The Bristol Playspace

The Bristol Playspace "Play is really the work of childhood.”
Fred Rogers Warm greetings! My name is Shannon Michelle (the children refer to me as Ms.

Starr) and I offer play based, family style care for children over 10 months of age. I studied Early Childhood and Family Studies at college and have been a Site Supervisor for a state licensed family child care home for a couple of decades. I have lotsa stellar references and Christian, conservative values. My ratio is 4:1 and my rates vary depending on your needs. I am committed to serving the w

ell being of the whole child meaning that I conscientiously care for the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of each child. I value children as unique individuals and competent learners who will inherit the future. I believe that every family deserves the best for their child and an abundance of support. I am dedicated to providing an environment based on respect, cooperation, and an overall sense of belonging.

While children are in my care, I will offer a spectrum of activities that will serve every level of their beings. Physical:
- Breakfasts and snacks that always meet Federal Food Program Guidelines
- LOTS of purified water
- Small and large motor skills development
- Sunshine
- Fresh Air
- Rest
- Play

Mental:
- Creativity: clay, paint, crayons, markers, collage, music, etc.
- LOTS of reading
- Classical music
- Basic sign language
- Numbers, letters, colors, shapes
- Active use of vocabulary
- Stimulation and engagement
- Play

Emotional:
- Eye to eye, joyful, and responsive communication
- LOTS OF LAUGHTER
- Bubbles!
- Predictability
- Effective mediation
- Consistent validation
- Freedom in structure
- Play

Spiritual:
- Reverence
- Prayer
- Inspiration and awe
- Music
- Play

*I will keep a daily written record of your child’s activities that I will share with you at the end of each day. Please reach out if you would like to review my credentials and highly informative Parent Packet as well as to schedule a visit.

11/03/2025

Hey there, y’all!
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I climbed to the top of the Early Childhood Education ladder to earn my Site Supervisor permit and operated a state licensed family childcare home for decades while raising my, now 29 year old, daughter as a single mama.

Last year, I moved into a residence that doesn’t have ample space to care for multiple children and got a job in retail which has been kinda soul sucking so I’m here to offer my experience and expertise to any interested families.

I love the idea of a part time SHARE CARE (where a few families pay my hourly rate).

Of course, someone would have to host (or hosts could rotate).

A MOTHER’S MORNING OUT (8am to 1pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday and Thursday) is something that’s dear to my heart but I’d be open to other ideas.

I, currently, care for two sisters after school Monday through Thursday so would not be available on those days after 3pm.

I’d, even, be comfortable with weekend getaway stays if I could bring my small dog with me.

Any nanny position would include light (or heavy) housekeeping.

I’ve refreshed ✨ dozens of vacation homes, AirBNB's, private residences, and businesses and love to evoke smiles outta clients who are in need of assistance with the care of their homes (with or without child care).
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I strive to offer 5 star quality in my work and have a willing attention to detail which is reflected in all of the testimonials from my satisfied clients (see comments).
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I am reliable, meticulous, efficient, and have cultivated a very strong work ethic that is rooted in my love for Christ.
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I care a lot about the warmth of a welcoming aesthetic and take great pride in the results of a job well done.
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I offer deep cleans and housekeeping, decluttering, interior design, home sits, child care, pet sits, and organization services.
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I provide most supplies and have a heart for the gentler, more natural, approach.
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For home care, I offer a 20% discount for the elderly, disabled, and anyone battling cancer.
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If in need, please send along a message and we’ll go from there.
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Please share and thanks very much.
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Send a message to learn more

03/25/2024

The sweetest of sweetnesses!
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It’s been a few months since I dropped some sweet captures so here’re some goodies!🥰😍🥰
02/21/2024

It’s been a few months since I dropped some sweet captures so here’re some goodies!
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Throwback to 2000 when I was providing care for children in Black Mountain, NC!
12/25/2023

Throwback to 2000 when I was providing care for children in Black Mountain, NC!

Dreary day, dear demeanor. 🫶
12/02/2023

Dreary day, dear demeanor.
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Testimonials through the years…🥰
11/14/2023

Testimonials through the years…
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Photo drop!😍Look at these lil lovies I’ve been blessed to have in my care in the last couple of months!😍
11/09/2023

Photo drop!
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Look at these lil lovies I’ve been blessed to have in my care in the last couple of months!
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Warm greetings y'all.I'm excited to hear from any parents who may be interested in signing up for my child care services...
08/23/2023

Warm greetings y'all.
I'm excited to hear from any parents who may be interested in signing up for my child care services here in Bristol!
I live in a spacious home with a yard just off exit 1with my two cats.
I offer drop in, full or part time, and part day care for children who are enrolled.
My regular hours of availability are Monday through Friday from 7am until 6pm.
My ratio is 4:1.
I have my Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis on Early Childhood Education and Family Studies at college after which I was awarded a Child Development Site Supervisor permit because of my many decades of experience operating a state licensed family child care home while raising my daughter who is, now, 27.
I have lotsa stellar references, years of training in Health/Safety, am TB negative, have a clean criminal background, and Christian, conservative values.
Please feel free reach out to arrange a visit.
I'd be happy to send along my highly informative Parent Packet to you in the meantime.

Thanks very much.

08/16/2023
Zechariah and I play (learn) all day when he’s in my care. I’m prayin for a friend for him between the ages of 2 and 5 y...
05/05/2022

Zechariah and I play (learn) all day when he’s in my care.
I’m prayin for a friend for him between the ages of 2 and 5 years to join us for some fun in the sun.
Please pass the word that I have child care slots available!

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