Two nurses near and dear to Mrs. Miller’s heart, her daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Michael Fulkerson, visited Ann’s Bright Beginnings this summer. We got to learn about ooey gooey germs with chocolate pudding and use real stethoscopes to listen to our hearts. For more information about our after school program or preschool program,…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings summer program were recently treated to a petting zoo from the Amber and Chad Brown family! They brought friendly goats, a lazy dog, and an I want to go home piglet!
Ann’s Bright Beginnings summer program was recently visited by Mr. Jamie Walters. Mr. Walters is a local beekeeper and told us so many fascinating things about his craft! Shown here with some of the tools of his trade (including a box of bees (eek!) are in front: Glen Smith, Carson Sutton, Damien Selzer, and Levi Fisk. In…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings Summer Kids have enjoyed visits from Patrick Troyer from Paulding Soil and Water all summer long. Recently, he brought along some owl pellets for us to dissect. We found lots of bones from rodents, birds and shrews! It was disgusting and fascinating all at the same time! Call 419-399-KIDS (5437) to sign…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings Summer Kids were visited by Mr. Jack Fetter and all of his hides and furs recently. We learned about the fur protection God provides for the animals and how He provides our parents and grandparents to provide protection for us. It is TIME to call and sign your three, four or five…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings Summer Kids were recently visited by Deputy Caleb Miller and his police dog, Cooper. He talked to them about all the duties of Cooper and how he loves having him as his partner. Afterwards, we got to pet Cooper and sit in Deputy Miller’s vehicle. It was an awesome and very informative…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschool class recently held their annual Christmas program at the Gardens of Paulding. Parents, grandparents and residents all enjoyed the songs and fingerplays performed. Shown here from the left are: Quenton Jackman, Scarlett Neff, Alexandros Isidoro, Liam Burelison, Sawyer Hunt, Savannah Barnes, Carlie Lero, Braydon Rice, Austin VanEtten, Preslee Cline and Ashtyn…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings proudly announces their recent award as an Ohio Healthy Program! Ohio Healthy Programs is an OCCRRA (Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association) program funded by the Ohio Department of Health. This designation is a state earned honor. Ohio Healthy Programs was created in response to the growing concern surrounding childhood obesity,…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings were recently visited by officer Gary Deatrick and his dog, Jano, and Officer Caleb Miller with his dog, Cooper. We learned how these dogs make loyal and faithful partners, and are making a huge difference in our county against the fight on drugs. Shown here with Officer Miller and Cooper are (from…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschool and Daycare recently welcomed Mrs. Tara Miller with her fossil collection. We saw many fascinating fossils and had a great time finding our own fossils in the parking lot! Shown here with Mrs. M are (in front) Noah Lucas, Levi Fisk, Mason Guttierrez, Mason Smith, Lincoln Lucas, Levi Athy, William Fritz,…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings were recently visited by Miss Leo Mesin. Leo is an exchange student from Germany and has been living with Mrs. Collins’ family the past year. She told us about her small village, Stockhausen, and she also told the students she misses her friends and the train station. Leo then taught the children…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings were recently visited by Mr. Aaron Lipp. Mr. Lipp hiked part of the Appalachian Trail in memory and honor of his mother, Janice Lipp. Aaron told us of his adventures and all of the things he needed for his trip. He even cooked some dried food for the children to taste. It…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings daycare children learned all about building a town and all of the things a town needs to thrive. We then designed our very own town which we were very proud of! Mrs. Peggy Emerson, Paulding County Chamber director, was our guest for the day. In back with Mrs. Emerson are: Madi Schilt,…
