Richard & Angela Marion – Owners
Wve been married for twenty-four years with three children and two foster care children. I work for the state of Iowa for sixteen years with Mentally and or physically challenged adults. I love caring for children and people with special needs. I believe that God gave me a special gift to use my talents with special people.
My Experience/Training/History
Licensed for four years with the state of Nebraska, 16 years of experience with the state of Iowa working with adults with special needs. Numerous hours of training with adult and child care. Attend many workshops to gain more information and knowledge to help children learn, play and grow. Ten years of experience with two foster children, one with special needs.
Employees
Our staff is committed to the highest quality of care and developmental needs of each child. Every staff member meets the required qualifications established by state regulation. We employ people who are warm and nurturing, who understand child development, who can apply their knowledge in the classroom, who meets all of the state requirements, who are mature and who respect each child as an individual. We seek employees who value working as a team with parents, colleagues, and volunteers.
Each staff member has on file three written references from previous employers and/or supervisors. We require a background check and physical examination for every staff person.
Each staff member participates in continuing training programs throughout their employment. Our staff is committed to complying with the state regulation that requires twelve hours of in-service training each year. As well as CPR and First Aid Training. We promote professional growth by encouraging our staff to earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential first, and pursue a degree in Early Childhood or a related field. Our staff is committed to working in partnership with you in meeting the needs of your child.