Jenny's Family Day Care - North Narrabeen
My name is Jenny Alexander and I have been a Family Day Care educator in North Narrabeen for over 30 years.
My husband Bernie is retired and all the children affectionately call him "Poppy".
I have 3 adult children who are all married. My son Ryan workd for Woolworths and his wife Rachel is also an educator with Chasing Rainbows. They have given me my beautiful grandson, Ryder.
My daughter Amy is also an educator with Chasing Rainbows and she and her husband Tim have given me 2 more beautiful grandsons.
My daughter Kate was married this year to Ben. She is a primary school teacher at Wheeler Heights.
I began working in Family Day Care when my son was 2 years old as I had no family support in Sydney to help when I returned to the banking industry. I have been with Family Day Care continuously since then.
I have seen major changes in the way Family Day Care is run from having basically no rules to the professional education and care service that operates today.
I have cared for hundreds of children over the years and still have contact with many of the previous families who have used my service. I have even cared for 5 children from the one family.
I completed my Certificate III in Children's Services in 2009 and have a current first aid certificate as well as training in Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management.
I believe that every child is unique and deserves the best opportunity to develop into a happy confident person. Chilren need caring responsive relationships to help them learn and feel good about themselves. I aim to provide a happy, loving alternate family atmosphere at all times for the children in my care.
In my care, your children will explore local parks, visit other educators homes and participate in lots of group activities. Each day we read stories, dance, sing and participate in various creative experiences.
I look forward to welcoming your family into my home.