Family Daycare, 1 opening 2+ years, Walnut Creek 2 min to Bart,680,24

Whyte Park Avenue near Boulevard Way, El Cerrito CA

Description

I have 1 full time opening for 2 years and over : ***MY PROGRAM IS 100% TV/SCREEN FREE*** The program for ages 2 and over is preschool program is a play based program with montessori components. Focus will be place on getting them ready for Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten. This consists of a daily circle time where children are exposed to music dance and group play and interaction. Reading time, as well as alphabet, numbers, colors and shapes recognition. As well, an array of manipulatives is available to them daily that will engage the muscles needed for writing and that will also develop their motor skills and hand eye coordination. They will also have acces to other activities, such as painting, working with playdough, art projects, and a cooking project once a week, among other activities. Outdoor play is offered daily, weather permitting. ******************************************************************************* I run a small licensed Daycare. I am located in a very nice and quiet residential area in Walnut Creek. I am just a quick 2 minute drive to 680, 24, and Bart. I have 26+years experience doing childcare. 18 of those years in Walnut Creek. I am a mother of 3 (All grown up) as well, which where the real experience and motherly instincts are acquired. In addition to that I worked at my children's pre-schools for 5 years, where I gained a different kind of experience. I run a very small daycare where your children will grow in a homelike environment, where bonds are created between child and caregiver. Children will also bond with one another like siblings. Large daycares are prone to more viruses, simply because they care for more children. In all my experience providing childcare I have observed many benefits to having children in a small group setting. They will fall ill less frequently, simply because there are less children. They are able to bond with one another, and most of them come to love one another like brothers and sisters. They also form a bond with caregiver that is similar to that of a parent. Here they are able to receive the love, care and nurturing they still need at this very young age. In essence, the daycare becomes like a second family and second home. I provide a spacious homelike setting, where the children will have access to the play room, living room and dining room, as well as the eating/project area and large, park-like back yard with many play structure and play houses, as well as a variety of push toys, bikes an coupe-cars to ride. Also a basketball hoop and an array of balls to play with. I provide all the meals, consisting of breakfast, lunch and two snacks, as well as whole milk, once they are on table foods. All the meals are homemade by me. Most large daycares don't provide homemade meals. They will ask you to pack a lunch, which they will eat cold and is likely to be convenience foods. I do not serve convenience foods. No hot dogs, chicken nuggets, or any other pre-packaged food. I have plenty of experience understanding children's taste buds. As I, myself am a parent of three, one of which used to be a very picky eater! Lol Some of the meals I cook are scrambled eggs, banana pancakes, oatmeal, spaghetti with ground turkey and a red sauce, white rice with carrots and grilled chicken, mexican rice with pinto beans, and finally, rice and lentils, which is an all time favorite! a typical day would include: Breakfast Circle Time Nap time for younger infants/Project for 2yrs and over Snack Story Time Outdoor Play Lunch Nap Snack Free play Pick-Up *Please note: Infants will be on their own schedule, as they dictate their naps and feeding times. My hours are 7am to 5pm. I can be a little flexible upon request. I have numerous references upon request. I am licensed by the sate. My home has been inspected and deemed safe for children to reside and play in. It is 100% child proof! Lic #073409190