Travis care provider named best in AMC
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SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (USTCNS) --- Parents seek him out to provide care for their children. Other providers consider him and his home models of quality. Air Mobility Command officials know he is simply the best and have awarded Moises Hernandez of Travis AFB, Calif., the AMC Family Child Care Provider of the Year for 2002.
Gen. John W. Handy, AMC commander, officially notified Moises of his award in a June 25 letter. Handy saluted Hernandez for his ability to fully understand the value of broadening a child’s experience. He lauded Hernandez for his “remarkable commitment and dedication” to children in his care by making his home a “comfortable, nurturing and educational environment.”
Hernandez developed a child-friendly environment in his care facility other providers use as a model.
“Several Family Child Care providers from Travis have visited his home to get ideas on how to best set up their own home activity rooms,” said Bette Doelger, child development and youth specialist with AMC Services. “His monthly home inspection scores are some of the highest in the program, and he contributes greatly to mission accomplishment by accepting additional responsibility. The quality-of-life he provides children in his care has surpassed all expectations."
Called a natural teacher by parents, Hernandez takes it upon himself to teach Spanish to children in his care. One of the ways he does this is by labeling such items as toys, art supplies and food in English and Spanish.
“The one thing our son seems most proud of is that he is learning to speak Spanish,” said Chad Pope, whose four-year-old son Christopher Walker is in Hernandez’ care. “We are utterly delighted by this.”
In addition to teaching children a second language, Hernandez also teaches them how to make and play their own musical instruments, said Doelger. “The kids were so good that they formed their own band. The kids even played songs to entertain parents at a celebration Mr. Hernandez hosted for the Month of the Military Child."
“He does not take his duties lightly” said Pope. “He seems to thoroughly enjoy the time he spends with all the children. We see a remarkable difference in our son’s behavior and attitude since her started attending Moises’ daycare facility.”
“My son is 11 years old and is not in need of a ‘baby sitter’ like children that are a lot younger,” said Taffy Reyes. “However, he is in need of a person who will help guide him in making the right decisions in his life. I know that Moises Hernandez helps reinforce the values that my husband and I stress in my child.”
Antonio Reyes, son of Taffy and Master Sgt. Antonio Reyes from the Travis Dental Clinic, explains why the children in Hernandez’s care are so happy. “I like going there because it is like my second home. I feel like I am part of Mr. Moises’ family.”
Hernandez philosophy as a care provider is a simple one. “I believe that what (children) hope and dream for is possible if we as providers and care takers give them lots of love and encouragement,” he said.
Through the Air Force Family Child Care program children of airmen and defense civilians receive care in licensed homes. Air Force-wide more than 40 percent of the child-care offered is in family childcare homes.
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