About Latia

Reviewed on 10/11/2024

Tia is exceptional in her patience and care with both children and their parents. My family has been through upheavals while employing Tia: my husband's diagnosis/treatment, his inability to work full-time, my stress as I take on more responsibilities in a new job and new family situation. And all of this during my daughter's milestone moments: learning to eat solids, learning to walk, talking in complete sentences, imaginative play, potty training. At every period of change, Tia was steady in how she introduced my daughter to new skills. She was quick to consult with me on what I expected for each of these changes, reading literature we provided on different Montessori activities and developmental coaching. She would also occasionally share with me things she was learning in school regarding my daughter's developmental stage and nutrition; or share her experience with other children. Tia has a natural ability to meet children (and parents) where they are at. She brought to her childcare role her initial exposure to nursing coursework and to time spent employed with an assisted living facility. These experiences, in addition to her coursework, have proven vital. My daughter often struggled with seeing me leave to go upstairs for work in the mornings; or occasionally wanted me to stay to eat with her/change her clothes. In every case, Tia followed my lead on when I can/cannot spend time to visit; and when my daughter becomes upset at my departure, Tia redirects well. Tia is remarkably good at developing personalized relationships. She has built a trusting, honest, thoughtful rapport with me, my daughter, and other caregivers (grandma). Because of who Tia is, I feel comfortable sharing my joys and sorrows with her; and it's clear that my daughter did as well. Tia's exceptionality comes from how well she gives people space to be themselves, to make mistakes, to rebound, to learn and grow.