Kandie Newell
Sioux Falls
Summary
Dedicated In-Home Daycare Provider with a strong background in child development, safety protocols, and relationship building. Committed to fostering a nurturing environment through effective communication and creative activity design.
Compassionate childcare professional with over 16 years of experience in providing safe, nurturing environments for children. Expertise in implementing health protocols and maintaining open communication with parents to support child development and well-being.
Innovative In-Home Daycare Provider skilled in developing age-appropriate activities that promote emotional and social growth. Proven ability to establish trust with parents and ensure the safety and comfort of children in a dynamic daycare setting.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Daycare Provider
Kandie's Daycare
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2010 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational activities to enhance child development.
- Established a safe and nurturing environment for children, ensuring emotional and physical well-being.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and daily activities, fostering strong relationships.
- Mentored new staff on childcare best practices, enhancing overall team performance and service quality.
- Implemented health and safety protocols to maintain a clean and secure daycare environment for all children.
- Facilitated creative playtime opportunities by providing a variety of toys, games, art materials, and sensory exploration stations catered to different age groups.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized space for daily activities, ensuring child safety and comfort.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through open communication channels including email updates, phone calls, newsletters, parent conferences or meetings when necessary.
- Promoted social skills and emotional well-being among the children through fostering a nurturing environment.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks adhering to dietary requirements of each child in the daycare setting.
- Managed daily administrative tasks such as attendance records, incident reports, and parent communication logs.
- Administered first aid and managed minor injuries or illnesses following established health protocols.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington High School/Joe Foss Alternative
Sioux Falls, SDSkills
- Patience and empathy
- Safety protocols
- Age-appropriate play
- Child development expertise
- Creative activity design
- Parental partnership
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Friendly and respectful
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Punctual and reliable
- Multitasking
- Child safety
- Child supervision
- Safety awareness
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Health and safety
- Housekeeping
- Stress tolerance
- Basic housekeeping
- Self motivation
- Infant care
- Sanitation
Timeline
In-Home Daycare Provider
Kandie's Daycare
01.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Washington High School/Joe Foss Alternative