About us
Enhance Your Child's Development
Joy & Gladness Children's Academy provides a safe nurturing, and structured environment for children ages 6 weeks-12 years. Our programs focus on early learning, social-emotional development, positive behavior guidance, and afterschool enrichment.
United Families Foundation partners with us to support children and families through programs that promote healing, positive family connections, and community engagement.
Master U University collaborates with us to provide educational and behavioral support resources including social emotional learning strategies and trauma-informed afterschool programming.
Our goal is to help children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while strengthening families and communities.
Services:
- Childcare &Early Learning
- Afterschool Programs & Enrichment
- Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support
- Family Education & Resources
- Childcare Subsidy Accepted
Jefferson City, MO
573-353-8323
Message us today for enrollment info
Programs
Our staff consists of qualified educators with a passion for early childhood development.
We provide your children with engaging, educational activities tailored to their developmental stages.
Meet our team
Keisha McCaleb
Owner
With 20+ years in childcare, I now serve as a business consultant and financial literacy coach, helping people walk boldly into their God-given assignments. A speaker, author, and mother of two rainbow daughters, I have a passion to inspire others to rise, rebuild, and step into their divine purpose.
Arlesa Mason
Owner
Kaylee Ware
Three and Four year old teacher
Kaylee is a warm, energetic teacher who connects naturally with young children and keeps her classroom active and engaging. She teaches with creativity, clear expectations, and real passion for helping little ones learn and grow.
Candice Kennedy
2 year old teacher
I’m a girl from Chicago who loves working with kids and feels most fulfilled helping them learn, grow, and feel supported. I dream of one day creating my own children’s meditation and spirituality classes to guide young minds toward calm, confidence, and inner peace.
Chennelle Fitch
Floater
Hope Scoffield
Floater
I inspire learning through play and music, creating an engaging environment where children feel excited to explore and grow. I intentionally weave every lesson and experience into meaningful support that helps each student thrive.
Millie
Substitute
This teacher cherishes the pure, unfiltered love children carry, seeing their innocence as a reminder that love is at its best when it’s simple and honest. Believing that “a child’s heart is the closest thing we have to heaven’s whisper,” they bring that sense of wonder and respect into every moment with their students. Guided by this perspective, they teach with patience, gentleness, and warmth, creating a classroom where every child feels encouraged, understood, and valued.