"I am a Satellite member because I value professional standards in child care.  Satellite sets high standards so each child is getting quality care.  I feel strongly that Satellite values each child and family.  The networking of professionals in the early childhood field is outstanding.  The satellite staff goes above and beyond to make efforts in seeing each program or family child care setting is successful."

"Satellite keeps me excited and challenged each day in my work with young children.  Each day I connect with other family child care teachers and get new ideas and support for challenges.  I also have the opportunity to share my experiences with others.  I feel a part of a much larger picture because of Satellite.  The children I teach also become a part of that each day.  If I did not have Satellite I would probably be a kindergarten teacher today.  Satellite has made it possible to make family child care my lifetime profession."

"I can’t imagine my work without Satellite.  I would be lonely, isolated and “unnurtured” – I probably would have ended my business long ago.  My work would be much less effective and meaningful without the support and care Satellite gives me – I can’t say enough about the process I have shared with the entire staff at Satellite.  I feel like they have loved me unconditionally, gently encouraging me to become the best that I can be, but always with kindness and respect.  This hasn’t been an easy job; it has become easier only because of my connections to them, and to the amazing colleagues with whom I am so fortunate to have made friends.  There is no one else who can as readily understand my situation as these professionals do – they are essential to my well-being, and there is no where else where I feel so accepted, understood, respected, and valued, as when I’m with someone from the Satellite staff, or when I’m amongst my dear friends at my monthly support group, Sojourn.  Their combined wisdom is with me throughout my day with children, reminding me of how I can best take care of my children, myself, and my family."

"Parents are more at ease when I have mentioned that I am a member.  I feel more professional being a part of an organization such as Satellite.  I love the resources that are valuable to me and my children.  If I have a question I don’t feel so alone because others have had the same questions and getting the answers doesn’t take up a lot of my time."

"I am a member of Satellite because it enables me to provide the best quality care for my families and children.  When I decided to stay home and start my own family child care business, it wasn’t a question of having Satellite involved; they were at the forefront of my business venture.  I contacted their office immediately when my decision was made, because I knew that with their supportive staff, resources and child care knowledge I would be able to have a successful journey. I have made some of the most important decisions in the last 2 years with the help of my consultant."

"To me, being a member of Satellite is a very key component in providing quality care, both by me and the membership of Satellite.  The support and level of concern and consideration allows me to know that I can turn to anyone in the office if I have a problem, concern or need a listening ear.  I always know that I have someone who is on my side.  Constructive feedback and challenging thoughts help to solidify my position as a child care provider.  I see the staff as supportive and caring rather than the fault finding attitude of some other regulatory staff.  I would still be a care provider if there was not a Satellite, but there sure would be a big void left in the child care professional community."

"I believe I get about 90 percent of my referrals from Satellite."

"I love to care for children and doing child care is an amazing job.  Satellite is a great resource for providers and it has come in handy.  Satellite gives me an extra boost and helping hand."

"It’s a great “job” when you can get up everyday to happy faces of children and their parents.  Life is great being a member of Satellite Family Child Care.
Thank you for doing so much for me and the 100 children I have said hello and goodbye to over the 29 years with Satellite."