I have a family run day care and have 6 years experience. I am accepting full time or part time (minimum 3 days per week) for a preschool age child and one after school spot for an older child.
We spend as much time outside as the weather permits. I allow very minimal screen time (TV, computer) and it is limited to bad weather or a special treat. We do a lot of arts and crafts as well as baking which is always fun for the kids. I also network with other providers so the children interact with others outside of our home.
I prepare the majority of foods from scratch and include lunch and a morning and afternoon snack. Most of our meals are vegetarian (I am a healthy vegetarian), however I do occasionally serve poultry or fish.
I try to incorporate learning into all of our activities while at the same time allowing for plenty of self exploration. If we are outside during the day playing I will incorporate gardening or games of eye spy as a few examples.
Admission conditions
I am an attachment parent and would prefer to have like minded families.
A smoke free home is provided and I would prefer if the family that hires me is also smoke free. We live in Beacon Hill and it would also be nice if the family was from our neighborhood but not absolutely necessary. My children attend Robert Hopkins school and it would be great if that was to be the next transition for your child as well so our children would continue on in to kindergarten together.
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