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Licensed daycare provider with in home daycare, nurturing children’s development is a true passion of mine. My 10 years of experience, coupled with a graduate degree and early childhood development coursework, have equipped me with the skills to provide exceptional care. I’m patient, creative, and approachable, and I build strong relationships with families. I am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I enjoy playing outdoor sports and physical games with children. I provide regular updates through daily reports, verbal communication, and texts. I am happy to assist with cooking, carpooling, light housekeeping, and travel. I am certified in First Aid and CPR. Knowing that I can positively impact a child’s life brings me immense joy, and I would love to bring that dedication to your family.
Philosophy
The Power of Play: Nurturing Growth in Childcare In the world of childcare, play isn’t just a pastime; it’s the cornerstone of a child’s development. A play-based approach to early childhood education recognizes that children learn best through hands-on exploration, imagination, and interaction. It’s a philosophy that empowers children to be active participants in their own learning journey, fostering a love for discovery that extends far beyond the classroom. At its heart, play-based learning is about creating an environment where children feel safe, curious, and encouraged to experiment. Rather than relying on rigid schedules or rote memorization, educators in play-based settings facilitate learning through:
- Free Play: Unstructured time where children choose their activities, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and social skills as they negotiate, share, and collaborate.
- Guided Play: Activities initiated by children but with gentle guidance from educators who introduce new concepts, ask open-ended questions, and provide materials to deepen understanding.
- Exploration and Discovery: Opportunities to engage with diverse materials like blocks, art supplies, sand, water, and natural elements, allowing children to learn about cause and effect, spatial relationships, and scientific principles.
- Social Interaction: Encouraging children to communicate, share, and resolve conflicts, building essential social-emotional skills like empathy, cooperation, and self-regulation. The benefits of a play-based introduction to childcare are profound. Children in these environments often exhibit stronger cognitive skills, including improved language development, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. They also develop greater social competence, showing enhanced empathy, cooperation, and self-control. Furthermore, a play-based approach nurtures creativity and imagination, allowing children to express themselves freely and develop innovative solutions. Most importantly, it cultivates a lifelong love of learning, as children associate education with joy, curiosity, and personal discovery. Choosing a childcare setting that embraces play-based learning means providing your child with a foundation for holistic growth, where every giggle, every creation, and every shared moment contributes to their bright future.
Location
11 acres of open space for play; Centrally located in Martinez, 15 minutes from Walnut Creek, concord, Orinda and Pinole.
About our program
At The Amazing Kid Daycare in Martinez, children thrive in our vibrant playgrounds with dedicated staff fostering their growth. Outdoor play is a key feature, offering a unique hands-on learning experience. Our specialized approach ensures children of all ages learn and play together harmoniously.