- I am pleased to recommend Amanda Draper to work with children in a preschool setting. I had the opportunity to visit Amanda’s childcare program in Tremonton, Utah on several occasions and observe her abilities firsthand. Amanda has a love for children and finds joy in their wonderment and learning. She is highly adept at multi-tasking and remains calm and encouraging, even in high-energy situations that are common in young children. She knows the importance of early-learning opportunities and is current in her knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice. Our agency provides training and professional development programs of which Amanda frequently took advantage of and presented herself as a child care provider with excellent skills.
I know that any child enrolled in Amanda’s preschool program would learn and grow, receive confidence for school readiness and feel loved and respected.
Sincerely,
Kim Dutson
Child Care Resource and Referral, Bridgerland
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- I have had the privilege of working closing with Amanda Draper, first as her Mentor, then as a colleague in the child care field. Amanda and I served together on the CHILD board (Childcare Hands Involving Learning & Development), The Child Care Connection, and planned curriculum and lesson plans together.
Amanda is committed to learning and staying current with child development issues as well as caring for the whole child. Amanda takes the time to design all her lesson plans and because of this she can custom those plans toward the interest and needs of the children in her classes.
The children who have Amanda as a preschool teacher will grow not only in learning, self help skills, but also in self-esteem. Amanda’s program is also designed to encourage the whole family to be a part of the child’s learning process.
Amanda is a loving and caring person who takes the whole child into the learning process and I would feel it a privilege to have my child in her program.
Ellen L Millburn
Owner/Operator
Busibee Family Child Care
435-753-4549
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- My name is Holly Carlson and my son is attending Ms. Amanda's PreschoolI love everything about her preschool some of my favorite things are:-how loving and patient she is (each of the children give her a hug or high five as they leave!)-the curriculum, they learn about real world things like grocery stores and post offices (not centered on holiday things all the time), they also learn the foundations of nursery rhymes, letters, numbers, shapes, and colors (I was very impressed that she took the time to help them learn to hold the pencil right and she continues to give gentle reminders about this!)-it is very hands on learning and they paint and do messy fun stuff and whatever they do is good enough because its their creation (doesn't have to be cookie cutter perfect)(Also monthly field trips are super engaging like going to broulims, in the bakery they demonstated how a cake is frosted and in the meat department the kids thought the machine that packages, weighs, and slaps the sticker on the meat was pretty cool)-there is a good structure and schedule with work pages, art, music and stories ( I love that when they first get there they immediately start practicing their name with a dry erase marker while waiting for their classmates to come in!)-how organized she is with monthly newsletters, reading logs, goals, and text remindersMy son Aiden loves to go to Ms. Amandas preschool, he looks forward to it, he can tell she cares about him, and he is learning so much!
- This year we have the privilege of having Miss Manda be our son's pre-school teacher. She is very flexible and easy to work with. My son absolutely loves Miss Manda and can't wait to go to pre-school each day. She takes the time to get to know each child. She genuinely loves each one of them and knows what their individual needs are. She has taken time to help my son individually with a few things he has struggled with this year. She is very patient and understanding. Miss Manda works very hard and does a fantastic job teaching these young children each day. I am friends with her on Facebook and I also follow her on Pinterest. She is always asking fellow pre-school teachers for advice and looking for fresh ideas to keep up to date with everything these children need. Miss Manda takes the children on field trips to places where they learn how the world around them works. They year they have gone to a dentist office, the grocery store, the library, and the post office to name a few. My son has grown in leaps and bounds this year, both socially and intellectually. I would refer Miss Manda to ANYONE that is looking for a great pre-school teacher! We have never nor will you ever regret having Miss Manda teach your child! We love her and so will you!!!! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- My daughter Haidynn, who is 4 years old, attends Little Ladybug Preschool and enjoys it very much. She is very shy and didn't like staying with other people without me or her father staying with her. She wouldn't even go to her primary class without screaming and throwing a fit. I was a little nervous for her to start preschool, but after just a week of attending, she became very comfortable and would beg me to go to preschool every day. She loves Ms. Amanda and all her friends. She has come quite a long way. She is doing really well at writing her name and learning numbers and the alphabet. Ms Amanda is very good for her and is teaching her so much. I recommend Little Ladybug Preschool to anyone who has preschool age children. L J
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- "My 3-year old son, Dalton, currently attends Little Ladybug Learners Preschool and absolutely loves it. The experience has been amazing for both him and myself. Miss Manda is a wonderful teacher and person. She makes the kids feel very comfortable and loved, and keeps the parents actively involved. Dalton is a very energetic kid, who sometimes has difficulty concentrating. Miss Manda is extremely patient with him and he has made wonderful progress. As a parent, I really appreciate how well Miss Manda communicates with us. She provides monthly progress reports, parent-teacher conferences, and any additional information we may request.
As a student, Dalton loves everything about Miss Manda and school!!! He can't wait to see her and his friends. They get to go on field trips, sing songs, and more. They even get "homework", which Dalton loves to do! He is learning a ton, and having fun while doing it.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Miss Manda to anybody. We love her and so will you!"
Megan
