Hi, I am so glad you have decided to visit.
I would like to tell you a bit about myself before we get started with our tour. As I have stated, I am, Miss Becky, Miss Ducky for a few years for those that couldn't say "Becky." I have been a licensed child care provider since May, 1992. I am a single mom of a wonderful son. It was when I became a mother that I decided to leave my job as a youth in Conflict Social Worker and opened my child care home. It was my goal to provide the type of environment I would want for my own son and I have done that. I have an open door policy so parents just walk in when they arrive just as they would in their own homes. I keep a private Facebook page dedicated to my children's parents so they can see the kids in action while in my care.
I am very competitively priced for my area, being lower than most. I am a member of the Pikes Peak region of Family Child Care Association and the Wildwood food program. I provide all meals and snacks and I serve the children well balanced meals and healthy snacks.
I have been working with children in various settings since 1975. I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado in 1982. I have a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies and my title is "Counselor of Abused Children." I wrote my own major as I found I was not suited to just one program. My majored in Psychology and Sociology with minors in Child Development and Minority Studies. I also took several Criminology classes at a graduate level. I was a Youth in Conflict Social Worker both in Greeley and Colorado Springs for over seven years prior to opening my child care home. I have also worked with special needs children and adults in camp, rehabilitative and school settings. I was also a Counselor for abused, neglected, runaway and delinquent adolescents and children. While in College I did my internships at Child Abuse Intervention and A Womans Place, a shelter for battered women and their children as the Children's Program Coordinator. I love working with the children and look forward to their arrival daily. I have also been a volunteer coach for the Colorado Parks and Recreation as a soccer and t-ball coach for four and two years respectively. Now talk about a learn as you go experience but I had a blast!
Now for a bit about my child care facility. I operate as a family home. The safety and well being of your children is of utmost importance to me. We read stories, work on puzzles, color, count, and learn our numbers and letters. This is done in an informal manner due to the various ages and abilities of the children. When I have older children we do work on age appropriate workbooks and preschool activities. We
also talk a great deal about what it is to be a good friend and not a
bully. We even made t-shirts and a YOUTUBE video called, "Love being
different, love being you" where the kids came up with things you should
and should not do to others. "Don't be a bully, be a friend" is a
lesson we live by and the kids take seriously. I will put a link to this
video on page 3.
I have a very large backyard, play area and deck. We play outside as often as weather permits. We love to BBQ, sing and dance in the sunshine and play in the water and just have fun! I am very proud of my program and I know the kids love it too. Having fun with the kids is one of my favorite things about having a child care home.
Now for the tour. I have posted children in various activities but purposely avoided showing their faces as this is a public site and I respect the children's safety and privacy. I hope you understand my need to protect the children in this manner.
Thanks for visiting and enjoy the tour.
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