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About Kim Richman
Kim's Objective
 To (in even a small way) affect the way
people look at child care and to enhance society’s perception of who the CAREGIVER
really is.
Special Training
- Child Development
- Communication Skills
- Parenting Issues
- Early Childhood Curricula
- Cognitive Development
- Social and Family Psychology
Kim's Philosophy
My philosophy
of early childhood education is based on these tenants:
- Every child is a unique and precious
gift from God.
- The education of young children is a
MINISTRY, not a vocation.
- Dedication, commitment, and
flexibility are strengths vital to a teacher’s success.
Experience
1995–present • THE LEARNING ZONE • Des Moines, IA
Family Day Care Home Provider
Designing and implementing
age-appropriate thematic whole language curricula in family day care setting
Creation and implementation of
Worship Curricula integrated into daily activities
Regular verbal communication with
parents
Increasing parent communication and
education through weekly newsletters
Organizing thematic ‘learning
boxes’ to enhance play and increase learning
Attending professional training to
increase personal knowledge in field of early childhood education
Providing children with nurturing
love and guidance
1991–1995 • Des Moines Christian Day Care • Des Moines, IA
Lead Teacher (3-year-old room)
Planned and implemented
age-appropriate activities
Communicated with parents and
encouraged their involvement
Fostered a warm, safe,
Christ-centered learning environment
Kim's Education
Attended
college at Northwest Missouri State University and Des Moines Area Community College with
emphasis in early childhood education.
Related Activities
Freelance
Assignment Writer for The Mailbox Magazine, Offer monthly thematic activity kits to
parents and caregivers through mail-order, ‘Parent and Provider’ Trainer for
CHILD NET, State registered and Child Net certified, Member of Child Abuse Prevention
Council
The Learning Zone
3912 Pleasant Street
Des Moines IA 50312
Phone: (515)274-6628
Fax: (515)237-4911
Email: LearningZn@aol.com
Our Hours
Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm |
