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What better place to leave your child than Mama Bear Learning Center! While here, your child is safe and in good hands with two Military/Law Enforcement Veterans and a Team of Professionals. The entire Team is State Certified as well as First Aid/CPR/AED, Food Handler Certified with many years of related experience.

Mr. Chuk Atum (AKA Papa Bear)

Vice President/COO/Owner/Certified Director 


Mr. Chuk is former Military (USMC), Law Enforcement (Gangs & Narcotics Detective), Certified Juvenile Detective, Counterterrorism Specialist, Human Resources Professional and Business Owner/Professional. He holds an MBA - General Business, BA - HR Management, and an AA in Computer Science, Certified Director and brings along great respect and admiration for the Child Care Industry. He has tremendous leadership skills, and experience and has led small to large teams of up to 500 personnel.

Mr. Atum enjoys spending time with his family/friends, working with kids, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, motorcycles, art, traveling, listening to music, watching good movies, cooking, computers, building websites, meditating, playing the Native American Flute, Martial Arts, Speaking Japanese.

He has traveled to more than 35 countries with many of them not so friendly. He served 3 years in Iraq & 3 years in Afghanistan combatting terrorism and restoring peace. He truly enjoys helping others and building relationships. 

Mrs. Josie Atum (Aka mama bear)

President/CEO/Owner/Certified Director

Mrs. Josie is currently an AGR Staff Sergeant in the TXANG, pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Communications, and a Certified Child Care Director.

She brings along many years of Child Care experience, knowledge, leadership, organization, resource management, and dependability. She is very nurturing, patient, and love kids.

Mama Bear enjoys mentoring her Soldiers, nurturing her children, loving on her husband and teaching and nurturing little bears. .

Mrs. Mercedes L. 

Administrative & Child Care Support Specialist


Mrs. Mercedes graduated from East Central High School in 2018. After high school she joined the Marine Corps where she served as a Supply Administrator from 2018 to 2023. Since separating from the military she wanted to take on a position where she can not only watch her daughter thrive but help other kids.

Mrs. Trenz is now a certified child care provider  who will work as an Administrative Manager and fill in as a teacher when needed. She enjoys family time, spending time at the beach, and taking walks in the evenings. 

MRs. Patricia "Patti" C.

Certified Infant teacher/nutritionist


Mrs. Patti is a High School Graduate, Certified Child Care Provider who brings along 7+ years of experience. She enjoys being a housewife, caring for children, and cooking. She also loves keeping things clean and spotless. Some of her hobbies are, dancing, being around children of all ages and spending quality time with friends and family..

Ms. yosselin c.

Certified Infant teacher 


Ms. Yoshi is a High School Graduate (Highlands High School Class of 2014), Certified Child Care Provider who brings along over 4 years of experience. She enjoys drawing, painting, and reading in both English & Spanish.

Yosselin also loves taking walks with her dog in the park and spending time with friends and family. She is especially fond of kids and enjoys being around them, spending time with them and teaching them a thing or two.
She is always excited about learning new things and enjoys challenges. We must mention that Yosselin loves chocolate almost as much as she loves breathing.

Ms. Zoey A.

Certified Infant/Toddler Teacher

Zoey graduated from Idea Carver College Prep. in May of 2023.  She comes from a big family and grew up babysitting kids within her family. She is looking forward to working with the babies and watching them grow and has plans to continue college in the near future. 

Mrs. Linda W. 

Assistant Director/Certified Infant/Toddler/Pre-School Teacher 

Mrs. Linda graduated class of 83. She is certified in Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Aide and Child Care. She enjoys Church, spending time with her family, sewing, scrapbooking, gardening, baking and traveling.

Ms. Linda also enjoys being a young “Nana” to her grandboys, playing video games and basketball on occasion. She has one biological daughter and two adopted daughters and has been married for 40 years now. Taking care and working with kids has always been a passion of hers. I have 6 years of child care and looking for too many more. 

Ms. Savannaha H.

Certified Infant/Toddler Teacher 

Ms. Savannaha graduated from John Marshall High school in 2015. She comes from a big family and grew up babysitting her baby cousins when needed. She loves spending time with her family. She has 3+ years of childcare experience. Ms. Savannaha loves working with the babies and building a relationship with them. She enjoys reading and arts and crafts, especially crocheting, she’s always looking for a new project to make.

Mrs. Jamie R. (CDA)

Certified Pre-School/Special Needs Teacher 

Hi, My name is Jamie. I have been in education for 12 years. I started off as a substitute in 2012, In 2017 I was given the opportunity to go into a classroom where I worked in early childhood special education. In 2021 I was given another opportunity to move into BLIS (Behavior Language Intervention Services) classroom, where I work with children with autism. I have 3 teenage boys, and a 2 year old goddaughter that I adore.

I enjoy watching all sports (especially if my boys are playing, haha). I love hanging out with my family and keeping in touch with friends. Thank you for letting me work with your children this summer. I'm excited to watch them grow.

Mrs. Angie A.

Certified Toddler/Pre-School Teacher

Mrs. Angie graduated from Burbank High School in 2006. She grew up with three brothers and plenty of cousins to watch over throughout the years. She has a loving husband and two children who she loves spending time with. She brings along three plus years of childcare experience. Mrs. Angie loves working with all ages of kids, however she likes working with the younger toddler class. 

She enjoys building relationships with the kids and watching them grow. Her hobbies are reading, arts & crafts, art (drawing), and tasting good food. she is always in search of new and interesting projects. 

Mrs. Ashley N.

Certified Toddler Teacher 

Hi! My name is Mrs. Ashley!

I graduated from Elgin High School in 2018. I have an amazing husband and two beautiful kids a son (6) and a daughter (3). I love spending quality time with my little family, watching my son play T-ball and my daughter do gymnastics. I was a stay at home mom for the last 4 years but I’m ready to begin teaching little ones and watching them grow!