Apple Lane Daycare
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is your phone number? While I'm happy to answer any questions you may have and speak directly with you via the telephone it is often
difficult to have such conversations while caring for young children. Therefore I kindly request that you leave your telephone number so that I may
contact you at a time that minimizes disruptions to our day.
Where exactly are you located? In the past we listed our physical address on the website and gave it out upon request, unfortunately we had an
excessive number of people driving by very slowly in their cars trying to catch a glimpse of our daycare. This may seem harmless but it in fact it
made both the children and I uncomfortable. Now interested parties will not receive our exact physical location until they are ready to schedule an
appointment.
Do you provide care for infants? Sorry no infant care available.
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 secured.
What is the total capacity in terms of number of children you will accept? 8
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 13 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?
Please contact us for fee information.
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 387.5 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. They are also required to
complete 10 hours of 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.
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. Our goal is to foster in your child a love of learning.
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? WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING DSHS ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME.
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
feel free to contact me via telephone. Please do not be offended if I may have to call you back at a later time.
Do you have infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training? Yes
Are children ever transported in a vehicle while in your care? Yes.
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
difficult to have such conversations while caring for young children. Therefore I kindly request that you leave your telephone number so that I may
contact you at a time that minimizes disruptions to our day.
Where exactly are you located? In the past we listed our physical address on the website and gave it out upon request, unfortunately we had an
excessive number of people driving by very slowly in their cars trying to catch a glimpse of our daycare. This may seem harmless but it in fact it
made both the children and I uncomfortable. Now interested parties will not receive our exact physical location until they are ready to schedule an
appointment.
Do you provide care for infants? Sorry no infant care available.
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 secured.
What is the total capacity in terms of number of children you will accept? 8
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 13 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?
Please contact us for fee information.
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 387.5 STARS hours.
Specific classes that I have taken:
- Healthy Children in Daycare
- Planning the Young Child's Learning Environment
- Art for Young Children
- Music, Moving & Multicultural Fun
- Safe Scents for Healthier Families
- Gateways to Early Literacy
- Love & Logic
- Find Your Voice for Children
- Food Science Health & Nutrition
- Woven Word
- Woven Word in Action
- Survey of Special Education and Early Intervention
- Learning from the Past and Hope for the Future
- Cultivating Creativity Through Content
- Human Development
- Daycare Business and Tax
- Washington State Early Learning and Developmental Benchmarks
- Family Systems and Interactions
- Development in Context
- Emilio Reggio Inspired Observation and Documentation Approaches
- Student Built Curriculum - Reggio Project
- Learning and Guidance in Early Childhood
- Middle Childhood and School Age
What is STARS? Licensed child care providers in Washington state are required to complete a 20-hour basic training. They are also required to
complete 10 hours of 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.
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. Our goal is to foster in your child a love of learning.
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? WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING DSHS ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME.
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
feel free to contact me via telephone. Please do not be offended if I may have to call you back at a later time.
Do you have infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training? Yes
Are children ever transported in a vehicle while in your care? Yes.
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
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