In 1992, I was expecting my second child and my daughter, Sami Jo was almost 4 years old. 
I decided to start Little Bit of Country Daycare because I wanted to be able to stay home
with my children and be able to contribute financially to our family's budget.   My plans were to
provide child care for other families until my son, Tyler started kindergarten...then, I would
go out and get a "real" job.   Well, as the years passed, I found that child care was my place to
be and decided that not only was child care a "real" job...it was now my chosen profession. 
So,  10 years and 75 children later....Little Bit of Country Daycare is still going strong.  
My daughter is now old enough to work as my helper after school and during the summer months.
She does a wonderful job and the kids really love her.   My son, Tyler is also looking forward to
working with mom in the future.   My husband, Don is very supportive of my job and is always
(well...most the time!) willing to do the handyman jobs I find for him.   We live in the country
between Rochester and Eyota, Minnesota on a 5 acre lot.   We have a Black Lab named Duke and
three cats: AJ, Salem & Junior.  They are all outside animals.   I am a member with the Local
Daycare Association, Family Child Care, Inc. (FCCI).  In the past, I served as a board member
and the President of the Association.  I am also a member of the Minnesota Family Child Care
Association as well as the National Association.  I am currently a Board Member for Child Care
Resource and Referral in Rochester.  I am also a certified Child Care Mentor.   In 2000, I was
named the Child Care Provider of the Year for Olmsted County.   In my spare time, I enjoy
gardening, walking, collecting cows, photography, traveling and spending time on my computer.