Not just babysitters: A day in the life of a child care worker

Not just babysitters: A day in the life of a child care worker

MOUNT VERNON — Jamey McCarthy’s job is to leave a lasting impact on toddlers.Around her, 2- and 3-year-olds laugh, running around with multi-colored plastic lawn mowers in a grassy play area. There they can drive an ambulance, be a groundskeeper or build castles in a sand pit. McCarthy is simply there to witness their dreams. Absolutely Loved Learning Center, located at 1200 West Chestnut St. in Mount Vernon, is a child care center that provides…