Our Directors
At Scottsdale Child Care and Learning Centers, our Directors are very instrumental in the happy faces that are seen coming and going every day. There are always there to welcome you every day, with a drive and desire to serve our teachers and families, as well as ensure that our schools are running safely, smoothly, and consistently.
Our preschool Directors value open communication very highly. It is so important for our parents, teachers, and office staff to all be on the same page, as we are all caring for your treasured children.
Find out a little about each of our Directors below, and then come on in to meet them and take a tour at any of our Arizona daycare locations!
Cher Ristvedt
“Raintree” Center Director
Cher has been on our Scottsdale Learning Center Staff since January of 1995. Her background in nursing provides the child care center with an extra sense of security. She has been a foster parent throughout the years while raising 3 children of her own. She is now the proud grandmother of five! Having Cher as a part of this North Scottsdale Preschool makes everyone’s day a little brighter.
Ricole Scheffe
“Kierland” Center Director
Ricole has been with Scottsdale Learning Center since 2003, beginning as a Preschool teacher and then moving into the Director position in 2006. With a degree in English Education and a passion for character education, she brings to our school a belief in the connection between education, discipline, and love (lots and lots of love!). Whether it is reading picture books to our Scottsdale preschoolers or training teachers, she incorporates the pillars of friendly citizenship — love, respect, and responsibility — in everything she does!
ReAnne Smith
“Carefree” Center Co-Director
ReAnne started with Scottsdale Learning Centers in 2004. She began as the Preschool Teacher at our “Kierland” location and is now the Co-Director at our “Raintree” school. ReAnne’s degree in Elementary Education, and her experience in the classroom is a wonderful asset to our team. Her positive attitude and God-given love for kids is a joy to our SLC families!
Amy Alstad
“Carefree” Center Co-Director
Amy began her career with Scottsdale Child Care and Learning Centers in 2002, starting in the Infant Classroom at our “Kierland” Child Care Location. She then became a Director at our “Kierland” Daycare until she helped us open our “Carefree” Preschool in 2007. Amy has a passion for life and the people that she meets. Her warm personality invites children and parents alike to become part of the SLC Family.
