Joni is the webmaster and founder and main author of this site. She has a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and an M.Ed in Instruction and Learning with a minor in Curriculum Design and Development
Some of her professional experiences include:
Beth Finucan
Beth is the student services manager at Child Care Lounge. She has a B.S. in Child
Development/Family Relations. Her previous work experience includes
working as a preschool teacher, computer instructor, and administrative
assistant. She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband Joe, children Emma
and Owen, and two cats.
Cathy Abraham
Cathy has contributed some articles and resources to this site. She has also written the Learning Foundations Curriculum. She has a CDA, A.A. Early Childhood, A.S. Pre-Education, Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Sciences, and a Masters of Education.
Some of her professional experiences include:
Programs or individuals wishing to utilize Cathy's training or consulting services may reach her at childcarediva@aol.com
Mattie M. Kendrick has a Bachelor's degree in Child Development from the University of Pittsburgh. Her18 years of teaching in a NAEYC Accredited toddler and preschool and 6 years as a community and technical consultant in Pittsburgh area programs and agencies gives her a wealth of information and practical experiences. Ms. Kendrick has also had the experience of directing a non-profit child care program.
Programs wanting to contact Mattie regarding consulting services may reach her at m_kendrick@comcast.net
We would like to thank all of those who have contributed content to the Child Care Lounge website! If you would like to share an article or theme page that you have written, please email us at joni@childcarelounge.com
Cathy Abraham
Tracy Hinton/KiddoKare
Sheri Karan
Pat Alexander -Alexander Daycare Sacramento Child Care Services
Sara K
"Auntgnatty"
Ruth
Kelly Hamilton
Elizabeth Pantley