Caring Connections Childcare

EMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE!! 

Established and Registered Since March 2001





Greetings… I bring you a warm welcome. I own and operate a registered quality, safe in-home childcare business named Caring Connection Childcare in operation with children since September 11, 2001. Experiences with helping to raise siblings, have my own child, grandchildren, plus a former nanny, Headstart teacher/lead teacher/Childcare Centers Childcare Teacher/Provider. I am a professional Early Childhood Development Teacher/Childcare Provider. I like to think of my childcare business as a place, that the children and adults consider a home away from home...a place where play and laughter are fundamental to learning and growing...a place where they are loved and cherished...a place that embraces diversity and other cultures...a place that respects parents as the most significant provider and first teacher of loving, caring, understanding and nurturing of their child. 

Why did I go into childcare? The career path that I have chosen to follow as an Early Childhood Educator is to help guide, nurture and teach young children through their early years of learning and development. Offering to help educate and assist the families through the knowledge I have learned, through the Apprenticeship Program, College Degree, hands on teaching experiences, trainings and a plethora of other Certifications in the field of Early Childhood Education which I continue to acquire. As well as it is a pleasure for me to be a teacher, something I truly relish performing. 

My role as a teacher is to encompass preparations for the classroom environment, in order to provide optimal pro- social learning experiences. To promote a comprehensive all-inclusive curriculum that enhances the development of prosocial skills. To be a person a child can come to and trust that I will be there for them. 

A LEARNING, SAFE  AND FUN ENVIRONMENT. . . learning is not necessarily the 123's and ABC's, but it is important to learn honesty. The learning of respect, kindness, self-reliance, self-respect, self-help skills, self-soothing skills, what is expected of them and guidelines and potential self-discipline and moderation, the values of being; honest, dependable, show love, sensitivity to others, kindness, fairness and friendliness are the values of giving and forgiving.

Safe, loving, welcoming, teaching, learning, understanding and open door policy. An area for infants/young toddlers for resting and napping only, spaces divided up into centers in order to meet the needs of optimal learning, socialization, discoveries and fun! Separate entry way into childcare business, a welcoming area for families. Large fenced with activities, professional child care/school grade furnishings-equipment, toys and supplies. And so much more…

All activities Art/Crafts, Science, Music/movement and so on are based on Social, Emotional, Physical, Emotional Literacy and Cognitive learning.



More Extras that can be/are offered: 

Sleepovers, family parties after normal childcare hours, children's holiday and birthday parties, Clients finders fee when I enroll a family they suggested, environmentally friendly products used where applicable, childcare services other than normal business hours and neighborhood exploring. 

                         {EXCELLENT REFERENCES}

Which are shared with prospective clients, upon first orientation meeting. Will remain accessible to all registered parents. 

                                     {HANDBOOK}

Information pages placed in plastic, protector sleeves in a binder. Then provided to clients in order to refer to, while registered. In great detail a glimpse of Caring Connections Childcare/Sadie's daily routine, schedule and yearly events schedule, Policies, Procedures and Agreements, along with many extras.

                           {INDIVIDUAL CHILD JOURNALS}

A notebook Containing some information of child's adventures, development, supplies needed, and so on.

                          {INDIVIDUAL CHILD'S FOLDERS}

Holding important forms, in need of immediate attention etc...

                                     {FOOD SERVICE} 

I participate in the (CACFP) Child Adult Food Program and the Minute Menu Kids program. Caring Connections plans and offers a menu of foods that are specific to my child cares own special meatless recipes and ideas. Which are based on The American Dietetic Association Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian diet. 

                                    {HEALTH & SAFETY}

* Following the CDC, States & local, Department of Human Services, Childcare Resource & Referral, along with my added requirements. 

* Use Eco-friendly cleaning, toiletries and other related supplies. 

* A Himalayan Crystal Salt Lamp in place. The beneficial effects have been known for decades. They emit negative ions, which work like natural ionizers keeping the air clean. Negative ions attach themselves to dust, pollen, mold, fungus and odors. This is known to be very beneficial for respiratory health. They also minimize the effect of positive ions from EMFs and electron it devices, while the natural color of the lamp reinforces the rejuvenating and healing influence. 

* Eco-Healthy Child Care Endorsed Program. Endorsed Since 2016                                A two year program. www.cehn.org/ehcc.  

* Within Caring Connections Childcare Handbook, there are policies & procedures written out. 

* Diffusing of quality essential oils. A variety to help, for example...  Promote a restful nights sleep. improves concentration and focus. Stimulates secretion of endorphins. Improves immune system, concentration, alertness, mental clarity, and focus. invigorates and energizes. Etc...

MAIN CERTIFICATIONS/HONORS ETC.. I have a huge binder, full of continuing trainings/education.

1. State of Iowa Certificate of Registration Category C ~one provider     http://www.dhs.state.us. 

2. Associate in Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education December 2008~High Honors 

3. Child Development Specialist from The United States Dept of Labor Registered as part of the Apprenticeship program. 

4. Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society 

5. Iowa Quality Rating System. A 4 Star, since the beginning. Years participating September 1, 2008-Current. http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/iqrs Created to raise the quality of child care in Iowa, to increase the number of children in  high-quality child care settings, and to educate parents about quality in child care.

6. Awarded Excellence In Early Childhood Education. Award recognizes outstanding Early Childhood Professionals who make a difference in the lives of young children and their families in Black Hawk County Iowa.                                                                              
 

7. Environment Rating Scale Training Completion. FDCRS-Family Child Care Rating Scale IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY~ Taken three times: Dates - March 2006 and revision years April 2011 and October 2017. 

8. Devereux Early Childhood Assessment Program (DECA) Years participated 7/1/02-7/30/12 (No longer offered) I continue to practice, the teaching techniques. www.devereux.org/site/pageserver.              

9. The Iowa Program for Infant Toddlers Caregivers (PITC) www.pitc.org/cs/pitc/query.  

10. Every Child Reads Program of the Iowa Dept of Education 

11. Childnet Certified www.swiowa.childcare.org/childnet.htm.  

12. Affiliated Member of The National Association for Young Children (Naeyc).  www.iowa.eyc.org 

13. Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter 

14. American Red Cross Adult, Child and Infant CPR and Defibrillator-when offered Certification. 

15. American Red Cross First Aid Certified. 

16. Former Headstart Teacher at Grin and Grow Childcare, Waterloo Iowa. 

17. Eco-Healthy Child Care Endorsed Program. Endorsed Since 2016  A two year program. www.cehn.org/ehcc.  

All activities Art/Crafts, Science, Music/movement and so on are based on Social, Emotional, Physical, Emotional Literacy and based on Social, Emotional, Physical, Emotional Literacy and Cognitive learning.

Planned activities and a large environment exclusively for child care business use promote many types of multicultural and diverse learning. Based on authentic individuals instead of a "tourist curriculum" Stereotypes of any personal characteristic are left out. . Boys and girls take part in all activities and have equal time to use all age appropriate materials. Curriculum is a form of Holistic teaching and Integrated instead of being focused, on one certain area of development at a time. For example, I will facilitate a preschooler(s) who is participating in a particular hobby or interest, project that may take longer to explore and last a day or weeks.