ABOUT ME:
I have been happily married to my wonderful husband Greg for 29 years. We are blessed with two sons, one daughter and a grandson.
I have always loved working with children. When my first child (Nicholas) was born, I knew this was my call to stay at home. On July 15, 1986 I decided to become a Licensed Childcare Provider in (the small little town) Zillah, Washington.
I love watching children engage and excitement in the learning and discovery process, seeing them become independent little people. I wouldn't change anything in the world for this wonderful opportunity! QUALIFICATIONS: Mandatory: I am fully state licensed Childcare Provider. 1.) S.T.A.R.S. ( Early Childhood Education Training ) Certificate. 2.) Child/Infant CPR Training Card 3.) AIDS/HIV Training Certificate 4.) Negative TB results Training I have completed: Teaching About Touching Training * Date 11/10/1993 * ( 2 ) Hrs. Childcare Orientation * Date 07/15/1996 * ( 2 ) Hrs. Ages & Stages Development * Date 04/04/2000 * ( 2 ) Hrs. Curriclum Development * Date 04/27/2000 * ( 2 ) Hrs. Art, Crafts, and Activities * Date 05/11/2000 * ( 2 ) Hrs. Early Brain Development * Date 07/29/2000 * ( 2 ) Hrs. Professionalism * Date 05/05/2001 * ( 5 ) Hrs. Creative Curriculum Activities * Date 05/05/2001 * ( 5 ) Hrs. Child Guidance/ Discipline * Date 04/30/2002 * ( 5 ) Hrs. Beginning Literacy Curriculum * Date 04/30/2002 * ( 5 ) Hrs. Curriculum 1 * Date 05/04/2003 * ( 5 ) Hrs. Administration * Date 05/04/2003 * ( 5 ) Hrs. Curriculum for 1 - 3 yr olds * Date 06/01/2004 * ( 5 ) Hrs. Curriculum for 3 - 6 yr olds * Date 06/01/2004 * ( 5 ) Hrs. Creative & Fun Curriculum * Date 07/03/2005 * ( 10 ) Hrs. Creative & Fun Music Curriculum * Date 05/02/2006 * ( 10 ) Hrs. Why Do Children Act Like That? * Date 04/24/2007 * ( 5 ) Hrs. Infant / Toddler Development * Date 04/24/2007 * ( 5 ) Hrs. Curriculum: Importance of Music * Date 04/01/2008 * ( 10 ) Hrs. Continuing Education: Curriculum: * Date 04/15/2009 * ( 10 ) Hrs. Key to Success * Date 06/12/2009 * ( 3 ) Hrs. PHILOSOPHY: My philosophy is to provide a loving, happy, education and secure environment for your children. I will strive to enrich each child with a love of learning, a positive self-image, and a sense of creativity. I also strive to promote mutual respect between the parent, the child and myself. I believe that children have the right to a nurturing, safe, environment where they can feel comfortable and secure. I feel that the children have a right to develop to their maximum abilities and I would like to help provide this opportunity for them to do so in my home. I will guide them in developing a positive self-esteem through love and respect as well as academic and physical skills at their own development level. I believe children learn best through play and participation with their environment and I will provide a variety of opportunities to promote growth in all areas to help in developing your child to his/her full potential. Our day is loosely structured to balance a need for security and predictability with ample amounts of playtime. I believe that consistency and limits are very important for the children to know and learn. Provided we work together as a team, this will help your child's development as well as their trust and security. Because I am able to give more "one-on-one" attention than a big center, I am able to encourage each child to grow according to their needs, not mine. I am very happy with my "job" I have realized that this is truly where I belong! A Book for Providers!! Check Out These GREAT 100 Top Sites!!
