Member Showcase

PARKERSBURG, West Virginia – Jennifer Sims has the natural gift and ability to take care of children.

MOUNTVILLE, Pennsylvania – Like many home care providers, Wanetta Gerlach started in the profession as a way to work and care for her own children.

OSCEOLA, Iowa – As a pre-vet major, Kim Jackson never imagined herself as a child care provider.

KIRKWOOD, Missouri – There are many aspects to consider when developing well-rounded, well-educated children. Virginia Miller keeps this idea in mind as she strives to focus on different pieces of the whole child: social, mental, physical and intellectual.

WORCESTER, Vermont – Imagine being able to help harvest the apples from the orchard, pick seeds and forage berries before the bears get them. As a home provider in rural Vermont, Linda Fisher is able to give the children in her care those actual opportunities.

ARLINGTON, Texas – Nutrition is not always easy to teach, but with an amazing garden, children learn and share new nutritional experiences every day. Kelly Rood has made her garden a key in the learning environment and truly loves “what a garden does.”

AUSTIN, Texas – A full spread of fruits of every variety – familiar and different – is laid out to see, touch and taste.

MEDFORD, Massachusetts – The slogan at Maria’s New Beginnings Family Child Care is “Healthy, Happy, Kids Here!” which is exactly what you’d find among her eleven enrolled children where safety is a top priority.

SAGAMORE, Massachusetts – Growing up the youngest of four children in a child care home, Verissa Klucevsek developed a passion for early childhood education and a love for children.

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Every evening, Joy posts her menu on her menu board to let parents know what their kids will be eating the next day.