Director of Hoya Kids Learning Center

Jane L. Banister is the Director of Hoya Kids Learning Center.  She has been with HKLC since January 2000.  Before coming to Georgetown University she taught and directed a variety of employer-sponsored Early Childhood programs.  She has worked professionally with children for more than 17 years, but young children have captured her heart for many more.  She believes that this is the time of building that ever-imprtant foundation for life - self esteem, a love of exploration, limitless questions, curiosity - the list goes on.  She feels honored to be a part of their lives during this time.  Being on a University campus, she is very interested in utilizing the resources and diverse talents on campus to enrich the program and increase its value to clients as well as Center staff.  Jane has bachelor's degree in Child Development and Family Relations from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Master's degree in Early Childhood Program Administration from George Washington University at Mount Vernon College. 

The Center's staff also includes well-trained and degreed teachers, assistant teachers and support staff.  Regular communication with parents is a top priority of the staff.  All toddler parents receive a "My Day" report on their child's activity each day they attend Hoya Kids.  All parents receive newsletters informing them of events, workshops, information, and special observations or moments of the month.  Parent conferences with teachers are scheduled twice a year and upon request.  Communication with the director is always welcome.