Wilkes Community Partnership for Children recognizes Early Childhood Teachers

Wilkes Community Partnership for Children has a recognition program for child care teachers based on observations by the Partnership staff of outstanding achievement in child care. Each month a teacher is presented with a door plaque with the teacher’s name in appreciation for the dedication to the children they serve. In June, Mrs. Betty Rhoades was chosen as the recipient for her outstanding dedication to providing quality care to young children for eight years. Betty is the proud owner and operator of Nanny’s Family Child Care Home facility. Betty’s mission began when she was looking for childcare for her one year old granddaughter. This mission seemed impossible, because she could not find an opening. After seeing that there was a great need for childcare facilities here in Wilkes, she became a licensed provider in May 2005.  Nanny’s Family Child Care Home is licensed for eight children from birth to twelve.

Betty has done an outstanding job with keeping up with all of her trainings and certifications including First Aid, CPR, and SIDS. She has also gone on to further her education by taking Early Childhood classes at Wilkes Community College. Nanny’s is currently a three- star facility but is looking forward to moving up in stars in the future. 

Wilkes Community Partnership for Children appreciates her dedication to serving children in Wilkes County. Wilkes Community Partnership for Children, a local Smart Start agency, is a United Way funded agency.