Provider of the Month
Updated: Sep 18
Being a child care provider isn't always easy! We want to recognize the special providers who go above and beyond for their kids!
To nominate your child care provider for JCCCA Provider of the Month and tell us what makes them special, email Stacie slhightree@msn.com
Provider of the Month:
August 2020 - Loretta Sampson
February 2020 - Todd Blanchard
October 2019 - Jenny Boncich
September 2019 - Joyce Acheson
June 2019 - Sue Kansteiner
April 2019 — Charmaine Freeny
February 2019 — Cristina Gaeta
September 2018 — Bev Hovey
May 2018 — Valerie Lovato
February 2018 — Cabrina Briano
August 2017 — Tisa Smith
Words from Loretta on her child care provider experience, "I began child care in Kansas 34 years ago after working as an engineer for 5 1/2 years. My oldest daughter was 10 months old at that time, and 1 1/2 years later, my second daughter was born. I did child care in Nebraska and Indiana before moving to Colorado 25 years ago. I joined JCCCA right after getting my license and loved going to the meetings. In 1997 I joined the board as benefits coordinator and then in 1999 I became secretary. I have made so many friends being a part of JCCCA, several of which were on the board. I know it helped me become more professional as a childcare provider.
Later I became part of the committee which worked to create the Experienced Child Care License, and I later testified during committee meetings so the License would be enacted . About 10 years ago I served on the Rules and Regulations review committee representing family child care providers. These were events that stretched my growth! Plus, I enjoyed organizing my wonderful volunteers for the Craft Xtravaganza for 23 years also.
Child Care has been a big part of my life and the life of my family. I officially retired the summer of 2020, and my husband John and I miss it! John especially misses gardening with the kids, and I miss the funny things they did and said all day long--and of the hugs!! We are now moving into our next phase of life as grandparents!"
Congratulations Loretta!
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