Early Childhood Educator in Norfolk, Virginia

At Just Like Home Daycare we provide children with a loving caring educational safe environment. We are CPR &1st Aid certified. meals are included. We offer before and after care , night care and also date nights. Our hours are from 6am to 6pm ... If you need night care or want a date night please let me know the pay for those services vary. We are conveniently located just minutes from the Navy base. Experience: ~Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management. ~Promoted good behavior by using the positive reinforcement method. ~Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling. ~Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting children's toys and surfaces. ~Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play. ~Dressed children and changed diapers. ~Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors. ~Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps ~Identified early warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children. ~Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities. ~Created lession and activity plans to get the most out of each day. ~Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans. ~Feed children on a schedule. ~Sanitize toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness. ~Assisted and supervised 10 children through the entire school day. ~Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group. ~Established daily routines that were easy for the children to follow. ~Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance. ~Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities. ~Nurtured a supportive learning environment that was often used as a model for other classrooms.