News

Upon everyone's return we will continue to work on the color YELLOW as it's a big word and we want to make sure we all got it right.

On Tuesday March 10rd we will be going on a field trip to Trumbull mall. I will let you know sometime this week what other trips will be planned.

As far as the Pre-K Curriculum I'm still looking over the materials but I believe I'm leaning towards a sample kit from the Funshine Express catalog. This way we can try out the materials at a discounted price and see if it's a right fit for the group.

Friday's Menu 2-27-09

Breakfast

Corn Bread

Pears

Lunch

Mashed Potatoes

Chicken Nuggets

Corn

Bread

Snack

Applesauce

Thursday's Menu 2-26-09

Breakfast
Pancakes and Bananas
Lunch
Scrambled Eggs with Cheese
Toast

Pears
Snack
Crackers and Cheese

Pre-K Curriculums

I'm doing some research on some Pre-K Curriculums that I thought would be interesting for the children. Wanted to get your feedback and if you would be interested in having your child participate. I've check out the following three programs and have the information and example package here if anyone would like to take home for one evening and check them out.

Scholastic Clifford the Big Red Dog
Your subscription to this includes:
Learn Along magazine

• Each child gets 2 issues a month to practice early reading skills
• Repetitive, predictable text increases fluency and sight word recognition
• Numbered and colored boxes make it easy for children to follow along with Big Issues

Learn Along Activity Pages

• Writing features let you model how to write as children dictate sentences
• Skill building activities teach counting, matching, rhyming and more

Teacher Receives

• Complete lesson plans
• Extension activities that expand on each issue's theme
• Creative ways to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act

The cost of this would be $4.95 per child a month. The first month is Free.

FunShine Express Early Leaning Curriculums
The Fireflies Curriculum is paced with daily activity ideas that address every area of development. Adaptable for ages 2-5. Once a month there is included a starter pack materials, monthly teacher pack and monthly children's resources i.e. 12 prepackaged art activities, the parent express monthly newsletter, weekly family notes, 3 letter practice sheet, 2-3 number practice sheets, 4 enrichment activity sheets and online extras.

Currently they are offering a sample kit for $19.99 (4 weeks of supplies for 4 children, not month specific). That would come to about $8 per child (including shipping and handling).

After that a monthly kit for the whole group would be approximately $10 a month. Big discounts if we order several months in advance

High Reach Learning Curriculum

Has age appropriate monthly materials broken down into the following Curriculums

Toddlers, Twos, Threes, and Pre-K and Passports: Experiences for Pre-K Success

There is much to this program it's best to check out the catalog. Pricing is based on your child's curriculum and may be more expensive than Funshine if everyone chooses different kits.

Wednesday's Menu 2-25-09

Breakfast

Cheerios

Bananas

Lunch

Speghetti and Meatballs

Peaches

Snack

Graham Crackers

Who doesn't love Pancakes?!?!?

Got MILK?!? I'm gonna need a forklift to get me out of this highchair

I thought we were going on a better trip? Pancakes I got these at home before we came!

This is my third helping because Ms. Stacey NEVER feeds me...

If I have to wait another minute for these pancakes someone is gonna get it!

Tuesday's Menu 2-24-09

Breakfast

IHop

Lunch

Grilled Cheese

Clementines

Snack

Crackers

News & Reminders

The color of the week is YELLOW. Please go over with your child this week it's spelling and have him search for things in the house that are yellow. On Friday have your child wear something yellow.


Tomorrow we will be going to IHOP in Orange we should be back before 12. I haven't had time to run out so if anyone would like to donate some double A batteries so that I can take pictures that would be awesome!


Parents are asked to see that their children do not bring toys, food, drinks or any other items from home when they arrive. It would be best to leave it in the car before coming in as little ones have a difficult time sharing with others, and it is even harder with their own special items.

The daycare is closed for vacation next week. Payment for the week will be due by Friday.

Scholastic orders are due the Monday following vacation March 30th.

Potty training will resume after the vacation.

Monday's Menu 2-23-09

Breakfast

Cinnamon Toast

Bananas

Lunch

English Muffins Pizzas

Pears

Snack

Yogurt

Graham Crackers

New Daycare Policies

This June Stacey's Incredible Kids, LLC will be in operation for 1 year. As you know with every business the first year is very important with working out any problems, implementing new ideas and figuring out what works best. Here is a list of new policies please note that most won't effect those of you who have been here since the beginning. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

• Stacey’s Incredible Kids, LLC new primary business hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Even though we are open 9 hours a day, your child may only be in care during the time agreed to on your contract with us. We do have extended hours before and after our customary business hours. New customers will pay a premium for hours before or after customary hours. If there are any days that you must drop off your child earlier than your agreed upon time you must let me know in advance.
• Your provider Stacey Lopez will receive three paid sick days a year after that a rate credit will be given. Rate credit will only be done if daycare is closed due to illness, medical appointments and any other personal situations that may arise.
• President's Day will be added to the list of paid holidays for the year.
• Toilet training policy for new customers: Although I wish I could offer each of my clients the service of potty-training their children for them, I simply cannot do that while also providing quality care to the other children in my group. For this reason, I also cannot on a regular basis deal with cleaning up potty accidents while your child is learning to use the potty independently. Your child must go through toilet training at home, under your instruction and guidance. Your child must be successfully potty-trained before I can allow him or her to stop wearing pull-ups at daycare. I will, however have a potty-chair and an adapter for the toilet available for independent use, but I simply do not have the resources to ensure your child is completely trained otherwise.

Friday's Menu 2-20-09

Breakfast

Cinnamon Bread

Bananas

Lunch

Hot Dogs

Wheat Bread

French Fries

Pears

Snack

Cheese Crackers

Our Trip--Garbage Museum

We had a great time at the Garbage Museum and the kids loved watching the trucks dump garbage at the facilities. They watched a movie and was totally exhausted by the time we got back. You wouldn't believe how fast they ate their pizza. I totally loved the cages....Stacey's new daycare facilities LOL!

Small Change of Plans

The Garbage Museum is open today early so we are leaving now. We will be getting pizza for the kids on the way back. I estimate our return around 1pm

News

Your children have learned to following color RED, BLUE, GREEN and PINK. Please continue to go over these at home.

Dominic will be offically returning to the daycare on March 13th on Fridays.

Asher (Zohar's little brother) will offically start full time on March 24th. So the daycare will be full again with the exception of an open spot on Mondays. Yes we are still the boy's club!


I thought I'd help a couple of the parents with any opportunities they may have, if you have anything you would like me to post please let me know just to get the word out.


PUPPIES FOR SALES
Tre's mom Millie is selling these beautiful Boxer/Pit mix puppies. They are all male and currently 5 weeks old. If anyone is interested or may know someone that is I will give you her contact information.



AVON ANYONE?
Lucas's mom Christi Martinez is selling Avon and has left catalogs in each bin. If you need extra catalogs you can let her know via her website where you can also order: http://shop.avon.com/shop/default.asp?newdept=&s=Campaign_AE_C0509_EN_HTML_020209_NonBeauty&c=EmailREP&otc=ShopHomePage&bnd


NEED AN ATTORNEY?
If you are looking for an attorney please feel free to contact Zohar's dad Max L. Rosenberg. A trail lawyer with years of experience: Auto accidents, wrongful death, defective products, slip and fall, dog bites, pedestrian accidents, insurance coverage litigation, foreclosures, bankruptcy, consumer law, real estate, DWI & DUI, Auto fraud and more.
Rosenberg and Press, LLC
3333 Main Street, Suite 203
Stratford CT 06614
203.870.6700 phone
203.870.6701 fax

Reminders for Next Week

-Please bring in wipes and juice
-Those who get homework will need new notebooks
-February 24th Tuesday-Join Ihop for National Pancake Day from 7am-10pm they are giving a free stack of their famous buttermilk pancakes all that they ask is that you give a small donation to support support local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network or other charities. We will be leaving at 9am sharp. We ask that each child bring $2.

Eric Teaching the Violin!

My boys are home from school this week for winter break and they have been so helpful with helping with the kids at the daycare. Today Eric sat and played the violin for the group and then afterwards allowed each to try there hand at holding and playing it! It was really cute to watch.

Wednesday's Menu 2-18-09

Breakfast

Corn Muffins

Bananas

Lunch

Turkey and Cheese on Wheat

Carrots & Celery Sticks

Grapes

Snack

Graham Crackers

Yogurt

Tuesday's Menu 2-17-09

Breakfast

Pancakes

Bananas

Lunch

Speghetti and Meatballs

Pears

Snack

Cheerios

Reminder

February 19th Thursday-Garbage Museum in Startford @ 12:30pm. It's a great little museum, but its at risk for losing its funding and closing. If you haven't been there before, it is truely better than it sounds - and is even good for the little ones. Admission $2. Please send your child a juice box and snack for the trip. I foresee we should be back by before 3:00pm and the children will be napping away in the car since it will be past their naptime.

Monday's Menu 2-16-09

Breakfast

Waffles

Bananas

Lunch

Mac & Cheese

Hot Dogs

Mixed Veggies

Pears

Snacks

Graham Crackers

Friday's Menu 2-14-09

Breakfast

Oatmeal

Applesauce

Lunch

Chicken Nuggets

Rice

Broccoli

Pears

Snack

Brownies

Thursday's Menu 2-12-09

Breakfast

Cheerios

Bananas

Lunch

Grilled Cheese

Boiled Eggs

Pears

Snack

Smores Crackers

Tomorrow!

Is our Valentine's Day celebration. Please have your child dress in Red or Pink (Pink is the color of the week!). Remember to bring in your little special card for each child or as some have brought in already a small gift. We will be making brownies and making cards. It should be a great day for the kids!

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Outside play and mess.......

What a beautiful day to go outside and play but little did I know how muddy it was out there! Be prepared to see muddy shoes. I did wash all their pants. But it was a great time! Then to make matters worst check out the lunch menu LOL!

Wednesday's Menu 2-11-09

Breakfast

Waffles

Bananas

Lunch

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Peaches

Snack

Graham Crackers

Tuesday's Menu 2-10-09

Breakfast

Pancakes (Because they can't seem to get enough!)

Bananas

Lunch

Cheese Burger on Wheat Bread

French Fries

Clementines

Snack

Vanilla Wafers

Potty Training

It seems that potty training as come to a halt and the children are not as enthusiastic as they once were about it. Because of this I will no longer be actively training for the next couple of weeks. If a child announces he must use the bathroom he will be allowed to use his potty seat and still receive praise and stickers for his accomplishment.

Please keep in mind that the activity level here can distract your child from responding to an urge to us the potty, more so than at your home. Therefore, I ask that you continue your efforts at home.

Monday's Menu 2-9-09

Breakfast

Pancakes

Bananas

Lunch

Pasta with tomato sauce

Meatballs

Pears

Snack

Cheese Crackers

Friday's Menu 2-6-09

Breakfast

Cinnamon Toast

Bananas

Lunch

Ravioli with Meat Sauce

Peaches

Green Beans

Snack

Cheese Crackers

Playing Games

Thursday's Menu 2-5-09

Breakfast
Eggs and Cheese

Toast
Lunch

Chicken Nuggets

Rice

Corn

Pears
Snack
Cinnamon Bread

Wednesday's Menu 2-4-09

Breakfast

Waffles

Pancakes

Lunch

Mac & Cheese

Hot Dogs

String Beans

Peaches

Snack

Cheese Crackers

News & Reminders

-Orders for Scholastics in March are due on Feb 16th

-Payment are due on the Monday before the week commences or on the first day the child is dropped off for the week. I've been letting late payments go but will be implementing the daily late fee of $10 per day. In the case of my vacation I ask that all payments for the week of March 2-6 be paid on February 27th.

-The color of the week is GREEN. Please have the children wear green this Friday. Ask your child how to spell it at home and to look for objects that are green. Review RED & BLUE.

-A child at the daycare has become sick with the virus I posted yesterday. We are making every effort to make sure the daycare is sanitized daily and little hands are washed. This is a highly contagious virus contracted by hand to mouth and lasts for about 48 hours. Those children who contract this virus cannot come to the daycare until all symtoms are gone for 24 hours.

Trip Cancelled

Sorry but today's trip was cancelled due to the weather and because 3/5 of my family has been sick. Warning there is a stomach virus going around with some or all of the following symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pains, fever. Please make sure your child continuely washes their hands and disinfect common items and areas they may come in contact with i.e. door knobs, chairs, toys etc.

Tuesday's Menu 2-3-09

Breakfast

Cheerios

Bananas

Lunch

English Muffin Pizzas

Clemintines

Snack

Goldfish

Febraury Trip Calendar

Here are the February trips we plan to go on weather permitting. I'm working on taking the children out once a week. Some trips have fees and can be given to me in full or the day of the trip.

February 3rd Tuesday-Trumbull mall playground @ 10am

February 13th Friday-Valentine's Day Cards. Please have your child dress in red and have a small card for each child in the group. Names: Aiden, Tre, Hayden, Lucas, Zohar (Dominic may be returning on that Friday).

February 19th Thursday-Garbage Museum in Startford @ 12:00pm. It's a great little museum, but its at risk for losing its funding and closing. If you haven't been there before, it is truely better than it sounds - and is even good for the little ones. Admission $2. Please send your child a juice box and snack for the trip.

February 24th Tuesday-Join Ihop for National Pancake Day from 7am-10pm they are giving a free stack of their famous buttermilk pancakes all that they ask is that you give a small donation to support support local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network or other charities. We will be leaving at 9am sharp. We ask that each child bring $2.

Happy GroundHog Day!

Groundhog Day is an annual holiday celebrated on February 2 in the United States and Canada on which if a groundhog emerges from its burrow and fails to see its shadow because the weather is cloudy, winter will soon end. If on the other hand, it is sunny and the groundhog sees its shadow, the groundhog will supposedly retreat into its burrow, and winter will continue for six more weeks.

GUESS WHAT HE PREDICTED ON THIS BEAUTIFUL DAY!!! GRRRRR!

Monday's Menu 2-2-09

Breakfast

Oatmeal

Applesauce

Lunch

Beef Empanadas with Cheese

Corn

Peaches

Snack

Hot chocolate

Crackers

A couple of random photos

Outside Finally...

The temperature was almost 40 today and we figured we would get some of that cabin fever out of our system. The kids had a great time for about 20 minutes checking out the snow. Then back inside for some hot chocolate!