December 30, 2008
Potty...
Remember to bring your potty seats next week! I will have a chart and stickers as rewards for those children that go on their potty. Tre's mom bought a great potty seat at Target for just $10! Here is what it looks like: (sorry about the pic but couldn't find it on the Target website) http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bab/971875346.html
2009!!!!!!!!!!!
May we all have a happy and blessed new year.
Remember the laughter and the tears because a new year now is here!
Tuesday's Menu 12-30-08
Breakfast
Cereal
Bananas
Lunch
Chicken Nuggets
French Fries
Bread
Mixed Fruit
(Strawberries, Melon, Honeydew, Peaches)
Snack
Graham Crackers
December 29, 2008
2008 Annual Income Childcare Report
You will be receiving your offical annual income childcare report for tax purposes no later than January 30, 2009. If you have any questions or would like to know how much you paid for daycare in 2008 please let me know and can provide any information needed.
Scholastics!
Scholastics for January are in! I will be also sending an email to those who would rather make there orders online. Thanks for your support! Orders are due by January 11, 2009.
December 26, 2008
December 23, 2008
December 22, 2008
Happy Holidays!
I want to wish all the parents, children and their families a happy and Merry Christmas. Continue to enjoy your old traditions while creating a few of your own!!
Christmas is a Time for Love
Christmas is a time for Love; a time for Joy and Peace;
A time to trim the Christmas Tree and a time to stuff the geese.
It's a time when we can come together, however far or near;
To shed a little hope into a world of sorrow and fear.
Yet Christmas could be all year 'round, if only we would try
To gently wipe an old man's brow or soothe a baby's cry.
If we could smile throughout the year as we do on Christmas Day;
Just think what happiness we'd shed along life's weary way.
To give a gift of Hope to one who otherwise has none;
To be a Friend to somebody whom everyone else has shun.
To be Forgiving of our faults, and of our sisters and our brothers;
To Live in Peace and Harmony with ourselves and with each other.
Ah, don't you see that Christmas is more than opening up the gifts;
It's more than singing Christmas Carols and rolling in big snow drifts.
It's a feeling that can stay with you throughout each day, all year;
And all it takes is a loving heart.....and a sensitive little tear...
What a day!!
What a full day the children and I had at the daycare today! I would like to first thank Zohar's mom Osi for her time and all the Hannukkah items she provided for the children to see, touch, do and take home. She is a great friend and a wonderful teacher for our group. We also had a visit from Karissa and her mom. Who we hope will return for show and tell with her new baby.
After cleanup we took a short break in order that Osi could prepare the Lakas and I had time to make the rest of lunch. There is a custom of eating foods fried or baked in oil (preferably olive oil), as the original miracle involved the discovery of a small flask of pure olive oil used by the Jewish High Priest. This small batch of olive oil was only supposed to last one day, and instead it lasted eight. All I have to say is YUMMY..I can't get enough of them! So sad I have to wait a whole year for them!
The children went home with a their hands full today with gifts and a gift bag. I'm sure this special day will become a tradition at the daycare.
We started our day with reading about Hanukkah also known as the festival of lights. A Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights by the kindling of the light of a special candelabrum, the nine-branched Hanukiah. One light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. An extra light called a shamash (Hewbrew:"guard" or "servant") is also lit each night and is given a distinct location usually higher or lower than the others. We were lucky enough that Osi brought a Hanukiah (sometimes incorrectly referred to as a Menorah) so that the children could see for themselves.
Afterward we discussed the Dreidel (After lighting the Hanukkah Hanukiah, it is customary in many homes to play) sang and danced to the Dreidal song which Zohar is featured singing in the video I posted below. You can check out the lyrics here: http://bussongs.com/songs/dreidel_dreidel_dreidel.php
Shortly after we had the children created there very own Hanukiah with their hand prints (one at a time so not to make a mess!) and colored in an activity booklet that they took home.
After cleanup we took a short break in order that Osi could prepare the Lakas and I had time to make the rest of lunch. There is a custom of eating foods fried or baked in oil (preferably olive oil), as the original miracle involved the discovery of a small flask of pure olive oil used by the Jewish High Priest. This small batch of olive oil was only supposed to last one day, and instead it lasted eight. All I have to say is YUMMY..I can't get enough of them! So sad I have to wait a whole year for them!
In the afternoon everyone woke up from their naps ready to complete the day with some Christmas traditions. They baked and ate sugar cookies, took part in a grab bag and opened the gift that Ms. Stacey gave them. They also got to put up there own photo ornament on our tree.
The children went home with a their hands full today with gifts and a gift bag. I'm sure this special day will become a tradition at the daycare.
Monday's Menu 12-22-08
Breakfast
Cinnamon Toast
Bananas
Lunch
Lakas (Potato Pancakes)
Chicken sticks
Mixed Vegetable
Fruit Cocktails
Snacks
Sugar Cookies
December 19, 2008
December 18, 2008
Tomorrow's Weather
There is a winter warning for late this afternoon, tonight and into tomorrow. They are predicting significant amount of snowfall in accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. The daycare will be open tomorrow but please be advised of roadways being treacherous. If all the children do not come on Friday the Christmas activities and grab bag will be moved to Monday when we will also be celebrating Hannukuh so that no one misses the fun!
Thursday's Menu 12-18-08
Breakfast
Cereal
Bananas
Lunch
Arroz con gandules (Yellow rice with chick peas)
Corn
Apples
Snack
Animal Crackers
December 17, 2008
Tre's Call/Brawling
I couldn't help but put this one up on the blog. Listen carefully as he repeats everything!
Nothing beats the afternoon blues like a good brawl
Nothing beats the afternoon blues like a good brawl
Wednesday's Menu 12-17-08
Breakfast
Toast
Apples
Lunch
Home made mac and cheese
Hot dogs
Broccoli
Snacks
Cookies
December 16, 2008
My First Vacation
I thought I tell everyone way in advance in order to plan accordingly. I will be taking my first vacation in 2009 from March 2-6. As per our contract the tuition rate still applies and it will be your responsibility to obtain alternate care on those days.
Tuesday's Menu 12-16-08
Breakfast
Oatmeal
Applesauce
Lunch
Ravoli w. cheese filling
tomato sauce
Corn
Apples
Snack
Graham Crackers
December 15, 2008
Reminders
-A small present is requested by Friday for the kids holiday grab bag. Minimum $5
-Please bring juice in by the end of the week
-Please bring in a small baby powder by next week
-Please let me know if you will be bringing in your child on the December 26 and/or January 2.
-Please bring juice in by the end of the week
-Please bring in a small baby powder by next week
-Please let me know if you will be bringing in your child on the December 26 and/or January 2.
Spots Available...
With Karissa and Izaiah gone we now have a smaller group. I am currently not actively seeking new clients but would prefer someone that was referred. If anyone knows someone who is looking for care we have two spot available for children 2+ (Age 2 and under after March 24th); a full time spot and a part-time spot 2 days a week. If you refer someone and they sign up you will receive a $25 finders fee good towards your next tuition payment.
Monday's Menu 12-15-08
Breakfast
Waffles
Bananas
Lunch
Mashed Potatoes
Waffles
Bananas
Lunch
Mashed Potatoes
Turkey
Mixed Veggies
Bread
Snack
Cheese Crackers
Snack
Cheese Crackers
December 12, 2008
Friday's Menu 12-12-8
Breakfast
French Toast
Bananas
Lunch
Grilled Cheese
Green Pepper Sticks
Clementines
Snack
Cheese Crackers
December 11, 2008
Thursday's Menu 12-11-08
Breakfast
Cheerios
Bananas
Lunch
Pasta and Meatsauce
Mixed Veggies
Apples
Snacks
Cookies
December 10, 2008
Notes...
Colds
There is a bad cold/flu going around with cough, fever, runny nose and body aches. Because of this children may not eat as much or may be just having an "off" day. Our schedules will be adjusted to accommodate their needs.
*Children with fever of 101 degrees, lethergic and/or just plain miserable will be sent home.
Meals
Breakfast is served between 8:30am-9:00am.
Lunch is served anywhere between 12:15-1:30pm.
If you drop off your child late or have to take your child to an appointment note that meals will not be served after the above times.
Cleaning House?
If you are are looking to get rid of toys just before the holidays to make room for new toys please feel free to donate your gently used toys to the daycare.
There is a bad cold/flu going around with cough, fever, runny nose and body aches. Because of this children may not eat as much or may be just having an "off" day. Our schedules will be adjusted to accommodate their needs.
*Children with fever of 101 degrees, lethergic and/or just plain miserable will be sent home.
Meals
Breakfast is served between 8:30am-9:00am.
Lunch is served anywhere between 12:15-1:30pm.
If you drop off your child late or have to take your child to an appointment note that meals will not be served after the above times.
Cleaning House?
If you are are looking to get rid of toys just before the holidays to make room for new toys please feel free to donate your gently used toys to the daycare.
Wednesday's Menu 12-10-08
Breakfast
Wheat Bagels
Bananas
Lunch
Scrambled Eggs w. cheese
Toast
Tomato Wedges
Oranges
Snack
Cheese Crackers
December 9, 2008
Reminder about Fees.....
I would like to remind everyone of fees that they may incur as written in your signed contracts:
LATE FEE: There is a "no pay - no stay" policy. If payment is not received on Monday, or on the first scheduled day if care, or agreed upon day a $10 late fee will be charged daily in addition to that week's daycare fees and your child will not be allowed to attend daycare. Two (2) late payments can be grounds for termination of care. Payment is based on enrollment and not on attendance and needs to be paid when children are gone due to illness, a day off, vacations, holidays, or when daycare is closed.
BOUNCED CHECK FEES: If a check is returned for non-sufficient funds, you will be required to pay a fee of $30.00 plus an additional $10 a day until payment is made in full. After two bounced checks, cash or money order will only be accepted as payment.
LATE PICKUP FEES: Parents will be granted a grace period of 15 minutes after their scheduled pick-up time, after which the following overtime rate, applies: $10 per every 15 minutes the parent is late. Overtime fees are to be paid when the parent arrives to pick up the child or the next day of care. Late pick-up is anything before or beyond the scheduled time that is determined at enrollment and entered on signed agreement. If a child is consistently picked up late or dropped off early you may be asked to find another source of child care that better suits your hours of need.
ANNUAL ENROLLMENT FEE: Please keep in mind that enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis and there is no guarantee that we can hold a spot open for your child without a deposit. An annual enrollment fee of $50.00 per child will be due on or before enrollment and every year on or before your enrollment date. The deposit is non-refundable and is not applied towards the first week tuition.
LATE FEE: There is a "no pay - no stay" policy. If payment is not received on Monday, or on the first scheduled day if care, or agreed upon day a $10 late fee will be charged daily in addition to that week's daycare fees and your child will not be allowed to attend daycare. Two (2) late payments can be grounds for termination of care. Payment is based on enrollment and not on attendance and needs to be paid when children are gone due to illness, a day off, vacations, holidays, or when daycare is closed.
BOUNCED CHECK FEES: If a check is returned for non-sufficient funds, you will be required to pay a fee of $30.00 plus an additional $10 a day until payment is made in full. After two bounced checks, cash or money order will only be accepted as payment.
LATE PICKUP FEES: Parents will be granted a grace period of 15 minutes after their scheduled pick-up time, after which the following overtime rate, applies: $10 per every 15 minutes the parent is late. Overtime fees are to be paid when the parent arrives to pick up the child or the next day of care. Late pick-up is anything before or beyond the scheduled time that is determined at enrollment and entered on signed agreement. If a child is consistently picked up late or dropped off early you may be asked to find another source of child care that better suits your hours of need.
ANNUAL ENROLLMENT FEE: Please keep in mind that enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis and there is no guarantee that we can hold a spot open for your child without a deposit. An annual enrollment fee of $50.00 per child will be due on or before enrollment and every year on or before your enrollment date. The deposit is non-refundable and is not applied towards the first week tuition.
Holiday Celebrations!
We will be celebrating Christmas on Friday December 19th. We will be having a grab bag for the kids. Please bring a wrapped gift for the exchange. Minimum cost is $5. We will have other activites planned that have yet to be determined.
Channuka Day will be celebrated on Monday December 22nd which is the first day of Channuka. Here are some of the activities we have planned with the help Zohar's mom Osi.
1. Story of Channuka -A reading or the story and/or video of the rugrats channuka
2. Craft: Handprint Menorah
3. Latka's snack
4. Lighting of the menorah.
5. Coloring pages
6. Small gifts of Dreidles and Geld (chocolate coins) to take home
Channuka Day will be celebrated on Monday December 22nd which is the first day of Channuka. Here are some of the activities we have planned with the help Zohar's mom Osi.
1. Story of Channuka -A reading or the story and/or video of the rugrats channuka
2. Craft: Handprint Menorah
3. Latka's snack
4. Lighting of the menorah.
5. Coloring pages
6. Small gifts of Dreidles and Geld (chocolate coins) to take home
Tuesday's Menu 12-9-08
Breakfast
Pancakes
Pancakes
Clemintines
Lunch
Hot dogs
Lunch
Hot dogs
Tatter Tots
Broccoli
Apples
Snacks
Graham Crackers
Snacks
Graham Crackers
December 8, 2008
Monday's Menu 12-8-08
Breakfast
Waffles
Bananas
Lunch
Fishsticks w.cheese
Corn
Wheat bread
Oranges
Snacks
Animal Crackers
Karissa's Last Day...
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Tomorrow will be Karissa's last day and so leaves the only girl in our group. She has brought some pink, curls and the feminine touch the boys sometimes need. I'd like to wish Karissa's mom Suzanne good luck as she will be adding another little girl to her family in Janaury.
December 5, 2008
Reminders
The daycare will be closed on December 24 and 25th for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We will be open on December 26. Subsequently, will be closed on December 31st and January 1st for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. We will be open on January 2nd.
If you do not plan to send your child to daycare on December 26 and/or January 2 please let me know.
Next Week Field Trip!!
Haven't been to a trip in a while so we are going somewhere big!
December 11th we are going to BounceU in Stratford!
Each child will need their parent to fill out a waiver located online.
I will print some out in case you forget.
The fee is $10.00 per child.
Open bounce is from 9:30-11:30am.
Check out the website for more information: http://www.bounceu.com/cities/stratford.ct/open-bounce.htm
Friday's Menu 12-5-08
Breakfast
Cheerios
Grapes
Lunch
Chicken Sticks
French Fries
Corn
Corn Bread
Snack
Graham Crackers
December 4, 2008
Thursday's Menu 12-4-08
Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs
Toast
Grapes
Lunch
Cheese Ravoli w/Sauce
Broccoli
Snack
Peanut Butter Crackers
December 3, 2008
Wednesday's Menu 12-3-08
Breakfast
Pancakes
Bananas
Lunch
Grilled Cheese
Hard Boiled Egg
Mixed Veggies
Pears
Snacks
Animal Crackers
December 2, 2008
Tuesday's Menu 12-2-08
Breakfast
Corn Bread
Bananas
Lunch
Meatloaf
Bread
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Snacks
Cheerios
December 1, 2008
Potty Training is coming to town....
So it seems we have a bunch of children who are starting and who are on the verge of potty training. Since it's difficult for me to have each child go to the bathroom and stand there and wait for them to finish I've come up with another solution.
If you are willing to participate please provide a potty chair for you child that has a lid (similar to http://www.amazon.com/Graco-Soft-Seat-Potty-Trainer/dp/B000067K22/ref=pd_bbs_7?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1228157256&sr=8-7 ) by December 31, 2008. With all on board, at the beginning of the new year, we will have the children sit in there potty seats at least twice a day after their meals. I had planned to get my own son a potty chair at this time. Hopefully we can get some of the children ready for pre-school. And the younger ones will participate and take interest because it will be group effort.
This is a supplement to those who have already started potty training so continue your efforts at home. I ask that all who participate follow these rules
Do not wear onesies, overalls, or hard to remove clothing and continue to wear diapers. Please let me know if your child will be participating..
If you are willing to participate please provide a potty chair for you child that has a lid (similar to http://www.amazon.com/Graco-Soft-Seat-Potty-Trainer/dp/B000067K22/ref=pd_bbs_7?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1228157256&sr=8-7 ) by December 31, 2008. With all on board, at the beginning of the new year, we will have the children sit in there potty seats at least twice a day after their meals. I had planned to get my own son a potty chair at this time. Hopefully we can get some of the children ready for pre-school. And the younger ones will participate and take interest because it will be group effort.
This is a supplement to those who have already started potty training so continue your efforts at home. I ask that all who participate follow these rules
Do not wear onesies, overalls, or hard to remove clothing and continue to wear diapers. Please let me know if your child will be participating..
Last minute Holiday Gifts
Are you still trying to figure out what to get your little one...well why not ask his provider. Here are a couple of things the children love to play with!
Tre loves playing with little figures i.e. little people just right for his little hands. He also thinks they are pretty tasty!
Of all the toys at the daycare, Lucas find this his favorite --along with the pirate ship. He'll sit for hours pushing the Fisher price animal train. Some of the other children have to fight to get their hands on it!
Karissa find bowls fun! All the children love playing with the play bowls and cups with the utencils and pretend to stir things up.
What boy doesn't like cars??? Izaiah as well as all the children love these shake n' go cars. These are the older models that my sons use to play with and they are still going strong!
This is a big hit and great for sharing. I've seen these in smaller sizes and large table sizes which hopefully in the future I can purchase for the daycare. I have no idea what they are called!
And some kids like the simple things like boxes, crates or anything they can crawl into. I have a tunnel that the children also love to go through. I've just purchased these different sized bumpy balls that simulate the kids.
Monday's Menu 12-1-08
Breakfast
Waffles and Bananas
Lunch
Hot Dogs
French Fries
clementines
Snack
Animal Crackers
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