Child Care Aware® of North Dakota is a program of Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota.

Child Care Aware® of North Dakota is a program of Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota.

Services & Staff

Staff Directory by Services

Child Care Aware® of North Dakota delivers services statewide from our network of five regional offices. 

800-997-8515  | Staff@ndchildcare.org

  • Early Childhood Leadership Team
  • KAY LARSON | Child Care Aware Team Leader
    KAY LARSON | Child Care Aware Team Leader

    kay@ndchildcare.org | 701-530-2504
    1616 Capitol Way | Bismarck, ND 58501

  • JENNIFER PRINCE | Continuous Quality Improvement Coordinator
    JENNIFER PRINCE | Continuous Quality Improvement Coordinator

    jennifer@ndchildcare.org | 701-530-2502
    1616 Capitol Way| Bismarck, ND 58501

  • KRISTI ASENDORF | Child Care Data & Referral Coordinator
    KRISTI ASENDORF | Child Care Data & Referral Coordinator

    kristi@ndchildcare.org | 701-418-1410
    1905 2nd Street SE, Suite 1B | Minot, ND

  • VERLA JUNG | Community Engagement Services Coordinator
    VERLA JUNG | Community Engagement Services Coordinator

    verla@ndchildcare.org | 701-476-6864
    419 5th Street NE, Suite 7 | Jamestown, ND 58401

  • SHONDA WILD | Child Care Wellness Services Coordinator
    SHONDA WILD | Child Care Wellness Services Coordinator

    shonda@ndchildcare.org | 701-530-2509
    1616 Capitol Way | Bismarck, ND 58501

  • KATIE KOEP | Professional Learning Services Coordinator
    KATIE KOEP | Professional Learning Services Coordinator

    katie@ndchildcare.org | 701-476-6853
    3911 20th Avenue S | Fargo, ND 58103

  • Child Care Wellness Staff

  • Our Health Consultant works with providers to prevent illness & injury in child care settings.
    800-997-8515  | HealthAndSafety@ndchildcare.org

  • SARAH MYERS, RN | Health Consultant
    SARAH MYERS, RN | Health Consultant

    sarahm@ndchildcare.org | 701-476-6854
    3911 20th Avenue S | Fargo, ND 58103

  • TAMMY OLSON, RN | Health Consultant

    tammy@ndchildcare.org | 701-425-6731
    1616 Capitol Way | Bismarck, ND 58103

  • SHONDA WILD | Child Care Wellness Services Coordinator
    SHONDA WILD | Child Care Wellness Services Coordinator

    shonda@ndchildcare.org | 701-530-2509
    1616 Capitol Way | Bismarck, ND 58501

  • Child Care Data & Referral Staff

  • 800-997-8515  | Referral@ndchildcare.org

  • CINDY RUDE | Data & Referral Specialist
    CINDY RUDE | Data & Referral Specialist

    cindy@ndchildcare.org | 701-476-6859
    3911 20th Avenue S | Fargo, ND 58103

  • LYNETTE SCHMIT | Data & Referral Specialist
    LYNETTE SCHMIT | Data & Referral Specialist

    lynette@ndchildcare.org | 701-418-1407
    1905 2nd Street SE, Suite 1B | Minot, ND, 58701

  • KRISTI ASENDORF| Child Care Data & Referral Coordinator
    KRISTI ASENDORF| Child Care Data & Referral Coordinator

    kristi@ndchildcare.org | 701-418-1410
    1905 2nd Street SE, Suite 1B | Minot, ND

  • RACHEL SCHMIDT | Data & Referral Specialist
    RACHEL SCHMIDT | Data & Referral Specialist

    rachel@ndchildcare.org | 701-418-1406
    1905 2nd Street SE, Suite 1B | Minot, ND

  • Inclusion Support for Children with Challenging Behaviors & Special Needs

  • Child Care Aware® of North Dakota Inclusion Specialists provide educational resources, onsite observation and helpful strategies to providers who serve children with special health, behavioral, and developmental needs.
    800-997-8515  | inclusion@ndchildcare.org

  • ASHLEY STROTH | Inclusion Specialist
    ASHLEY STROTH | Inclusion Specialist

    ashley@ndchildcare.org | 701-330-4470
    412 Demers Avenue | Grand Forks, ND 58201

  • SHONDA WILD | Child Care Wellness Services Coordinator
    SHONDA WILD | Child Care Wellness Services Coordinator

    shonda@ndchildcare.org | 701-530-2509
    1616 Capitol Way | Bismarck, ND 58501

  • Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Coaches for QRIS

  • Child Care Aware® of North Dakota early childhood consultants provide on-going support to family/group providers and child care centers.
    800-997-8515  | Consultants@ndchildcare.org

  • JENNIFER PRINCE | Continuous Quality Improvement Coordinator
    JENNIFER PRINCE | Continuous Quality Improvement Coordinator

    jennifer@ndchildcare.org | 701-530-2502
    1616 Capitol Way | Bismarck, ND 58501

  • Northwest North Dakota
  • CASSIE TOFTELAND |Coach for QRIS
    CASSIE TOFTELAND |Coach for QRIS

    CassieT@ndchildcare.org | 701-389-9497
    1905 2nd Street SE, Suite 1B | Minot, ND

  • Northeast North Dakota
  • TASHA Hanson | Coach for QRIS
    TASHA Hanson | Coach for QRIS

    tasha@ndchildcare.org | 701-215-6595
    412 Demers Avenue | Grand Forks, ND 58201

  • Central North Dakota
  • SHANNON BROWN | Coach for QRIS
    SHANNON BROWN | Coach for QRIS

    shannon@ndchildcare.org | 701-269-7732
    419 5th Street NE, Suite 7 | Jamestown, ND 58401

  • Southwest North Dakota
  • CASSIE BEISE | Coach for QRIS
    CASSIE BEISE | Coach for QRIS

    cassie@ndchildcare.org | 701-202-6021
    1616 Capitol Way | Bismarck, ND 58501

  • Southeast North Dakota
  • ERIN KITZMAN | Coach for QRIS
    ERIN KITZMAN | Coach for QRIS

    erin@ndchildcare.org | 701-318-8801
    3911 20th Avenue S | Fargo, ND 58103

  • ANGELA WHEELER | Coach for QRIS
    ANGELA WHEELER | Coach for QRIS

    angela@ndchildcare.org | 701-850-6299
    3911 20th Avenue S | Fargo, ND, 58103

  • Child Care Start-Up Staff

  • Child Care Aware® of North Dakota start-up consultants offer consultation and support for family, group and center start-ups.
    800-997-8515  | StartChildCare@ndchildcare.org

  • VERLA JUNG | Community Engagement Services Coordinator
    VERLA JUNG | Community Engagement Services Coordinator

    verla@ndchildcare.org | 701-476-6864
    419 5th Street NE, Suite 7 | Jamestown, ND 58401

  • Northwest and Southwest North Dakota
  • MARIAH DODDS | Early Childhood Consultant
    MARIAH DODDS | Early Childhood Consultant

    mariah@ndchildcare.org | 701-319-9328
    1616 Capitol Way | Bismarck, ND 58501

  • Southeast North Dakota
  • BRITTANY KIND | Early Childhood Consultant
    BRITTANY KIND | Early Childhood Consultant

    brittany@ndchildcare.org | 701-318-8609
    3911 20th Avenue S | Fargo, ND 58103

  • Northeast North Dakota
  • CARY FORESTER | Early Childhood Consultant
    CARY FORESTER | Early Childhood Consultant

    cary@ndchildcare.org | 701-215-6594
    412 Demers Avenue | Grand Forks, ND 58201

  • Professional Development Staff

  • Training Opportuinities | Registration | Online Training Support
    Professional Development | CDA Scholarhips.
    800-997-8515  | training@ndchildcare.org

  • KATIE GANOE | Professional Learning Services Coordinator
    KATIE GANOE | Professional Learning Services Coordinator

    katie@ndchildcare.org | 701-476-6853
    3911 20th Avenue S | Fargo, ND 58103

  • EMILY KOTERBA | Senior Professional Development Specialist
    EMILY KOTERBA | Senior Professional Development Specialist

    emily@ndchildcare.org | 701-476-6852
    3911 20th Avenue S | Fargo, ND 58103

  • BRIANNA SOLLOM | Professional Development Assistant
    BRIANNA SOLLOM | Professional Development Assistant

    brianna@ndchildcare.org | 701-476-6877
    3911 20th Avenue S | Fargo, ND 58103