Rachel has been in the childcare field for over 10 years. In 2021, she earned her associate degree in early childhood education, and she recently applied for step 9 on the Oregon Registry. The registry is a sequence of twelve steps childcare and early learning professionals earn by progressing through training and education. Rachel’s home-based business is licensed to care for 10 children at a time, from ages 6 weeks to age 13 years. One of the barriers she encounters is finding qualified substitutes when needed. Thank you for all you do Rachel!