Welcome to Nanny Judy's

Welcome to Nanny Judy's. A Place to Communicate with the Families in my Care.

I believe quality childcare makes a difference in the lives of children and their families. I hope to be a good support for working parents. Working in partnership with parents ensures that the needs of the family are met and promotes a sound foundation for children.

There are so many benefits to children being cared for at home. Home is warm and secure; the ideal setting for children to learn and grow. I strive to provide a nurturing and encouraging environment, with age appropriate activities and opportunities to explore. Each child will be cared for according to their individual needs. I believe children who are loved and cared for will in turn learn to love and care for others.

About Me

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I am a Licensed Early Childhood Educator and Professional Ballet Teacher. Over the past 20 years I have taught preschool,daycare, managed my own LNR Family Daycare, and worked in private homes as a Nanny. My newest adventure is opening a Licensed In-Home Multi-Age Childcare. I have now opened Judy's Little Gems. Having a Licensed Childcare Facility in my home is so rewarding. Each day is brand new and exciting for both myself and the children! The word Nanny is very special to me. My British grandmother asked her grandchildren to call her Nanny. I hope to build great memories and relationships with children and families in my role as Nanny; just as my grandmother did.

Saturday, February 1, 2014

February 2014 Newsletter, Judy's Little Gems

Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do... but how much love we put in that action.
Mother Teresa
                                         

I love February!  This month our themes will be Love, Valentines, Feelings, Music, and since Love begins in the home we will spend some time exploring the theme In The House.  We will discover different types of homes, for both people and animals, how they are built and cared for and exactly what makes a house a home?  To me home is where my family is, where I work, play and invite my friends to visit.  It holds so many amazing memories.  Home is cooking and cleaning, hobbies, reading, pets, comfort and security. They say home is where the heart is.  

In January we introduced the numberline: 0-100.  We have counted up to 50 in English and have now counted up to 30 in French and 10 in Spanish.   This month we will learn our numbers to 20 in Spanish. Our Alphabet game is a favorite everyday.  The kids are often able to find the letters using the name and sound  and do not need the picture clue!  I am really impressed!  Our Colour this month is Red and Shape is Heart.  We will continue learning to spell and print our names and reviewing our phone numbers.  Since we have been practicing counting by 5's we will use this to learn to tell time.  Last month we began learning how to count by 2's to 10.  I am looking forward to introducing the children to some new musical instruments, including a piano keyboard.  

Thank you so much for all of the support, kindness, and good memories that you bring into my home everyday.  I hope that my home is place of comfort, security and good memories for your little Gems.  
Judy.