Family Child Care Center Staff

Child Care Center Staff - Amy Hi, I'm Amy - owner and operator of Amy & Kids Co. Family Child Care.

Amy & Kids Co. is not just another child care center - we're a family. In this modern age where many children live far away from grandparents, aunt and uncles, cousins, and other family members, Amy & Kids Co. Family Child Care provides the opportunity for your child to experience the joys of being part of a large extended family. Although I am primary caregiver, the members of my extended family play an integral role in the child care program as informal child care center staff.

Child Care Center Support "Staff"

Child Care Center Staff - Support My husband is a huge source of support for the child care program, and you're sure to see him at some point in the day. Mornings you may bump into him headed off to school and at the end of the day you'll find him lighting up the grill busy in the kitchen working on dinner. I apologize in advance if the delicious aromas make you hungry.

Substitute Child Care Center Staff

Child Care Center Staff - Substitute High quality caregivers are the heart and soul of every good day care center, and substitute caregivers are no exception. My mom, known to all the children as "Grandma," is our regular substitute caregiver. She has completed the same training as group child care center staff members: the required entry-level training in early childhood education and infant and toddler care, CPR (Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation), First Aid, the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), and detecting and reporting Child Abuse. "Grandma" often stops by just to visit and get her "baby fix."

Assistant Child Care Center "Staff"

Our six children have grown up with the family child care center as a part of their everyday lives. As young children they played with child care friends, and as they grow older they still enjoy spending time with the children and helping out when they can.

Our eldest son and his wife live out of state but often come home for holidays and visits. When they're here during child care hours they enjoy talking with the children, telling jokes, and reading books to them.

Our teen-age daughters are often busy with school, co-curricular activities, and general teen-age pursuits. But during free moments they can often be found reading to the children, assisting with art projects or helping with meals.

An Older Son Makes a Great Child Care Center Staff Member

Our middle son joins the children for snack during the school year and meals during the summer. If he's not playing with neighborhood friends he enjoys playing outside with the younger children.

Our youngest sons are growing up and experiencing the benefits of a large family along with your child. They look forward to playing with their friends every day and are disappointed by "not day care day" weekends.

Additional Child Care Center "Staff"

We often visited by other family members who are very popular with all of the children. They always take time to give each children some attention.

"Grandpa" is a regular visitor to our house. During the school year he is our children's main means of transportation for school and after-school activities, and since "Grandma" and "Grandpa" live so close it's unusual for a week to go by without seeing at least one of them.

Amy's brother also lives within walking distance and occasionally stops by on his way to or from "Grandma and Grandpa's" house. He's very funny and loves to joke with the children.

"Great Grandma" (Grandma's mom) is an occasional special visitor. She loves reading to the children and has endless patience; reading the same book over and over and over again. She also likes helping the children wash their hands before and after meals.

We feel very blessed to have been raised in a family that loves and values children, and are glad we can share the large family experience with your child.

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