About Miss Kathy

Hello, my name is Kathy Reider and I live in Sugar Land, Texas. I have been a Sugar Land resident for over thirty five years now. We live in The Reserve at Glen Laurel off West Airport and Eldridge Road area. I have been an Early Childhood Educator for over 38 years now and a Registered Home Childcare Provider through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Since 1990. I served on the Board of Allied Professional Home Childcare Association as President and Vice President. I am an active member of the Texas Professional Home Child Care Association and I am enrolled in USDA food program called Child Nutrition, Inc.

I have a wonderful husband who loves to help me with the children. He attends all of my childcare training's with me throughout the year. He has over 35 years experience as a Police Officer. I have three great children (1 daughter and 2 sons) that are all grown up and 2 beautiful and sweet granddaughters. My daughter is a full time realtor. My oldest son teaches at a Catholic School and attends HCC part time and my youngest son is a Sugar Land Fireman. My children are the reason why I chose my profession as an Early Childhood Educator and Registered Home Childcare Provider. When I worked outside my home and had my children in Commercial Daycare and realized I wanted more for my children. Being home with them allowed me to spend time with them and allowed them to have other playmates. I was very fortunate that I was able to be with my children when they were little and to see them grow. You miss out on so much when you have to work outside your home away from your children. My heart goes out to all working moms. Caring for children is very rewarding for me and my husband.

I was born up north and lived there until I was 14 and then my father who was in the US Navy retired and moved us to Guadalajara, Mexico to retire. I lived there for 5 years and then moved to Texas after school. It was a great experience and I learned a lot about their culture while I lived there and how to speak Spanish. I really miss the food.

In my spare time I love to visit with my children, play with our dogs, go to a good movie and work in the yard when the weather permits. We like going to arts and craft shows in Chapel Hill and in Wimberly during the holidays. My husband is a retired Sugar Land Police Officer with over 40 year's experience in law enforcement. In his spear time he enjoys cowboy shooting and is a member of the Single Action Shooting Society. I guess you could say my husband is all American true Texas boy through and through and real gentlemen to top. My husband and I share very strong Christian morals and values. We are both Baptist by faith. We do not drink or smoke. I do implement my Christian values into my childcare. I believe all children should be taught and shown love, respect, courtesy, manners and consideration of others. I really do feel children learn best by example. My husband and I have been very blessed to have and had professions that we both love and feel very strongly about.

Miss Kathy's Training

I stay up to date with all of the training required by The Texas Health and Human Services and more. I have a copy of the back ground checks that the Texas Health and Human Services require of all providers and family members that reside in the home. This is done every five years.You may all so see my record with the state online if you wish. I renew my CPR and First Aid every two years. I have training certificates in: (ALICE) active shooter training for schools, Civil Rights, Health and Nutrition, Toddlers and Biting, Toddlers and Positive Reinforcement, Cooking with Toddlers, Fitness for Children, Reducing the Risk of SIDS, SBS, and Dangers of Shaking, Sighs and Symptoms of SBS, Coping with a Crying Baby, and Related Brain Research, Car Seat Safety, Creative Activities for Family Home childcare Programs, Infant Safety, Food Safety, Infant and Toddler Sign Language, Sanitation, Health, and Safety, Disaster Preparedness Training, Child Growth and Development, Fitness for Children, Transportation Safety, Manners in Toddlers, Facility Safety, Reach and Teach; Understanding Milestones and Red Flags For Concerns, Bullying; Defining and Setting the Standard Early, Cooties, Do They Exist, Emergency Preparedness Plans. Preventing and Responding to Emergencies Due to Food or Allergic Reaction. Creative Play, Stress and Daycare, Field Trips; Safety and Fun, Special Needs, Discipline in Childcare, USDA Food Guidelines, Toddlers; Boundaries and Structure Music Makes Their Day, Teacher Child Interaction, Child Growth and Development, Creative Activities for Infants, Facility Safety, Pre-K Readiness, Covid-19 safety and caring for children and so much more. Any and all of my training certificates are available for parents to see at any time.

I offer CPR and First Aid Training to my clients. The class will be held in my home by a Certified CPR and Fist Aid Trainer who is a Houston Firefighter.You will receive an instruction book and a certificate with this training.