Loving Little Ones Daycare
Reliable Infant and Toddler Daycare
NO Family Is Left Behind Due To An Inability To Pay!
Loving Little Ones
Daycare
Gernhart Ave.
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 256-5144
Autumn Days Are Here Again! Pretty Leaves Pumpkins in the cornfields No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace Autumn quote by John Donne
Pretty leaves are falling down,
Green, orange, yellow and brown.
Here comes one colored red,
It landed on my head.
Gold among the brown
Leaves of rust and scarlet
Trembling slowly down
Birds that travel southward
Lovely time to play
Nothing is as pleasant
As an autumn day!
as I have seen in one autumnal face
Welcome to Loving Little Ones!
We are a private in-home non-licensed family daycare.
(Just starting the process of becoming Registered & Licensed)
A LITTLE WARNING:
I don't do this profession to become rich, live in a huge home or own the most expensive items. . .
I do this because the smile and laughter of each child tickles my heart and makes me smile and that in itself is worth more money than all the money in the United States of America!
The Reasons I Provide Childcare Are Shown Below!
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Important Announcements:
Currently Enrolling. . .
1st Shift Care
Full Time Openings are Currently Available!
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Contact Information:
If you are in the Mishawaka, IN. area, and are willing drop your children off, then expect nothing less than the best possible care imaginable for your children.
If interested, please contact me as soon as possible so we can make arrangements for your children.
- Telephone
- 574-256-5144
- Mailing address
- 126 Gernhart Ave.
- Mishawaka, IN 46544
- Electronic mail
- General Information: lovinglittleonesdaycare@yahoo.com
- Parents of Enrolled children: cindy46544@yahoo.com
For more information regarding daily activities and menus for the week, please visit the Activities or Menu Link or contact me for additional information.
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What We Offer You. . .
- Stimulating Learning Activities
- Flexible Tuition Payment Schedules
- Open 7 days a Week
- Hands on ActivitiesComputer Instruction
- Family AtmospherePreschool Curriculum
- Summer Program
- Drop in Care
- Outdoor Play/Trips
- Safe, Clean, Healthy Environment
- Music and Movement
- Arts and Crafts
- Multicultural Studies
- Healthy meals
- Tutoring Available
We Specialize In:
We take pride in making sure that the children are never left alone, we never have a large group of children and we always make sure our families are well taken care of. We are an educational based childcare - this means that we provide the children with pre-school activities that help to encourage learning and play. We have a flexible schedule that we follow each day. Please check out the rest of our website for more details and all the goodies we offer parents! My Personal Mission Statements: * I promise to love your child unconditionally and provide your child with lots of fun, educational activities. * I promise to maintain a code of ethics and morals that is appropriate for your child to be around. * I promise to let your child thrive in educational activities where he/she can learn everything about the world around them. * I will be there for you when you need childcare and will maintain a close professional relationship with you and your family for the best interest of the children. * I will serve nutritious, homecooked from scratch, meals and snacks. * I will provide you with daily reports of eating, play and bathroom details so that you know what your child is doing daily. * I will provide childcare that is above standards so that you get the most for your money. * I will give you notice of any changes such as rate increases or other important information you will need. I will give these notices in plenty of time so that you may plan ahead for these changes and decide if they fit in with your daily life. * I will provide care for your child to the best of my ability and maintain my CPR certified status and First Aid Training so that it is always up to date and ready to be used at any time. * I will also do my best to always provide myself with training and courses so that my knowledge about childcare is up to date and always current. * I will respect you as a parent on your decisions regarding your child (ren) and will follow your guidelines as long as they are safe and within reason of the law. **Safe and Reliable Childcare is NOT Expensive - It is Priceless!** Parental Involvement: There will be times and ways you can get involved in your child’s child care experience. You are welcomed and encouraged to participate in any or all of these. Some examples of ways to be involved to include: *Coming in and having lunch with your child. *Sending in their special toy for show and tell day *Helping with birthday parties or holiday parties. I maintain an open door policy for parents. This means that you are always welcome to call or drop in to see your child(ren) at any time during regular child care hours. Open door policy does NOT mean that my door will be kept unlocked. I believe that it is extemely important to keep the doors locked for the safety of the children. I do not want unwanted or unexpected visitors to enter without my permission or knowledge. I also do not want the children to get curious and try leaving the house on their own. Your child’s safety is my first priority! 
The Child Care Provider:
I care for them each day.
I cuddle, sing, and read to them,
And watch them as they play.
and help them grow and learn,
I understand their language,
and I listen with concern.
And I kiss away their tears
They proudly show their work to me,
I give the loudest cheers!
But my role is just as strong.
I nurture them and keep them safe,
Though maybe not for long
When we will have to part,
But I know each child I've cared for
Is forever in my heart
How To Choose a Childcare Provider:
SELECTING CHILD CARE: A Guide for Parents
Every child in Indiana deserves a safe, healthy and nurturing environment....Good Beginnings Last a Lifetime!
When searching for a child care setting that will meet your child’s needs as well as your family’s needs:
Think about what kind of child care setting you are interested in for your child. Child Care homes and centers vary in size,training of staff and daily activity programs for children. Ask if a child care home or center is licensed or registered by the Indiana Department of Health and Environment. Child care regulations reduce predictable risks to children when beingcared for in the child care setting. Child care regulations also provide consumer protection for you and your child.
*Ask to see the child care license or certificate which will tell you the type of license or certificate held and the maximum number of children that may be enrolled. *Ask to review the Notice of Survey Findings provided to the facility showing the results of the latest inspection. Licensed facilities are inspected at least once every 12 months.
*Visit different child care settings - look and listen -
*Is the child care home or center a busy, happy place with clean, uncluttered space, sturdy play equipment and a variety of play materials? Are activities conducted both inside and outside? Are poisons and other dangerous substances locked up? Is there room for children to engage in active play, quiet play and rest?
*Are children encouraged to express themselves and satisfy their curiosity? Are they actively engaged in activities? Do the children appear to be enjoying themselves? Are the children welcomed? What do the children do in a typical day? Are the children given choices among activities that are appropriate for the age range of children in care?
*Are the adults working with the children warm, accepting and understanding of children? Are the adults supervising the children well and at the same time enjoying their time with the children? Are the adults educated and trained to work with children?
*How many children are in care? How many adults work with a group of children? A smaller number of young children in a group is the most beneficial in meeting each child’s needs.
*Are child care practices like discipline or napping similar to your beliefs and practices? Are children encouraged to learn self-control? How often are children in diapers changed? How do the adults in the program include you in your child’s time in care?
*What basic services are provided by the program? What type of meals are served to the children? Does the program provide transportation services?
*After visiting several programs, choose the program that will best meet the needs of your children and your family.
Our Philsophy Statement:
I believe that children need to experience a multitude of activities and experiences for them to learn, grow and blossom into healthy, mature, young adults. I try very hard at providing them with as many learning activities as possible. I incorporate many things into our day of fun. I like to take field trips, go out to lunch once a month, and just spend time learning about the world around us.
Children need time to experience the world around them. They need time to use their imaginations and play with other children.
This is how children learn and grow!
