May 20, 2010  

To Whom It May Concern:  

This reference letter is provided at the request of Debbie Gray, who has asked me to serve as a reference on her behalf. It is my understanding that Debbie is being considered by you as a Child Care Provider. 

I have known Debbie for 2 years. I first met her at Active Kidz Day Care Centre in 2008. My son, Cameron, was in the Infant room where she was the primary educator. I immediately noticed that Debbie was very loving and nurturing with Cameron and her kids. She provided structure and organized activities that stimulated their physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth. Cameron grew very attached to Debbie and flourished under her care. Unfortunately due to financial constraints, we had to move Cameron to a home day care environment after 6 months at Active Kidz. At the new home care, we felt that Cameron wasn’t thriving as much as he was when he was under Debbie’s care.   Needless to say I was thrilled when I found out that Debbie was opening her own home care. We immediately switched Cameron when she was ready in June 2009 and have been very happy with the decision. Cameron comes home with arts and crafts, singing songs and counting his 1, 2, 3s in English and Spanish. She makes sure they get plenty of physical activity indoors and outdoors, exercising both their fine and gross motor skills. Cameron is always happy when he sees Debbie. I’ve already asked Debbie to reserve a spot for my newborn daughter next year in May 2011.  

These are some of the great qualities and strengths that Debbie and her home day care provide:

- Debbie is a warm and caring person.

- She has good communication skills with her kids and their parents.

- She hands out a daily update of what meals were provided for the day and sometimes a summary of how the day went with Cameron. She would also suggest activities on how we can stimulate Cameron’s learning and development at home. - 

- Debbie is very responsible and has a lot of patience.

- She would provide appropriate discipline whenever needed.

- She is very creative as evidenced with the arts and crafts Cameron brings home but also we see a definite growth in his intellectual, emotional and social development.

- Debbie is also physically in great shape as she actively participates in numerous races and triathlons. I imagine you need to be physically “strong” in order to be able to handle and keep up with infants and toddlers. 

In conclusion, I would highly recommend Debbie’s Home Day Care. Your child will flourish under Debbie’s loving care and nurturing environment.   Sincerely yours,  

Emily Yeh