In the photo are: Kathy Van Roekel, Nuvera; Meghan Kraus with her son Brody, Kids X-Cel Center; and Beth Nelson, Insurance Advisors.

NEW ULM — The Willkommen Committee of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce stopped by the Kids X-Cel Center to welcome Meghan Kraus as the new Executive Director.

Meghan has 4 years experience in health care management, previously working in the dental and assisted living fields. She’s switched those gears a little bit to focus on the kids. Kids X-Cel Center is licensed for 94 kids, infant through Pre-K, and Meghan said they usually have around 80 kids, with a teaching staff of about 20-25. Kids X-Cel believes each child has unique qualities and capabilities. Their goal is to assist the children in achieving their potential for emotional, social, intellectual and physical development. They operate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., closing on the weekends and holidays. Kids X-Cel also offers a kids camp during the summer with 4 different sessions available.