My name is Monika. I have been a Licensed Daycare Provider in La Crosse, Wisconsin since February 1999 and have been certified for 5 months prior.
I have always liked working with children, have been a Foster Mom to "hard-to-handle" Teens for 3 years in Salt Lake City, UT and have had my first two years of schooling in Child Psychology. I have my Infant and Toddler Credential and am now going to school for my BA in Elementary Education on a full scholarship.
I loved being a Foster Parent!! It was a wonderful experience. Since 2006 we have been Foster Parents here in La Crosse.
My husband Donny has been licensed alongside me since January 14th, 2004, but has participated in the care of the children since May 2002. My son David and his wife Amanda are my Substitutes.
You can learn more about us by clicking the home button on the bottom of this page.
Here are some pictures of the kids that have been in my care and some of the activities we have done.
AT PLAY
Zach at waterplay
Triston, Zoe, and Cody doing the same
Alex dressing up
He's the Prince
Picnic outside on the trampoline with Cody, Triston, Spencer, Jessie and Zach. The State passed a law and we are not allowed to have the Trampoline anymore.
Mikey and Savannah jumping on the trampoline
Alex, Emily, Wendy, Aydin and Mom Lindsey in the Daycare Room
Taylor coloring
Taylor showing off her finished art project
Tydon putting "clouds" on his "sky"
Jason showing off his art-project
Fun at the Zoo
Donny, Jessica, Austen, Tyler, Spencer, Alex, Tydon, Triston and Emily
Lunch at Burger King
Jessica, Emily, Tydon, Austen, Spencer, Alex, Tyler and Triston
Field Trip to Recycling
Naomi, Jenny and Autumn
Lil' David
Minda eating Spaghetti
Cody eating Pizza
Zoe eating a cookie
Savannah
Autumn and Kole
Some of my handouts I created
| Brain Development | A letter to parents about Brain Development |
| Welcome Brochure | A Welcome Brochure for new parents introducing the center and staff |
| Resource List | Resource List for Parents of the La Crosse, Wisconsin area |
Cody and Frances
| Activity Idea Place | An Early Childhood Educator's Resource for Activities all through the year |
| Care.com | Find Child Care Resources from Babysitters and Nannies to Daycare Centers |
| Baby Bag Parent Site | Baby Bag is a site featuring everything from childcare questions to recipes |
| Coloring Fun | Coloring fun for every occasion |
| Common Sense Parenting | A Service of the Girls and Boys Town, this site have tips and parenting info for all ages |
| Crayola | Crayola Creativity Center. Coloring, Arts and Crafts, card creator and more |
| Daycare Resource | Resource for Parents and Teachers with Licensing Standards for each State and a National Database of Daycare Providers |
| Government Forms | Wisconsin Government Forms for Licensed Daycares and more |
| How Stuff works | Find answers to some of the things kids might ask you |
| Kids Domain | A Resource for families. Among other things, this site has Holiday, Craft and Travel tips. |
| Letter of the Week | This is a great resource for Daycare Providers. The site features "the letter of the week" and gives the Provider ideas of how to teach the different letters of the alphabet |
| National Childcare Information Center | This is a national clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links parents, providers, policy-makers, researchers, and the public to early care and education information. |
| National Network for Childcare | An Internet source of over 1000 publications and resources related to child care. Publications are research-based and reviewed. Also a place to connect with others. |
| Nuttin' But Kids | This site is loaded with ideas and links about child related items |
| Parent Magazine | One of the parenting magazines I like |
| Preschool Express | Activities and Ideas for teachers, parents and grandparents |
| Printable Crafts for Kids | This site features printable crafts for kids for any occasion |
| Rain and Rainbow Activities for Kids | This site features rain and rainbow activities and links |
| Schoolexpress | This is an educational website featuring free Worksheets among other things. |
| Special Blessings Daycare | A Daycare |
| Teacher Sites | Finally we have a link to a page full of links of sites for Teachers |
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Thanks!!
