A Child Care Provider. . . . .
Gives hugs and kisses and fixes
"boo-boo's";
Keeps a record of your child's
attendance;
Plans nutritious meals and snacks
around Canada's Food Guide;
Keeps parents informed of their
child's
progress on a daily basis;
Laughs at all their silly Knock-Knock
jokes!
Doesn't laugh when a child is trying
to be serious;
Can tell you at any given moment
what a parent owes her!
Wipes spills and mops the floor;
Keeps a record of all expenses for
tax purposes;
Encourages individuality in each
child;
Shops for food and art supplies;
Colors, paints and glues;
Cleans up after coloring, painting
and gluing!
Provides age appropriate activities
for the children;
Prepares lunch and two snacks each
day;
Cleans up after lunch and two
snacks each day!
Is prepared for unannounced visits
from
the Licensing Department;
Offers a drink to a thirsty child;
Changes diapers and clothing when
soiled;
Helps children respect the personal
feelings
and property of others;
Plans a flexible daily program that
responds to the
needs and interests of the children
Gives snuggles and cuddles
whenever they are needed
Encourages good behavior and
redirects when necessary
Schedules and practices monthly
Fire Drills
Finds missing puzzle pieces and
fixes broken toys
Settles an argument over a favored
toy!
Plans her day around other families
schedules
Promotes good health and safety
habits
Maintains a safe, clean and tidy
home environment
Builds giant skyscrapers with lego
and duplo
Gives praise and recognition for a
job well done!
Dries tears and chases away fears
Promotes creativity in all children
Attends seminars and special training
sessions to enhance skills
Plans special days for children's
birthdays
and holidays
Sings nursery rhymes and other silly
songs
Sings the "Cleanup Song" over and
over and over....
Plays games and "let's pretend"
Reads a favorite story
Answers the proverbial question
"Why?"
a hundred times a day!
Encourages self-help skills
Helps a child learn self control
Uses quiet and respectful tones
when angry
Watches a puppet show and
applauds
in all the right places!
During nap time, plans activities for
tomorrow,
as she gulps down her lunch!
Maintains a current First Aid
Certificate for
Emergency Child Care
Encourages family to participate in
her program
Is a great listener for parents
who are in need of reassurance
Attends meetings of the local
Child Care Resource and Referral
Office
Gives rides in the wagon and pushes
on the swing!
And somehow through all of this,
finds the time for her own family
at the end of a busy day!
~ Author Unknown ~
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