July 28, 2010
Wednesday's Menu 7-28-10
Breakfast
Cereal and Bananas
Lunch
Pasta with Peppers Onions and Grilled Chicken
Broccoli from our garden and Applesauce
Snack
Animal Crackers
July 27, 2010
Tuesday's Menu 7-27-10
Breakfast
Oatmeal and Applesauce
Lunch
Grilled Chicken with Onions and Peppers
Cheese and Crackers and Apples
Snack
Graham Crackers
July 26, 2010
Monday's Menu 7-26-10
Breakfast
Cinnamon Toast and Applesauce
Lunch
French Fries, Fish Sticks
Carrots and Cranberries
Snack
Granola Bars
A Nice Visit from our friends!
Didn't realize that our neighbor was a firefighter. They were nice enough to stop by and say hi to the kids. They also told us to come by for a tour of the firehouse....FIELD TRIP!!!
Friday's Menu 7-23-10
Breakfast
Cereal and Bananas
Lunch
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Pears and Carrots
Snack
Icies
Trip Date Moved....
Our Trip to Bounce U has moved to Friday as Nelson has to work tomorrow
Bouncers will be divided into groups by age : 6 and under, and 7 and up...
Price : $12.00 per child (tax is already included!)
1 and 1/2 hours of bouncing
July 22, 2010
Thursday's Menu 7-22-10
Breakfast
Yogurt and Graham Crackers
Lunch
Tuna Fish on Wheat Bread
Carrots and Grapes
Snacks
Crackers
Wednesday's Menu 7-21-10
Breakfast
Waffles and Apples
Lunch
Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Chicken
Green Beans
Snack
Animal Crackers
Tuesday's Menu 7-20-10
Breakfast
Toast and Bananas
Lunch
Grilled Cheese, Strawberries and Corn
Snack
Graham Crackers
July 19, 2010
Monday's Menu 7-19-10
Breakfast
Pancakes and Apples
Lunch
French Fries, Hot dogs
Strawberries
Snack
Animal Crackers
Friday's Menu 7-16-10
Breakfast
Toast and Apples
Lunch
French Fries and Chicken Nuggets
Green Beans and Bananas
Snack
Peanut butter Crackers
Thursday's Menu 7-15-10
Breakfast
Cereal and Bananas
Lunch
Fishsticks wheat bread
Corn and Applesauce
Snack
Animal Crackers
July 15, 2010
Wednesday's Menu 7-15-10
Breakfast
Pancakes and Bananas
Lunch
Empanadas (Beef and Cheese in a pastry)
Corn
Snack
Cheese Crackers
July 14, 2010
News
Our two little boys RJ and Tristin will be returning from their vacation and being with us full-time now. I also got word that little Andrew will also be going full time in September. This would technically bring our daycare to a totally full status. I now have a waiting list!
Field Trip!!
| Date: | Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
| Time: | 12:30pm - 2:00pm |
| Location: | Bounce U |
| Street: | 305 Hathaway Drive |
| City/Town: | Stratford, CT |
All ages welcome for an open bounce session
The sessions include music, and, of course, play time on our giant inflatable toys.
These bounce sessions are 1 hour and 15 minutes in length.
They will be supervised by our experienced staff.
Price:
Admission is $11.00 per bouncer.
Non-walking infants are free. Please note that children must be able to walk to play on the equipment.
MAKE SURE TO BRING SOCKS!
Tuesday's Menu 7-13-10
Breakfast
Waffles and Bananas
Lunch
Fish sticks, wheat Bread
Orange, Strawberry, Blueberry Smoothie
Snack
Animal Crackers
Monday's Menu 7-12-10
Breakfast
Cereal and Bananas
Lunch
Meatballs and Cheese
Wheat Bread and Apples
Snack
Milk Strawberry Blueberry Smoothies
Thursday's Menu 7-8-10
Breakfast
Toast and Applesauce
Lunch
Hot Dogs and French Fries
Corn
Snack
Animal Crackers
July 7, 2010
Daycare Vacation
The daycare will be closed August 16-20th for vacation. Per your contract this is a paid vacation which is due the Friday before. Payments for the prior week can be handed in on Monday August 23rd.
Wednesday's Menu 7-7-10
Breakfast
Cereal and Bananas
Lunch
Turkey, Cheese, Crackers
Applesauce
Snack
Granola Bar
July 6, 2010
Trip Cancelled
Today's trip was cancelled for a combination of reasons:
1. It's hot out there!
2. Nelson is dealing with a bit of heat exhaustion
3. Nelson had to go to work for a hour
We will be staying inside with out A/C's and Water!
July 2, 2010
Reminders
Please bring in your wipes and juice...they were due yesterday!
Tuesday we will be going to see a free movie Ice Age 3 at the Bow Tie Theater. If you want to send your child with $6 they will be able to purchase a kid's movie meal (i.e. popcorn, drink and candy) or you can send a snack and juice box with your child instead.
Friday's Menu 7-2-10
Breakfast
Cereal and Bananas
Lunch
Chicken Noodle Soup
Bagel with Butter
Applesauce
Snack
Animal Crackers
Thursday's Menu 7-1-10
Breakfast
Waffles & Bananas
Lunch
Mac & Cheese & Hot dog bits
Broccoli and Apples
Snack
Applesauce
Wednesday's Menu 6-30-10
Breakfast
Cereal and Bananas
Lunch
Fishsticks and Cheese
Wheat Bread and Corn
Snack
Graham Crackers
June 29, 2010
Reminder for Thursday--Picasso's Dream Playdate...
We are inviting parents and their children to the daycare's Picasso's Dream Playdate. Sheets will be put up all around the backyard and the kids will be painting on them. Snacks will be provided. If it's warm we will have the little pools out (Swimsuits and swimmies optional). White T-shirts will also be provided to dirty up!
We ask that families attending please bring a non-perishable item...see more information on tab on right under Picasso's Dream Playdate.
We ask that families attending please bring a non-perishable item...see more information on tab on right under Picasso's Dream Playdate.
Tuesday's Menu 6-29-10
Breakfast
Pancakes and Bananas
Lunch
Grilled Cheese Apples
and mixed veggies
Snack
Granola Bar
June 28, 2010
Saugatuck Outreach Nutrition Program
Child enrollment forms are to be signed for the new year (July 2010-June 2010) to be included in the lunch program. This program helps your provider serve nutritious meals and snacks to children enrolled. I have already filled out most of the sheet and will need this done by Wednesday. Thank you for your cooperation!
Water Shoes
If you haven't done so already please feel free to bring in a pair of water shoes for your child so that we don't have to muck up there sneakers during the outside summer play.
Monday's Menu 6-28-10
Breakfast
Cereal and Bananas
Lunch
Pasta and Grilled Chicken
Mixed Vegetables
Snack
Goldfish
June 25, 2010
Friday's Menu 6-25-10
Breakfast
Cereal and Apples
Lunch
Egg Salad Sandwich
Goldfish and Bananas
Snack
Cheese and Crackers
Thursday's Menu 6-24-10
Breakfast
Toast and Cheese with Grapes
Lunch
Beef Ravolis and Carrots
Applesauce
Snack
Granola Bar
June 23, 2010
Reminders
We are going to a free movie on Tuesday June 29th at 10am to see Astroboy! If you wish your child to have a snack please send $6 for a theater box (popcorn, drink and candy) or send a juice box and snack along..
Please bring in juice and wipes by next Thursday..Thanks!
Wednesday's Menu 6-23-10
Breakfast
Cereal and Bananas
Lunch
Grilled Cheese with Turkey
Carrots
Snack
Ice Cream and Graham Crackers
Tuesday's Menu 6-22-10
Breakfast
Waffles and Bananas
Lunch
Fruit Salad (Grapes, Bananas, Apples)
Peanut Butter Dip, Cheddar Cheese
Snack
Movie Stuff!
June 21, 2010
Monday's Menu 6-21-10
Breakfast
Cereal and Bananas
Lunch
Mac and Cheese with Hot Dog Bits
Grapes and Broccoli
Snack
Peanut Butter Crackers
Tomorrow's Trip
The time has been changed to 1pm..
The movie is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Please have your child wear his daycare shirt.
The cost for this trip per child is $7.
You choose to give you child more for snacks or pack something for them to take to the theater (i.e. juice/popcorn/candy).
June 18, 2010
Thursday's Menu 6-17-10
Breakfast
Pancakes and Bananas
Lunch
Fish sticks with cheese
applesauce and bread
Snack
Mozzarella sticks
June 16, 2010
Wednesday's Menu 6-16-10
Breakfast
Cereal and Apples
Lunch
Chicken Patty Sandwich with Cheese
Grapes and Green Beans
Snack
Cinnamon Bread
June 15, 2010
July 4th Holiday
Just a reminder that July 4th is a daycare holiday which falls on a Sunday this year. As stated if our daycare rate sheet if any holidays falls on a Sunday, we will be closed the following Monday. Please make a note the July 5th the daycare will be closed.
Picasso's Dream Playdate Food Drive Kickoff!
If you haven't heard already my son and family will be starting a food drive for the month of July. All proceeds will be going to our nearest food bank. To kick-off this event we are inviting parents and their children to the daycare's Picasso's Dream Playdate. Sheets will be put up all around the backyard and the kids will be painting on them. Snacks will be provided. If it's warm we will have the little pools out (Swimsuits and swimmies optional). White T-shirts will also be provided to dirty up!We ask that families attending please bring a non-perishable item
Food Items Most Needed
100% Fruit Juice (cans / bottles / boxes)
Powdered Milk
Canned Vegetables & Fruit
Rice / Dry & Canned Beans
Chunky Soups & Beef Stew
Spaghetti & Sauce
Macaroni & Cheese
"Sugar Free," "Low Sodium," & "No Salt" items
Tuna & Other Canned Meat
Personal Care Items Most Needed
Shampoo, Toothpaste, and Toothbrushes
Diapers, Detergent, and Deodorant
Shaving Cream, Razors, and Hairbrushes
Personal Care Items Most Needed
Shampoo, Toothpaste, and Toothbrushes
Diapers, Detergent, and Deodorant
Shaving Cream, Razors, and Hairbrushes
Tuesday's Menu 6-15-10
Breakfast
Waffles and Apples
Lunch
Chicken Noodle Soup
Cheese with Bread
Apples
Snack
Graham Crackers
Monday's Menu 6-14-10
Breakfast
Cereal and Bananas
Lunch
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Carrots and Grapes
Snack
Granola Bar
June 14, 2010
Books! Books! Books!
We have been cleaning and organizing through the daycare and of our own children's things and are giving away a bunch of children's books. Most in brand new condition. Please feel free to check by the cubbies and take any books home with you that your child may like!
Photography
My friend Felicia has started her own photography business and is going to be at the ice cream social on Friday to take pictures. Each family will receive a free 8X10 with a signed model release waiver and additional photos can be purchased at an affordable price. If you are interested in having photos taken of your child let me know. She is also willing to come on another day if your child will not be at daycare. Check out her site here...
Ice Cream Social
Friday June 18th is Ms. Stacey's Birthday and we will be celebrating with friends outdoors with an ice cream social at 3:00pm. Parents are invited. Please bring in one box of cones for the big event.
New Vaccine Requirements for Children
The Hepatitis A and influenza (flu shot) vaccines have been added to the list of REQUIRED immunizations for children enrolled at daycare! Children who have not received the flu vaccine (ages 6 months-4 years) by Dec 31st must be excluded from child care for the duration of the influenza season (through March 31st) or until they receive at least one dose of the influenza vaccine.
June 10, 2010
More Movie Field Trips
Mark your calendar for some FREE movie trip on June 29th and July 6th at Bowtie Cinemas in Trumbull!!
Thursday's Menu 6-10-10
Breakfast
Cereal and Bananas
Lunch
Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti
Fruit Salad
Snack
Yogurt
June 9, 2010
Wednesday's Menu 6-9-10
Breakfast
Toast and Applesauce
Lunch
Turkey Meatball with melted Mozzarella Cheese
Wheat Bread and Corn
Snack
Fruit Salad
(Orange, Cantaloupe, Kiwi, Grapes, Melon, Pineapple, Strawberries)
Tuesday's Menu 6-8-10
Breakfast
Eggs and Grapes
Lunch
Wheat Pasta with Cheese
Broccoli & Apples
Snack
Granola Bar
Monday's Menu 6-7-10
Breakfast
Hash Browns & Apples
Lunch
English Muffin Pizza
Grapes
Snack
Graham Crackers
June 4, 2010
Sick
I've been sick for a couple of days with bronchitis, sinus infection and fevers but was immediately treated and given antibiotics...Last night Aiden began having a fever and complained about a sore throat but currently doesn't have any other symptoms..Please watch for any signs of illness in your children.
Friday's Menu 6-4-10
Breakfast
Toast and Clementines
Lunch
Cheeseburgers and French Fries
Pears
Snack
Apples and Peanut Butter
Thursday's Menu 6-3-10
Breakfast
Pancakes and Bananas
Lunch
Grilled Cheese and Turkey
Mandarin Oranges
Snack
Cheese Crackers
June 2, 2010
Wednesday's Menu 6-2-10
Breakfast
Cereal and Mandarins
Lunch
Mac and Cheese with Hot Dogs
Grapes
Snack
Graham Crackers
Tuesday's Menu 6-1-10
Breakfast
Waffles and Bananas
Lunch and Snacks
Provided by Parents for Field Trip
May 27, 2010
Thursday's Menu 5-27-10
Breakfast
Pancakes & Bananas
Lunch
Blueberry/Cranberry Smoothies
Chicken Noodle Soup with Crackers
Snack
Peanut Butter Playdough (Homemade)
May 26, 2010
The heat is on!!!
Rest assured Nelson has just installed our air conditioners in the living room and where the children nap! Water is being served throughout the day to keep the kiddies hydrated and sunscreen is applied 15 minutes before we go outdoors. We also avoid the hottest part of the day and go outside only between 9am-11am and 3pm-5:30pm... If the children have water shoes for the backyard please send as not to soak there sneakers while playing with water...
Reminders
-We closed Monday for Memorial Day
-Please bring in your Juice on Tuesday
-We will be going to Silverman's Farm on Tuesday. Please have your money, lunch and daycare t-shirt on that day.
-Now that's it hot out please bring in a plastic spout bottle to store in our fridge for each child to -have there own water whenever they want.
Wednesday's Menu 5-26-10
Breakfast
Waffles and Bananas
Lunch
Fish Sticks French Fries
Carrots with Ranch Dip
Snack
Applesauce
May 25, 2010
Field Trip Change
The field trip to Bounce U will be moved to July instead we will be going on June 22 to the movies to see Toy Story 3!
Tuesday's Menu 5-25-10
Breakfast
Cheerios and Bananas
Lunch
Rice and white Beans
Chicken Cutlets and Green Beans
Snack
Graham Crackers
May 24, 2010
Monday's Menu 5-24-10
Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs and English Muffin
Lunch
Tuna on Crackers
Tomato Basil Soup & Raspberries
Snack
Cheese and Crackers
May 21, 2010
Friday's Menu 5-21-10
Breakfast
Cereal and Apples
Lunch
Mac and Cheese
Carrots and Broccoli
Snack
Pudding
May 20, 2010
Thursday's Menu 5-20-10
Breakfast
Cheerios and Bananas
Lunch
Peanut Peanut and Jelly
Apples & Strawberries
Snack
Waffles and Whipped Cream
May 19, 2010
Great Place to go
Found a great place that is just right for our age group called Elephant Steps LLC, is an indoor recreational facility providing a safe, clean and fun environment for children ages 0-10. Here is some information on the place. I hope to take the kids there this summer...
This is not your ordinary indoor gym or playground which may be focused in one area; this is a multi-faceted, high-quality programming facility. Our unique indoor playgrounds offer a wide range of challenges for children of all ages and abilities. Our water room, designed by our own toy engineers, provides a sensory experience that will have children begging to come back. Not only do we offer common play areas, we also offer high quality programs, and exciting birthday parties. Parents with children in drop off classes can relax in our café while their child participates in one of several programs.
Cleanliness is of utmost importance throughout the facility. Only non-toxic cleaning agents are used to keep our rooms and playing surfaces clean and safe for all children.
Wednesday's Menu 5-19-10
Breakfast
Oatmeal and applesauce
Lunch
Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
Carrots and Blueberries
Snack
Ices
Tuesday's Menu 5-18-10
Breakfast
Waffles and Bananas
Lunch
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Apples
Snack
Banana Nut Muffins
May 17, 2010
Monday's Menu 5-17-10
Breakfast
Cheerios and Bananas
Lunch
Fish Sticks, French Fries
Apples
Snack
Crackers and Peanut Butter
Friday's Menu 5-14-10
Breakfast
Waffles and Bananas
Lunch
Mac and Cheese with hot dog bits
Carrots
Snack
Cheerios
May 13, 2010
Thursday's Menu 5-13-10
Breakfast
Waffles and Bananas
Lunch
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Carrots
Snack
Pudding
May 12, 2010
Field Trip #2
I will be planning two trips a month...One that is free or inexpensive and the other that may be a little more costly. Our second trip will be to BounceU in Stratford on June 22 for the Preschool Playdate (ages 6 and under only). The cost is $12 per child which includes 1 and 1/2 hours of bouncing and 1/2 hour in the party room for a snack. We will be leaving at 9am sharp. Parents are welcome please have your child wear his daycare shirt.
Check out their website at: http://www.bounceu.com/party-places-for-kids/connecticut/stratford/open-bounce/playschool-playdate/
Field Trip
Our first summer field trip will be to Silverman's Farm on June 1st! Admission is $2 per child and we need each child to have a lunch packed to eat there...including a juice box. We should be leaving by 9am and returning by 12pm. If it rains we will reschedule. Please have your child wear his daycare shirt. Parents are welcomed to come.
Check out their website at: http://www.silvermansfarm.com/
Wednesday's Menu 5-12-10
Breakfast
Hash Browns and Bananas
Lunch
Home Made Pizza
Strawberries
Snack
Graham Crackers
May 11, 2010
Tuesday's Menu 5-11-10
Breakfast
Cereal and bananas
Lunch
Mashed Potatoes, Turkey slices
Green beans and grapes
Snack
Carrots
May 10, 2010
Monday's Menu 5-10-10
Breakfast
Waffles and bananas
Lunch
Cheeseburgers, Corn
Grapes
Snack
Peanut Butter Crackers
May 7, 2010
NOTICE:
I just received a letter from the Department of Neighborhood Revitalization that two buildings located on 27 and 31 Polk Street are to be demolished. This notifies us the abutting property owner that the demolition is to occur by May 28, 2010.
I've contacted the department and though they say that there should not be any problems with debris there are no guarantees. When actual demolition begin to happen I will let my parents know. If I feel it is an unsafe environment because of air pollution, noise etc I will contact parents to pick up there children early.
You may also obtain more specific information from the Office of Anti Blight and Neighborhood Revitalization located at 999 Broad Street, Bridgeport second floor --203-576-7765
Friday's Menu 5-7-10
Breakfast
Bagel and Bananas
Lunch
Nacho Chips with Melted Cheese
Tomato Salsa and Carrots
Snack
Chocolate Chip Corn Muffin
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
The National Association of Letter Carriers, In conjunction with the US Postal Service, will be collecting non-perishable food items like canned meats and fish, canned soup,juice, pasta, vegetable, cereal and rice on Saturday May 8 to help families in need in your community..
You can help by placing your food donation at your mailbox before your letter carrier arrives with the day's mail. It will be taken to the Post Office and then delivered to local food banks or pantries. Please do not include items that have expired or those in glass containers...learn more at www.usps.com/stampouthunger
Thursday's Menu 5-6-10
Breakfast
Waffles and Bananas
Lunch
Chicken Noodle Soup
Crackers and Jello
Snack
Bread and Peanut Butter
May 6, 2010
Celebrate May 7, 2010
Tomorrow May 7th is Provider Appreciation Day-It's a special day to recognize child care providers, teachers and other educators of young children everywhere. Today's child care professionals are the world's unsung heroes. This profession is one of the most underpaid occupations in the country; yet research shows that early childhood is the most critical developmental period in a child's life. It takes a special person to work in this field and the contribution these individuals make to the quality of children's and families' lives too frequently goes unnoticed. Provider Appreciation Day offers a unique opportunity to recognize and commend the unselfish dedication, commitment and compassion that child care providers demonstrate everyday. Learn more at www.providerappreciationday.org
May 5, 2010
Joke of the day---to cute to resist!
"I can remember the first time I had to go to sleep. Mom said, 'Steven, time to go to sleep.' I said, 'But I don't know how.' She said, 'It's real easy. Just go down to the end of tired and hang a left.' So I went down to the end of tired, and just out of curiosity I hung a right. My mother was there, and she said 'I thought I told you to go to sleep.'"— Steven Wright
Wednesday's Menu 5-5-10
Breakfast
Bagels and Apples
Lunch
Mac and Cheese with Green Beans
Fruit Cocktail
Snack
Cheerios
May 4, 2010
Munchy Day
Eating Broccoli--Prime example of putting food in front of children and they will try, eat and like...Munchy day was a hit with Mozzarella sticks, Broccoli and ranch dip, apples and peanut butter, bagel pieces, French fries and ketchup, gram crackers and apple sauce...
Tuesday Menu 5-4-10
Munchy Day!!!
This means every 2 hours I put out something for the kids to snack on!
The kids seem to love it and they are constantly eating!
Mozzarella Sticks
Peanut Butter and Apples
French Fries with Cheese and Ketchup
Broccoli and Ranch Dip
Graham Crackers & applesauce
Bagel Pieces
May 3, 2010
News...
For those of you who remember Lucas at the daycare (my cousin's son) he just became a big brother to Logan..8lbs...how cute!
Monday's Menu 5-3-10
Breakfast
Bagel and Fruit Cocktail
Lunch
Arroz con gandules (Yellow rice and chick peas)
Roasted Chicken
Corn
Snack
Granola Bar
Tylenol Recall!
The makers of Tylenol are doing a recall on their products..Please check out the site and if you have any Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl and Zytec liquid products (including infant brand) check the product's NDC numbers located on the label of the bottle above the Tylenol name against the recall list I've attached. You can go to the store to get a credit where you bought from or return to the company.
Friday's Menu 4-30-10
Breakfast
Cereal and Bananas
Lunch
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Apples
Snack
Cracker and cheese
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