S1 E3 The Golden Keys to Finding Quality Child Care
In this episode Lauren Hakala shares with us what she refers to as the golden keys to help find quality child care during these challenging times and beyond. Lauren is not only a long time educator for the young child she has had the opportunity to do this work in many different settings. Some of the settings include, The Lab Schools of Keene State College where she earned her Bachelors and The University of New Hampshire were she enjoyed completing fourteen graduate courses in Early Childhood Education. She worked at The Orchard School where she was grateful to learn the value of stewardship and community. She was an Administrator and Child Care Director at the Vermont Center for the Deaf before beginning her work at Sophias Hearth Family Center as child care director and teacher. She is now a consultant for Joyful Beginnings as well as the Child’s Librarian at her local Library. She is an artist and maker and enjoys living off the grid with her husband in the deep woods of New England. To find out more about Lauren and all things Joyful Beginnings, click here https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/ Our website is in the works as you read this, so stay in close touch as we create this bountiful online resource, just for you!! I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others! If you are looking to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so by clicking on this link with https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting