~ Welcome to Childcare Share - Resource & Support Group for Child Care Professionals in the Omaha Community ~

Member Testimonials

Please let us know your experiences as a member of ChildCare Share. We would love to highlight them here. Thank you!
I love ChildCare Share! I am here to develop friendships, lend emotional support, to meet the needs of the family childcare provider by networking and supporting each other and promoting a higher standard of professionalism; exchange ideas, and offer encouragement and inspiration for the Childcare Professional. I founded ChildCare Share with the hope that childcare providers could feel welcome and know that they had a place they could come to meet and network with others who are looking for the same things, who do what we do every day, a place to go to be inspired by another’s stories and experiences. A place where they can share knowledge, experiences and assist each other to achieve success. I feel it is important to come together and offer support to each other and work together towards a common goal. A place where you can feel like you belong! The ladies of ChildCare Share have definitely impacted my life and continue to inspire me to be the best I can be! Thank you ladies... -Robyn Birge, Founder & President
Child Care Share is truly a resource and support group. Whatever you need is always available and at your fingertips. It's very easy to find a team of providers willing to help you find whatever it is you might need. I felt right at home from the very first meeting. The newsletter and web sites are top notch! - Bev Sorensen	I became a member of Chidcare Share because I love all the resources available to me the child care provider. My only regret is that I wish I was not from out of state (I live in WI). They offer great continued education. I love all the activities for members. I love RFTS! What great creators Robyn and Pam are. If you love easy access to a wealth of resources Childcare Share is well worth the membership fee. Join today you'll love it. -Lisa Bahrke
The ChildCare Share meetings I have attended have been inspiring, resourceful and fun. It is so great to have a group that share the same passion as yourself, early childhood education. Thanks ChildCare Share! -Jennifer Webb Pine Street Preschool	Childcare Share is wonderful!! I have used many of the activities and printables in the members section. I am amazed how quickly we have grown in member numbers. You know the saying: "try it you'll like it!" - Debbie Glogowski
I joined ChildCare Share more than a year ago and have loved every minute of it! From the moment I joined, I knew I was part of something special and feel that I am not just a member of ChildCare Share but that this group belongs to me! I have always been able to find answers for my questions, a sympathetic ear, an encouraging word and great friends. Thank you ladies for making this such a fun place to be! -Charlotte Zuniga	Childcare Share is the support, encouragement, and reassurance I need as a childcare provider. The group has always exceeded my expectations: organized and well planned, yet warm and inviting. My occasional struggle or frustration melts away after being able to gain resources and knowledge from other providers. I attend the meetings every month, not just for in-service training, but for friendships and new ideas as well. Thank you Childcare Share! -Angie Siders, Program Director



Training Testimonials for 2009
Jan - Documenting Children's Experience Linda Reddish	March - Understanding Early Brain Development Michelle Rupiper
I really learned a lot and I cannot wait to incorporate these ideas into my classroom; I wasn’t sure how the presentation would apply to me, but it wound up being extremely useful. I hope to apply everything in my childcare; Portfolios and family journals are a way to open-up communication between families and teacher;	Stimulate and work with my children at even younger ages. Share this information with my parents and show them the importance of early brain development; I will tell parents about the windows of opportunity and encourage them to help me provide the experiences that take advantage of these peak learning curves. Everything you do your kids absorb. Be positive.
April - It's Laughter we're After Jenny Herrick	May - Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset – You! – Jeff Fryman and Mike Mandolfo
° Couldn’t have chosen a more perfect speaker. Sometimes we just need a little pick me up and not worry about the little things. ° Haven’t laughed this much in ages ° Fantastic, phenomenal, amazing and top of the line ° Great Speaker, Best this group has ever had.	° Think more about retirement, and disability insurance ° Children’s insurance can be converted ° Learned a lot ° Good speakers
June – Your Space/Their Space – Patricia Dischler	July – My Big Fat Advertising Campaign – Anne Trouba
° Incredible, I have never learned so much about my business in such a short time. ° Best workshop I’ve been to in forever. ° Patricia was excellent – Just the right topic, very creative and funny. ° Just be yourself, and everything will be great. What will you use in your childcare setting? ° Alphabet box/tubs, Photo Books, Shredded Paper Idea, Make A Mess, Separate Quiet from loud, don’t set yourself up for conflicts, No Baby Corners/Shelves, Capture, carpet cleaner, Calendar Pictures on the Walls, Painting with Shaving Cream, Incentives for reading the Communication boards, Difference between good dirt and bad dirty.	° Relaxing and fun way to look at advertising ° Loved how she is just herself. That’s what I like about this group, everyone is just themselves. ° Great ideas that made sense ° Setting the Scene at Interviews What will you use in your childcare setting? ° Focus on the Decision makers, Putting Business cards in Trick or Treat Bags, Get my brochure to the Real Estate Agent, How to do signs the right way, Everyone is your ‘Target’ customer
August - Roundtable Discussions - Jen Stoakes	September – Daycare Stress Less - Melanie Osborn
° Great night, loved the open discussions ° Emergency policies, laundry basket fire drills. ° Great way to get to know the ladies individually and hear their opinions. ° Great discussion questions ° Jen was great on crowd control.	° Things that cause stress are not things, but our reactions to the thoughts about those things. ° Change It, Accept It or Leave It ° Your energy dictates the mood. ° Muscle Test Everything ° Breathe Into your Center ° Loved the stress relief activities for teacher and children to do together. ° Very interesting and liked doing the activities with a partner.

Hit Counter