About - Kidds R Us Family Childcare

Program Mission

The learning environment is rich in diversity and culture. The program promotes emphasis on literacy, math, science, arts, music and movement.

The learning environment is rich in diversity and culture. The program promotes emphasis on literacy, math, science, arts, music and movement. To further support children’s growth and development in the classroom- Kidds R Us encourages family involvement. Family involvement includes maintaining the conceptual approach to children’s learning as parents serving as primary teachers for their children. Kidds R Us, has created an environment that actively encourages children to have a positive attitude towards cultural diversity, including the different backgrounds and abilities of others. We believe that all children should be viewed as equal individuals with many abilities, interests, as well as needs. This program has two pet dogs. The pets do not engage with the children they are vaccinated and groomed often. Breeds include yorkie/chihuahua mixed and a full-blood Frenchie.

Service Overview

ENROLLMENT

For your convenience, Kidds R Us Family Child Care offers 24 hour child Care services. Hours of care range from 8 hours to 10 hours per day on a 5-day work week. 12 hours per day schedules would be a 3-day work week which is considered full-time care. Overnight care and weekend care is also available.

Our program services children from 6 – weeks old to 12 years old. Before and After School care.

Drop-In Care
Overnight care

Owner / Director at Kidd’s R Us FCC

Annette Eberhart

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.

CREDENTIALS

Tampa Technical Institute, Tampa FL

AS Degree, Computer Network
Engineering Technology – 2001
Florida Gateway College.
AS Degree, Early Childhood Education
2016-2022
CDA (Child Development Associates).
Directors Credential

ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION

HCCPA (Hillsborough County Childcare Association)
Vice President 2009-present.
NAFCC (National Association for Family Child Care) 2010-present.
FFCCHA (Florida Child Care Home Association, Inc.) – Professional
Development Coordinator
Phi Theta (Kappa Honors Society) 2016-present.
T.E.A.C.H Scholarship Recipient 2016-present.
NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) 2019-present.
NBCDI (National Black Child Development Institute) 2021-present.
NAFCC LSL (Leaders Shaping Leaders) 2021-present.
NAFCC Council Member 2019-present.
NAFCC Accreditation Observer 2015-present.
FFCCHA (Florida Child Care Home Association, Inc.) Mentorship.
Florida Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers