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 Childcare offers 24 hour childcare services. Hours of care range from 8 hours to 10 hours per day on a 5day 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.

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Owner / Director at Kidd’s R Us FCC

Annette Eberhart

Ms. Annette is a self-motivated Childcare Professional with over 16 years’ experience in providing guidance to children within a family childcare setting. Successfully coordinate and supervise the daily operations of a 24hr National Accredited Family Childcare Program. Highly accomplished in creating diverse, educational and recreational activities designed to help children better understand the world around them. Management Professional who establishes a learning culture and engages all employees to strive for excellence and continued professional growth; a strategic thinker, with ability to facilitate and build an effective team to improve the business.

Ms. Annette Eberhart is a leader in the childcare profession, and very well respected by her peers. Child advocacy is one of her passions, being active and having a strong voice in the community. Her vast knowledge of the childcare industry has been instrumental in shaping the lives of many young minds and their families. The learning environment is rich in diverse culture; promotes emphasis on literacy, math, science, arts, music, and movement. To further support children’s growth and development in the classroom- Kidd’s R Us encourages family involvement. Family involvement includes maintaining the conceptual approach to children’s learning as parents serving as primary teachers of their children. Kidd’s R Us has built a partnership between parents, teachers, and community at large. Kidd’s R Us considers themselves, the children, and their families to be partners for learning.

CREDENTIALS

Tampa Technical Institute, Tampa FL

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

ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION

HCCPA (Hillsborough County Childcare Association) Vice President 2009-present.
NAFCC (National Association for Family Childcare) 2010-present.
FFCCHA (Florida Childcare Home Association, Inc.) Area Representative 2009-present.
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 Childcare Home Association, Inc.) Mentorship.