Kathy has been Licensed by the State Of Washington for child care since 1999. She grew up in White Salmon, but has many fond memories of her childhood days being spent at relatives in the Zillah area.
She has four children of her own, Matthew (25) lives in Seattle, Cody (21) is in the Coast Guard, Kady (18) just graduated High School and Riley (12). She is also a grammy to Hannah (4) whom she calls the "Love of her life!"
She is current on Infant / Child / Adult CPR, First Aid, HIV Certification, TB Tested, & Criminal Background Check.
Kathy is also a certified American Red Cross Instructor for CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens.
She is a former EMT.
She has taken numerous training's of on-going Early Childhood Education Classes on a variety
of subjects.
She is serving as Secretary on the Early Learning Division of Family Child Care Providers for SEIU, and was just nominated to serve another two year term by her peers. www.seiu925.org.
She served on the bargaining team for SEIU to negotiate the first Historic contract with DSHS that was approved by Governor Christine Gregoire in 2006. Kathy then two years later, again was nominated to serve on the bargaining team for SEIU for 2008, as well as a third time in 2010.
Kathy is also a former CASA Volunteer (Court Appointed Special Advocate).
She has completed taking College Classes to obtain her CDA (Child Development Associate.)
She and a fellow provider from Vancouver set out in 2008 to create a childcare Association in Vancouver. Columbia River Family Child Care Association continures to offer High Quality STARS Trainings and Workshops at an affordable price for providers. www.crfcca.com
Kathy is a member of Washington State Family Child Care Association, National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC, SEIU, USDA Food Program, Oregon Eco-Healthy Childcare.
In her spare time, Kathy enjoys spending time with her family. She loves going to the Beach, creating new spaces in her yard, shopping, reading, relaxing, watching old movies, taking walks and says her favorite place in the entire world is Maui, Hawaii.
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Missy Smith has worked part time at Just Like Home Childcare, Inc. since 2004. Missy works part time during the school year and volunteers full time during the summer months. She has three children of her own, Dustin, Dillon and Dalton and resides in Bingen, WA.
Background Check submitted to DEL: May 12th, 2010
TB Screening: July 20th, 2007
Adult, Infant, Child CPR: May 10th, 2010
First Aid: May 10th, 2010
Bloodborne Pathogens: July 18th, 2007
20 Hour STARS Class: May 9th, 2005
Brandy Taylor also works for us during the Summer months. Brandy turns 16 in June, has lots of experience babysitting and absolutely loves children! The kids are very excited to have Brandy this Summer and are looking forward to all the fun games she'll be playing with them!
Brandy will be an excellent addition to our team at Just Like Home! Brandy lives in White Salmon with her parents and two younger brothers.
Background Check submitted to DEL: May, 2010
TB Screening: June 1st, 2010
Adult, Infant, Child CPR: May 22nd, 2010
First Aid: May 22nd, 2010
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