My name is Karaine Luce, and I am thrilled to join Happy Days Preschool of Edison as your Center Director. I bring over a decade of leadership experience in early childhood education and program management.
Prior to joining Happy Days Preschool, I spent more than three years with The Learning Experience (TLE), most recently serving as Center Director in Waldwick, NJ. Before that, I dedicated nearly seven years to KinderCare Champions, where I grew from Site Director to Area Manager, overseeing nine programs, 45–50 employees, and more than 600 students.
I began my leadership journey with KinderCare Champions in 2017 as a Site Director in Belleville, NJ. In 2018, I was honored as one of only six employees nationwide to receive the Quality Achievement Award for excellence in teaching and program quality. That same year, I was promoted to Field Coach, where I supported 12 programs across Belleville, Saddle Brook, Englewood Cliffs, Chesterfield, South Brunswick, Paramus, and Long Branch, NJ.
Throughout my career, I have focused on driving enrollment and program growth while building strong teams and meaningful partnerships with families. I am passionate about creating a nurturing, high-quality learning environment where children feel supported, confident, and inspired to grow.
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Family & Child Studies, with a concentration in Family Services and a minor in Psychology, from Montclair State University. I also earned my Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Hudson County Community College.
Outside of work, I love traveling and have explored 20 countries—and counting!
I am excited to meet all of you and your children, and I look forward to becoming a part of the Happy Days community.
