Home Daycares in Abington

Children have so much potential inside them! Bringing out that potential and allowing it to grow is at the heart of why I do what I do. I started working with children in high school and realized childcare was so much more than just a job for me. How children grow and learn really interests me – and when I discovered Montessori I became even more inspired! My home daycare program follows many Montessori methods – we encourage independence and do a lot of hands-on activities and learning. It is simply amazing what children are capable of when given time, space, and the right materials and support. There is nothing that makes me happier than seeing that ‘I did it!’ expression on a child’s face after an accomplishment. Every single one of these moments is important and special, and I feel thankful that I get to be a part of them.

It has always been an absolute dream of mine to have my home daycare. I’ve raised my three children and have an associate, bachelor and master’s degrees in early childhood education. I did pre-practicum in preschool and kindergarten in the public schools. I started working with children as a teacher in a daycare center 4 years ago. I have so much to provide to little ones. I especially love to read books, sing and to tell stories to the children, but the truth is that so many parts of the day bring a lot of joy and fun. Through it all, I focus on allowing children to express themselves. One of the best parts of working with children is that they are all different. The work is incredibly rewarding, especially when I think about all the children I’ve helped grow and learn. It’s such a gift to guide the children in my program as they grow. I am very proud to be a part of my community. This gives me the opportunity to create the welcoming. Nurturing environment that I think is so important. I believe children learn best when they have a good relationship with their teachers. This creates a positive interaction with secure attachment that make the children feel good about themselves in their surroundings. The children learn how to play cooperatively, take turns, improve their language as they communicate with one another.  Having 2-5 years old in my program requires me to know zone of proximal development of each child in order to I use modeling, and scaffolding strategies with visual aids to support an individual child’s learning. This experience will give them unforgettable feelings of being loved that they will carry into their adulthood, and help them to build a positive relationship with others. As a teacher, of young children, I must meet goals and expectations for each child’s learning.

Every child is special, and their unique creativity will often blow you away! Each child I’ve cared for (starting with my own) has been a surprise and a delight. Taking care of children can be the most wonderful, unpredictable journey. You never know who is going to want to spend all day outside or who is going to love reading books together. Every time you give a child the chance to be creative, they will come back with something awesome. It’s why my walls are covered with their art!

Every child has a special light inside them, and a warm and happy environment can make that light shine even brighter! My home daycare is welcoming, comfortable and safe. This makes it a great place to learn! The children I care for become so precious to me, and the relationships that form with their families are just as precious. I feel that happiness is all about learning experiences and growth, and I love being a part of those things in a child’s life. Each little one that walks through my front door adds something special and important to the Lil I Am Miracles family.