Staci Ogle runs a child care center and has since 2005. Laughing Hearts Daycare Topeka has an emphasis on art and early childhood education. For more information check here.

With 3 kids of her own, she has her hands full, but finds time for her favorite hobby: painting. She even co-owns a gallery in NOTO and is chairman of the Topeka Art & Antique Fair.

An adoring parent nominated Staci for this award and said, “Staci runs Laughing Hearts Daycare and is very thoughtful in her approach towards children and families. She always plans amazing activities for the children, but is open to the opportunity of great weather and outside days. My son loves, respects, and trusts her which is so valuable to me as a parent. She educates them while making it a part of their play and their day-to-day routine. Her time and efforts are worth rewarding and celebrating. The kids will grow up more well rounded because of their time at Laughing Hearts Daycare with Staci Ogle.”

Nominate your teacher for our Prairie Band Casino Crystal Apple Award here! Each month, the Majic Morning Show will choose one educator to honor on-air and online. The educator will receive a Prairie Band Casino Prize Pack ($50 Prairie Cash, 2 Dinner Buffets & $44 to Bingo) plus a commemorative crystal apple award engraved with Majic & Prairie Band Casino Logo. Of the 12 monthly winners, one will be named Educator of the YEAR! The educator of the year will receive $1000 donation to their school, along with a Prairie Band Casino Prize Pack (with an overnight stay, $100 Prairie Cash and $50 to the Steakhouse).