12/12/2019
I pinched this off another site as I think itās just perfect.
Absolutely love my job and the little people and their families š
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An Ode To A Childminder
There was a childminder who lived in a shoe
But being professional, she knew what to do.
She made best use of the space she could spare
And set up her home for family childcare.
She took CPR and First Aid classes, too
And brushed up on all the things that kids like to do.
She advertised, interviewed, contracted with glee
She counted the kids carefullyāno more than three.
She fed them good meals and fresh fruit too,
She potty-trained Ben; helped Connor tie his shoe.
Collected art items and made a new batch of clay
And cut out cute pictures for a new themeās display.
She changed, she bandaged, and she wiped every nose,
She comforted Amy when Murray stepped on her toes.
She cooked and she washed, scrubbing floors, scraping glue,
She recorded attendance; did her book keeping too.
She sent newsletters home about the kids in her care,
Gathered paintings etc, eager to share.
She read to the children while they sat on her lap,
And she sang to them softly when they started to nap.
She helped out at toddlers on a Halloween quest,
She spoon-fed the baby, then got him redressed.
She picked up and dusted when they went out the door,
She updated records, picked up toys, mopped the floor.
She started the laundry, checked the post, made a list
Of the shopping she needed and the chores that sheād missed.
She collapsed in a chair and put up her feet,
Then in came her family wanting something to eat.
She fed them all quickly, heard their stories, gave them hugs,
Then she rapidly washed up all the dishes and mugs.
As the family retired at the end of the day,
She got out some books to plan Mondays play.
She reflects on her day, in her eye thereās a gleam,
For this childminder is developing pride and esteem.
She works a long day and the hours arenāt fair,
But the kids that she works with get quality care.
Their parents commute to their worksites each day,
Concerns about childcare arenāt in their way.
They know that their children are loved and cared for,
By a childminder who plays, encourages and more.
If you live in a big house or even a shoe,
Great is the work that a childminder can do.
Be proud, stand up tall, wear a smile on your face,
You are helping tomorrow be a much better place.
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