Nielson, Iola Dawn dba Dawn's Child Care

I have been in business for 12 1/2 years I have 7 children of my own 3 living at home. I have extensive training and experience a lovew for children and kids love it at my daycare. 

Education; 

Southwestern Assembly of God University                                                    Waxahachie, Tx.

Early Childhood Education; I have completed the following course at this school; Quality Leader in a Childcare Center, Choosing Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum. my cumulative grade point average is 3.34.

Vanguard University of Southern California                                                              Southern Ca.

I took online College Courses

Earned 6 credit hours in Early Childhood development: Principals and practices of teaching young children and Child growth and development.

Association of Christian Schools International                                                      Colorado Springs, Co.

ACSI-IACEE I attended a conference for Early Childhood Development on Sept 30-Oct. 2 . I received 12 clock hours training in the class taught by Professor Mary Cambell from Southwestern University. The class was called engaging your staff in true development.

Child Care Resource & Referral Weber State University                                              Ogden, Ut.

I have achieved The State of Utah Child Care Career Ladder level 7 through Salt Lake Community College, Child Care Professional Development Institute.

                                Completed training classes of 10 clock hours each; Basics of Childcare, Lesson Planning, Building relationships with staff, Child Nutrition Training though CACFP, Child Development Ages and stages, Child Development Learning the early years, Child Development, Healthy Care, Preventing Problems, Developmental Learning Goals & Activities, New beginnings, Working together, Looking to learn, Great place for kids!, Working together, CDA orientation, Pre-School to Kindergarten: School Readiness, Special needs-teaching techniques, Special-needs Setting up the environment, Relationship touch points course 3 pre schooler’s 3-4 years old, Relationship touch points-preschool, Supporting Social Emotional Competence.

Idaho Stars/Idaho Association for Education of Young Children                                           Boise, Id.

As of February 23, 2006 I had recorded 59 approved training hours, Work experience level 6.5 years. Career pathway level 2.3. With classes in; Immunizations, Home Preschool program, Professional Development System Orientation, Sign language with children, What’s with this biting?, Adult role in discipline problems, Behavior modification with children w/discipline problems in the classroom setting, childcare training, food program self study.                                                                                                                                               

Initial Regulation Date: 2006-09-25;