Kelsea's Kiddie Care

I don't personally accept subsidy for my child care business, and it's because of what I experienced when I accepted tribal pay for a year (tribal goes off of DHS subsidy rates, so subsidy is subsidy). For my private pay rate, I get paid roughly $4.44 per hour to provide care - minus expenses for toys, supplies, food, utilities, curriculum, etc. Subsidy rates, depending on your quality star level, are literally a FRACTION of what I charge in private pay. Now, think about all the home facilities and child care centers who rely on subsidy for income. It's insanity. No wonder hundreds of child care programs have had to close, right? Increasing requirements without increasing compensation is not the way to stabilize the child care industry.

I'm sharing this petition even though I don't accept subsidy because the child care industry affects all of us.

Please sign. Please share. Please help bring attention to the problem so legislators have to acknowledge that this state is failing our families, our children, and our providers.

Sign the Petition Tell Oklahoma Leaders that funding child care supports Oklahoma's Workforce

Hi, friends! 👋

I will have openings in the FALL for two infants, and I'm currently accepting tour requests!

⭐ Hours: Monday-Thursday 🕰️ 7a-5:30p

⭐ DHS Licensed and CACFP Participant ✔️

⭐ Exclusively offering infant and toddler care! 👶 Enrollment age is limited to between 6 weeks and 6 months. 👶🏿 New enrollees age out at 24 months. 👶🏼

⭐ Private Pay FCCH. 🏡 State and tribal subsidy contracts are not available.

⭐ Tours are offered on Saturday mornings or afternoons. 🌞 Call or message to schedule in advance.
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Happy FIRST Birthday to this sweet boy!!! 🎈🥳

After completing both the FCCH Leadership Academy and the Certificate of Mastery in Childhood Development, KKC is now registered as a 4 Star Family Child Care Home! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I'm close to completing my Certificate of Mastery in Childhood Development, and I just finished my final project. It's been on my heart to share some of the strategies I've learned during my journey to be the best child care provider I can be. I hope someone finds this helpful.❤️

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Some gems that have been sitting in the camera roll 📸

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Here are some clever paintbrush alternatives!

LINK: http://theinspiredhome.org/diy-crafts-for-kids/diy-paintbrushes-for-kids/

This, but I'll try adding some clear packing tape on the sides of the bags. 🤔 Maybe that'll keep the little scratchers with sharp fingernails from poking holes. (I've tried double bagging and they still scratch through the two layers of plastic!)

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