Time Well Spent
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest”. Benjamin Franklin
There are three things that I learned from this program. The first thing that I learned is quality childcare. I never knew that there was a difference between childcare services until I entered this program. The second thing that I learned is all the rules and regulations that pertain to the early childhood field. Where the center can be located, who can operate the center, the employee’s credentials, and funds that the government can assist with is some of the questions that were answered throughout this program. The last thing that I learned is the importance of a Community of Practice. Individuals or organizations working for a common goal can benefit the children in more ways than one. I never knew what a Community of Practice was until this program.
My long-term goal is to own and operate a quality childcare facility in my community. I want to my community to have access to quality care childcare for the children so when they enter the school system they would be prepared. The center would follow the A-Beka Curriculum and all the teachers must have the correct credentials and attend monthly training or meetings.
I would like to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Teri and my colleagues throughout this course. There were a few times that I got discouraged and wanted to throw in the towel, but then I would read a post and think about why I started at Walden. We all were able to bring different insight to various topics in the field of early childhood education.
My contact information is kelishatucker2001@yahoo.com
Congratulations to you! I hope your dreams of opening a childcare facility come true. I wish you all the best.
ReplyDeleteKelisha,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am so glad that you did not give up. You are so well prepared now to open the high quality child care program that you wish to have and I know you will be doing a wonderful job in your community.
Kelisha,
ReplyDeleteYou have a lesson you can now teach to the children you have in your classroom, you can use your determination when things got tough and how successful you became by pushing through. I wish you all the best in your endeavors. High quality care and education prior to kindergarten can and does make a difference. Good luck.