Greetings to you Moms & Dads. I hope this email finds you blessed and favored by God.
I was visited for my annual state inspection by Texas Licensing on Thursday and passed again with no violations. This was a bit of a surprise for me because I anticipated an August visit. But all was in order. Six years of no discrepancies. Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!! These records can always be viewed on the TDPRS website if you are interested.
Delightful progress in the infant area. Our newest little one, Ava, was with us again on Friday and begins full time Monday, June 30th. She is just the cutest little thing. Very alert of who’s holding her but of course no interaction with the others yet. Gavin is quite accomplished sitting on his own and loves the colored shaker bottles. He gets lots of tummy time with Ms Sandra working with him to encourage crawling movement. Little Ms Sloane is making her way everywhere … kind of an army crawl and certainly moving all over the room. If she’s upset, something is wrong because she is mostly such a happy girl. Bryce is taking 5 & 6 steps on his own and goes back and forth between the infant room and toddler room. Seems like his first year has flown by as he will have his one year birthday in early July.
Davis is walking around furniture and at the fireplace hearth standing on his own with help. Sandra and I work with him daily hoping for him to start taking steps. Very soon for him. There seems to be a nasty stomach virus going around. Symptoms are sour stools, sometimes vomiting, low grade fever. Cooper was out two days with it at the end of the week while Aaron was out two days with it at the beginning of the week. So if your normally happy child is showing signs of being testy ……. It may be his tummy is hurting.
Tuesday and Friday we enjoyed our water play. Jett has his opinion of the water and doesn’t mind the sprinkled water in his face anymore. Preston & Carter are the epitome of river rats loving as much water as can be sprayed on them. Everyone loves the water.
This week the toddlers have been working at the craft table tearing paper, crunching paper, folding paper, etc. This is a fun activity and generates much interest. Little guys just love to tear paper and the enthusiasm promotes many teachable moments. We also played putting small objects in small holes. These are small motor developmental skills which are most helpful as they become more and more independent in the crafts we do. We will work on these small motor skills throughout the summer in preparation for our new curriculum work starting in September.
Blessings to all.
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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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