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About Us:
My name is TaLisa, I am the founder and educator here in This Little Home of Mine. I first opened my licensed childcare in 2020 as a means for being able to work from home while continuing to be a stay-at-home mom.
As my love for childcare grew and I began incorporating nature-based play into my program, I discovered a sense of awe and wonder in the children. These days, my mission is to create opportunities for unstructured free time, child-led play, and nature-based exploration regardless of weather or season, in order to empower children to trust their own observations, express their ideas, and discover a deep connection to the natural world.
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The children in This Little Home of Mine actively engage in moderately risky activities such as climbing, balancing, and running on uneven ground.
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We operate well below the North Dakota childcare ratio regulations in order to honor the children and be able to be fully present with each child.
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We use a daily rhythm that allows for flexibility.
What Makes Us Special:
A Nurturing Guide
Now, more than ever, I recognize the need for children to have a beautiful, safe, and nurturing home environment, filled with singing and dancing, art, storytelling, practical life skills, and hours of deep imaginative free play - especially in nature. This Little Home of Mine will offer your child a safe environment to learn and grow at their own pace, during all transitions throughout childhood. Through stimulating situations, hands-on learning opportunities, and free play, your children are free to develop into bright young minds.
Handpicked Adventures
I offer a variety of adventures that aim to promote children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Including safe, developmentally appropriate and stimulating environments for infants to school-age children. By incorporating hands-on experiences in order to teach about plants, animals, ecosystems, and conservation, it is my mission to foster a connection between your children and the environment, inspiring a sense of responsibility and wonder for the earth’s natural resources.
Hikes & Quiet Destinations
Through long hikes, a daily sit-spot, and unstructured free time filled with child-led play and nature-based exploration, regardless of weather or season, your children will feel empowered to trust their own observations, express their ideas, and discover a deep connection to the natural world. By allowing child-driven and interest-led inquiries, children develop feelings of love and nurturing towards the land.
"TaLisa treats every kid that steps into her home like her own, going above and beyond her role as a provider. She's full of childhood knowledge & is always seeking ways to learn more. The meals TaLisa makes are always nutrient-dense! We cannot put a price on our kids' childhood, and I would choose TaLisa over and over again for childcare."
Allison S.
