Paul Noland
Owner
Paul has more than 35 years of experience in child care and education. He graduated in 1995 from Boston College with a M.Ed. He then went on to teach 1st, 2nd, and 4th grades in the Newton and Andover Public Schools before becoming site director of The Kids’ League in 2000.
He views his job at the KL as one where he is able to invest his many skills and years of experience in the lives of the children and families.
Carol Noland
Owner
Carol is an educator at heart and has been lending her teaching skills to the KL for over 21 years. Carol plans the after-school clubs, summer program and professional staff development.
She homeschooled six of her seven children through high school and continues to teach writing skills to junior high and high school students. She loves working with children and has found it especially rewarding to have a program that emphasizes personal character, with an emphasis on respect for others.
Sarah Noland Ferreira
Director
Sarah has been a member of the Kids’ League staff since 2011, launching from her previous experience in childcare such as running children’s conferences, giving dance classes and curriculum planning and implementation.
She started as a Group Leader, assumed the role as Site Coordinator and now is the KL Director. Her care and concern for each child and family makes her an anchor at the Kids’ League.
Jenni Smith
Site Coordinator
Jenni has been working with children for over 15 years with experience ranging from running summer day camps to teaching english to school-aged children in China.
Since returning home in 2020, she has been focusing on exploring her hobbies of photography and communication. She loves singing silly songs and talking with the children and is very excited to contribute her wide range of skills and experience to the Kids’ League team!
Gabriela Megali
Lead Teacher
Gabriela started working at the Kids’ League in March 2023. She has always loved kids and has nannied for over 10 years, gaining a lot of experience with children of all ages. Her favorite part about working at the KL is being able to build a relationship with each child, getting to know them and helping them grow.
Emily Holway
Lead Teacher
Emily attended the Kids’ League as a child starting at 5 years of age. She then volunteered as an early teen before officially joining the KL staff in 2016. Having experienced the KL herself as a child, she loves recreating the same rich and nurturing environment she grew up in. Her favorite part of the job? Working in the fun environment that also provides a steady routine for both children and teachers.
Victoria Dalton
Lead Teacher
Tori has lived in Westford for 9 years and has been involved with taking care of children her whole life. From cousins to the neighborhood children, she has lots of passion for making any kid smile and laugh. She’s a determined, dependable, and patient team member. Growing up as an only child, being with the children at the Kids’ League feels like being with the siblings she never had!
Carla Alaga
Lead Teacher
Carla has always loved working with children and was a babysitter for many years. She loves the joy and passion that comes with being with kids. By working at the KL, she hopes to make an impact on each child, helping them grow while also having fun!
Rachel McKean
Lead Teacher
Rachel started working at the Kids League in 2024. She has lived in Westford her whole life and has many years of experience, including camp counseling, VBS, and babysitting. She truly loves connecting with kids, helping to teach them and keep them safe while providing a fun and clean space. Kids love her positive energy and love to be around her. She enjoys making arts and crafts with them and mostly likes laughing with them.
Hannah McDonough
Lead Teacher
Hannah went to The Kids’ League for about 2 years as a child when she first moved to Westford . She has been a babysitter for her siblings and other children and she loves working with kids. Once Hannah graduates from Westford Academy she hopes to go to college for early childhood education. Her goal is to make sure every child has fun , stays safe, and has the best time at The Kids’ League!
Dani Sloan
Assistant Teacher
Dani started working at the KL in the summer of 2025 and it has been the highlight of her life. She has babysat for years and has always loved working with kids!
