Miss Jennifer's Family Child Care Home

  • Valrico, FL 33594 (map)
  • (813) 684-2124

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Hello! My name is Jennifer (37 years old) and I am the proud owner, provider, and teacher at Miss Jennifer's Family Child Care Home! My goal is to produce happy, intelligent, well-adjusted children.

I can help you out.

I have been a licensed family home care provider for almost ten years. I am licensed by the State of Florida. I also participate in the food program, which means all meals are provided for. Yummy and nutritious meals are prepared fresh daily, providing your child with a healthy, balanced diet.

Being a licensed provider, I have had many trainings throughout the year and have undergone screenings by the state and unannounced inspections by the state and food program (four times a year by each). I also know current CPR and first aid techniques. Licensing agencies show up at my house to make sure your child is being taking care of properly.

Prior to opening my home to families in need of childcare, I was a nurse. I am married, and my husband and I have children whose ages range from 7 to 16 years.

I take care of children in my house, but my daughter Alyssa, 16 ½ years old, is a great babysitter who can come to your house. She has tons of experience, and she has taken safe sitter (twice), CPR, and first aid courses. She has lots of references, too. She charges $7 an hour.

I am available for full-time, part-time, evening, and overnight care. I am also available for date nights, weekend getaways, and drop-in care.

I have great references from children I watch now or have watched in the past.

I believe encouragement and socialization are very important in the development of a child's positive self-image. I give the children in my care opportunities to learn with mixed age groups, in a family-like setting where they can feel safe and loved.

Your child will receive quality personal and individualized care in a warm and loving home. Your child will have the opportunity to practice language, fine motor, large motor, and self-help skills.

I will enrich the lives of your child with fun activities and a curriculum that includes coloring, singing, crafts, and lots of learning.

I also encourage potty training. I work with the children to get them potty trained as soon as possible.

My home is smoke- and drug-free, clean, and very safe. I am very organized, and I offer a happy and nurturing environment.

My whole day care area has foam mats for safe play and very colorful rooms. I have a great play area outside (fenced in for safety) with lots of clean toys. The exit gates have child-safe locks on them. My fence is in good condition, and the yard is maintained and free of ants.

Everyone loves it here!

I am very hands on. I do not just sit your child in front of the television. From hands and faces, to toys and linens, I am always washing, cleaning, and disinfecting.

Using daily progress reports, I will keep you informed of your child's progress and activities for the days we spend together. Your questions and comments will be valued so that we can achieve the very best experience for your child. Your child will not be denied enrollment on the basis of sex, race, religion, or disability.

I really love children, and this career choice enables me to not only spend precious time with my children but also share this love with other people's children who need a safe and loving home away from home.

Thanks for your time!

Jennifer

Reviews

  • November 10, 2010

    My daughter has been attending Miss Jennifer's for almost two years now. She loves it. Jennifer is wonderful. She is caring and nurturing and works with the kids on different skills from potty training to learning numbers to arts and crafts. She always goes above and beyond at holidays from preparing goodie bags to having activities for the children during the day. She frequently takes pictures of the children so you can see what the kids have done as well. Her home is always immaculate and she has many toys for the children to play with both in her home and in the backyard. She cooks meals and my daughter has tried many new foods with her encouragement. I always feel confident leaving my daughter with her; I know my daughter will be safe, happy, and well taken care of when I am away.

    Amanda

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Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. I nurture, teach, and care for children who have not yet entered kindergarten. I also supervise older children before and after school. I play an important role in children's development by caring for them when their parents are at work or are away for other reasons or when the parents place their children in care to help them socialize with children their age. In addition to attending to children's health, safety, and nutrition, I organize activities and implement curricula that stimulate children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth. I help children explore individual interests, develop talents and independence, build self-esteem, learn how to get along with others, and prepare them for more formal schooling.

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. I work very hard at taking care of the children I watch. I can actually say that I LOVE my job and LOVE what I do! I am very blessed to have these children in my life!

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. I love working with the children and knowing that I am making a positive impact on a young life in some small way. The relationships with the children and families that I have bonded with are amazing. It feels more like getting paid to be a family whild having fun doing silly dances, dress-up days, playground time, and field trips. Knowing you are teaching both school readiness skills as well as life and social skills to young minds is truly a gift few people recognize or utilize.

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. Question:
How do you watch all these children and still remain sane at the end of the day?

Answer:
It's easy. I LOVE CHILDREN!!! God gave me a gift. The gift of watching children when parents are away at work. I enjoy what I do.

Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?

A. I decided to become a childcare provider after I had horrible childcare experiences. At the time, I had 3 small children. I was working full time as a nurse. I had a very difficult time finding a provider, yet, one that met my expectations. The last straw came when I found out the provider hit my one year old son on the head. That day, I quit my job as a nurse, and took the proper training to become a family childcare provider......the BEST choice for me and my family!!!

Q. Do you do any sort of continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?

A. I take many classes(online and in classroom) each and every year to keep myself up to date on the latest developments in the childcare field. I learn something new everytime I take a training class. I also am up to date on CPR and first aid!

Q. If you were advising someone who wanted to get into your profession, what would you suggest?

A. YOU MUST LOVE CHILDREN!!!!
If not, then this is NOT the job for you!!!

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