Daycare Studio

Just helping my fellow child care providers juggle this crazy daycare life! So, my husband and I became directors in 2001. It all started when our church approached us to help start a daycare. We had no idea what we were getting into! We started from scratch...design, construction, licensing, staffing, enrolling, & everything in between! The process was daunting, but we made it work by taking one step at a time. Through much trial and error and many years of challenges, we created a loving, nurturing environment for the children in our care and a supportive and encouraging work environment for our teachers and staff. For 21 years, our childcare center was a pillar in our community. We had wonderful, loyal staff and had a two-year-long waiting list for children to be enrolled in our center. In 2022, we decided to make a pivot and merge with our church’s private elementary academy, eliminating our early childhood department. It was a tough transition, but we knew it was time for a change. My husband took the role of school administrator while I stepped away from the center to focus solely on helping other childcare providers. So what keeps me going? Operating a daycare was WORK! Oh, my word! From daily scheduling, daycare policies, dealing with staff turnover, and state licensing, not to mention upset parents, I know the challenges because I’ve lived them! I wish I had someone when I first started to help me with ALL the things! Throughout the years, I have had other daycare owners, directors, and administrators ask me for advice, encouragement, & help with forms, management, etc., So I decided to start sharing what I have learned. I have so much info and so many daycare forms and templates collected throughout the years; why not share it with others? My goal is to help make another owner or director's life a little bit less stressful and more enjoyable. So, if you are a fellow childcare provider, here is my advice to you….The daycare world is fast, busy, and often exhausting. It's easy to get caught up in the parent drama, staff shortages, and state requirements. But, in the middle of the whirlwind, always remember what is most important; to nurture, love, and develop those impressionable young lives. They are the reason you do what you do, and they will forever remember YOU! When you’re having a rough day, focus on the good…the parent that says "THANK YOU for taking care of my child! Your daycare is the only center I trust!" The child that says, "I love you!” and wraps their tiny arms around your neck. The 18-year-old who comes to visit and gives you a hug reminiscing about being in your preschool. The employee who says, "You are the best boss I have ever had. Working here is more than a job. Y’all are my family!"

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You also might be interested to know . . . I'm originally from Oklahoma and moved to Georgia with my parents and three siblings when I was nine years old. I’m a church girl….My father is a Pastor, so I have grown up in church all my life. I am also a singer and lover of music. I have been leading worship for over 22 years. When I'm not running a daycare or singing my heart out, you can find me parked on my couch chilling with my husband or glued to my laptop working! I LOVE hanging out with my family, sipping on a good cup of coffee, eating yummy Mexican, and listening to a good audible book.