DyLynn's House provided home-style care for children from
infancy through preschool age. Based on over 20 years of
experience working with families, an A.A. in Early
Childhood Education and a B.S. in Psychology, my program
reflected my own personal beliefs and experiences as well
as those of the children and families who have been a part
of our small childcare groups.
Over the years, I have come to believe that the field of
Early Childhood Education, and specifically the care of
children from birth to three years, forms one of the many
cornerstones of social change. My efforts in this work are
aimed at improving the overall quality of life for
everyone. Children who are cared for in nurturing
relationships and thoughtfully planned environments will be
a part of improving the world we are preparing them to live
in. They will acquire a sense of authenticity and have
potential for full development throughout their lives. My
practice is influenced by RIE methods, Waldorf ideals,
Montessori materials and the world around us.
While we do expect early childhood experiences to support
the development of life's later skills, what is of most
benefit to children is our recognition that childhood
itself is a unique stage of the human life cycle. The
quality of children's lives must be valued in the present,
not just as preparation for the future. When our children
learn to live with self-respect and tolerance for others
and to live with humble appreciation for our planet, the
quality of life improves for us all.