Outstanding Wyoming Child Care Provider awards
For the past four years, Wyoming PBS has been honoring outstanding home childcare providers from around the state for their hard work and dedication to early childcare and learning. This year’s Wyoming PBS Outstanding Childcare Providers were Kim Weinrich, Casper; Ann Klein, Gillette; and Jennifer Leonhardt, Lovell.
Last month all three providers were honored at a legislative reception in Cheyenne followed by a breakfast hosted by Wyoming’s First Lady, Carol Mead at the Governor’s Mansion. “It is important to acknowledge these outstanding childcare providers, as they are performing one of the most critical services – nurturing and educating our young children – and we want them to continue,” said Wyoming PBS General Manager Ruby Calvert. “Our childcare provider awards also reinforce best practices and training opportunities, because we all learn new ideas from these role model providers.”
Kim Weinrich has been a licensed provider in the Casper community for over 23 years and is a member of Provider’s Empowering Providers, a state wide organization of home based providers.
Ann Klein has been a licensed provider in the Gillette community for over 12 years and is a member of Provider’s Empowering Providers, a state wide organization of home based providers.
Jennifer Leonhardt is a licensed provider in the Lovell community and is a member of the STARS Board of Review and is a strong advocate for children in Wyoming.
“Jennifer offers a program rich with everyday life experiences, an emphasis on literacy skills and preparing children for Kindergarten,” said Wyoming PBS Ready To Learn Coordinator Penny Hotovec. “Jennifer has created an environment of educational opportunities that enrich the lives of the children and families she serves.”
“These ladies are dedicated licensed professionals striving to meet the academic and emotional needs of the children in their care,” said Wyoming PBS Ready To Learn Coordinator Penny Hotovec. “They have created a routine of educational play and encouragement which enrich the lives of the children and families they serve while preparing them for Kindergarten.”
To nominate a Home Child Care Provider fill out the form below and watch Wyoming PBS this Spring to see if your provider is chosen for Provider of the Year 2012-2013.
If you have any questions please contact Wyoming PBS’s Ready to Learn Coordinator, Penny Hotovec at 307-254-1620 or via email at mpjahoto@aol.com.
If you would like to nominate a provider or yourself please
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