Brandi Leavitt
Iola,KS
Summary
Licensed Home Childcare Provider with a proven track record in early childhood education and development. Successfully implemented customized care plans, enhancing children's social and academic skills. Known for exceptional patience and empathy, fostering strong relationships with parents while managing schedules and activities efficiently. Proficient in documentation and reporting, ensuring compliance with recordkeeping requirements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Home Childcare Provider
Self Employed
Iola, KS
08.2008 - 06.2025
- Supervised daily activities to ensure child safety and engagement.
- Maintained a clean and organized play environment for children.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding child progress and needs.
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring nutritious options for children.
- Monitored children's behavior, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Built strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Maintained clean and organized living and play areas to promote child health and safety.
- Established and followed stable routine for children to meet emotional and developmental needs.
- Enhanced child development by implementing age-appropriate educational activities and playtime.
- Encouraged and supported self-help skills to establish independence.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor excursions like visits to local parks or nature walks around the neighborhood.
- Monitored children's development and discussed observations with parents.
- Provided emotional support to children by actively listening and offering guidance when needed.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, mealtime, and playtime, creating a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Served as a positive role model for children in my care by exhibiting patience, kindness, and a strong work ethic on a daily basis.
- Established a safe and nurturing environment for children, resulting in increased trust from parents.
- Improved language skills in young learners through engaging storytelling sessions and interactive games.
- Managed schedules, activities, and transportation for multiple children, maintaining punctuality and efficiency.
- Developed customized care plans to address the individual needs of each child, ensuring their well-being and growth.
- Efficiently managed the financial aspects of a home-based childcare business, such as budgeting expenses and tracking payments from parents.
- Collaborated with parents to develop strategies for addressing behavioral issues or developmental concerns in their children.
Education
High School Diploma -
Erie High School
Erie, Kansas 05.1999
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Language skills
- Early childhood development
- Social and academic development
- Care planning
- Social development
- Patience and empathy
- CPR training
- Early education
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Calendaring and scheduling
- Time management
- Documentation and reporting
- Microsoft office
Certification
Current CPR, AED and First Aid for Infants, Children and Adults.
Timeline
Licensed Home Childcare Provider
Self Employed
08.2008 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Erie High School