National Child Care Teacher Award
MISSION
I believe, early childhood learning happens through
play therefore; play is the basis for learning at Kids Are Us. I
believe that play is essential and should be fun, exciting, spontaneous,
hands-on, comforting and challenging. I will provide opportunities for
children to discover, explore, create, investigate, solve problems and
express ideas with others. I believe children are capable and
resourceful. I will encourage and support children to find and explore
their own interests. I will encourage children to make their own
decisions and choices and to be active problem solvers. I will work to
empower children and promote individuality. I have created an
environment that helps young children attain physical, cognitive,
social, and emotional achievements, preparing them for the next step in
life.
I believe, each child brings a history of life experience and cultural
heritage. Partnerships between families and are essential to the growth
and development of each individual child. I will strive to create and
promote these strong partnerships with families and create a sense of
community that is thoughtful, warm and compassionate.
It is my hope that while children are enrolled at Kids Are Us, they are
happy, healthy, and safe and involved every day. When they leave Kids
Are Us, it is my hope that they have fond, fun memories, they are
prepared for a productive adulthood and that they keep in touch with
friends that were made and myself. I hope that I have given them the
building blocks to become successful, productive adults.
ABOUT KIDS ARE US
- Quality home child care center for children ages 1 week to 12 yrs.
- 36+ years of experience.
- I have an Associates Degree in Child Care and Development from Fox Valley Technical College 2020
- I have a BA in Early Care and Education Emphasis-Leadership from UW Whitewater 2021
- Infant, Child and Adult CPR certified and kept current, AED certified and kept
current, First Aid certified also Trained in SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention.
- I have the following credentials Child Care Administrator’s – Fox Valley Technical College
- Leadership, Family Child Care, Program Development all through UW- Platteville and The Diversity Credential through UW Whitewater also in conjunction with The Registry, Wisconsin’s Professional Development Approval System of which I am on a level 15 and a Level 3 Trainer
- Graduate of Second Helping, An advanced enrichment course for Family child care provider
- A member of the following Early Childhood professional organizations:
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- National Association for Family Child Care
- Midwest Association for the Education of Young Children (Midwest AEYC)
- Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA)
- Wisconsin Family Child Care Association (WFCCA)
- Fox Valley Chapter of WECA
- Caregivers Helping Influence Learning and Development (CHILD)
Kids Are Us Family Child Care is Licensed by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Children and Family Services.
Operating hours are 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, year round, excluding specific Holidays.
Kids Are Us Family Child Care provides care for children between the ages of 1 week through 12 years. Kids Are Us does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, color, sex, creed, disability, political affiliation, legal status, national origin, sexual orientation or ancestry.