Educational: The strength of the JNA program is the quality of staff. Our staff is committed, professional and caring. We have very little turn-over in an industry that struggles with a high rate of turn over. Teachers must have or be in the process of obtaining either a Child Development Associate's Credential or a degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field. The educational background of our lead teachers is from a minimum of 12 hours of early childhood education to a degree in early childhood education.

Many teachers' assistants are teachers-in-training working on one of those degrees or credentials as well. In addition, each staff member receives at least ten hours of continuing Education each year. All staff are trained in basic first aid and signs and symptoms of childhood illnesses.

Spiritual: Each member of the staff must be a Christian whose life demonstrates his/her faith in Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and who is enthusiastic about sharing the love of God with children and their families.