When a child sees a positive relationship developing between educators and family, the child recognizes that the important people in his or her life are working together.
Parent involvement is central to children’s learning and development and today’s parents want to be more involved in their child’s early years.
Embrace your village!
If we believe that children are the future then we need to start investing in early childhood education. Low income families would benefit from access to quality childcare programs.
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We offer books, courses and other resources for parents and caregivers. Kidds R Us best practice mission is to create an everlasting bond between parents and children through active listening and communication.
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Annette Eberhart, a seasoned professional with 17 years of experience in early childcare education, is the dedicated Owner and Director of Kidd’s R Us Family Childcare LLC. Beyond her role as a childcare provider, Annette is a passionate advocate for children in her community. Under her leadership, Kidd’s R Us has achieved national accreditation status for the past 14 years, offering comprehensive childcare services to a diverse group of up to ten children daily, with the added convenience of 24-hour childcare availability.
Annette is deeply involved in the advancement of early childcare education, serving as a facilitator and trainer for the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). In this capacity, she conducts NAFCC Observer Training and Quality Ambassador training sessions, emphasizing the importance of high-quality childcare practices and guiding educators towards accreditation. Annette also holds key roles within the NAFCC Accreditation Council, including Chair and Policy Committee Chair, where she helps develop and approve policies governing the accreditation system. Moreover, Annette is an Accreditation Observer for NAFCC, using their quality standards to assess childcare programs. She further contributes to the field as the Professional Development Coordinator for the Florida Family Childcare Home Association, overseeing the planning and coordination of professional development events statewide.
In addition to her statewide involvement, Annette serves as Vice President of the Hillsborough County Child Care Home Association (HCCPA), providing steadfast support to the president and actively engaging in association duties. Annette’s notable expertise has led to her recent appointment to the Florida Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers (FICCIT), where she will serve a distinguished three-year term. In this capacity, she actively contributes to the review of the Early Steps Annual Report, diligently ensuring the seamless provision of early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities. Additionally, Annette has been nominated to serve on the board of the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County, assuming the role of a valued member responsible for fostering childcare education within the community, effective January 2024.
Annette’s commitment to professional growth is evident through her academic pursuits. She graduated with honors from Florida Gateway College in 2022 with an Associate of Science.
We help your child spread their wings and prepare them for a world of opportunities through creative learning curriculum for infants, toddlers, kindergarten and elementary school aged children.
By developing a positive self -image,
and supporting the idea of continuous growth.
