Episode #33 S1 E4 The Transition to Child Care

Today my guest is Lauren Hakala. Lauren shares with the listener tips and tools for supporting parents after they have chosen their childcare center.    Lauren is not only  a long time Educator for the Young Child she has done this work in many different Settings. These setting include the Lab Schools of Keene State College where she earned her BS, and The University of New Hampshire where she enjoyed completing 14 graduate courses in ECE, she worked at The Orchard School where she learned 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 enjoyed living off grid with her husband in the deep woods of New England.   In this episode she shares with the us what she refers to as the golden keys to help find quality child care during these challenging times and beyond.  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