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our staff

We’re all on this journey together! Our staff is there every step of the way.

Our educators are passionate about your child’s happiness and growth. They’re dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment that cultivates self-esteem.

Meet Our Management Team

Emily Brandenburg, Director

Emily Brandenburg, Director of Lionheart Early Learning, has worked in childcare since 2011. Emily has her Bachelor of Science degree In Early Childhood Leadership and is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. She continues her education through early childhood trainings in the community. Her and her husband Mike live in North Liberty with their daughter Elouise and her dog, Nova. In her free time, she enjoys biking, traveling and hiking.

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Alex Daniels, Assistant Director

Alex Daniels, has been with Lionheart since 2015 and in early childhood for over 10 years. Alex began her early childhood education by obtaining her Child Development Associate Credential then continued on to complete an Associate Degree. Recently, Alex began her journey toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Prek and Special Education. When not at Lionheart or school, you can find Alex spending time with her daughter Vivi and husband, Michael, hanging out watching Netflix, or crafting.

Are you interested in a career
with Lionheart?

Our Educators

At Lionheart, we’re proud to support our educators so they can be effective in sharing our research-based curriculum. That’s why we work tirelessly to help them develop their skills and further their careers.

We’ve partner with T.E.A.C.H. to enable teachers to pursue a Child Development Associate Credential, Associates, or Bachelor of Arts degree.

Take on a role that changes the lives of children everyday. We offer competitive benefits such as health insurance, 401K, PTO, child care discount, and a gym membership.

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Are you interested in learning more about Lionheart?

We’d love to chat, call us at 319.337.8870
to setup an appointment.

2717 Northgate Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52245

FAX 319.337.8877

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