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| Member Spotlight May 2006 |
| Member: Melissa Dainard - DRHCCA yahoo group Moderator #2 |
| Tell us a bit about yourself I am a mother to two wonderful boys Jacob - 7 years and Zachary - 18 months. I have been married for almost 11 years to my wonderful husband Steve. |
| Where is your daycare located?
Bowmanville, Ontario |
| What is your Daycare Name?
Melissa�s Munchkins Home Daycare (the original one) |
| How did you come up with your daycare name?
Melissa�s Munchkins just flowed together well. |
| How long have you been providing daycare?
Over 5 years |
| What was your inspiration for getting into the daycare field?
I loved how my oldest son was learning and I want to teach other children. Also I love helping children learn a new task or explore their environment. |
| What is your favorite part of your new profession?
My favorite part is Playing with the children and exploring their environment with them. |
| What was your old profession?
An executive assistant. |
| If you had a $1000 to spend on things for your daycare what would you buy?
More toys and renovate the play area to make it bigger. |
| How did you learn about the daycare association?
From Dianne, I met her at the Early Years Centre. |
| How long have you been a member of the daycare association?
5+ years. |
| Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I see myself continue with daycare because I love it so much. |