Licensing & Training

Academy For Kids is currently licensed with the State of Texas Department of Health and Protective Services and has been since 1998.  The local licensing provides frequent inspections as well as technical assistance.  For more information go to www.dfps.state.tx.us.

• Certified in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
• Enrolled in and monitored by Red River CCFP, Inc., CACFP, USDA Food Program
• Criminal background checks on me and all household members over age 14.
• Accredited with NAFCC in 2001
• Member of KAFCC (Keller Association of Family Child Care)
• For the most recent licensing inspection report go to

Our Licensing Details

Training

Each year, I am required to complete a minimum of 30 clock hours of training.  To date I have received over 800 clock hours of training, averaging about 40 hours/year.  Listed below are just some of the classes that I have participated in.

Annually

SIDS, Shaken Baby, and Infant Brain Development
Understanding. Preventing, and Responding to Emergencies Due to Food Allergies
Preventing Head Injury/Abusive Head Trauma
Emergency Preparedness
Preventing and Controlling Spread of Communicable Diseases, including Immunizations
Administering Medication
Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety
Handling/storing/disposing of Hazardous Materials
Child Growth and Development, Guidance and Discipline, Curriculum, Teacher-Child Interaction
Civil Rights Training

2022
Conflict Resolution 
Science; Shaping Curious Minds 

2021
Beware I Bite- All About Biting
Transforming Outdoor Spaces for Early Childhood
Safe Cleaning for COVID-19
Speech Therapy; What it is, Red Flags, and When to Refer
Helping Kids Manage Emotions
Teaching Children Self Awareness and Accountability 

2020
Why Read to a Baby? Reading Milestones
The Journey of Language Development
Bracing for COVID-19: What Early Childhood Programs Need to Know
Special Considerations for Infection Control During COVID-19
Providing High-Quality Experiences in Emergency Child Care Settings During COVID-19

2019
ABC Approach to Behavior Management
Circle Time Benefits
Developing Self-Esteem in Children

2018
Solving Difficult Parent’s Problems Quickly
The Importance of Thinking
Anxiety, Fear, Phobias

2017
Common Childhood Illnesses: Symptoms and Complications
Strategies for Caring for Children with Sensory Integration Issues
Health and Infectious Diseases
Assessing Young Children
Valuing Diversity

2016
Every Child Ready to Read - 5 Simple Practices
Understanding, Preventing, and Responding to Emergencies Due to Food Allergies
Preventing Head Injury - Abusive Head Trauma

2015
Promoting Empathy and Other "Prosocial" Behaviors
Healthy Social and Emotional Development vs. Challenging Behavior in Young Children
Exploring Visual Spacial Intelligence
Brain Development and the Effects of Early Deprivation
Teaching Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Making Sense of Sensory Processing

2014
Language and Literacy Development for Young Children
Science in the Early Childhood Classroom
Understanding Sensitivity of the Gifted
Recognize, Honor, and Fortify Your Gifted Child
Magical Math Experiences for the Early Childhood Classroom

2013
Understanding and Working Through the Common Misunderstandings of Perfectionism
Helping Different Kinds of Minds to Succeed
The Wisdom of Play
Pre-K Spaces

2012
Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Children
Recognizing and Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
Routines and Environments that Support Social Emotional Development in Infants and Toddlers
Responding to Challenging Infant Toddler Behavior
Keeping Kids Healthy

2011
Cooking Matters
Challenging Children in Your Care
Circle Time Activities
Snacks Count
Child Nutrition

2010
Dealing With Difficult Children
Health and Safety
Daycare 101 – Becoming a Professional Provider from day 1 to day 10,001
Early Childhood Intervention

2009
Positive Reinforcement
Foster Creativity that Lasts a Lifetime
Second Language Acquisition in Early Childhood

2008
Self Esteem
Methods to Manage Risk

2007
Professionalism
Back to Sleep
Record Keeping

2006
Retirement
Management

2005
Nutrition Training
Complete Bookkeeping

2004
Thoughtful Scheduling
Critters in the Classroom
Putting Children in Charge of Reading

2003
Family Friendly
Relationships
Observing and Responding
Professional Practices

2002
Using Transitions Effectively
ECI – Early Childhood Intervention

2001
Make-N-Take Crafts
Financial Security
Interviewing
Multicultural Diversity in the Classroom
Understanding AIDS and HIV

2000
Accreditation Support
Age Appropriate Toys
Around the World Curriculum
Unconditional Love and Self-Esteem
Communicating to Build Self-Esteem

1999
Thematic Teaching
Professionalism, Advocacy, and Next Steps
Legal Protection
Positive Child Management
Speech and Hearing
Keeping Kids Healthy
Caring for Children of Different Ages
Scheduling, Routines, and Transition

1998
Child Development and Play
Setting up the Environment
Parent Relations, Contracts, and Policies
Your Own Family and Personal Issues