 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| Apple Lane Daycare |
Edgewood, Washington
Do you provide care for infants? No. How long is the waiting list and what is the expected turnover time? At times we do have an extended waiting list. However, parents tend to find alternative childcare and if a vacancy becomes available are more likely to keep them in the childcare they have. What is the total capacity in terms of number of children you will accept? 6 What are your hours? 7:00 - 5:30 Monday through Friday Are you licensed? If so, for how long? I have been a licensed provider for 11 years. What is your vacation and illness policy? Paid 2 weeks vacation, parents will receive at least 2 months notice of these date. If your child will be missing days at daycare because of illness you are still required to pay for care as well as days missed during your vacation. What are your fees? $125 per week for ages 2 and older Are there sliding fees, scholarships, and/or multi-child discounts? No Are you a member of the food program (federally funded child care food program-CCFP)? Yes. I am a member of the Metropolitan Development Council Food Program who monitors the daycare several times a year. What training or experience do you have? I have 257.5 STARS hours. Specific classes that I have taken:
What is STARS? Licensed child care providers in Washington state are required to complete a 20-hour basic training and 10 hours of continuing training annually. The Washington State Training and Registry System (STARS) is a career development and training system for individuals who work in child care, early education, and school-age care. What is the application process? Make an appointment to stop by and visit the facility, myself and the children currently in care. If the daycare seems to meet your needs an enrollment packet will be given to you to complete and 1 week deposit required. Do you offer drop-in daily and/or hourly rates? No What is the philosophy of the home? Children learn best when they participate in developmentally appropriate activities and guided with developmentally appropriate techniques. Do you charge for sick days or when the child is on vacation? Yes Do you close for holidays and if so which ones? Yes. Please see our Hours & Vacation page. What is the policy on sick children? Each child will be observed daily for illness. If your child becomes ill during the day you will be notified and must have your child picked up immediately. We will isolate your child from the other children in a separate room with books and toys to await your arrival. Your child will not be allowed in daycare if they have they have a temperature of 101 degrees or higher, intestinal disturbances accompanied by diarrhea or vomiting, sores or discharge from the ears, eyes or nose, conjunctivitis, rash. In some cases a child may not have a fever but is physically and mentally unable to participate in daily daycare activities in such situations you will be contacted and expected to pick up your child from daycare. When are the fees due? Beginning of each week. Is there a charge if you pick your child up late? I charge a $2.00 per minute late fee after 5:30 . How much notice is required for your child to leave the facility? 2 weeks notice is required. Does the facility accept government subsidies? Government subsidies are accepted at the discretion of the provider. Does the facility provide receipts for income tax credits? Yes Describe how you deal with parent/child separation, particularly in cases of separation anxiety. Leaving mom or dad is very emotional for young children if I know that a child is having particular difficulty I will set out a series of age appropriate manipulatives that might interest the child. Most of the time we feel that parents know their child best and allow them to separate in a manner that is most comfortable to both the parent and child. What will I be expected to provide? Diapers, wipes, lotion if your child has sensitive skin, diapering cream, sunscreen, pain relievers, at least 2 changes of weather appropriate clothing, 1 warm motion friendly jacket during cold months, 1 bottle for infant and liners if required, puddle stomping boots during the wet months, water socks during the summer. What type diapers would you prefer? Diapers are your choice Can I use cloth? Yes. Dirty diapers will be sent home with you and cleans ones will be required before your child may attend daycare the next day. Describe how you discipline? Please see our Philosophy page. Describe how you handle toilet training. We watch for signs that a child is ready to potty. In some cases mothers have been know to encourage their children by displaying a potty in the home, reading books on potty training, talking about the process. At daycare if a child is ready to potty train we begin the process by teaching them how to wash their hands on their own, then we follow by teaching them how to put on and take off their clothes including shoes (in my experience when children can accomplish these task on their own potty training is most successful) . Then we pick a week to begin the potty training process and try to proceed with as little pressure as possible. We take the child to the potty frequently and give them praise when they are successful and show them how to clean up their messes when they are not. No negative comments allowed. Usually the children have success by the end of the week if not we break for a brief respite and try again. Describe organized activities you provide for children. Please see our Curriculum page. Tell me about yourself. How did you decide to become a provider? I became a childcare provider when my son's providers (an absolutely wonderful woman and her husband) decided to end their 13+ years of service to children. What do you like most about being a provider? Children change your perspective and enlighten you in so many ways. They teach you to be accepting of all types of personalities including your own. How long do you plan to be one? Childcare is career choice for me and I plan on staying in service to children and families for at least 6 years maybe more. Can you describe what a typical day might be like for my child? Breakfast, clean up, basic skills review, art project, outside play, snack time, clean up, story time, music play, manipulatives, Woven Word, outside play, lunch time, clean up, nap time, wake up, snack time, story time, free play, pick up time. Are you affiliated with a hospital? No What is the procedure for contacting you? If possible please contact me via e-mail to minimize disruptions to our day, if that is not possible then just contact me by phone. Do you have infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training? Yes Are children ever transported in a vehicle while in your care? No Can parents "drop in" for a visit? Yes (please try not to stop by during nap time parents are not permitted to nap with their child). Are parents encouraged to volunteer and participate in daycare activities? Yes Do you go on any field trips? No Is there limited access to television? Yes. Do you or any of the staff speak a language in addition to English? No Do you provide transportation from the center to home or from the center to school? No Are meals included in the price? Yes If so which ones? Breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack. Sometimes child who are on a growth spurt may require additional substance and that's okay. Can you accommodate special diets (e.g. vegan, certain food allergies)? Yes. However if your child is required to eat organic foods or speciality foods you will be charged an additional fee. Describe the feedback I will receive about my child at the end of the day. If the day allows you will receive an e-mail listing the foods your child has been offered at mealtimes and the activities they participated in. What types of records to you maintain concerning my child’s behavior? Your child's behavior is observed daily and any patterns of unusual, disruptive, or negative behavior will be brought to your attention. It has been my experience that negative behavior is frequently the result of physical pain (teething, growing, ear infections), impending illness, poor nutrition, or lack of sleep. If the behavior is disruptive I will contact you and ask if any of the above may be the cause. Then I will respond accordingly. What is your snow day policy? You are required to bring weather appropriate clothing such as a snowsuit, mittens or gloves, snow boots, hat, chap stick. My snow policy is that we play in it all day. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| The content and photos of this website may not be reproduced or reprinted without the expressed and written permission of Apple Lane Daycare. |