Leadership & Administration

Pride & Joy embraces a balanced team approach in the classroom, as well in in administrative roles. Each location had a dedicated Program Director, who’s focus is on children, families, and developmentally appropriate programming. Program directors work directly with teachers to implement and ensure excellent learning environments are achieved, and that individualized learning plans are in place for each child. Teachers confer with the program director in regard to the development of the children under their care, and work with them to contact support services within the community when necessary, and to maximize the integration of students with specific needs, such as English as a second language, or needs such as integration of children with special needs. The program director appraises the progress of teachers and staff, and applies interventions as necessary, to further staff development. Through positive relationships, the Program Director acts as a liaison between staff, teachers and school officials, and is responsible for leading through developing a common set of goals, staffing the center with the best individuals for each position within the organization, and obtaining the resources necessary to achieve a set of collective goals.

Rachael Aycock:

Program Director

Miss Rachael began her career at Joyful Beginnings in 2011. Rachael holds Bachelor's Degree in Educational Studies, and a CDA (Child Development Associate Certification). Rachael is a NYS certified trainer, a Professional Development Specialist, and is certified in First Aid, CPR and MAT (Medication Administration Trained).

Rachael's focus is curriculum development and plans many program activities throughout the year, including the Family Fun Fair, the Annual Art Show, the Free Babysitting Night, and our Annual Fall Festival.

Rachael lives in Bloomfield with her husband, and enjoys the "country life", raising chickens, vegetable gardening, as well as canning, baking, and cooking! Rachael also enjoys camping with her family and friends and enjoying the outdoors with her chocolate lab Charlie!

Ashley Westmiller:

Office Administrator

Miss Ashley began here career with Pride & Joy in 2004, and was one of our first employees! Miss Ashley has played many key roles over the years as our program has grown.

Ashley holds a Bachelor's Degree in Educational Studies, as well as a CDA (Child Development Associate Certification) in Infant's & Toddlers. Ashley is certified in First Aid, CPR and MAT (Medication Administration Trained).

As the Office Administrator, Ashley works at all three of our locations, and is responsible for record management and maintaining required documentation as required by all applicable health and safety codes, and licensing requirements. The Office Administrator works directly with each Program Director to ensure compliance, and to ensure that child and staff files are complete and up to date, and works with outside agencies in obtaining resources for the center, such as the Adult and Child Care Food Program, or individual families such as daycare assistance through DSS. The Office Administrator also conducts monthly safety inspections, and coordinated any necessary maintenance or repairs.

Ashley currently resides in Honeoye Falls with her family, including 2 active boys Westin and Waylon. She loves to spend time with friends, shopping and going for walks with her family and her two 2 bulldogs, Diesel and Dozer!

Gina Lang:

Owner & Program Administrator

Miss Gina founded Pride & Joy in 1998, and grew her Family Daycare, into the organization that it is today, serving 3 communities, in beautiful centers, each serving approximately 100 children! Gina is proud to be celebrating 20 years serving children and families in the community!

Gina holds a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, a Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, and holds a NAEYC Credential in Administering Children's Programming.

As the program administrator, Gina ensures the fiscal solvency of the organization, and that the program has a clear sense of direction, developing policies, working with center directors to develop enriching programming, and maintaining a positive work environment. She also works to ensure that each of the centers operates with efficient, good communication and to devise long and short-term objectives to ensure that the future goals of the center are obtainable, and secure.

Gina lives in Rush NY with her husband and 3 children, loves the outdoors, her kitten Calypso, her dog Cowboy, and staying active!