Stacey's Incredible Kids, LLC

September 20, 2010

Friday's Menu 9-17-10

Breakfast

Oatmeal and Applesauce

Lunch

Peanut butter and jelly Sandwich

Cheese Sticks and Apples

Snacks

Thursday's Menu 9-16-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Chicken Sticks Corn

Applesauce

Snack

Cheese Sticks

September 16, 2010

Back Up Care Program

Please forward to friends and family...Thanks for your support.

I also have in a flyer form if anyone is interested in passing out!

Back Up Care Program

Your regular sitter can’t watch your children?

Your daycare on vacation?

You have an emergency and no one to watch your child?

Snow Day? Half Day of School?

Flat Rate Per Child $30 per day per child*

Monday-Friday: 7am-6:00pm

Weekend Care Available

$10 per hour per child

80 Robert Street

Bridgeport, CT 06606

Subject to Availability

Cash due at time of drop-off

Care 4 Kids Not Accepted for this Program

*up to 5 consecutive days without enrollment

Daycare Pictures are Done!

And they are beautiful. You can order directly on the site:

http://www.mytickledpinkphotography.com/index2.php

Enter Site and go to the tab named Proofing

The password is Daycare (Capital D)

September 15, 2010

Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: GJW3Z

Dear Parent,

Now it’s easier than ever to find the perfect books for your child—shop our NEW online Book Clubs Web site. Choose from a much-wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card to pay.

Best of all, we earn a FREE book for the classroom library every time a parent places an order online.

It’s so simple! Here’s how it works:

SIGN UP at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, register by clicking click the “Don’t have a user name or password?” link. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This unique code ensures that your order is sent to me.
SELECT the books you’d like to order—choose from thousands of titles—many more than in our monthly flyers.
SEND your order to me online by the due date and your child’s books will be delivered directly to my classroom.

Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure.

Of course, you can still order using the form from the printed flyer. But why not see for yourself how convenient it is to order online?

Wednesday's Menu 9-15-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Mac & Cheese with hot dogs

Apples

Snack

Crackers and peanut butter

September 14, 2010

Zoo Fun

The children and I had a great time at the Zoo Tots program and Beardsley Zoo Today. They got to touch a turtle, chinchilla, ferret, rabbit and check out up close an owl. They also did a small bat puppet craft! My friend Carly came to help.

Tuesday's Menu 9-14-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Pizza & Carrots

Cantaloupe

Snack

Granola Bar

September 13, 2010

Monday's Menu 9-13-10

Breakfast

Yogurt and Granola

Lunch

Turkey and Cheese with Ritz Crackers

Applesauce

Snack

Graham Crackers

Please Rate Your Daycare!!!

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September 10, 2010

Goodbye ANDREW!

Today we say goodbye to our little friend Andrew. Everyone knows Andrew as the sweet little guy with the biggest smile who loves to jump and throw toys around :-)

It was a pleasure having him and wish him and his family the best!

Friday's Menu 9-10-10

Breakfast

Yogurt and Granola

Lunch

Mozzarella Bites

Pears and Corn

Snack

Animal Crackers

September 9, 2010

Daycare Closed

The daycare was closed due to sickness today.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Please be aware that I have a sinus infection and my oldest son Eric was diagnosed with pink eye.

He is being treated but since it's highly contiguous please be on the look out for any symptoms.

September 8, 2010

Wednesday's Menu 9-8-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Fishsticks, Corn bread

Corn and Pears

Snack

Popcorn

September 7, 2010

Reminder

Tomorrow is Picture Day...

Our time as been moved for later in the afternoon...

No money is due at this time. The photographer will have the pictures put up on a website where you can view and order on a later date.

Tuesday's Menu 9-7-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Cheese Ravioli with Homemade Tomato Sauce

Mixed Vegetables

Snack

Berry Banana Smoothies

Friday's Menu 9-3-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Beef Raviolis and Applesauce

Snack

Goldfish

September 2, 2010

MORE POLICY UPDATES AND CHANGES

Additional amendments:

Our Enrollment fee has been reduced to $40 and it will be a one time fee as opposed to annually.
Vacation payments are due the Friday before the daycare or your family goes on vacation.

Please also remember to sign your child in and out of daycare and help them in the morning to take off their outerwear and shoes.

Hurricane Earl

I'm sure you have heard about Hurricane Earl, it is currently a category 4 storm down in the Carolinas and estimates are that it (hopefully) may be downgraded to a category 2 by the time it reaches New England (sometime Friday). The coastal areas are expected to be the hardest hit and you can expect rainy, windy weather all day, with the heaviest winds in the afternoon. You may see tree limbs down, power outages and flooding so be prepared. Some recommendations on how to prepare:

-Remove and store all patio furniture and outside equipment that may blow around and cause damage to windows or doors.

-Make sure you have flashlights, batteries, candles (with matches), coolers,a portable radio etc. in case you lose power.

-Charge your cell phones and make contingency contact plans with family members.

-If flooding gets really bad, gather your important documents (passports, wills, etc.)and protect them in a waterproof bag or case.

I hope that the course of this storm moves away from this area but it is better to be prepared than to be sorry.

POLICY UPDATES AND CHANGES

As everyone knows, Stacey's Incredible Kids, LLC is still a new entity. With the said we are always working and updating policies to help fit the needs of parents and those who voice opinions and concerns. Here are a couple of items that will be revised in our policy manual effective immediately.

This will be the last month juice and wipes will be needed at the beginning of the month. If you haven't done so already please bring in this month's supplies.
Our new business hours are 7:30am-6:00pm. Though everyone may have different pickup and drop off times you will not be penalized if you pick up your child later than agreed before 6pm. Late charges will apply after the 15 minute grace period. (This means you have until 6:15pm before you receive a late fee). I would appreciate if you are picking up later than your regular time that you let me know if advance when able.
As you notice our doors are open in the morning. After 9:30am the doors are locked for security reasons. Breakfast is not served after this time.
Silly Bands are not allowed at the daycare. Children have been breaking them and leaving on the fall which poses a choking hazard to our younger children. I also have found older children chewing on them.

At this time, we are also looking into a full time weekly rate reduction and reducing our vacation week's rate. We realize in this economy it's hard to find quality daycare at an affordable price. We do pride ourselves on having some unique features i.e. smaller home setting, daycare blog, photos for parents etc. I will announce if and when these changes are made.

I hope that some of these changes help current parents and new clients coming in. We always are always striving to be the ideal setting for our children and put less stress on our parents. If you have any other suggestions please feel free to email me. Your opinions matter and help make our daycare better!

Thursday's Menu 9-2-10

Breakfast

Cereal & Apples

Lunch

Turkey and Cheese Sandwich

Applesauce

Snack

Mozzarella Sticks

Wednesday's Menu 9-1-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Mini Pizza & Apples

Snack

Grapes

August 31, 2010

Picture Day!!!

My friend Felicia from My Tickled Pink Photography will be coming on Wednesday September 8th to take pictures of the children at the daycare. Please have your children come dressed in something you would love to see them in photos. If you want them to change clothing afterwards just let me know.

If you haven't seen her work already it's on my wall check it out!

Tuesday's Menu 8-31-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Egg Salad Sandwiches

Carrots and Apples

Snack

Animal Crackers

August 30, 2010

Monday's Menu 8-30-10

Breakfast

Cinnamon Bread & Apple Cider (the kids call it Apple soda!)

I wanted to thanks those of you who contributed to donating a meal to Tre's family while their mother was recouping from surgery. I know after I had Nathan it was a blessing to have friends and family prepare meals. Tre's mother Millie and family appreciate it and thank you from the bottom of their hearts!

Monday's Menu 8-23-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Meatballs with Mozzarella Cheese

on Hot dog Bun and Grapes

Snack

Strawberry, Banana, Blueberry Smoothie

WELCOME BACK!!!

Wow it's been a busy week for the Lopez family but now it's back to the groove with our oldest two going back to school Wednesday. Andrew, our second youngest of the group will now be full time which makes us completely full. Here are a couple of things to take note of:

We will be starting our school curriculum again after Labor Day.
September 6th the daycare is closed for the Labor Day holiday
Please bring in juice and wipes next Wednesday August 1st
We will be going on a field trip to Beardsley Zoo for a program called Zoo tots on September 14th @10:30am. It's a 45 minute program for children 18-3 years that includes stories, activities, crafts and live animals. This session is entitled "Day & Night". The cost per child is $15 and pre-registration is required so I ask that the money be handed in by September 10th.
Our book drive will be ending August 31st..If you have any gently used or new books you would like to donate please bring in.

I'm working on some more field trips later in the year and some interesting events. Now that the fall is coming we should be having events every month i.e. October--Halloween party, November-Thankgiving Feast, December Christmas Present Exchange.

August 13, 2010

Friday's Menu 8-13-10

Breakfast

Pancakes and Bananas

Lunch

Grilled Cheese on Wheat

Corn on the Cob

Mandarin Oranges

Snack

Cheese and Crackers

August 12, 2010

Teaching Children about Good/Bad Touch

I have recently have been discussing good and bad touches with the children. I have always thought it was important at this age and have also brought these conversations with my own children. Here is a dialog of which we have discussed:

-Our bodies belong to us and no one should touch you unless you say it's ok (but of course mommy/daddy/grandma etc does without asking because they love us)

-We have private parts that belong to us (I use the correct term: penis in these discussions).

-No one is supposed to touch our private parts except for mommy and my doctor.

-It someone other than our mommy or doctor ask to touch our private parts we say loudly NO! And then tell mommy or daddy about it even if they tell you not to tell. They will not get upset if you tell them.

-If someone touches us without asking you tell mommy or daddy.

-We shouldn't hit anyone.

-If we want to hug or kiss someone we should ask first.

If you have any questions about these conversation please feel free to ask. For more information about talking to your children about touch check out: http://www.goodtouchbadtouch.com/child-safety-at-home/talking-to-a-child-about-abuse

Reminders

Those who make payments on Monday your payment for next week is due this Friday because the daycare is closed on vacation. Thank you for your cooperation!

Book drive is going on this month. If you have any gently used or new books you would like to donate there is a red bin by the shoes where they can be donated...Thanks!

Scholastic book orders are due Friday. Please let me know if you have placed an order has I have to submit it when complete.

Thursday's Menu 8-12-10

Breakfast

Eggs and Cheese with Toast

Lunch

Home Made Pizza on wheat crust

prune plums

Snack

Granola Bar

August 11, 2010

Wednesday's Menu 8-11-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Beef Ravioli and Peaches

Snack

Tuesday's Menu 8-10-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Pineapples

Lunch

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Turkey and Cheese Sandwich

Applesauce

Snack

Cupcakes

August 9, 2010

Our Tomatoes are Finally Ready!

Monday's Menu 8-9-10

Breakfast

Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: GJW3Z

Dear Parent,

Now it's easier than ever to find the right books for your child — and help us earn FREE books for our classroom library at the same time!

With new online ordering from Scholastic Book Clubs, you can choose from a much wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card.

Best of all, our class earns a FREE book every time a parent places their order online.

It's so simple! Here's how it works:

SIGN UP at www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, click the "Don't have a User Name and Password?" link, then register for your own username and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This code ensures that your order is sent to me.

SELECT the books you'd like to order from over 500 titles available online...and take advantage of online-only specials and discounts.

SEND your order to me online by the due date. Books will be delivered directly to our classroom, as always.

Of course, you can still order using the form from the printed flyer. But why not experience for yourself how convenient it is to order online?

Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure. Plus our whole class benefits thanks to the FREE books we'll earn with every parent online order.

Go to www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs now to get started.

Thank you,

Wednesday's Menu 8-4-10

Breakfast

Pancakes and Peaches

Lunch

French Fries with Cheese

Green beans and Blueberries

Snack

Graham Crackers

Tuesday's Menu 8-3-10

Breakfast

Eggs with Cheese and Toast

Lunch

Peanut Butter and Fluff

with Bananas

Snack

Ice Cream

August 2, 2010

Monday's Menu 8-2-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Mac & Cheese

Apples and Pears

Carrots and Hummus

Snack

Ice cream

July 30, 2010

Bounce U....

Poor Nelson getting his butt kicked by all the kids!

Bounce U Fun!

Friday's Menu 7-30-10

Breakfast

Cinnamon Bread and Apples

Lunch

Spanish Beef and Cheese Patties

Grapes

Snack

Provided by Bounce U

Thursday's Menu 7-29-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Meatballs, Wheat Bagels

Applesauce

Snack

Peanut Butter Crackers

July 29, 2010

Book Drive...

To continue our giving for the summer we are holding a book drive for the whole month of August.

Read to Grow is a Connecticut nonprofit that builds children's literacy beginning at birth. They are a statewide nonprofit organization that connects with parents in the hospital setting and prepares them to take an active role in their child's literacy development from day one. To help parents create a language-rich environment inwhich children can develop those critical early skills, they provide books to families and to the program that serve them.

The books are given to children from individuals families and in local schools, child care centers, community programs, health care centers and hospitals. The children are always delight to receive them. For many, the book or books they receive from Read to Grow may be the first they have ever owned. The books for kids program at read to grow distributes an average of 1,500 new and gently used book per week to child who may otherwise not have their own books.

Please donate a new or gently used book anytime during the month of August at our door!!! Thanks for your support!

Reminders

Tomorrow is our trip to Bounce U. The cost is $12....Please have your child wear there daycare shirts. We will be gone from approximately 12pm-2:30pm. Each child's parent has to sign a waiver from the place that I will have on the board at pickup.

Monday juice and baby wipes are due for the month. Baby wipes are used for cleaning hands and faces after meal time, after activities and from being outside.

Food Drive Ice Cream Social is Saturday at 1pm. Please feel free to stop by and bring a non-perishable item that will be donated to the Black Rock Food Pantry.

July 28, 2010

FYI

My oldest son Eric and my youngest son Nathan both have fevers. They are not exhibiting any other symptoms and I have hear something viral is going around. Be on the lookup for any crankiness, loss of appetite and fever..

Ice Cream Social Food Drive End off Event

We are ending our month long food drive event with an ice cream social. Please come and join us on Saturday July 31st at 1pm..

Donations are low this summer and we just had 3 big boxes pick up for the pantry. All proceeds will be going to the Black Rock Food Pantry in Bridgeport. We are ending our month long event with an ice cream social. If it's warm we will have the little pools out (Swimsuits and swimmies optional).

We ask that families attending please bring a non-perishable item. If you can't make it please feel free to drop off any items during the month of July at our door! You can also make checks out to the Black Rock Food Pantry where 100% of your donation goes directly to food for people in need.

Thanks for your support and hope to see you there!

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

Guess what's for Lunch MOM!!!

We picked our first broccoli stalk from our garden today. The kids were excited to have it for lunch. They keep asking if the tomatoes were ready and if they have turned red yet. Hopefully soon and we will have some to take home with everyone!

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....

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 are encouraged to participate in this Open Bounce Session!

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

Friday's Menu 7-9-10

Breakfast

Cereal and Bananas

Lunch

Tuna and Crackers

Carrots

Snack

Yogurt

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

Monday's Menu 7-6-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Pizza & Pears

Snack

Donuts

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.

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

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

Friday's menu 6-18-10

Breakfast

Waffles and Bananas

Lunch

Ordered out PIZZA

Apples

Snack

Ice Cream

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