Child Day Care and Education Centers Kiddie Academy

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"New Beginnings" - Infant Program
Lead Teacher's Bio My name is Jamie Taylor and I was born and raised in Roanoke Rapids, NC. I moved to Raleigh to attend Meredith College in 2004. I graduated in 2008 with a BA in Psychology and a double major in Child Development. I also took a graduate class at ECU. I have been working at Kiddie Academy of Brier Creek since November 2008 as a floater. I love children of all ages but have a strong passion for infants. February 2010 I was offered a teaching position in the younger infant room and was promoted to lead teacher in August 2010. I am thrilled to be working with the infants and to be working with a company that strives for excelence in curriculum and care. Hi, I'm Jennifer Moore, AKA "Jen". As a lead teacher of Infants two, I would like to tell you a little about myself. I absolutely love my job! I have my degree in Early Childhood Education and have worked in childcare for three years. I am also the lucky mother of a two year old who also goes to KABC. I love working with this age because children are hitting major milestones and to be able to not only witness but be a part of their development is amazing! I plan to continue my education while also continuing to help nurture and guide these "little people" on their journey to toddlerhood. Daily Schedule Welcoming Children/ Health Inspection Individual Routines * Child Selected Activities Morning Snack Rest Individual Routines * Teacher Facilitated Activities (Stories, Songs, Fingerplays) Individual Activity Time Outdoor Activities or Vigorous Indoor Activities Individual Routines * Lunch Clean Up Rest Individual Activity Time Afternoon Snack Individual Routines * Teacher Facilitated Activities (Sensory Play) Individual Activity Time Outdoor Activities or Vigorous Indoor Activities Individual Routines * Child Selected Activities
Individual routines are based on information given by families, and include napping, feeding, and diapering as needed for each child.

"Discovering Me" - Toddler Program
Lead Teachers' Bios Hi, my name is Jaclyn. I am from Raleigh, and graduated from Chowan University. My degree is in Elementary Education. I moved to Connecticut shortly after and spent four years working with all different ages within early childhood. I have fallen in love with early childhood and I am thrilled to be back in Raleigh working for Kiddie Academy. I look forward to watching your children learn and grow! My name is Nicole and I was born in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. My family moved to Cary, NC when I was four years old, and I've been here ever since. In May 2011, I graduated from Wake Technical Community College with my AAS in Early Childhood Education. I began babysitting at the age of thirteen and quickly decided that I wanted a career in childcare! My number one passion in this field is seeing the satisfaction of achievement on the children's faces. I hope to learn more about each child everyday, so that I can better personalize their learning experiences. Daily Schedule Welcoming Children / Health Inspection Breakfast Fine Motor Fun (Table Toys, Play dough, Puzzles) Clean Up/Hand Washing Morning Snack Snack Clean up/Diapering Language Arts Time (Story/Flannel Board) Centers (Blocks, Dramatic Play, Art, Gross Motor, etc.) Teacher Facilitated Activities Outdoor Play / Gross Motor Activities Musical Activity Diapering/Hand Washing/ Prepare for lunch/Transitional Activities Lunch Clean-up / Story Time Rest Time Diapering / Hand Washing/Transitional Activities Afternoon Snack Sensory Activities / Music / Individual Story Time Manipulative Activities (Table Toys, Blocks Puzzles) Diapering/Transitional Activities Outdoor Play/Gross Motor Activities Child Selected Activities
*Schedule subject to change based on the individual needs of the children.

"Exploring My World" - Two-Year-Old Program
Lead Teachers' Bios My name is Karen Fuller. I have my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have lived in Raleigh, NC since 2001. I am married and have a six year old and an infant son that attends Kiddie Academy. I have taught preschool for over twenty years. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family. I like to watch children absorb everything they see and learn. I look forward to bringing my experience and love for children to your child. My name is Jessica. I have been the older two's lead teacher since 2006. I am originally from VT where I earned my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. I have lived in Raleigh for 4 yrs. I am also a NC certified teacher and a member of Raleigh Jr. League. I like to sky dive and hike the Grand Canyon. I look forward to meeting you soon. Daily Schedule Welcoming Children/Health Inspection/Child Selected Activities Breakfast Fine Motor Fun (Table Toys, Play dough, Puzzles)/Diapering Outdoor Play Hand Washing/Story Time Morning Snack Language Arts Time (Story or Flannel Board) Music/Creative Movement Learning Center Exploration (Blocks, Dramatic Play, etc.)/Teacher Facilitated Activities Science and Sensory Activities (indoors or outdoors) Learning Center Exploration (Table Toys Art, Science, etc.) Diapering/Hand Washing/Story Time Lunch Prepare for rest time Rest time Hand Washing/Diapering Afternoon Snack Hand Washing/Story Time Learning Center Exploration (Blocks, Dramatic Play, etc.) Outdoor Play/Gross Motor Activities Learning Center exploration (Table Toys, Art, Science, etc.)/Diapering Child Selected Activities
*Schedule subject to change based on the individual needs of the children

"I Can Do It" - Three-Year-Old Program
Lead Teachers' Bios Hi! My name is Tammy. I have been the lead teacher for our three's-one classroom since 2006. I have been in the Early Childhood field for twenty years. I have worked in several roles: childcare consultant, community college instructor, and early childhood care provider. I'm also a retired army veteran of 20 years. I am married and have two wonderful daughters that are 18 and 10. I'm also the proud mama of Casey, a rat-a-poo (rat terrior/ poodle mix). I enjoy travelling with family and friends. My life mission is to make a difference in the lives of children and families. Lastly, I'm a mentor for all staff members to promote staff development. I look forward to meeting you soon!! Hello! My name is Heather. I'm the lead teacher for our three's-two classroom. I am thrilled to be a part of the Kiddie Academy team. I moved to North Carolina from East Palestine, Ohio in March of 2009, with my cat Casper. (Yes, he is all white). I have to say, that so far, I love it! I will be even happier if I can go a year with NO SNOW! I have been teaching preschool for 2 years. I received my Associates in Early Childhood Education from Kent University Technology. I am completing my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education Administration. Prior to my degree in Education, I taught for a year at a private preschool in Winona, Ohio. I also have an Associates Degree in Business Management and Accounting from ITT Technical Institute in Youngstown, Ohio. (Yes this is my second career!) I look forward to getting to know you and your child as they pass through my classroom!! Daily Schedule Welcoming Children/ Health Inspection/ Child Selected Activities Breakfast Language Arts Discovery Centers Restroom/Hand Washing/Preparing for Snack Morning Snack Snack Clean Up Morning Meeting (Language Arts, Character Education/Social Studies, Spanish, Sign Language) Learning Center Exploration (Science, Math, Art, Dramatic Play, etc.) Outdoor Play and Exercise Time Language Arts Time (Story, Flannel Board, Puppets) Creative Movement and Music Restroom/Hand Washing Lunch Lunch Clean Up/Restroom/Prepare for Rest Time/Story Time/Visiting Time Rest Time Restroom/Hand Washing/Prepare for Snack Afternoon Snack Story and Share Time Outdoor Play and Exercise Time Learning Center Exploration Child Selected Activities
*Schedule subject to change based on the individual needs of the children.

"Ready, Set, Go" - Four-Year-Old Program
Lead Teachers' Bios My name is Yvette. I was born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. After college I went to live in Lancashire, England where I recieved my Early Childhood Credentials and worked in a preschool. I also taught swimming. I have lived in the US for thirteen years and worked at Kiddie Academy since 2006, working in both the 3's and 4's. I started my Associates in Early Childhood and was sponsored by the Teach program. I graduated in May of 2010 with honours. I am continuing my education, currently doing some business classes and planning on getting my BK certification. I have three children Jack, Sarah, and Billy. I am an animal lover and have a cat, chocolate lab, and two parakeets. My favorite past time is to travel. My name is Kathy. I have been a lead teacher in the Four's-Two classroom since 2008. I moved to Raleigh in 1989. I grew up in Marengo Illinois. I graduated from Rock Vally College, Rockford Illinois, with a degree in Human Services. I spent 4 years in the Wisconsin National Guard. I have over 25 years of experience working with preschool children of all ages. In my free time I enjoy hiking, cooking, and reading. Daily Schedule Welcoming Children/ Health Inspection/ Child Selected Activities Breakfast Language Arts Discovery Centers Restroom/Hand Washing/Prepare for Snack Morning Snack Morning Meeting (Language Arts, Character Education/Social Studies, Spanish, Sign Language Outdoor Play/ Gross Motor Activities Learning Center Exploration (Science, Math, Art, Dramatic Play, etc.) Restroom/Hand Washing/Transitional Activity Lunch Lunch Clean Up/Restroom/Prepare for Rest Time/Story Time/Visiting Time Rest Time/Journal Time Restroom/Hand Washing/ Prepare for Snack Afternoon Snack/Individual Story Time Afternoon Snack/Individual Story Time Outdoor Play and Exercise Time Learning Center Exploration Child Selected Activities *Schedule subject to change based on the individual needs of the children.
Individual routines are based on information given by families, and include napping, feeding, and diapering as needed for each child.

"On My Way" - Five-Year-Old Program
Lead Teachers' Bios My name is Aleida and I am a lead teacher in the Four's-One classroom. I have been teaching in the classroom setting since 1989. I have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I'm an active member of NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) and I've been with Kiddie Academy since their opening in August, 2005. I'm from Philadelphia and have been residing in Raleigh since 2002 with my son who attends North Carolina A & T University. I enjoy making jewelry, scrapbooking, traveling to exotic places, and shopping. As an educator, my job is to provide a safe, loving, and positive learning environment. My goal is to make learning meaningful and enjoyable by providing a fun, stimulating, and challenging environment. I have an enormous responsibility to help children reach their potential, and to help them become independent, responsible citizens. I want my students to have the best educational experience with freedom to grow and make mistakes. My job is to make a difference in the lives of children in a positive and creative manner. I do this by seeing each child as an individual and trying to find their special talents and interests that will help them succeed in school and become life-long learners. Hi, I'm Jen. I am originally from New Jersey but also lived in Ohio for thirteen years before moving to the sunny state of North Carolina. In my free time I enjoy photography, running, and going to the beach because I love the outdoors. In high school I found my love for teaching as I volunteered at a local Head Start program. I completed my Bachelors degree in psychology at Ohio University before moving on to obtain certification in PreK-6th grade. My student teaching experience was in a first grade classroom and soon after I began to work at the Pre-K level. I am very excited to help start our trasitional kindergarten program at Kiddie Academy of Brier Creek. My goal for our students is to help them grow socially and emotionally while obtaining the necessary skills to be successful in kindergarten and beyond. Daily Schedule Welcoming Children/Health Inspection /Child Selected Activities Breakfast Language Arts Discovery Centers Restroom/Hand Washing/Prepare for Snack Morning Snack Morning Meeting (Language Arts, Character Education/Social Studies, Spanish, Sign Language) Creative Movement and Music Learning Center Exploration (Science, Math, Art, Dramatic Play, etc.) Outdoor Play/Gross Motor Activities Restroom/Hand Washing/Transition Activity Lunch Restroom/Prepare for Rest Time/Story Time/Visiting Time Rest Time/Journal Writing Restroom/Hand Washing Outdoor Play/Gross Motor Activities Hand Washing/Transition Activity Afternoon Snack Learning Center Exploration Group Games/Music and Movement Child Selected Activities
*Schedule subject to change based on the individual needs of the children.

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