Ciara Smith
Oaktown
Summary
Dedicated Childcare Provider with expertise in early childhood development, behavior management, and activity planning. Creates safe, stimulating environments for young children. Certified in child development, CPR, and AED, with knowledge of epi-pen administration.
Overview
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1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Provider
Steps of Faith Childcare Ministry
Oaktown
04.2026 - Current
- Supervised children during playtime and structured activities.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for children at all times.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's daily activities and needs.
- Organized materials and supplies for various learning activities and crafts.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Facilitated engaging activities that encouraged creativity and collaboration among children, enhancing their social and cognitive development.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running and jumping.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicated information with parents.
- Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
- Implemented discipline strategies to ensure the safety of all students.
- Adapted activities for children with special needs, promoting inclusion and participation in all learning experiences.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
Education
General Education Diploma
Sullivan, INSkills
- Child supervision
- Safety training
- First aid
- CPR and AED training
- Empathy skills
- Collaborative activities
- CPR certified
- Child development
- Safety protocols
- Special needs adaptation
- Behavior management
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Safety
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Classroom recordkeeping
- Housekeeping abilities
- Child safety procedures
- Reading skills
- Child supervision
- Early childhood education
- Lesson plan development
- Observation and assessment
- Childcare
- Potty training
- Sleep training
- Developmental assessments
- Child safety
- Multitasking Abilities
- Epi-pen use
- Diaper changing
- Conflict resolution
- Early childhood development
Certification
- Course
Indiana's Introduction to the Early Childhood and Out of School Learning Profession - Online Course - Module 1 - Child Development
CreditUnits
CKC02- Health, Safety and Nutrition : 2
CDA01- Planning a safe healthy learning environment : 2
Score on Completion
100
Credit Hours
2.00
RegistrationDate
4/7/2026
CompletionDate
4/8/2026
Certificate Expiration
- Course
- Indiana's Introduction to the Early Childhood and Out of School Learning Profession - Online Course - Module 2 - Health
CreditUnits
CDA01- Planning a safe healthy learning environment : 4
CKC02- Health, Safety and Nutrition : 4
Score on Completion
100
Credit Hours
4.00
RegistrationDate
4/8/2026
CompletionDate
4/8/2026
Certificate Expiration
- Course
Indiana's Introduction to the Early Childhood and Out of School Learning Profession - Online Course - Module 3 - Safety
CreditUnits
CKC02- Health, Safety and Nutrition : 4
CDA01- Planning a safe healthy learning environment : 4
Score on Completion
100
Credit Hours
4.00
RegistrationDate
4/8/2026
CompletionDate
4/8/2026
Certificate Expiration
- Course. Universal Precautions Online
CreditUnits
CKC02- Health, Safety and Nutrition : 1
CDA01- Planning a safe healthy learning environment : 0.5
CDA05- Managing an effective program operation : 0.5
Score on Completion
100
Credit Hours
1.00
RegistrationDate
4/7/2026
CompletionDate
4/7/2026
Certificate Expiration
4/7/2027
- Course Info
Indiana's Introduction to the Early Childhood and Out of School Learning Profession - Online Course - Module 1 - Child Development
Indiana's Introduction to the Early Childhood and Out of School Learning Profession - Online Course - Module 2 - Health
Indiana's Introduction to the Early Childhood and Out of School Learning Profession - Online Course - Module 3 - Safety
Universal Precautions Online
Total Credit Hours
Eligible for Retake
Item Name Info
Child Abuse and Neglect Detection and Prevention Online
Safe Sleep Practices: Module 1 Reducing Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
Safe Sleep Practices: Module 2 Implementation in Child Care Settings
Total Credit Hours
Item Name
Child Abuse and Neglect Detection and Prevention Online
CreditUnits
CKC02- Health, Safety and Nutrition : 1
CDA01- Planning a safe healthy learning environment : 1
Credit Hours
1.00
Item Type
Course
Completed
Yes
Score on Completion
100
RegistrationDate
4/7/2026
CompletionDate
4/7/2026
Registration Expiration Date
5/5/2026
Certificate Expiration
4/7/2027
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Steps of Faith Childcare Ministry
04.2026 - Current
General Education Diploma