Child Care

A licensed child care home that provides care and supervision for up to 12 children between the ages of six months and 12 years. Operated in the provider’s private residence. 

May be able to accommodate children with delays and differing needs. Please contact for further information.

Philosophy

• Recognizes that children:
  • Possess ways of learning unique to heir stage of development.
  • Learn through active exploration of their environment, direct interaction with people, making choices and constructing knowledge for themselves.
  • Learn by sensing, manipulating, and experimenting with materials.
  • Learn about concrete, tangible, real objects, and events that are relevant to their lives.
  • Learn in an environment that is flexible to allow for children’s individual needs in the areas of physical growth, intellectual growth, language development, as well as social/emotional and creative development.

Programs and Activities

• Program is flexible and child initiated rather than teacher directed.
• Daily program embraces the vision and principles of Play and Exploration: Early Learning Program Guide
  • Children as competent learners 
  • Holistic development and learning – social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual 
  • Strong positive relationships
  • Stimulating and dynamic environments

Nutrition

• Menu is monitored by the Department of Early Learning and Childcare and meals are prepared by a day home provider who has successfully completed a Food Safe Course.
• Menu is posted in the parent information area.
• Children will sit for all meals and snacks; infants will sit in high chairs. 
• Children age-appropriate dishes, cups, and utensils will be used.
• If child has allergies, discuss with home provider – parent will supply additional foods if child has food restrictions (infant under 12 months, bottles, formula, puree foods) or allergies (soy, peanut free, etc.)