FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
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!
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
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!!!
- What types of customers have you worked with?
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.