Hello Family Childcare Providers!

I’m Kristie, a family child care provider, MN Trainer and Course writer, and a Childcare coach. Ten years ago, I was teaching first grade and special education. Then I said what so many parents say, “I want to be home with my children.” So, I began my journey into family child care. I started out small and didn't have any experience running my own business. I made A LOT of mistakes the first 5+ years. I found myself taking too many unpaid days and not trusting my instincts. My mental health was in decline and I stopped seeing myself as a professional. I started to feel isolated and I desperately WANTED and NEEDED a support system. I needed advice on daily activities, contracts, behavior management and policies. But MOSTLY I was searching for someone to validate my feelings AND support me. There were so many questions would run through my mind.

  • Should I quit?

  • I am able to make it in this business? 

  • How can I change my program to work for me and my families? 

  • How do I stay open to serve my childcare families?

And so, I made A LOT of changes. I found a small group of providers that lean on each other. Having support was my only way through. Slowly, I created a business that worked for me, and then found families that fit into it. I was the provider that my childcare families deserved, and the mother and wife that I wanted to be. Whether you are starting your program or have been in this business for years, everyone needs some support and guidance throughout their career. Nobody should be in this business alone. I can help you get started in the childcare industry, or transform your existing business into a program that works for you; including providing a sustainable income. Let’s work together.

I will help you create a Personalized Provider Plan:

  • 8 weeks of working together

  • Comprehensive review of your program

  • Modification of your policies and procedures to reflect the needs of your families AND YOU

  •  A built in support system- You will no longer feel alone or isolated 

We will start with a discovery call. I will ask you all the right questions to help us mastermind your custom plan. By the end of this call, I will have everything I need to drum up your Personalized Provider Plan, which I will help you implement! Our regular correspondence will review how things are going, any wins/challenges you faced, and problem-solving strategy development. This is me and you, each week talking and supporting you with your plan and implementation. I will send you a detailed review after coaching calls with to-do items and resources. You will have a clear expectation of what you need to work on and complete. You can email and request an SOS Call, where I can help out in a jam, answer additional questions and provide support.

More About Me:

  • I have been a Family Child Care Provider for 10 years and have worked with children for over 20 years

  • I am a Licensed General Education Teacher (K-6)

  • I have four licensures as a Special Education Teacher:  
    Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Academic/Behavior Specialist

  • I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Masters Degree in Special Education

  • I am a Certified MN Trainer and Course Writer

  • I have a licensed, Four-Star Parent Aware Child care Rating