Charlene Barrios – fondly known as Mrs. B – has been educating children for thirteen years as the owner/educator of Kids First. She holds an Associates in Arts, Associates in Early Childhood Education, Advanced certification in Child Development Pre School Education. She holds many credentials in Family Child Care, Early Childhood Education, Infant/Toddler and School Age and Youth Development. She is a proud member of National Association For Family Child Care, National Association For the Education of Young Children and Supporting Professional Network Association. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor concentration in Special Education.
Her Day Care is recognized as an Illinois Bronze Quality Program. Mrs. Barrios-Isaac prepares each child’s development domain so they can grow and be prepared for their next milestones in life. Parents are included because children need their support. She believes that children are more engaged in learning if they can inquire and explore with their own ideas.