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Employee Wellness
Employee wellness is important to a company and even more so to a program working with young children and families. A wellness program can benefit your company and staff by increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, lower healthcare cost, improved morale, enhanced work life balance, increased employee retention and improved employer reputation.
First start with a Staff Wellness Acton Plan
- Identify the Team
- Collect Data About the Program’s Wellness Interests and Needs
- Create Staff Wellness Goals
- Put Ideas into Action
Employees also have to be able to be proactive in making Wellness a priority. By knowing what signs of stress are for them along with learning to take care of themselves and developing an individualized action plan and sharing the plan with managers and peers.
Mindfulness is another important part of Wellness.
Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.
Adult Recess for your Wellness Journey!
One of the most fun ways adults can practice and increase their own emotional regulation is through play. Adult Recess is a series of animated videos that support participants in moving their bodies in mindful ways to promote and practice regulation skills. Each video guides participants in a warm-up, a game, and an ending reflection. Play alone, in a group, or with children!
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*Special Discount for Child Care Providers, contact me for more information. If your program is hiring and you don't have the manpower or budget for a table at the job fair, please contact me at 806-350-1722. We will have a Child Care Industry table and be handing out information about childcare as a career choice. We can add information about positions your program is hiring for and how to apply.
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Amarillo College Child Development Lab School and the Hagy Center for Young Children -
Amarillo College’s Child Development Lab School has received reaccreditation, the Lab School received its first NAEYC accreditation in 2009. The reaccreditation is the third one the school has received.
The Amarillo College Hagy Center for Young Children was given the NAEYC accreditation as well, with this being their first year to receive it.
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Barbara Johnson is a Registered Child-Care Home located in Amarillo, Texas with a total capacity of 12 children and serves infant to school age children. Barbara has been open since 2001.
The program earned a 4 Star Texas Rising Star Certification. Marissa Moore is the Mentor.
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Creative Learning Tree 2 is a Licensed Center located in Amarillo, Texas. They are licensed for 74 children and accept toddlers and preschool ages. The owner is Cori Cates, and the Director is Patti Field. The program has 6 staff members with 3 open classrooms.
The program earned a 2 Star Texas Rising Star Certification. Chase Harris is the Mentor.
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Lil’ Colts Childcare is a Licensed Center located in Claude, Tx. They are licensed for 39 children and accept all ages. The Director is Tamra Brannon. The program has 4 staff members with 4 open classrooms.
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From the Program: We opened in February of 2022 and have a current enrollment of 32 children. We also serve several of the surrounding communities! I have the best teachers that are loving and ready to teach! We love each kid like our own!
The program recently earned a 3 Star Texas Rising Star Certification. Rhonda Hodges is the Mentor.
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Little Lynx Daycare was established in October 2017. Clay Montgomery the Superintendent of Spearman ISD at the time saw a need for his employees. The only daycare in town had recently shut its doors. Teachers and staff were having a hard time finding quality care for their young children. He, along with the school board, decided to use the resources of Spearman ISD and Hansford County Hospital District and open a state certified childcare center. Director Marybeth Roberts was hired, and a new center was created. |
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Our goal has always been to never turn away any school employee or Hospital worker for childcare. We also have spots available for others in the community. We offer children a happy, safe environment to learn and grow. We began offering CCS not long after opening. We are licensed for 60 kids, age 6 weeks – 12 years. Our team is a little family with Director Marybeth Roberts and 4 amazing teachers.
The program recently earned a 3 Star Texas Rising Star Certification. Rhonda Hodges is the Mentor.
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Lollipop Junction is ready to provide quality child care services for families enabling parents to work, attend school, or job training. The center licensed to serve 51 children ages six-weeks through 12 years of age, provides high quality care by nurturing them in a positive, motivational, and safe environment. Staff members are dedicated in giving teacher/child interaction with age-appropriate activities, positive reinforcement, redirection, choices and opportunities to develop and grow in a multi-cultural environment. Lollipop Junction has served the Stratford community since June 1992. It recently acquired and renovated additional property to expand its capacity to care for infants. Three classrooms are staffed by eight trained, experienced child care providers. The nonprofit center is governed by a community-based volunteer board of directors. Erika Gonzales has recently joined the center as director.
The program earned a 2 Star Texas Rising Star Certification. Rhonda Hodges is the Mentor.
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Ms. Nance Little Angels is a Licensed Center located in Hereford, Texas. They are licensed for 21 children and accept all ages. The owner is Nancy Ortiz, Director is Diamantina Soto. The program has 3 staff members with 3 classrooms.
The program earned a 2 Star Texas Rising Star Certification. Chase Harris is the Mentor.
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Nazarene Kids Korner is a Licensed Center located in Hereford, Texas. They are licensed for 75 children and accept all ages. The Director is Natalie Sifuentes. The program has 5 staff members with 3 open classrooms.
The program earned a 2 Star Texas Rising Star Certification. Chase Harris is the Mentor.
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If your Early Learning Program has Spotlight worthy news, please submit the information to Cynthia Hixon at chixon@wspanhandle.com
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If your Early Learning Program needs assistance with resources or business supports, please contact me Cynthia Hixon, Child Care Industry Support Specialist and I will do my best to get the information you need. I can be reached Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm and my office is at Workforce Solutions, 3120 Eddy St., Amarillo, TX 79106 my direct line is 806-350-1722 or via email at CHIXON@wspanhandle.com.
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Workforce Solutions Panhandle is committed to Keeping the Texas Panhandle Working!
Workforce Solutions Panhandle assists employers and job seekers throughout our 26-county region, and partners with the Texas Workforce Commission to provide the largest job-matching database in the State of Texas.
Workforce Solutions Panhandle is overseen by the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC), the fiscal and administrative agent for workforce development programs and services provided to employers and job seekers in the Texas Panhandle.
Learn more about the services we offer on the What We Do Page, or by visiting a relevant section of our website for employers, job seekers, or for child care assistance.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech impaired customers may contact: Relay Texas: 800-735-2989 (TDD) and 711 (Voice) Equal Opportunity is the Law
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