Meet Our Owner
The owner has over 20 years of experience in early childhood education. After 14 years in the home, she moved from the family home program in 2016 to a licensed childcare center. The owner has plans to continue her studies and complete her Ph.D. in early childhood education. This is because she wants to learn as much as possible about this field. She is passionate about early childhood education, and it is not just a job for her. It is a goal, a vision, and a mission in life. She loves learning how to help children grow, develop, and learn about the world around them.
“I believe that we are the sum total of our life experiences, and I want children to have many great experiences to aid their development, and I want to help give them those experiences.”
Gloria Upton-Carr
Hi, I am Mrs. Carr, the center’s director. I love having the opportunity to help children develop and grow. I have worked in Early Childhood Education for more than 20 years. I currently have a master’s degree in Early Childhood Administration, and I am studying for a PhD. in Early Childhood Education. I have worked and owned HOME Childcare LLC since 2005
Terri Fitzpatick (GeeGee) Asst Director/ Lead Preschool teacher
Hi, my name is Mrs. Terri Fitzpatrick. I have been in the field of Early Childhood Education for more than 30 years. I specialize in working with exceptional children, and my bachelor’s degree is in early childhood education. I also have an associate degree in early childhood education for children with special needs. I love working with children, and It is my passion. I am a mother of 8 and a grandmother of 22. I have been a part of HOME Childcare LLC for 12 years as an assistant director and Preschool teacher.
Keon Blackman Teacher’s Asst
Hi, I am Keon Blackman. I attended Hyde Park High School where I found my love for softball and track and field. I was a distant runner and ran the 400, 600, and 800-meter races. After graduating high school, I attended Jackson State University, where I majored in Early Childhood Education. Working with children is a heartwarming feeling. Seeing their faces and their smiles puts a smile on my face. Children are our future, and I feel it’s my job to make sure they’re prepared for it. I have been with HOME Childcare LLC for 2 years.
Tiffany Madison Lead Preschool Teacher
Hi, I am Ms. Tiffany Madison. I have been a part of Home Childcare LLC for the past 13 years as a preschool teacher. I have an associate’s degree in early childhood education from Olive Harvey College. I love teaching because I can impact children’s lives and watch them learn and grow. During my free time, I enjoy teaching ballet, hip-hop, and jazz dances. Most of all I enjoy being a full-time mother to my children.
Christel Darling
Hi, my name is Christel L Darling. I have been working with children for many years starting with my own, I am the mother of 5. I started working in the Early Childhood Education field in 2017, after working with seniors for more than 10 years as a certified nurse’s assistant. I have a CDA in the concentration of infants and toddlers. I have been with HOME Childcare for 3 years as an infant teacher. I am grateful for the chance to be a mother figure in the lives of young babies.