Brad and Jordan Jansen are the owners of Montessori Kids Universe in Effingham, IL. They have 4 beautiful children. Charlee attends St. Anthony Grade school, while Cam, Cal, and Curran all are enrolled at MKU. Their children are the most important things in their lives. After being faced with the reality of the lack of quality childcare, Brad decided to give up his career to start something special in the Effingham Community.
Jordan grew up on a farm in Effingham County in rural Dieterich. She attended Dieterich High School, and graduated with a degree in Special Education at Lakeland. After getting married, Jordan moved with Brad to North Dakota then to Wisconsin where she worked as a Lead Teacher at a preschool. Jordan currently works at Branches in Effingham as an Esthetician. Jordan’s loves include puppies, coffee, traveling and of course her wonderful family.
Brad was born and raised in Effingham County in rural Mason. He attended St. Anthony High School and graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Agricultural Engineering in 2010. He has spent the last 10 years in the Agriculture business as a Grain Elevator Manager and grain trader. With Brad’s career he worked in Arkansas, Nebraska, Texas, North Dakota, and Wisconsin before moving back to Illinois. Brad loves playing sports, watching Illini basketball, hunting, fishing, hiking and spending time with his wonderful family.
