What a fabulous 2007 – 2008 school year we have had which completes my sixth year of registered and now licensed home daycare.
Our infant care is lovingly led by my assistant Ms Sandra. This Godly woman has a nurturing heart for children and delights at every level of their achieved development. What a blessing she has been to the children, to the program and to me. We all love Ms Sandra.
I have a lot of fun leading our toddler program. This year’s studies were based on a combination of Frog Street Press and Early Start Curriculum with a healthy seasoning of Bible and verse study from Hubbard’s Cupboard. The majority of toddlers this year have been very young ages so our center of attention has been on parallel play, process of activities and vocabulary development. Monthly focus topics have included “Jesus – God’s Only Begotten Son”, “Good Manners”, “Turkey Gobblers”, “Happy & Healthy”, “School & Me”, “On The Farm”, “Creepy Crawlers”, “My Country”, “Going For A Ride”, “Kitchen Capers”, “My 5 Senses” and so many more.
Our summer will be filled with informal lessons that reinforce previous literacy studies, developmental activities, games and lots of water play. Plans are already underway for an amazing 2008 – 2009 school year with the introduction of the complete Abekka curriculum in the area of numbers, arts/crafts and religion, a continuation of Frog Street’s alphabet studies and lots of tremendous new ideas for active play. I’m very excited…
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Research shows at least 80 percent of a child's brain development occurs by age three & as much as 30% of that brain capacity can be lost without a nurturing environment that encourages learning during those early years. The first years bring "doors of opportunity” that open a child’s life forever. Working hand-in-hand with parents, we provide a balanced mix of love, playtime, rest, devotions and learning activities, always striving to foster self-esteem, in a Christian focused environment as our little ones walk through these early doors of opportunity.
About Grandma
I strive to honor God in everything I do. I enjoy motorcycles, motorboats and scuba diving. I love my husband and my family and I adore my grandchildren. I have always had a heart for children. If children are around, I'm frequently the one on the floor playing with them. After 20+ years in HR, Accounting & Office Management, I chose a self employed venue in child care with aspirations of making a difference in the lives of children. I am a certified Professional Child Care Administrator licensed with the TDPRS to care for twelve children, ages infant thru pre-kindergarten. I employ one full-time assistant. I love my job but it's hard to let go when it's time for the children to move on. Even though they are not my grandchildren, I bond with them as if they were. Alas, tis the nature of the business. But if I can instill in them an excitement for learning, sow a few Godly seeds in their lives, if they can see Jesus thru me, it's certainly worth it.
About Ms Meagan
Megan has worked with children for many years both in the day school and Bible school environment. After trying her hand as a Paralegal, she decided to change her career path, go back to school and is now enrolled in college courses both on-line and at night at a local community college. Megan is focusing on a degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development. Working here at GHD will provide her opportunities of practical application and she likes the aspect that it will allow her time to work on her studies while the children are napping. She anticipates staying with us for three years while she continues her studies and then pursues a career in the field of Early Childhood Education. I’m thrilled with the direction God has led me in finding Megan.
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