I understand how important childcare is. Quality childcare promotes the emotional and intellectual development in children. It enables parents to perform productively in the workplace, secure in the knowledge that their children are safe.
As an educated and experienced child care provider I try to be responsive to the needs of each child, provide a family-centered child care environment, establish a safe, nurturing, and stimulating setting for children to grow and learn, work in partnership with the family, and develop relationships with other community groups.
Such care giving is essential to the successful development of the child, imperative for parents in the workforce, and a cornerstone of the community. While you are at work, my setting gives your child the opportunity to thrive and develop to their full potential.
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| 6:00 to 7:00 | Greeting | * Children and parents are greeted/table top games. |
| 7:00 to 8:00 | Breakfast/Sensory | * Children are offered breakfast or they can do a quiet activity. |
| 8:00 to 8:30 | Outdoor Activities | * Children focus on large muscle and social skills. The concept of "taking turns" is practiced. |
| 8:30 to 8:40 | Story Time | * Children choose stories from the bookshelf that they wish the teacher to read. |
| 8:40 to 9:00 | Music & Movement | * Children gain practice in large motor skills through movement activities to a variety of music. |
| 9:00 to 9:15 | Small Group Activity | * Children participate in a teacher directed writing, language, and math or science project geared towards problem solving or deductive reasoning. |
| 9:15 to 10:00 | Art/Free Choice/ Snack* |
* Children may choose to do child initiated activities from the various centers offered. Teachers are available for assistance. |
| 10:00 to 10:45 | Outdoor Activities | * Children focus on large muscle and social skills. The concept of "taking turns" is practiced. |
| 10:45 to 11:10 | Circle Time | * Children sing songs; participate in a learning activity, group games, and practice counting & language skills. |
| 11:10 to 11:40 | Outdoor Activities | * Children play teacher directed group games outside. |
| 11:40 to 11:50 | Set Up Beds/ Wash Hands |
* Children set out their own mats and blankets. Children are required to wash their hands before and after each meal. |
| 11:50 to 12:15 | Lunch | * Lunch is served in "family style." Children practice good table manors, and naming, passing and serving food. Children also learn what is considered appropriate and inappropriate table discussions. |
| 12:15 to 12:30 | Brush Teeth/ Quiet Reading |
* Children wash their face and hands and brush their teeth after lunch. Afterwards, they may choose a book or two to look at quietly on their mats. |
| 12:30 to 12:40 | Chapter Story | * A chapter from a book is read every day. Children may listen as they fall asleep. Types of stories may include Winnie the Pooh, Raggedy Ann, or The Wizard of Oz. |
| 12:40 to 2:30 | Nap | * Children not needing rest are offered quiet activities to do during this time. |
| 2:30 to 3:00 | Outdoor Activities | * Children are awakened. After they put their bedding away, they may choose to go outside or find a quiet activity from the various activity centers. |
| 3:00 to 4:30 | Snack/Free Choice | * Children focus on large muscle and social skills. Group games may be offered during this time. |
| 4:30 to 5:30 | Outdoor Activities | * Children play group games outside and practice their large motor skills. |
| 5:30 to 6:00 | Quiet Activities/ Departure |
* Math and Computer activities are open at this time. |
Spaces Available
Childrens Daydream Childcare currently has 2 openings. Please email me regarding any questions you may have or to discuss your childcare needs.