Meet Our Staff

Laura Howard
Director, Ashland Center
My name is Laura Howard, I am the Director of Milestones Learning Center of Ashland. I attended BGSU Firelands and graduated with an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. My background has consisted of over 9 years in the Early Childhood Field, 6 of which have been with Milestones Learning Center. My experience has been caring for children 6 weeks to school age. I have loved watching the children and families I have cared for learn and grow.

Valerie Woodruff
Director, Delaware Center
I am an Ohio State graduate with a degree in Family Relations and Human Development. I have been in the field of Early Childhood Education since graduating college. My previous experiences include caring for children ages six weeks to five years of age as well as being a Director for the past ten years. I am excited to care for your children and share amazing experiences with them during their early years.

Amber Ety
Director, Pataskala Center
I have my Child Development Associate Credential in Early Childhood Education. I have been with Milestones since 2013 and I love all of the families that I have had the opportunity to connect with and children that I have watched learn and grow.

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Quality Childcare, Learning and Nurturing
We are a quality childcare facility for children from birth to 14 years. We have three locations; one in Pataskala, Ashland and Delaware Ohio. We believe that positive experiences of infants, toddlers and young children are critical to their healthy development. It is through these positive experiences that a foundation is established from which children can reach their full potential. We also believe that parents are the primary role models in children’s lives. Therefore, it is our desire to work as a team with you in order to provide a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment which will allow your child to independently explore and discover the world.

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Milestones Learning Center, Ashland OH
1489 Mifflin Avenue
Ashland, Ohio 44805
(419) 281-7440
Milestones Learning Center, Delaware, OH
47 Lexington Blvd.
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 363-2000
Milestones Learning Center, Pataskala, OH
8970 Hazelton Etan Rd SW
Pataskala, Ohio 43062
(740) 927-5897