Family Child Care Center Staff

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 my family members aren't official "child care staff" they are an integral part of my child care program.

Child Care Center Support "Staff"

My husband is a huge source of support for the child care program. You'll most likely see him at some point of the day; in the morning you may bump into him as he heads off to school, and at the end of the day you may find him lighting up the grill or in the kitchen working on dinner. I apologize in advance if the delicious aromas make you hungry.

Substitute Child Care Center Staff

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 nearby and bring their daughter for care several days a week, in addition to dropping by to visit now and then. When they're here for a visit they enjoy talking and playing with the children.

Our older daughter and her husband also live in the area and bring their daughter for care on a full time basis. You may see our son-in-law lending a hand with leaf raking or snow shoveling, and our daughter helping to prepare meals or reading books to the children.

Our younger daughter is busy with school, co-curricular activities, and general teen-age pursuits, but has been known to drop everything so she could participate in an art activity or color with the children.

Our middle school aged son is also busy with school, co-curricular activities, and neighborhood friends. When he's around he enjoys eating meals and snacks with the children, as well as playing with them outside.

Our third son is also in school full-time, and looks forward to having afternoon snack and playing with his child care friends after school and on days off from school.

Our youngest son is growing up along with his child care friends and looks forward to playing with them every day. Every night he asks if his friends are coming to play the next day and is disappointed by "not daycare day" weekends.

Additional Child Care Center "Staff"

We often visited by other family members who are very popular with all of the children. Even during a quick visit they always make sure to greet the children, giving each one some individual 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 and sister-in-law occasionally stop by on their way to or from "Grandma and Grandpa's" house. Both of them have a great sense of humor and love to joke with the children.

"Great Grandma" (Grandma's mom) was a very special visitor to our program. She loved reading to the children and had endless patience; reading the same book over and over and over again. Her love for children and nurturing manner are a legacy we are proud to be a part of.

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.