Rosanny was literally raised in family childcare, since her mother ran a home-based program for 30 years. So, when she started her own early education business, she had a good idea what she was getting into.  

What she didn't know was that she has an outstanding talent for helping kids with special needs. For children who struggle with learning and socialization, Rosanny's deep patience and creativity are making a difference. 

"Seeing their progress every day motivates me," she says. 

One child in her care, she remembers, was almost non-verbal. After noticing that his therapy sessions weren't hands-on, she made a plan with his mom to give him extra one-on-one time: thirty minutes in the morning, midday, and afternoon. 

"Now he can count from one to ten, knows his ABCs, and can say more than five words," she says proudly. "He was recently accepted to school. I'm super proud of him and his mom is happy too." 

Another boy, a foster child with severe autism, would not eat. "I prepared five different things for him for lunch until I found what he liked," she remembers. "Some people told me not to do all that, but I enjoyed it. He was so skinny, and I believe children deserve special love and attention." Today, he eats regularly and has gained ten pounds.  

The Department of Children and Families even sent Rosanny a card to thank her. "The foster mom and I work as a team," she says. "We care for him deeply, and he deserves it." 

The business end of childcare, Rosanny admits, "sort of felt like it was drowning me. I hadn't realized how much paperwork was involved with each child!" She soon hired an assistant, and still counts on the support of JPNDC childcare staff for navigating the many rules and expectations of the profession. "Desiree (the Education Coordinator, who works one-on-one with each provider) has been amazing. She sends updates, examples, and reminders that keep me and the other educators on track." 

On top of balancing her responsibilities as an educator, mother of three daughters, and grandmother, Rosanny is also studying social work and early growth and development.  "This is what I care about," she says. 

But it's not just about childcare, she says. "I encourage parents to seek better for themselves and their kids," she explains. "I've helped parents get certifications and find resources. Everyone has a purpose in life, no matter what hardship they may be going through." 

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