Child care staff fills needed gap for families

April 29, 2011 thenestlexington

Anyone who has spent an extended period of time with children knows what joy they can bring. On the other hands, there can also be a certain amount of frustration and energy drain.

Our Child Care Program recently received a call from a mother of two children who said, “I just need to be away from them for a while.” It’s not the first time we’ve heard such sentiment. That’s one of the reasons we offer a “respite” program. Offering parents, who are often single mothers, a time away from their children can help promote family happiness and prevent child abuse.

When families bring their children to The Nest, they also receive support in the form of child care teachers who provide a listening ear and share resources that might be useful. Those of us who work on other programs for The Nest recognize the essential work these staff members are doing as they provide nurturing, loving care to the children. They also teach lessons, adapting them to individual needs with resourcefulness and creativity.  The preschool program meets state requirements and is working toward receiving it’s state rating that indicates the high quality program it provides. These teachers and care givers provide a joyous atmosphere in which children are not only safe, but they also are learning and growing so they’ll be prepared when it’s time for them to enter school.

We salute our child care staff and want to say how proud we are to be a part of a program where they contribute so much to preventing child abuse. Thanks for what you do Jenny, Shelly, Angie, Tammy, Blair, Laura and Faith!

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