Tricia Swaters
Montrose,MO
Summary
Experienced in-home daycare provider with strong organization, time management, and attention to detail. Skilled in creating safe, engaging routines, supporting children’s daily needs, and maintaining clear communication with parents.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Daycare Provider
Tricia Swaters
Montrose, MO
03.2005 - 05.2026
- Supervised children's daily activities at daycare center.
- Prepared snacks, meals, and classroom materials.
- Maintained clean, safe play areas and sleeping spaces.
- Supported toilet training, diapering, and hygiene routines.
- Planned age-appropriate games, crafts, and learning activities.
- Communicated daily updates with parents and guardians.
- Monitored child behavior and guided positive interactions.
- Followed center policies, safety rules, and emergency procedures.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that included music, art, outdoor games, and reading stories.
- Sanitized toys and equipment on a daily basis to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Communicated with parents regarding their child's progress in the daycare program.
- Supervised children during outdoor playtime to ensure safety at all times.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Read books aloud to groups of children at story time each day as part of an early literacy initiative.
- Managed snack time by ensuring healthy options were available while encouraging proper nutrition habits among the students.
- Intervened quickly and appropriately when issues between children arose using positive behavior management techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Appleton City High School
Appleton City, MO05-1996
Skills
- Record Keeping
- Microsoft Excel
- Office coordination
- Appointment scheduling
- Multitasking
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Organization skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Strong organization
- Customer service
- Reception duties
Timeline
In-Home Daycare Provider
Tricia Swaters
03.2005 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
Appleton City High School