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Where is your phone number? While I am happy to 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 we do not provide infant care.
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 14
years.
What is your vacation and illness policy? Paid 2 weeks vacation, parents
will receive at least 2 months notice of these dates. 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 can be an emotional experience for young children.
Generally we feel that parents know their child best and allow them to separate in
a manner that is comfortable to both parent and child. In situations where
separation anxiety is heightened I will set out a series of age appropriate
manipulatives that might interest the child to aid in the transition.
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,
puddle stomping boots during the wet months, water socks during the summer.
What type of diapers would you prefer? Diapers are your choice.
Can I use cloth? Yes. Dirty diapers will be sent home with you daily 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 begin potty training. Parents have been
know to encourage their children by displaying a potty in the home, reading books
on potty training, and 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. Teaching children these self-care skills builds confidence and
helps prepare them for the potty training. 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 will be provided.
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, lack of sleep,and food allergies. 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
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 we do not provide infant care.
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 14
years.
What is your vacation and illness policy? Paid 2 weeks vacation, parents
will receive at least 2 months notice of these dates. 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 can be an emotional experience for young children.
Generally we feel that parents know their child best and allow them to separate in
a manner that is comfortable to both parent and child. In situations where
separation anxiety is heightened I will set out a series of age appropriate
manipulatives that might interest the child to aid in the transition.
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,
puddle stomping boots during the wet months, water socks during the summer.
What type of diapers would you prefer? Diapers are your choice.
Can I use cloth? Yes. Dirty diapers will be sent home with you daily 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 begin potty training. Parents have been
know to encourage their children by displaying a potty in the home, reading books
on potty training, and 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. Teaching children these self-care skills builds confidence and
helps prepare them for the potty training. 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 will be provided.
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, lack of sleep,and food allergies. 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