Donnas' Day Care / About Donna

I believe, as a childcare provider if you
ever get to a point when you think you
know everything there is to know about
children and childcare and
owning/running a business then you will
never get any better. I believe you should
always continue to educate yourself and
then you will always continue to get better.

I am a member of the Arlington Area
Childcare Provider Support Group which
meets monthly for training in subjects that
pertain to childcare and the childcare
business.

I join the Texas Professional Home Child
Care Association annually, in which I
attend conference training each year.

I stay current in my CPR, First Aid, S.I.D.S.,
Early Brain Development, and Shaken
Baby Syndrome trainings. I am also a member of a USDA Childcare Food Program.

I attend annual training that teaches me
about nutrition, that helps to ensure that
your child is being served nutritious meals
and snacks.

The childcare food program sponsor visits
my childcare home every few month's with
announced and unannounced visits to
watch a meal being served.

I am required 20 hours of training annually
in which I usually exceed.

In addition to the training received through
our organization. I have attended annual
child care conferences, college classes and
other raining seminars in an effort to provide
high quality care to my clients. I also have
degrees and advanced training in child
development.

I am registered by the State Of Texas. I am
also CPR and First Aid Certified.

I have been in business caring for children
since 1980 and take pride in the services that
I offer in my home.

Where are the 3r's in family day care?
Everywhere! The Day Care Home is a
human-sized institution full of learning
opportunities.

Early childhood is a time of great intellectual
growth. Studies now show that young
children learn the most through self directed
play. A child's games often teach many
lessons at once. Home child care providers
have learned how to foster a variety of play
experiences to encourage the children's
learning.

In addition, I also offer a formal half or full-day
preschool program. Ask me about my daily
schedule to see what kind of curriculum I
offer. Remember that many early learning
opportunities (both academic and life skills)
are fostered in a quality child care home.