Learning Tree Preschool

At the Learning Tree Preschool, we belive that early childhood should be filled with wonder, joy,and discovery. Our mission is to provide a warm, nurturing enviroment where every child feels safe, loved, and excited to learn.

Meet our Staff

The staff at Learning Tree hold degrees in both Early Childhood and Elementary Education. We are licenced by Early Childhood and Care. We have also all completed the Strong Start training and we are continuously working on our professional development.

***Both First Aid and CPR are requirements for all of our teachers***

Kelli Webster-Director 1- Lead Preschool Teacher

I am the owner and director of the Learning Tree Preschool. Working with children has always been a big part of my life. After graduationing from Salem State College with degrees in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, with minors in phychology and Special Education, I started my teaching career in Peabody working at the middle school. I moved on to teach fifth grade at the Sokolowshi Elementary school in Chelsea.

Before long, I realized my true passion was working with younger children. I spent several years as a special ed teacher for grades K-3, and as a lead teacher in a preschool/ daycare setting in Salem. After moving to Newburyport in 2002, I continued teaching preschool in West Newbury - and soon after, my dream of opening up my own preschool came true. In 2005, the Learning Tree Preschool opened its doors!

I am licenced through the Depaertment of Early Education and Care as an infant, toddler teacher, preschool teacher, Lead teacher and Director 1. I've also had the joy of running multiple after school programs, for many years at the Bresnahan Elementary school in Newburyport.

In September 2025, I'll be celebrating 20 wonderful years at the Learning Tree!

Over the years, I've built a program that feels like a second home~where children are encouraged, nurtured, and truly loved. I'm so proud of the warm, caring environment we've created, and I feel honored that so many families have praised and trusted the Learning Tree to be part of their child's first school experience.

The Learning Tree is known for its nurturing atmosphere, dedicated teaching, and strong community connections

I can't wait to welcome you and your family to the Learning Tree!

Alison Kuenlen - Preschool Teacher

Ali Is excited to start her third year at the Learning Tree Preschool. She graduated from Jacksonville University with a degree in Humanities and Art History. Ali has completed the Early Education and Care Strong Start Essential training, first aid and cpr and is a licenced Preschool teacher by Early Eduaction and Care

She currently lives in Haverhill with her husband and her three boys who are all Learning Tree Graduates! In her free time, Ali enjoys watching her boys play hockey and baseball and spending time at the beach.

Stephanie Webster- Preschool Teacher

Meet Miss Stephanie,

Stephanie has been a beloved member of the Learning Tree family since 2005.

Her teaching journey began with an intership during highschool, and she has continued to grow with us~leading summer camps,hosting kids'night out events,and now teaching in the classroom.

Stephanie is a licenced preschool teacher through Early Education and care, and she holds certifications in both First Aid and CPR. She has also completed the Strong Start essential training, futher demonstrating her commitment to early childhood develpoment.

A graduate of Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelors degree in Phychology, Stephanie brings warmth, creativity, and knowledge to everything she does. Outside the classroom, she has spent the last few years nannying for several wonderful families, further enriching her experience with young children.

We especially love Stephanie's creative spirit, her art projects bring joy and imagination into every child's day!

Anica Sullivan - Preschool Teacher

We welcome back Miss Ani to our Learning Tree family. Miss Ani is working on her Early Childhood degree at Merrimack College. She is excited about working with our Two day class. Ani has completed the EEC Strong Start Essential training, first aid and cpr and is Preschool Teacher certified and is licenced by Early Education and Care.

Ani started with the Learning Tree as a high school intern in 2016 and has substituted and worked at the Learning Tree summer camps and kids night out evenings for several years. We are so excited for her to join us for her third year as a Preschool teacher.