About Us

The Calvert County Family Daycare Association is led by a dedicated group of family child care professionals who are passionate about supporting providers, advocating for quality early childhood education, and strengthening our local child care community.

Together, our board works to connect, educate, and empower family child care providers while helping children and families thrive throughout Calvert County.

Learn more about our dedicated Board Members below and the individuals who help make our mission possible.

I have been a licensed child care professional since January of 2000. I have worked hard to get where I am today. I’m currently Credentialed at a Level 5. I used the Professional Development Fund through Credentialing to send myself to college where I received my AAS in Early Childhood Development. I was one of the few providers in the Excels pilot program and am now a Level 3. I have been an active member of the Calvert County Daycare Association for over 10 years; as a member, as the Donation Coordinator, Preschool Program Coordinator, Vice President, and currently President. 

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 I have been a member of the Calvert County Daycare Association since I opened my daycare in June of 2014. I recently transitioned to the owner of Green House Early Learning Center in Huntingtown, MD.  Previously, I was part of the donations committee. Now I am your Vice President! Currently, I am pursuing my Associate’s Degree. My daycare is Credentialed at a Level 4. Prior to opening my daycare, I was a stay at home mom with experience in the graphic arts field. I have a wonderful husband, Jesse, and together we have two children, Vince and Kitty. 

You can reach Jill at cmjillpike@comcast.net

I first received my childcare license in August 2006.  Prior to opening my Lusby based childcare program, I was a Children’s Librarian with the St. Mary’s County Public Library system.  I utilized the Child Care Professional Development Fund to complete my Associate’s of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development through the College of Southern Maryland in 2011.  I have been Credentialed since opening my program and currently hold a Credential Level Five.  I worked through the initial Field Test/Pilot Program for Maryland Excels and hold a Check Level 3.  I also hold an Advanced Certificate in Accounting from the College of Southern Maryland. I married my high school sweetheart, James, in 2002 and we have three amazing children.  My hobbies include reading and traveling with my family and friends. 

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I am a wife, mother, child care provider, and business owner currently pursuing my associate degree in Early Childhood Education. As the founder of Little Scholars Early Learning and Elite Nanny Support Services, I am passionate about creating safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive and families feel confident and supported.

I strongly believe in the power of a village and the importance of positive relationships between families and child care professionals. My approach to care is rooted in safety, consistency, compassion, professionalism, and respect. Through my work, I strive to support children, families, and fellow providers while helping strengthen our child care community.

If you are looking for childcare please visit the Parent/Guardian page or email  lilscholarselc@gmail.com

I have been in childcare for nearly 20 years now, my experiences throughout those years include assistant director, pre-k teacher, infant teacher, and now owner. In 2013 I opened my own daycare; Joyful Noise Home Daycare. During those years I also completed my degree in Early Childhood Education. I married my amazing supportive husband Marty Walker in 2013 and we have two children. This career path is truly rewarding, I cherish all the connections I have made over the years and look forward to all those families that are to come into our program In the future. I am honored to be a part of the association, it is such a caring group of women.