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Ernestine Cato is the director of Tiny Handprints Home Childcare is a dedicated and experienced child care provider who has been nurturing children for 25 years. Her passion lies in witnessing children’s growth, not only academically but also in terms of their social and emotional development. She finds joy in observing children as they learn new things, engage in play, and have fun while discovering the world around them.
One of Ernestine’s strengths is her ability to instill good manners in the children she cares for. She understands the importance of teaching them proper behavior, respect for others, and how to interact positively with their peers. By focusing on manners, she helps children develop important life skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Ernestine’s approach to child care involves considering the whole child. She recognizes that each child is unique and possesses their own set of strengths, challenges, and interests. With this understanding, she tailors her teaching methods to accommodate individual needs and create a supportive and engaging environment for children to thrive.
Through her years of experience, Ernestine has honed her skills in creating enriching activities that promote learning, curiosity, and creativity. She understands that play is a vital part of a child’s development and incorporates it into her teaching approach. By combining play and education, she ensures that children not only acquire knowledge but also have fun and remain engaged in the learning process.
Ernestine’s dedication to caring for and educating children is evident in her long-standing career. Her love for her work shines through as she continues to make a positive impact on the lives of the children she serves.
Philosophy
Tiny Handprints Childcare uses a play-based, family-oriented child care philosophy, which places a strong emphasis on the importance of play in a child’s development, and recognizes the critical role that families play in a child’s life.
At its core, play-based childcare believes that children learn best through play, and that play is essential to a child’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Tiny Handprints Childcare creates an environment that is safe, engaging, and stimulating, and that provides children with ample opportunities to explore, experiment, and learn through play.