We live on 1.22 acre lot with a walkout basement.With 40 acres of protected land behind us. You can see Deer all around you. It is a beautiful location.
Typical Open / Close Time
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Hours of Operation Notes
Philosophy provided by Free To Be M...
Philosophy On Discipline
Discipline (Positive behavior Supports)
Active and happy children are the signs of a good childcare. The following methods are utilized. Rules are first explained with plenty of positive reminders. Acceptable behavior is encouraged by giving positive verbal rewards. This reinforces a child’s good feeling about his[Hidden]her behavior and serves as an example to the children to act in such a way as to receive this praise. Asking a child to stop and think about their behavior enables the child to work at self control
Infants : will be redirected
12 months to 3 yrs : redirection of the child’s behavior, explain the problem or the inappropriate actions of the child and redirect the child. Remove them from the situation with younger children a playpen may be used.
3 yrs and up: ### with a warning[Hidden]redirect[Hidden]timeout, depending on the age and severity of incident. Timeout is not a punishment, but rather a time when the child may calm down, remember what behavior is acceptable, Timeout consisting of 1 min per year no more then 5 minutes. When time out is up, I will talk to the child and explain why that behavior was inappropriate. If timeout are not effective, some sort of consequence will be imposed. This may range from favorite toy being taken away for a period of time, to being excluded from a favorite activity. If you are using a certain method at home, please inform me so that we can be consistent. In any instance where the child’s behavior is continually upsetting and if of concern to me. I will need to discuss it with you. So that we may jointly decide on a course of action that if followed at home and in my care. If the problem cannot be resolved, arrangements may need to be made for the child to receive care elsewhere. A child will never be disciplined for accidents.
Philosophy On Teaching
I believe that play is the best means of learning in young children. While playing with blocks children are learning pre math skills. When looking and listening to stories children are learning pre reading and speech skills. Puppets and playing house teach children socialization skills. Playing in dirt, flower beds or the sand teaches children pre science skills. So when you see your child playing, don’t look at it as playing instead look at what they are learning while they are playing.
I do have scheduled activities , such as circle time and learning times.
Philosophy On Toilet-Training
Toilet Training
At 2 years of age I like to start children on potty training. I have found that cloth training pants along with rubber pants work best. Children are uncomfortable being wet and dirty in cloth training pants so they are more willing to potty train. I have found that pull ups and disposable diapers hinder a child in potty training because they are kept to dry by the lining. Consistency between home and here is crucial for their success.
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Average Number Of Children
Average Number Of Staff
Do you have dogs?
yes
Do you have cats?
no
Do you have any other animals?
no
Is smoking allowed in the location, after hours?
no
Is a staff member CPR certified?
yes
Is any staff member trained in First Aid?
yes
What time does your location open?
What time does your location close?
Notes on hours
Not Provided
Do you provide Off-Hours Care?
yes
Notes on Off-Hours Care
I offer Friday nights out for
Parents on occasion. I also
have done weekend care.
Do you provide Drop-in Care?
yes
Notes on Drop-in Care
If I have the room for drop
off I will provide it.
Typical Daily Routine
Daily Schedule
6:30 am: Arrivals-
children have free play
until breakfast
7:00 am: Handwashing ,
Breakfast
*If your child arrives after
7:30 am please feed
them prior to arriving
8:00 am: Free play
8:45 am: Circle time
(weather, stories sharing,
favorite songs)
9:15 am: Clean up, Hand
washing, snack
9:30 am: Learning
activities, Crafts, choice
of table activities.
*If your child arrives ,
after 9:30 am, please
feed them prior to
arriving.
10:30 am: Inside or
outside (weather
permitting) free play
11:30 am : Hand washing
, Children’s video or
educational TV,
such as Noggin or PBS (
while I prepare lunch)
12:00 am : lunch
•If your child arrives after
12:00 Noon, please feed
them prior to arriving.
12:30 pm: Clean up,
bathroom, hand washing.
12:40 pm: Story time[Hidden] or
movie
1:00 pm:
Nap[Hidden]Quiet Time (Movie or
books for older children)
3:00 pm: Wakeup ,
Bathroom, Hand washing
, Snack time.
3:30 pm : Free play,
choice of table activities,
planned activities.
4:00 pm : Outside, free
play , walks etc. , Stories,
departures
5:30 pm: Free To Be Me
Childcare closes.
*This schedule is subject
to change depending on
the children
Typical Menu
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Staff Information provided by Free To Be M...
Number Of Staff (including yourself)
Description of Experience
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