Tender Blessings, Accokeek

At Tender Blessings Accokeek, we believe that children learn best in a safe, warm, and stimulating environment where a variety of materials are available for them to explore. We encourage the development of natural curiosity, as well as self-help and problem-solving skills. I have worked professionally in child care for twelve years with a variety of ages. After studying Early Childhood Education and the College of Southern Maryland, I transferred to Bowie State to obtain a degree in Pedology (Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Development). I am a level 6 MSDE credentialing candidate as well as a candidate for National Accreditation with the National Association for Family Child Care. Working with young children has been a life-long passion, thanks to the influence of my mother, the founder of Tender Blessings LLC. "My dream is to offer a home away from home that a child can feel safe and comfortable, not only to learn, but to express himself or herself without fear of judgment." Qualifications: - Bachelor's of Science degree in Pedology (Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Development) - Licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education - Candidate for Level 6 Credentialing with MSDE - Candidate for National Accreditation with the National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC) - First Aid & CPR certified