Hillary's Dream Realized
Hillary first worked in early childhood education as an infant/toddler teacher in multiple centers throughout high school and college. While working as childcare director in a group home for teen moms, she found that the human services field was calling her. She spent several years exploring different areas of the field, but missed the family connections she'd made while working in childcare. Once she became a mom, the path forward seemed clear: return to where she started, and give it everything she has. The rest, as they say, is history.
Hillary enjoys spending her time on the simple things in life. She's an avid home cook, focusing on whole ingredients to create nutritious and delicious meals for her family and the children in her care. Hillary can often be found out in the garden, whether it's tending to flowers in the pollinator garden or working in the family's ever-expanding vegetable garden. In her spare time, she loves to tinker in her woodshop or curl up with a good book. Mike and Hillary love spending time outdoors with their girls, going camping and fishing or taking hikes.
Hillary enjoys spending her time on the simple things in life. She's an avid home cook, focusing on whole ingredients to create nutritious and delicious meals for her family and the children in her care. Hillary can often be found out in the garden, whether it's tending to flowers in the pollinator garden or working in the family's ever-expanding vegetable garden. In her spare time, she loves to tinker in her woodshop or curl up with a good book. Mike and Hillary love spending time outdoors with their girls, going camping and fishing or taking hikes.
A Partnership Is Born
Along the way, Mike has served many roles at the daycare. Replacer of batteries, reader of books, tosser of balls, and reliable assistant/substitute. A chef by trade, Mike also works full time in the food service industry while Hillary operates the daycare. He loves spending his days off with Hillary and the kids, so much so that he's decided he wants to change careers and partner with Hillary to expand the program.
Mike is an avid sports fan and would happily talk your ear off about anything sports related, especially if it has anything to do with his beloved Kansas City Chiefs or Chicago Cubs. He's enjoyed learning how to grow vegetables in the garden and looks forward to expanding his skills (and the harvest!).
Mike is an avid sports fan and would happily talk your ear off about anything sports related, especially if it has anything to do with his beloved Kansas City Chiefs or Chicago Cubs. He's enjoyed learning how to grow vegetables in the garden and looks forward to expanding his skills (and the harvest!).
Looking Ahead
The future has a lot in store for the Smith family as they journey towards expanding Butterfly Dreams Childcare as co-providers. Hillary and Mike are working steadily towards their goals, starting with some home renovations to prepare for accommodating a larger group of children. Check back for updates on their progress!