Openings:

I am accepting new enrollments, but I currently have a waiting list.

Philosophy:

My commitment is to provide safe and dependable quality child care and to help families raise responsible, self-reliant and happy children.

Certification:

1999-Present National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Accreditation

1996-Present Certified by The PA Department of Public Welfare (DPW) to operate a Family Child Care Home (including 6 years as a Group Day Care Home)

Experience:

1996-Present    Owner/Child Care Provider
Karen's Kids Zone, Stewartstown, PA

Mother of three great children turned young adults: 17, 20 & 27

14+ years in the field of early childhood education

17 years in the business world, secretarial/clerical

Education:

Bachelor Degree in Business from University of Maryland

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

Over 200 hours in child care related workshops

Awards:

2009    Child Care Professional Award: "Fitness Is Fun"

2004    Child Care Professional Award: "Learning with Manipulatives"