I always say that I did not choose this profession, but the profession chose me. Like any immigrant, I just wanted to work to have an income for my family. Thirteen years ago, a childcare center in the community where I lived needed staff. I first started as a volunteer and after two weeks I stayed to work. Since I arrived in this place and started living with the children, I realized that it was the perfect job, and I knew it was the profession I wanted to dedicate myself to. I am currently very happy because I recently obtained my Home Daycare license.

Beliefs Statement

Early childhood education is important because education is a right for all children. The first years of children's lives are the most extraordinary stage of growth and development and in this first educational stage of children is where the foundations for the future are formed. Early childhood teachers and providers have the responsibility to support their abilities and help them develop their social, cognitive, emotional, language, affective, and physical needs from birth.

Area: CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Level 1B- Identifies the basic milestones of child development identified in the Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines

Level 2C-Identifies the stage of physical, cognitive, social/emotional, and communication development of children

Level 3a. Recognizes that interaction with people and the environment stimulates the child's brain function, growth, and development.

Area: CURRICULUM AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Level 1g- Supports and encourages children to participate in a variety of activities.

Level 2c- Provides a balance between child-led activities and caregiver/teacher-led activities throughout the day for children.

Level 3a- Use opportunities throughout the day to incorporate activities that facilitate language development, fine/gross motor skills, and social-emotional and cognitive areas.

Area: FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

Level 1c. Establish positive communication and relationships with families

Level 2h. Respect and support cultural differences and diverse family structures

Level 3a. Communicate with families about the curriculum, the child's individual progress, and their progress and development

Area: PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Level 1c. Complies with program policies and state licensing laws and regulations

for childcare.

Level 2b. Organizes plans, maintains records, and communicates with families and staff efficiently

3d level. Participates in strategic planning and goal setting for the program.

area: ONGOING MEASUREMENT OF CHILDREN'S PROGRESS

Level 1d. Maintains confidentiality between the program and the child's family regarding the

observations and evaluations of each child

Level 2a. Identifies various ways to get to know each child as an individual, including strengths,

needs, interests, families, and life situations

Level 3b. Observe children continuously, analyze and evaluate findings, and apply this knowledge to practice

“Create and maintain open relationships. friendly and cooperative and communicates events daily.” With my experience as an educator and family, I believe it is one of the keys to seeing better results in children. Because when the relationship between the program and the family is fractured, it is very difficult to help the child. We as educators have a very important part to contribute so that this communication with parents is respectful and trustworthy. Inviting them to conferences, to share in class, or informal meetings are good moments to strengthen the relationship.

“Develop a Curriculum” high-quality programs use a curriculum to maximize children's learning and development and collect information from each child to meet her individual needs.

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