Provider Check-In 2023 Tonya Muhammad

In this episode i had the honor of having an amazing conversation with Mrs. Dominique Ellis a second generation Child Care Center Owner and CEO of her company Educated Minds. We talked about how her beautiful mother went from a family daycare provider to center owner & how Dominique has excelled in life while having dyslexia and losing her father at an early age. Marrying her childhood friend and writing a book about the loss of her father as a child. 
This conversation is full of love, laughter and some tears... Dominique is a young woman with an old soul... She is very wise and business savvy. Her company Educated Mindz is very successful as she offers trainings in all aspects of the business of Childcare.

This episode is a conversation with providers from all over the country in the Daycare Chronicles 101.2 Clubhouse weekly meeting room. 
Topics discussed are:
The new T-K & Early Headstart Programs affecting Family Daycare.
Sick Children in 2022
Crayola Parties in February
 
 

This episode discusses how important it is to have effective communication between the Parent and Provider to aid in preventing any possible misunderstandings about contracts , care of their child and expectations while the child is in your care.
Providers also shared about having a child in your care that you may not be able to meet the needs of.
 

This episode is about the struggles and wins of 2021 with providers. We must count our Blessings especially within this Pandemic. Daycare Providers are not only Essential but also Necessary.

Science Teacher Mom is a High School Science Teacher that has turned her love of science ,teaching and most importantly the love of being a mom into a Successful Business. 
Science Teacher Mom(Medinah Muhammad) has been featured on NBC in a full episode of" George To The Rescue" . She  also has content and downloadable  sheets on Teacher Pay Teachers. 
The interview is refreshing and will inspire you to level up your Stem with her activity boxes. You can find Science Teacher Mom (Medinah Muhammad) on YouTube, Instagram & Tik Tok as well.
Healthy Snack Tip: Fresh Veggie Parfaits
Also reference to the book "Preventing Daycare Burnout" by Suzette Salmon which is available on Amazon.

This episode talks about Self Care & Mindfulness for educators with my special guest Megan Sweet "The Awakening Educator".
We also discuss classroom inclusion, anti-racist behavior for children as Megan is also an "Education Transformation Leader and Advocate
Healthy Snack: Yogurt Parfait