LITTLE BLESSINGS

Jeana L. Starks, Director

  It all began over 25 years ago that the Lord blessed me with a husband and two little boys.  It was at that time that I knew that I needed to make a change in my life regarding my career.  Nothing was more important to me than my family and staying home to raise my children and this started the journey towards opening up a home based childcare business.

  I began watching children of friends, family and those in the surrounding neighborhood.  I thought this would benefit my children by interacting with other children their age.  I developed my daily plan based on what would be most beneficial for the children.  I purchased learning videos and educational material that we worked on together each day during our class time.  A few years later my husband & I decided that it was time for us to move out of the area.  This announcement came as a huge disappointment to the parents whose children I cared for on a day-to-day basis and it saddened me that I had to leave; however, it gave me joy to know that the parents appreciated the care that I provided for their children. Once we moved, I decided to take a break from childcare and go back to working a 9-5 job.

  After some time had passed, I realized again that my boys were in another stage in thier lives and I needed to be home again.  I began taking Early Child Development and Childcare classes, obtained my license and opened LITTLE BLESSINGS in May 1997.

  It is now 2009 and we are now called Little Blessings Childcare and Preschool, I have continued my education in Early Childhood Development, First Five Funded programs, UCR Extensions, SBC Cares, and KidsNCare in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.  I have earned over 22 units at Mt. San Antontioo College, Long Beach College, Grossmont College, UC Davis and the University of Riverside Extensions Programs.  I have received my Child Development Associate Teachers Credential.  I am a member of the National Association for Education of Young Children and continue to participate in the educational training & activities sponsored by CAEYC. 

  My long term goal which I am working on continually (with God's blessing) is to open a Non-Profit Childcare Center called LITTLE BLESSINGS PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE CENTER. I recently acquired 501(c)(3) non-profit status and have begun Phase 2 (sponsorship/funding) of this project. This center would be built on the the current core values & foundation principles that Little Blessings Family Home Day Care was built on back in1997.

  I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your continued support & prayers.

                                                                                 Ms. Jeana