08/22/2025
CONGRATULATION MS. KAILIE FITZGERALD, Childcare Employee of the Month! I think the chaotic picture might say it all......working with toddlers (and/or getting them to sit still for a picture:) can be hard but Kailie shows up everyday ready to take on the challenge because she loves this work and adores her kiddos, chaos and all! Thank you Ms. Kailie for your dedication to The Heritage Home!!!!
The Heritage Home
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH NOMINATION FORM
NAME OF NOMINEE: Kailie Fitzgerald
DEPARTMENT: Childcare
YEARS EMPLOYED: November 2023
POSITION OF NOMINEE: Lead Toddler Teacher
SELECTION WILL BE BASED ON CHARACTERISTICS SUCH AS:
1) ATTITUDE/CHARACTER:
Ms. Kailie is a very consistent staff member and has been incredibly reliable as our center has continued to grow and change. She has been building on her skills and adapting her room to the needs of the class. Kailie is gentle and ever so patient. She models appropriate language for the toddlers and has worked towards goals with her continuing education and coaching to
increase her skills and tools for the classroom. Kailie is a constant in her care for the kids in her room and has stepped up her efforts to provide a stable routine and environment.
2) CONCERN FOR OTHERS/COMPASSION/SERVANT HEART:
Ms. Kailie advocates for the kids in her room and develops relationships with families to best support the children at our center. She is great at communicating and documenting to let parents know how their child’s day went, any boo-boos that needed some extra love and attention, and the activities and smiles from the kids throughout the day. Families love the pictures and the updates and Kailie captures all the fun the kids have!)
YEARS OF SERVICE/DEDICATION:
Ms. Kailie started with us shortly after we opened in November 2023. She has continued to grow throughout this time. She has been unwavering on where her passions are and the love she has for the kids and families in her care. It is so helpful to have someone who is reliable and dependable to be a steady force in their room, especially for continuity for the kids. Even on the toughest days, Kailie shows up with open arms to her kids.
4) ENHANCES WORKPLACE AND LIVES OF OTHERS:
Ms. Kailie loves when Pastor Cindy and the seniors come into her room to enjoy activities together. She teaches the kids to be gentle and kind to the seniors and is the favorite (fought over) lap for bible story time with Pastor Cindy. She loves to have her kids participate in all the activities at The Heritage Home and around the community as much as possible.
5) EXHIBITS INITIATIVE/ENTHUSIASM BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY:
Kailie has had to adjust and adapt her room as regulations and ratios have changed. This is never easy, but Kailie has stepped up to the challenge time and again. She knows what she wants for her room and asks for help as needed to meet the needs.
We are very grateful for Kailie’s dedication to our home, team, and families, sharing her love and gifts with us every day!!