OUR STAFF

Meet the caring and dedicated staff that helps create the unqiue experience here at Lollipop Lane Preschool.
Karen Armstrong
DIRECTOR
Karen Armstrong has been the Owner/Director of Lollipop Lane for 33 years. She loves helping the children make great memories and lifelong friendships. The first 12 years she was an owner and teacher. Her hobbies are traveling and scrapbooking. She spends as much time as she can with all of her grandchildren!
Laurie Baum
HEAD PRE-K TEACHER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Mrs. Baum has taught at our school for 30 years. Her current positions are Assistant Director and Academic Coordinator. She creates curriculums for both our Preschool and Pre-K programs. She has 38 units in Early Childhood Development and has a Development Teaching Credential through the state of California. She enjoys spending time with her grandsons, who are both past students of Lollipop Lane.
Lisa Dones
ART DIRECTOR ADMIN ASSISTANT
Mrs. Dones feels lucky enough to have worked at Lollipop Lane for over 18 years. Her position title is Art Director and Administrative Assistant. Though most days she feels like the Chaos Coordinator! Both of her grown children are Lollipop Alumni. She hopes to never graduate from the happiest place in San Lorenzo.
Ms. Gina
ADMIN ASSISTANT
Gina has loved being a part of Lollipop Lane since her children were students here. She is now the office assistant and enjoys taking the children’s pictures for their memory books. Gina has 15 units in Early Childhood Education and an energy that is contagious; she loves to create a fun environment for the children.
Miss Judy
HEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Ms. Judy has been at Lollipop Lane for over 5 years. She attended Chabot College and earned her Early Childhood Development certificate. She is married with one daughter, who just graduated from Lollipop Lane. Ms. Judy is fluent in both English and Portuguese. In her free time, she enjoys barbecues with her friends and family.
Miss Janice
HEAD PRE-K TEACHER
Miss Janice has been teaching at Lollipop Lane since 2017 . She attended Chabot College, where she has earned a certificate in Early Childhood Development and currently has 45 units in Early Childhood Development. Miss Janice has taught in both of our Preschool and Pre-K programs, and is excited to continue teaching Pre-K this school year! She believes children learn their best while having fun, so she always tries to make the classroom an exciting and positive place to be. Fun fact, Miss Janice attended Lollipop Lane in 2003-2005!
Miss Kiki
HEAD PRE-K TEACHER
Miss Kiki is new to Lollipop Lane and is eagerly looking forward to being a part of the Lollipop community. She was a TK teacher for a few years as she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Adolescent Development with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from San Francisco State University. She has 60 units in Early Childhood Development. She believes in being a partner in research and discovery while providing a safe and supporting environment as her students experience learning through play! In her free time she loves to hang with her siblings, hike, and jump rope.
Miss Vanessa
HEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Ms. Vanessa has been teaching at Lollipop Lane for 7 years. She has earned two AA degrees, one in Early Childhood Development and the other in Early Childhood Intervention from Chabot College. Ms. Vanessa became a first time mother in May 2020 to Isaiah.
Mrs. Johansen
  • PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Jessica has been teaching preschool since 1998, She Loves children, their innocence and their ability to always make things better. She also thinks they are hilarious and loves seeing their little personalities bloom! She has two children, both Lollipop Lane Graduates.
Ms. Liz
PRE-K TEACHER
A little about me! My name is Liz Orozco. I am from Michoacan Mexico, I live in Hayward, since 2014. I love listening to music, studying, and reading books. I like to be friendly and helpful. I especially enjoy being with children. I remember that from a very young age I always said that I wanted to be a children's teacher. My goal as professional is that children can feel that they are protected and loved, and that they can enjoy their childhood. Also, I want to help them grow with confidence that they are capable of achieving all the successes that they will propose in their life.
Ms. Giselle
PRE-K TEACHER
Miss Giselle is a new addition to our Lollipop Lane community, and is so excited to be starting the year with you all! Miss Giselle attended San Jose State University and has earned her Bachelor’s in Child and Adolescent Development, with a focus on preparation for teaching. Her previous experience includes working with children in TK and Kindergarten. Some of Miss Giselle’s favorite hobbies include painting, exercising, and playing volleyball!
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341 Paseo Grande San Lorenzo, CA 94580
HOURS
Full Day: 8:00am - 4:00pmHalf Day: 8:30am - 11:30amExtended Care: 8:00am - 8:30am & 11:30am - 4:00pm
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