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About the Provider & Experience

I am 35 years old, married and have two boys; ages 13 & 16, of my own. I am originally from PA, where I grew up and lived until August of 1997, when I moved to Colorado. My first year in Colorado I didn't work; I stayed home to help my boys adjust to our new state. After the first year I had a neighbor, who knew I was home all day ask me to watch her children while she worked. So I did and before I knew it I had others asking me and that is when I decided to get licensed for Child Care. I got my license on June 24, 1999. I started attending classes to improve the care I provide.

I am currently Director qualified for a center and am working toward obtaining my Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy caring for children and want to provide the best quality care.

I have cared for many children over the years, even prior to being a licensed Child Care Provider. Since I was old enough to "baby-sit", I have taken care of children, for friends, family and parents who needed care while they worked. I have cared for 93 different children from 39 different families over the years.

Some of the things that I enjoy when I have spare time are: spending time with my family, watching movies, reading, and building web pages; I even made this a side business to help when my ratios are down in my child care, which isn't often.

Educational Background

Families and Child Care- 3 hours, 2000
Your Role in Child Care- 3 hours, 2000
Basic Principles of Development- 3 hours, 2000
Understanding Infants and Toddlers- 3 hours, 2000
Understanding Preschoolers and School-age Children- 3 hours, 2000
Operating an Early Childhood Program-3 hours, 2000
Proving an Appropriate Environment- 3 hours, 2000
Keeping Children Safe and Healthy- 3 hours, 2000
Handling Schedules and Routines- 3 hours, 2000
Food For Young Children- 3 hours, 2000
Developing Professional Skills- 3 hours, 2000
Guiding and Observing Young Children- 3 hours, 2000
Teaching, Learning and Art Activities- 3 hours, 2001
Language and Dramatic Play Activities- 3 hours, 2001
Social Studies and Music Activities- 3 hours, 2001
Science, Math and Active Play- 3 hours, 2001
Caring for Infants and toddlers- 3 hours, 2001
Caring for School-Age Children and Children with Disabilities- 3 hours, 2001
Health of the Young Child- 3 hours, 2001
Guidance- 3 hours, 2001

Food and Nutrition: Basic Concepts- 3 hours, 2001
Planning and Implementing the Environment- 3 hours, 2001
Licensing, Accreditation, and Certification- 3 hours, 2001
How to Start Your Child Care Facility- 3 hours, 2001
Child Growth & Development- 3 hours, 2001
Child Day Care Today- 3 hours, 2001
Activities for Infants and Toddlers- 3 hours, 2001
Program Planning- 3 hours, 2001
Intro to Early Childhood- 3 credit hours, current (Jan. - May 2003)
Curriculum Development- 3 credit hours, current (Jan. - May 2003)
Guidance Strategies for Children, 3 credit hours, current (Jan. - May 2003)
Infant and Toddler Theory & Practice, 3 credit hours, (June - Aug. 2003)
Nutrition, Health & Safety, 3 credit hours, (June - Aug. 2003)
Administration to Early Childhood Education Programs, 3 credit hours, (June - Aug. 2003)
Administration to Human Resources in Early Childhood Education, 3 credit hours, (Sept. – Dec. 2003)
Child Development, 3 credit hours, (Aug. – Dec. 2003)

References

Removed for website. Please email me pam@pamsplayplace.com for references, if you are interested in enrolling your child at Pam's Play Place and Preschool

2004 Closures Schedule

*All of the following days are paid unless otherwise stated.

Holidays

New Year’s Day- Wednesday, Jan. 1^st
Easter Monday – Monday, April 21^stNational Provider Appreciation Day- Friday, May 9^th
Memorial Day- Monday, May 26^th
Independence Day- Friday, July 4^th
Labor Day- Monday, Sept. 1^st
Thanksgiving Day- Thursday, Nov. 27^thThe Day after Thanksgiving- Friday, Nov. 28^th
Christmas Eve-Wednesday, Dec. 24^thChristmas Day- Thursday, Dec. 25^thNew Year’s Eve – Wednesday, Dec. 31^st

Personal Days

Tuesday, June 24^th
Wednesday, June 25^th
Thursday, July 3^rd

Vacations

June 26^th, 27^th, 30^th & July 1^st, 2^ndDecember 22^nd, 23^rd, 26^th, 29^th & 30^th

Summer Vacation – Start planning for it now.

Pam’s Play Place will be closed June 23^rd, 2003- July 4^th, 2003.

Christmas Break – Start planning for it now.

Pam’s Play Place will be closed December 22^nd, 2003 through January 4^th, 2004.

Continuing Education Days

June 23^rd

Early Closures

There are no scheduled Early Closures for 2003.

Please remember that ALL Holidays, Personal Days, Vacation Days and Continuing Education Days require regular tuition fees. Parent personal days may not be used on Provider vacation, personal, holiday or continuing education days.

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