Hi Parents! Thank you so much for taking the time to visit the Cree's Corner website! I am so honored that you have decided to check out what we have to offer you and your child. I am so excited to open our doors in January 2023 and I can't wait to meet you and your little one(s). I am so excited about all the awesome things happening at Cree’s Corner! When I decided to take the leap of faith and start Cree's Corner, I vowed that I would be the daycare that I always needed and wanted for my own child. My heart is to truly provide you and your child with the Ultimate Child Care Experience.

 

Here’s a little bit about me!

I am the mother to an amazing and intelligent 8-year-old boy! I am originally from a small town in Texas named Teague, Texas. My southern drawl and country accent tells on me every time. I discovered the beautiful town of Naples, Florida in 2018 and it has become my home ever since! I have over 12 years of experience working with children of all ages. I started working with children when I was in college and discovered my passion and love for serving and loving on them and I enjoy expanding the knowledge of the curious mind that children possess. I have wanted to own and operate an in-home daycare for many years so now I am turning that dream into a reality. Previously I have been a full-time Two (2) Year Old teacher and successfully potty trained 15 2-Year-Olds! I have served as a youth ministry counselor to underprivileged youth, I have mentored children ages 5 to 16, and I served as a missionary intern in Haiti for over 2 years. I want each and every child and parent who are a part of the "Cree's Corner Family" to feel loved, appreciated, valued, heard and seen. Beautiful things are always happening around you, even on the not so great days, you just have to train your mind to notice them! It is truly a privilege and my honor to be able to genuinely teach, serve, and love your child as they grow and explore all the beautiful things in life. 

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My Educations & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in General Studies with Minors in Psychology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice (Sam Houston State University)

• Department of Children and Family (DCF) Family Child Care Training (30 Hours)

• Completed the Department of Children and Family (DCF) Child Care Facility Training (40 Hours)

• Passed all of the Department of Children and Family (DCF) Family Child Care & Child Care Facility Comprehension Exams

• Completed the Department of Children and Family (DCF) Early Literacy for Children Birth to Three Course (5 hours)

• Completed Department of Children and Family (DCF) Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training

• Completed the Department of Children and Family (DCF) Child Care Personnel Orientation Course 

• Completed the Department of Children and Family (DCF) Medication Administration Training 

• Completed the Department of Children and Family (DCF) Universal Precautions/Exposure Plan Training

• Completed the Department of Children and Family (DCF) and additional Fire Extinguisher Training and Exam

• CPR & First Aid Certification (Pediatric & Adult)

• Food Handler's Certification

 

Completed Child Care Training Courses:

• Family Child Care Home Rules and Regulations (HOME) 6 Hours

• Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations (RNRF) 6 Hours​

• Behavioral Observation and Screening (BOSR) 6 Hours

• Child Growth and Development (CGDR) 6 Hours

• Health, Safety and Nutrition (HSAN) 8 Hours

• Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (CAAN) 4 Hours

• Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (UDAP) 5 Hours

• Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (ITPR) 5 Hours 

• Preschool Appropriate Practices (PSPR) 5 Hours

• School-Age Appropriate Practices (SAPR) 5 Hours

• Achieving and Maintaining Quality in Afterschool Programs (AMAP) 

• Early Literacy for Children Age Birth through Three (ELC) 5 Hours

• Florida Child Care Personnel Orientation (CCPO) 5 Hours

• Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training

• Child Care Personnel Orientation Course