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| Frequently Asked Questions How long have you been caring for children? I have always enjoyed caring for children. It started with my 1st babysitting job as a teenager. I also have past experience working in church nurseries. In 2006 I started doing unlicensed childcare for one family while I went thru the licensing process and became fully licensed by May 2007. Are you CPR Certified? Yes, I completed my certification. Are you 1st Aid Certified? Yes, I completed my certification . Have you completed Sudden Infant Death Syndrome & Shaken Baby Syndrome Trainings? Yes, my trainings are up to date. What are your hours of operation? I am open Monday thru Friday from 6:30am-6pm. What are your rates? Please contact me for current rate schedule. What is your vacation policy? I will take 2 weeks half-paid vacation during the year, however; they will not be a consecutive 2 weeks. I will use my vacation time to give myself & my family a few long weekends throughout the year. I will give you plenty of notice when I will take those days off so you are able to find back-up care. Do you have substitutes? Yes, I have a substitute that will come in and take my place while I run minor appointments, for example; going to the dr for a quick appointment. I try to plan such appointments during nap times to be considerate of both the children and the substitute. My substitute has completed all required trainings & has passed all County initiated background checks to ensure the safety of all children in care. Are you on the food program? Yes, I participate in Provider's Choice Food Program and provide nutritious meals and snacks to all children in care. I also provide formula (some exceptions apply) for your infant. Do you offer a preschool program? Yes, I use Essentials for Preschool. Essentials for Preschool teaches all subjects: In addition to basic Bible truths, kids also get kindergarten preparation like colors, shapes, numbers, and letters.
Essentials for Preschool reaches all learning styles: Preschoolers need variety, so there are visual, auditory, tactual, and kinesthetic activities.
The principles of Essentials Preschool Curriculum are based on the Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Early Childhood Programs (NAEYC—National Association Education of Young Children).
In addition to the Essentials for Preschool Program, I also use Carol's Affordable Curriculum which is also also a Christian Based program for ages 18 months - 5 years.
I also teach a program called "Your Baby Can Read" to all children in care.
“Train up a child in the way he shall go, and when he is old he will not depart from it”.
Proverbs 22:6.
What is your illness policy? The Health Department regulations prohibit the admittance of any child into a family childcare
home that exhibits any of the following symptoms:
• Fever (100°f or higher) – child needs to be fever free for 24 hours without the aid of
medication
• Diarrhea – child must be symptom free for 24 hours without the aid of medication
• Vomiting – child must be symptom free for 24 hours without the aid of medication
• Runny nose with colored discharge –check with doctor
• Rash – check with doctor
• Discharge from eyes or ears
• Lice – child needs to be treated and nits removed before return
• Communicable diseases – chicken pox, measles, mumps, conjunctivitis (pink eye), influenza etc. The child may return when the incubation and contagious period is passed and the child is well enough to resume normal childcare activities. I have the right to refuse to care for a sick child. If your child develops any of the above symptoms while in my care, you or your alternate will be required to pick up your child immediately. If I have to call a parent to pick up a child that has been dropped off for care too ill to participate in the day the child will also be required to stay at home the following day. Your child may return to care 24 hours AFTER symptoms of illness end. Which means if your child is sent home with a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting they cannot return until they have been symptom free for 24 hours without the aid of medications. I am responsible for the health and well being of many children so I will closely follow health department regulations when it comes to illness. I understand and respect your need to be at work, but your cooperation is extremely important on this. Do you have any pets? We have 2 male gerbils that are kept in a glass aquarium cage. We do not have any dogs or cats. Is smoking allowed? No, I maintain a smoke free environment 100% of the time including non-daycare hours. Thank-you for taking the time to read thru the frequently asked questions...If you have any questions that aren't listed above, please feel free to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions you have. | |
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