Becki's Backyard

I have my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and have been caring for children in some capacity since I was eleven. I began as a babysitter, transitioned into a nanny, became a mom, was widowed, and found my niche as a childcare provider. My kids are 5, 8, 12, and 13. Our day is semi-structured. We usually do an activity or craft and try to spend some time outside each day. For the summer months, we play in the water each day the weather cooperates. So far this spring, we have taken 2 field trips and I’m excited to plan more! We spend our day reading, writing/drawing, singing, and exploring using a hands-on approach. I have a variety of activities that are available to the children throughout the day. Older kids use puzzles, books, lacing, play-doh, kinetic sand, velcro sticks, and magnets to name a few. Younger kids can stack blocks, explore various shapes and textures, and develop motor skills. Pre-school aged kids will work on letters and letter sounds, shapes, colors, name writing, and pre-reading. We will have a theme each week that will be our focus and will read books, create projects related to that theme. Children will learn to be independent in age-appropriate areas such as using the bathroom, hand-washing, feeding, cleaning up toys, and helping/sharing with others. I provide food for all kids who eat table food. You provide diapers, formula, baby food etc. You will sign a contract upon acceptance that outlines days off, pay schedule, etc. My open hours are Monday-Friday, 7:15am-5pm.