What do you enjoy most about being an FCC Provider?
I enjoy watching the children grow and learn new things daily. I also love being a part of the families and working together with parents to ensure the health and safety of kiddos in and out of care. There are so many things I love about being a provider, but nothing beats the relationship with families and the community!
What are your interests/hobbies?
My interests are helping others around me and making sure I am keeping a great relationship with families and friends all over the world, especially since we live so far from everyone. I love spending time with my family and always going on random adventures with my children. My hobbies are mainly videogames and painting! I play games with my husband almost daily and paint when I can.
What advice do you have for new providers/those interested in being an FCC provider?
My advice to anyone interested in FCC is to take it slow and give yourself grace. There are high expectations for providers considering we are caring for a whole community and opening our homes to many people. Make sure to take time for yourself and have fun with it! Your home will be their safe haven so focus on that and with time the paperwork and expectations will eventually catch up. This isn’t easy but the FCC community is always so helpful and the relationships you build with families will create memories of a lifetime for you and them! Reach out to providers or coordinators and take breaks when needed. You got this! If there is ever anything you have questions or concerns about, my door is always open!
“Kids don’t remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.” ~ Jim Henson
