Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Teacher

MONA EASTMAN

Fargo,ND

Summary

Successful Home Daycare Provider with proven skills in caring for children as young as birth to age 5. Maintains safe, welcoming environment to encourage children's health development. Offers opportunities to play, learn and explore every day.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Home Daycare Provider

Open Arms Daycare
11.2005 - Current
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
  • Offered children numerous opportunities throughout each week to get sunshine and exercise in yard and at local parks.
  • Streamlined administrative tasks such as enrollment paperwork processing resulting in efficiency improvements.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Offered early language exposure through story time sessions fostering literacy skills.
  • Administered nutritious meals and snacks to promote healthy eating habits in children.
  • Balanced children's days between play, instruction, and rest with well-designed schedules.
  • Cultivated a sense of community within the daycare through collaborative projects involving both children and families involved in our program.
  • Complied with state regulations regarding licensing, health requirements, staffing ratios, and safety protocols in the operation of the daycare facility.
  • Managed daily operations of the home daycare, including scheduling, budgeting, and recordkeeping.
  • Delivered effective potty training strategies tailored to each child''s readiness level leading to successful outcomes.
  • Administered prescription and OTC medicines to meet children's specific needs.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children, conducting regular safety checks and maintaining cleanliness.
  • Built early learning skills such as color and shape recognition with hands-on activities.
  • Changed diapers of very young children and assisted older kids with bathroom requirements.
  • Managed home environment to keep areas clean, organized and free of safety hazards.
  • Kept children safe and secure in different environments with diligent monitoring and effective management strategies.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
  • Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Monitored nap times ensuring adequate rest periods which supported optimal growth and development.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Bismarck High School
Bismarck, ND
1989

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Health and Safety Training
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Health and safety
  • Infant Care
  • Friendly and Respectful
  • Problem-Solving
  • Caring and Responsible
  • Child Supervision
  • Observing and Monitoring Behavior
  • Team Leader
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Activity Planning

Certification

First aid and CPR

Timeline

Home Daycare Provider

Open Arms Daycare
11.2005 - Current

Diploma - General Studies

Bismarck High School

First aid and CPR

MONA EASTMAN