PDS III
Whitefish, MT
Region 1 Region
Growing Roots Early Learning Center
Director and Owner
(406) 334-9028
Miles willing to travel
20
Schedule Availability
Weekdays
Leigh Ann Downie-Economy has more than 35 years of experience in the field of Early Childhood Education. She has a Bachelor's of Science in Child Development and a Master's of Science in Early Childhood Studies with an emphasis in leadership and management. Leigh Ann has recently opened Growing Roots Early Learning Center which is an employee sponsored child care program for Immanuel Living Communities. Growing Roots currently has locations in both Kalispell and Somers, Montana serving children aged 8 weeks - 12 years. Between both sites, Growing Roots is licensed for 100 children. In addition to Leigh Ann's professional experience, Leigh Ann has raised 2 biological and 3 step-children and is currently loving every minute of her new title of "Grandma" to 4 beautiful granddaughters.
Age Group Expertise
Infants (0 through 18 months)
Toddlers (19 through 35 months)
Preschoolers (36 months through entry to school)
Knowledge Base Content Area
Child development
Family and community partnerships
Observation, documentation, and assessment
Teaching and engagement
Professionalism
Curriculum and learning environment
Bachelor's Degree
Walden University
Child Development
Masters Degree
Walden University
Early Childhood Studies
First Aid-CPR combined
Pro CPR - Roy Testa
Adult, Child, and Infant, Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid