterfly class and has been with KACP since November 2022. |
Miranda Perez Lead teacher Mrs. Miranda is a lead teacher in our Bumblebee class and has been with KACP since August 2020. |
Leislee Coello Teacher's Aide Ms. Leislee is a teacher's aide in our Bumbleebee class and has been with KACP since August 2022. |
Angel Martinez Lead Teacher Ms. Angel is a lead teacher in our Ladybug class and has been with KACP since August 2021. |
Clara Reed Floater Mrs. Clara is a floater for all age groups and has been with KACP since November 2021. |
Erica Gonzales teacher's Aide Ms. Erica is a teacher's aide in our Leapfrog class and has been with KACP since July 2019. |
Ms. Jessica Molina LEAD TEACHER Ms. Jessica is a lead teacher in our Butterfly class and has been with KACP since March 2023. |
Anna Metcalf Teacher's aide Ms. Anna is a teacher's aide in our Caterpillar 2s class and has been with KACP since July 2023. |
Angelica Martinez lead TEACHER Ms. Angelica is a lead teacher in our Caterpillar 1s class and has been with KACP since October 2022. |
