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Family / home daycare,
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Kitchener, N2E3Z6 |
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Ontario, Canada |
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Jennifer Sweitzer
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Email: not available
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Don't mind being silly |
At the park |
Nature walks |
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Trips to our local pond |
Fun at the park! |
Field trips (suv or bus) |
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Crafts |
Playing dress up |
Pictures for parents |
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Fun at the park |
My back yard |
Sand/water station |
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Good toys |
Playing with friends |
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My home is a caring environment with nutritious meals and a fun learning atmosphere. Themes and activities are geared to each child's ages and abilities.
Some of our regular activities include:
-arts and crafts
-colouring & drawing
-letter & number tracing
-early literacy activities & games
-music
-games
-stories
-educational activities
-fort building
-costume play
-nature walks
-scavenger hunts
-field trips
-baking
-homemade play-dough
-water play
-plenty of outdoor time.
My home is on a quiet side street, with a fenced backyard. A very close walk to schools, parks, nature, and bus routes. Our neighbourhood is a quick ride from the expressway for work.
I attend regular educational workshops and conferences throughout the year, held on evenings or weekends to keep my skills up to date. I also like to attend web seminars pertaining to my field for educational updates. I have also participated in pilot programs to help local caregivers improve training opportunities with the Region's Home Child Care Program.
I have been in the care giver field for over 15 years. Previous to working as a home child care provider, I have worked as a live-in nanny, and a Personal Support Worker for persons with disabilities. I served as a licensed caregiver with the Region for almost 10 years, before taking mat leave with my daughter, and have stayed on their inactive list until they need more subsidized caregivers in the area. (If you are interested in using me for subsidized childcare, please let me know and I will look into resuming my services with the Region - it's about a 6 week process).
When we go on our adventures, we often take our camera along and email our captured moments to mom and dad, so they can enjoy seeing their children at play. The children like to use some of these photos at the end of the day to help tell all about the adventure they had. Privacy is important to us, and pictures are only taken/posted with parental permission.
I also have a childcare blog that I use to keep my clients up to date on our themes, and daily activities. My clients have told me how much they appreciated this extra feature, especially when they are first returning to work after a mat leave. It's easier for them to go through the transition when they can get regular updates of their child's activities. I like to ensure a smooth transition back to work for both parents and child.
I have references from both past and current clients available to share. I don't 'lose' clients - they graduate, move away, or take mat leave; we usually have a going away party for our parting clients and leave on very good terms. We do enjoy having reunion visits in the summer with some of my former graduates - it's nice to see how much the children have grown over the years. Some of my references are posted on my childcare website, www.kitchenerwestchildcare.webs.com.
I have also offered my services as a substitute child care provider, for when other providers are ill or on vacation. We have made a very good network with quality caregivers in our neighbourhood, and have arranged for a great back up system with each other. If one of us were to become ill or need a day off, clients have options for 'Plan B' alternate care to cover the absence with another caregiver who they are familiar with from our play dates at the park, etc. This is something my clients appreciate, and has proven to be very useful.
Not sure where Peach Blossom Crescent is?
My street is right off David Bergey Drive, near Activa Ave in the Laurentian Forest area of Kitchener. I'd be happy to email you a map with directions to my house if you send me a request via email.
Looking forward to meeting you! |
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I am flexible with my office hours; if you need to work outside of regular hours, I may be able to accommodate your schedule.
We have a gentle dog who loves children, he is a 5 year old Sheltie. He is great with children, and a little shy at first with adults. He especially loves to show off his tricks for the children and likes when they give him doggie treats.
If you are in need of part-time care, there is a minimum commitment of a 3 day reservation per week, unless you are only seeking temporary care (such as for the summer).
I do have summer care available. |
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