Childcare Network #44

Greetings and Salutations,

I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself. I am so excited to be a part of the Childcare Network family!

I am looking forward to a very productive and exciting year at #44.

My name is Amy Richards and I have a Bachelors degree in Childhood Development (Birth through Kindergarten) with a focus on Special Needs from Western Carolina University. I come to you from Southwestern Child Development School where I worked with children of all ages.

I consider the South to be my home. I love the sense of community, the weather, and the wide variety of outdoor activities (camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, swimming in the ocean) around every corner.

I have three daughters of my own (9, 6, and 4 years old). My oldest daughter Leslie attended preschool until she was three. Once I had my second child, I became a stay-at-home mom. Nonetheless, I remained very active in the lives of lots of little ones through my volunteer work with Girl Scouts, foster care and other community programs.

As a director at Childcare Network #44, it will be my mission to make sure that the time your child spends with us is safe. When I was in the 6th grade I had a friend sit at our lunchroom table. Shortly after, he spilled his milk. Several of my classmates began to make fun of him, but I decided instead to stand up for him. From that moment on, I knew I’d spend the rest of my life protecting others in any way I was able.

I want parents to know that one of my primary goals for the children at Childcare Network #44 will be to foster an environment where each child can challenge themselves and achieve. I want them to learn that it’s safe to try anything, that it’s ok if they fail, and that there is always an opportunity to try again.

I look forward to spreading joy every day at #44. Whether it be happy students or happy staff, I look forward to seeing a slew of smiles walk through the front door each and every morning; hearts filled with the desire to be here, to be successful, and to have pride in what they are accomplishing.

Alabaster Child Care Amenities
- HighReach Learning Curriculum
- Bright Babies Curriculum for Infants
- Adventure Summer Camp for School Age
- USDA Approved Free meals & snacks
- Shaded Playgrounds
- Pre-K Gymnastics Class
- Parent First Aid/CPR Certification Classes
- Young Achievers After School Program
- Kindergarten Prep Academy

Alabaster Elementary School Transportation
- Creekview Elementary
- Meadowview Elementary
- Thompson Elementary
- Thompson Intermediate
- Calera Elementary
- Calera Int.
- Jemison Elementary
- Alabaster 6the Grade Center

Alabaster Child Care Discount Programs
- Military
- Alabaster City Employees
- Shelby County City Employees
- Shelby County Hospital Employees
- Publix Employees

Child Ages:

6 weeks - 12 years

Vouchers:

This provider accepts vouchers

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday
6:00 am - 6:00 pm