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Our Basic Philosophy

I believe children learn through play and interacting with the world around them. Each child has his or her own personality and style of learning.  Each one develops at their own rate. We offer the children an environment and activities appropriate to their developmental needs.  Activities may be challenging, but not so difficult that the children become discouraged.

 

We offer variety in our activities and include music, movement, multi-cultural experience, reading, math and more.  Children are encouraged to join in our activities, but no child is forced to participate. We offer plenty of time for children to choose their own activities and interests and try to build on those by helping to extend the play. 

 

I believe one of the best gifts we can give children is TIME.  Time to explore, time to learn just what does interest them, time to be a friend, time to read a book, time to build that block castle and then knock it down and do it all over again if they like, time to learn and to be a child. 

 

We also believe it is important that children learn important social skills that they will carry them through life.  Manners, kindness, friendship, independence, responsibility and patience are a few of these.  Self esteem is very important to a child’s development, but being a caring member of society is also key to their success in life.

 

We understand that children learn best in a relaxed but stimulating environment in which they feel secure and supported. The children will develop many skills including emotional security, social skills, listening skills, expressive language skills, self-help skills, creative thinking skills, critical thinking, problem solving skills, and above all, a positive sense of self-esteem and a love of learning but it is all at their own pace. 

 
Personal Information

I have been a child care provider for 20 years. I have completed many hours of course work at the local colleges in Child Development, Child Psychology and Psychology during this time.  I am nationally accredited by the National Association for Family Child Care. (NAFCC)  I have received my CDA (Child Development Associate) credential from the national council in Washington.

 

I attend conferences several times a year, and continue to attend classes and workshops relevant to development and children. I have taken DCFS required classes in ADA training. I am licensed by the State of Illinois through the Department of Children and Family Services. I am also Red Cross certified in CPR (Infant, Child & Adult) and in First Aid.   I am a member of two local child care associations. (The Lisle/Naperville Day Care Association and the Wheaton/Glen Ellyn Child Care Association.)  I also serve as an executive board member for the Lisle Naperville Association.  I am a member of The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC), The Dupage Association for the Education of the Young Child (DAEYC), The Fox Valley Association for the Education of the Young Child (FVAEYC) and The National Association for the Education of the Young Child (NAEYC). 

 

I am often asked to teach workshops to train and guide other providers and also to speak at various child care conferences & gatherings.  I serve as a mentor to accreditation candidates and as an advisor to providers working to achieve their CDA certifications. 

 

I have been married since 1985 and am the mother of two beautiful children (young adults), Aaron and Emily.  My husband, Emrah Kasar, runs a JukeBox Repair / Electronics Service (part-time) and also is my partner in our childcare.  Emrah has been assisting with our family child care since 1995.  He is well versed in child development and is also Red Cross certified in CPR (Infant, Child & Adult) and in First Aid.  He is a member of the Lisle Naperville Child Care Association, and also attends child care workshops and trainings throughout the year.
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