About Precious Years Blogger

Welcome! This site was created as a resource to engage with parents, grandparents, caregivers and nannies of infants, toddlers, and preschool age children. By connecting, I hope to inspire all to create a home environment that is safe and educational as well as enjoyable. In doing so we (collectively) could rest easier and enjoy our time with the children in our home or the child(ren's) home. I hope to share ideas on this blog in different areas like infant care, music, activities, book reading, and environmental setups. These topics may include issues that both parents/grandparents and caregivers/nannies struggle with.

About Iva

Early Care and Education has been my passion for many years.I ran a licensed Small Group Home Child Care and was in the business of caring for little ones for 10+ years. Recently, I have retired my child care business and my nanny business. In addition, I am an Author of Precious Years Leaps & Bounds. 

As I studied in courses required to obtain a certificate for Early Care and Education, I was fascinated with all the information I gathered in this area. I was awarded, through Central Arizona College, a certificate under ECE Family Child Care. A few years after, I pursued my education to further my passion in Early Childhood Education. As my child care program developed over the years, my true passion became tangible. I love teaching the little ones the love of learning while engaging with them. Overtime, I've watched them grow and develop into competent children ready for school. 

Hope you enjoy clicking through the different tabs on the top of this website and reading through the various articles I have written.


*Iva    

Favorite quotes:  

“Loving a baby is a circular business, a kind of feedback loop. The more you give the more you get and the more you get the more you feel like giving.” ~ Penelope Leach

“Every good and perfect gift comes from above . . .” ~ James 1:17

"For I know the plans for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me." ~ Jeremiah 29: 11-13

"Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you." ~ Matthew 7:7

"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it." ~ 1 Corinthians 10:13

“Courage is the most important of all virtues, because without courage, you cannot practice any of the other virtues consistently.” ~ Maya Angelou

“If you get, give. If you learn, teach.” ~ Maya Angelou

“Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayers. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.” ~ Maya Angelou

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” ~ Maya Angelou