2196 Richmond Rd, Irvine, Kentucky 40336, United States
Meet the Administrator Team
Owner
Director
Director
JODY GILBERT
Hello, my name is Jody Gilbert, Owner of ECDC. I am a co-pastor with my husband at New Direction Spiritual Center and have spent the last several years in the Medical Field as a Manager within Baptist Health Richmond. Upon my retirement in the fall of 2022, I wanted to continue serving those in my community in a positive manne
JODY GILBERT
Hello, my name is Jody Gilbert, Owner of ECDC. I am a co-pastor with my husband at New Direction Spiritual Center and have spent the last several years in the Medical Field as a Manager within Baptist Health Richmond. Upon my retirement in the fall of 2022, I wanted to continue serving those in my community in a positive manner which led to discussion of a center such as ECDC with my daughter in law, Lydia, who is now the Director. I have a special place in my heart to see children succeed and with mutual goals alongside Lydia, we have hoped to create an atmosphere that will allow children in Estill to do just that.
Director
Director
Director
LYDIA GILBERT, BSW
Hello! My name is Lydia Gilbert and I am the Director of Estill Child Development Center! I was born and raised here in Estill and still reside here with my family that includes my two boys, Jackson and Grant. I obtained my Bachelors in Social Work with a minor in Child and Family Studies from Eastern Kentucky University
LYDIA GILBERT, BSW
Hello! My name is Lydia Gilbert and I am the Director of Estill Child Development Center! I was born and raised here in Estill and still reside here with my family that includes my two boys, Jackson and Grant. I obtained my Bachelors in Social Work with a minor in Child and Family Studies from Eastern Kentucky University and have worked with many different populations throughout my career. Prior to establishing plans for ECDC, I worked for the state's Preservation and Reunification Program, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, and in Mental Healthcare where I also became certified in Serious Mental Illnesses (SMI), Substance Use Disorders (SUD), and Serious Emotional Disturbances (SED) Case Management. The majority of my experiences have been directly related to my professional interests of improving child welfare and helping the general wellbeing of families in my local and surrounding communities by providing linkages to local resources, advocating for needs, and being a helping hand during families hard times. I was also honored to be commissioned a Kentucky Colonel for my professional services to my communities and resources established through ECDC.
I established ECDC with local families in mind and a main commitment to improve the lives of all those that enter. I want ECDC to not only be a place of growth for the children who it serves but teachers and families as well that attend.
center manager
Office Administrator
Office Administrator
MILANDIA BARKER
Hello! My name is Milandia Barker and I am the Center Manager at ECDC. I have always had a great love for working with children which has lead me to my career with not only the Estill County School System but also ECDC where I get to work along side other providers and assist in training early educators who come to ECDC. In
MILANDIA BARKER
Hello! My name is Milandia Barker and I am the Center Manager at ECDC. I have always had a great love for working with children which has lead me to my career with not only the Estill County School System but also ECDC where I get to work along side other providers and assist in training early educators who come to ECDC. In completing well over 150 hours of state training as well as the Child Development Associate (CDA), I have a goal of sharing knowledge and skills within the classrooms to help improve overall classroom management and quality for all those ECDC serves.
Office Administrator
Office Administrator
Office Administrator
LESLEY RIDDELL
Hello! My name is Lesley Riddell and I am the Office Administrator. I have three boys and I am currently completing my Child Development Associate (CDA). I love working at ECDC because I get to watch the children grow and learn new things every day! I hope to provide children with a safe environment and continue to grow myse
LESLEY RIDDELL
Hello! My name is Lesley Riddell and I am the Office Administrator. I have three boys and I am currently completing my Child Development Associate (CDA). I love working at ECDC because I get to watch the children grow and learn new things every day! I hope to provide children with a safe environment and continue to grow myself professionally so I can create a better quality classroom and provide children with all the tools to be successful.
Meet the Lead Teacher Team
NURSERY AND ONE YEAR OLD
TAYLOR KIRK
Hello! My name is Taylor and I am the Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher! I am the mother to two beautiful girls and love being provided with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of littles every day! I have plans to obtain my Child Development Associate (CDA) in 2025 and hope to increase my skills and knowledge to better serve the children in my classroom and continue to make a meaningful impact to all those I come in contact with.
TWO YEAR OLD
CALLEE ARVIN
Hello! My name is Callee Arvin and I am one of the Two Year Old Leads. My favorite thing about ECDC is how I have the opportunity to watch the little ones grow, develop their personalities, watch their accomplishments, and also have the opportunity to grow and improve my professional development at the same time. I wanted to work specifically at ECDC because they care and show how special each and every child is. I will begin my Child Development Associate (CDA) and continue to help the children grow by educating them, encouraging them, and by being a general support for them each and every day.
TWO YEAR OLD
TWO YEAR OLD
BRITNEY PATTERSON
Hi! My name is Britney and I am the Co-lead for the two year old classroom. I graduated from Berea College in 2012 and received my bachelors degree in Child and Family Studies. Ever since then, I have been in this field of study and working with children! It makes my day when I see children learning and having fun! School readiness is so important for children to have and I am so glad that I get to teach and be a part of that! When I am not teaching, I am at home spending time with my family and daughter.
Fun Fact: My favorite theme to teach is Transportation! Specifically, Airplanes! Paper Airplanes are my favorite to make and watch the children's faces light up with joy!
Preschool
KAYLEE KIRK
Hello! My name is Kaylee and I am the Preschool Lead Teacher! I am getting ready to welcome a sweet baby boy into the world and hope to continue to gain knowledge to better my skills within the classroom. I enjoy working at ECDC because I am able to make an impact each and every day on children and watch them grow into their own individual personalities.
School Age
Meet the Assistant Teacher Team
Nursery and One year old
CAMERON FRIEND
My name is Cameron Friend and I am an Assistant Teacher for the Nursery. I enjoy watching the children grow and develop new skills each and every day!
floating
ABIGAIL BRINEGAR
My name is Abigail Brinegar and I am 20 years old. I've grown up in Estill County my whole life. I've learned that childcare is for me because I love working with kids and watching them grow. I've been working in childcare over a year and I'm excited to continue to grow with them.
Meet the Classroom Support Team
FLOATER
SUBSTITUTE
SUBSTITUTE
KYLEIGH WILBURN
Hello! My name is Kyleigh and I am a Floater at ECDC! I am currently a Senior at Estill County High School and enjoy watching the children grow and learn while also gaining skills and knowledge to better my future after I graduate.
SUBSTITUTE
SUBSTITUTE
SUBSTITUTE
HALEY HARRIS
Hi! My name is Haley and I am a Substitute with ECDC! I enjoy subbing at ECDC because I love to help inspire and teach young minds every day. My goal while helping at ECDC is to support each child and assist them in developing individual skills that they can use every day!
SUBSTITUTE
SUBSTITUTE
SUBSTITUTE
RYLEE FRIEND
Hello! My name is Rylee Friend and I am a Substitute at ECDC! I am 19 years old and currently enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University majoring in Elementary Education. I like working with kids because every child is outgoing and unique in their own way and they change more and more into little adults each day. I like working a
RYLEE FRIEND
Hello! My name is Rylee Friend and I am a Substitute at ECDC! I am 19 years old and currently enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University majoring in Elementary Education. I like working with kids because every child is outgoing and unique in their own way and they change more and more into little adults each day. I like working at ECDC because I enjoy watching the kids grow in life skills, motor skills, and in general with their education. This job also gives me the skills and experience to better prepare myself for my future career as a teacher so that I can continue to make a positive impact each day.