 The Compass Child Care Ag Education building was one of the new attractions at Anoka County Fair this year. Compass Child Care put together an interactive building that educated children on where their food comes from and the people who provide it.
“The fair is excited to keep improving and bringing new and improved exhibits and events to the community. I want to thank everyone for always supporting the fair, and we look forward to growing with you,” Anoka County Fair Board President Michael Ahlers said in the release.  The Anoka County Fair won three first place titles awarded by The International Association of Fairs & Expositions at its 2022 national awards.
Anoka County Fair won for Facility Beautification Project - Hand Washing Stations; Newly established or evolving program/exhibit at your fair which promotes agriculture or a current agricultural issue to the fair-going public - Compass Child Care Ag Education Building and The overall Division 1 award for Agriculture. The fair also placed second in Innovation and Sponsorship for its New Compass Child Care Ag Education Building. “It is an amazing feeling to have the Anoka County Fair recognized for the hard work and dedication that the fair board and our partners put in to keep improving the fair experience for the community. It is an honor to be a part of this fair, and I am excited for what the future holds here,” said Anoka County Fair Manager, Michaela Liebl said in Monday, Dec. 5 press release from the Anoka County Fair.. This is the first year The Anoka County Fair has been recognized on a national level for its innovation and improvements to the facility, the release states.
 For context, I have three children at the East Bethel location (infant room, pre-k room, and school-age room) and have been here for almost a year. Over the years we have gone to 3 different daycares, making this fourth. I cannot say enough wonderful and positive things about both the staff/management and the center itself. First, the staff is incredibly friendly, supportive, understanding, and caring. I have personal experience with a number of teachers in each of the rooms my kids are in and cannot think of a single negative thing to say. With any issue or concern I have ever had they will work with you and go above and beyond to help assist and find solutions. Also, my kids ADORE their teachers. Second, the curriculum the kids follow is stellar, between what the learn, the art projects they do, and how play time is structured. My middle son just turned three and he can count to 20 in English and 10 in Spanish, knows all of his basic colors, and can sing a number of songs; my 4 year old can count to 100, name colors like turquoise, knows all basic colors in Spanish, and asks inquisitive questions at home after learning about a particular topic at daycare. Third, the center itself is incredibly organized and cleanly. I literally cannot say enough positive things about this place and the staff.
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Compass Child Care centers are constantly working to improve. Ask your director for your center's current rating!Meet Ginger, Compass Co-Founder Ginger has created a fun and educational child care program. Ginger Olson is truly a kid at heart. Her love of children can be traced to an earlier time in her life, influenced by Mrs. Dempsey, one of her high school teachers. "Love of children is just one part of running a successful childcare facility," Olson notes. "I need to balance that with the ability to plan, maintain order, and design play with a purpose." As Olson's interest in childcare grew, she focused on learning these aspects and applied her knowledge as an employee and volunteer at church, corporate schools, and other child care programs. "When I became a mom, that really provided practical experience about the needs of children as well as parents, which has helped my perspective with the everyday needs at Compass." Olson brainstormed alongside her sister, Amy Steiner, about how to build their dream child care center and how it would be set apart from others. Their combined passion was based on building a safe, educational environment that would be a home away from home. "We didn't spend much time thinking about how this venture could be profitable for ourselves. We were excited about what we could do to serve these kids and our communities." Olson feels they are laying the groundwork for the educators that will one day work with the children who start at Compass. She hopes children will start school with a foundation where kids develop a love of learning. "Every time I see a child with that 'I get it!' look in their eye, I feel I have the best job in the world," Olson says. When a child is successful at zipping their own coat or tying their shoes or taking their first step, Olson is proud in the child's accomplishments and thinks of the incredible trust parents grant them to work with their children. Being flexible during times of growth or dealing with a pandemic has been challenging, but Olson states that she is determined to maintain her ideals of providing a safe, positive and educational environment through this time at Compass Child Care . "Every time I see a child with that 'I get it!' look in their eye, I feel I have the best job in the world."
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