Tyronica Burks-Watkins
Director of Education
I have been with Loving Arms since 1999 and have worked in every facet of the facility. As the Director of Education, I develop the curriculum used in our facility, which focuses on age-appropriate learning that is also intriguing, collaborative, and exploratory.
In addition to developing the curriculum for Loving Arms Childcare and Preschool, I also operate Loving Arms University, where I offer lessons, activities, and curriculum. Through this endeavor, I aim to increase childcare quality and adult educational programs, parental awareness, and homeschooling to stimulate school readiness in young children.
Several of these programs have been approved for in-service training hours for childcare providers through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), while others have been taught in various community and workshop settings.
As a part of my commitment to furthering quality education for children and families, I earned several credentials and certifications, including:
Bachelor of Science in Family Life and Community Services, Kansas State University
Certified Family Life Educator Certification (CFLE)
Certificate in Conflict Resolution, Kansas State University
Child Development Associate (CDA)
Flip IT: Train the Trainer (Feelings, Limits, Inquiries, and Prompts)
Missouri Childcare Director's License
To continue my education in the Early Childhood Education field and stay up to date with the newest information and trends, I maintain memberships with organizations such as High Scope while also taking continuing education courses, training, workshops, and seminars.
I enjoy crafting, reading, and creating memories with my husband and son during my free time.
