Nelson County Early Learning Center

We are thrilled to welcome Chelsey Ritchie to the ELC as a Preschool Leader!

Chelsey has been teaching preschool for 9 years at Creekside Elementary in Hardin County Schools. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in IECE from Campbellsville University and has been pursuing her master's degree in Learning and Behavior Disorders.

She grew up in Nelson County and currently lives in New Haven with her other half, Brandon, and their almost 2 year old, Briggs. When she's not teaching, she enjoys being outside and spending time with her family.

She loves working with preschoolers and being a part of the foundation of their educational experience. She's excited to be joining the ELC family coming back home and looks forward to getting to know everyone!

Please join us in giving Chelsey a warm ELC welcome! We are thrilled to have her on our team and can't wait to see the positive impact she will make on our preschool community!

We are thrilled to welcome Traci Allen back to the ELC as a Preschool Leader!

This will be Traci's 9th year in education. She spent her first 4 years teaching at the ELC before transitioning to Boston for the past 4 years. Prior to entering the classroom, she served for 3 years as a Developmental Interventionist with the First Steps program.

Traci is excited to return to the place where her teaching career began. She looks forward to collaborating with fellow preschool teachers, sharing resources, and contributing to the strong professional support system that makes the ELC so special.

Outside of school, Traci is a proud mom to 2 grown sons, a niece who is like a daughter, and a grandson who keeps her smiling. She is also a devoted fur momma to several dogs, cats, and even a horse! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and grandbaby, creating digital designs & graphics, and curling up with a good book.

Please join us in giving Traci a warm ELC welcome home! We are so excited to have her back with us and can't wait for the positive impact she will make with our preschool students and families!

Interested in childcare for the 2026-2027 school year?

Nelson County Schools offers childcare services for preschool and school aged children at the ELC and all NC elementary campuses. Please complete one form for each child you wish to enroll in childcare. Come join the fun!

Click this link or scan the QR code:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuqXoLqerihSv7gP1t6eOVEJRgg1zw2IoNtarsYjNa2IvgPA/viewform