Loving Little Ones Daycare

Potty Training

I will assist in potty training with the understanding that it will only work if we work together. You must work with your child at home, either during vacation or over a weekend before I will begin potty training. Clothing should be easy to manage to encourage self-help skills.  Buckles, belts and suspenders create a problem when the child is in a hurry to potty. Children should be able to stay dry for two hours or during a nap period. You will know they are ready when:

1. Your child can pull their pants down.

2. Your child can remove their pull-up/diaper.

3. Your child can recognize when they are wet.

4. Your child can recognize when they have to make a bm.

5. They can verbally realize that they have to potty.

6. They can answer truthfully whether they have to potty or bm.

Please do not send your child in clothing with snaps, zippers, one piece outfits, bib overalls or long shirts. While these are cute outfits, they are very hard for little ones to get out of in time. They will get discouraged if they can't make it to the potty on their own and on time.

Your child might have to remain in pull-ups during daycare until they have shown the ability to remain accident free in your home for a period of at least 3 weeks. This is for several reasons: children often appear to be trained in a  (calmer, quieter) home situation, but are not yet able to "listen" to their body's signals when distracted within a group environment. (ie: they need to go to the potty, but **J** might take their blocks. They won't go to the potty)

DISCIPLINE

1. Positive reinforcement: The child will be encouraged when he/she is demonstrating acceptable behavior.

2. Redirection: The child will be redirected to another activity and will be given the opportunity to try again at another time.

3. Time Out: The child is separated from the group for a child-regulated period of time. This technique is used when a child is exhibiting temper tantrum or uncontrollable behavior, hurting oneself or others or equipment. When the child shows that they are ready to demonstrate acceptable behavior, they are encouraged to re-join the rest of the group.

4. No hitting, kicking, pushing, pinching, biting or hair pulling. We have a “Hands Off!” rule that will be enforced. (Hands off: Another child) and may not touch another person’s body unless it is to help them or show love after they have hurt the person. Name-calling, foul language or yelling is not allowed. Back talking, mouthy or cursing is prohibited.

·        No child will be subjected to any form of corporal punishment. ·        No child shall be handled roughly in any way. ·        No child shall be placed in a locked room, closet or box or to be left alone ·        No food shall be withheld, or given as a means of discipline ·        No child shall be disciplined for lapses in toilet training ·        No child shall be disciplined for not sleeping during rest period. No child shall be disciplined by assigning them to use or be in contact with hazardous materials. (ie: making them clean the bathroom or scrub floors.)

PARKING

Please do not park in or block anyone else's drive way. 

                       

WHAT I WANT PARENTS TO KNOW

 

I am a professional. I may have chosen this line of work because I love children and I enjoy my job, but this is still my job/business. I have received specialized education and/or training to be a caregiver and educator for young children. I am not a babysitter; I am a professional.

I am not getting rich. In many places child care workers make less then public sanitation workers, secretaries and other jobs that require a lot less education and experience. I do get paid in smiles, hugs and recognition of appreciation from families.

I need you to read all material and notices. I am counting on you to know the information I send to you in writing. This includes newsletters, notes and contract material.

It is important that you communicate with me. Let me know in advance if there will be a change in your child’s schedule, or the services you will need.

If I ask you to bring in supplies for your child, please do. And make sure supplies are replenished as needed. This may include extra clothes, art supplies, etc.

Remember your child is not the only child in my care. Although I do my best to provide individualized attention at times, I am often unable to change polices or disrupt plans to accommodate the needs of one family.

Please do not send your child if they are ill. If they are too ill to participate in the day’s activities they are too ill to be in care. I need to protect the health of other children as well. If your child is or was ill, please notify me.

I recognize that you are the most important person in the child’s life. I hope that we can work as a partnership for what is best for the child. Please share with me any concerns or questions about your child’s care and development. Work with me in helping your child learn, grow and develop.
 

Fire Drills are practiced once a month. We will let you know in advance of these drills.  Our safe meeting spot is across the street on the sidewalk in front of the Green vacant house.

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Tornado: In the event of a Tornado Children will be escorted to the basement and put into the crouch and cover position until the weather passes and we receive an all clear. We will keep with us a mobile phone, flashlight, blankets, books and lovies. These drills will be practiced monthly. 

Thunder/Snow Storm: In the event of a severe thunderstorm, children will be taken to the stairwell and kept quiet until the weather passes. We will keep with us a mobile phone, flashlight, blankets, books and lovies.

In the event of a Severe Snowstorm, we will call parents to pick up their child if the weather is getting overly severe. If it is too late at night and the weather is getting too nasty too quickly, we will keep the children here and you can pick up when the weather clears at no charge to you for the extra time. We will keep with us a mobile phone, flashlight, blankets, books and lovies.

Lock Down: Children will be taken to a room without windows and the entire house will be locked down. Blinds will be closed, doors locked and the children kept in a small group with 2 providers in a room where no one can enter until the all clear is given. We will keep with us a mobile phone, flashlight, blankets, books and lovies. Parents will be called in the event of a lock down. These drills will be practiced Monthly.

Power Outage: We always have enough food and staples on hand in case of this happening, the determining factor will be the warmth in the house and the safety of the children. We will keep with us a mobile phone, flashlights, blankets, books and lovies. If it gets too cold in the house, parents will be called to pick up their children.

Ice Storm: Parents will be called to pick up their children immediately. You will have the option of leaving your child here until the weather breaks at no additional charge.

Our home is child proofed in accordance with the laws of Indiana. There are smoke alarms in all the appropriate places, Carbon Monoxide Detectors on each level and in the sleeping areas, Cabinets are locked and Outlets are covered. We install baby gates where necessary and all areas of the home are clean and smoke free. 

Our fenced in back yard is safe and has areas for ride on toys, soft play area and more! We are soon installing a large play set for the children. We will soon have a pool (secured) and a trampoline (secured).

Each child will have their own personal cubby for their blankie, Lovie and binky when needed. These are located in the front porch and are assigned based on child's age. Each childs items will be placed here until needed for nap time and returned to this cubby after nap time.

We make sure that everybody who enters the home is authorized for picking up the child or children. ID's are checked until we recognize the people who are picking up.

We ask that all parents remove their children's shoes upon entering the childcare home and place them in the designated area. Coats can be hung on the coat rack provided.

All parents are required to sign in their child(ren) upon arrival and sign them out at departure. This is required for the fire marshall and also to help keep track of attendance. Failure to sign in or out will be result in a $1.00 fine per offense after the first two warnings have been issued.

Each child will be provided with a sleeping mat, pack and play or bassinett depending on their age. Our nap/rest time is from 12:30PM until 2:30PM each day (Infants sleep on their own schedule according to their parents wishes)  and we ask that you refrain from picking up or dropping off during this time frame so that the children are not disturbed.

Meals are served daily as are snacks. Our breakfast is at 8AM, Lunch is at 11:30AM  Morning Snavk is at 10AM, afternoon snack is at 3:30pm. Children always have fresh water and milk available to them. We also serve 100% juice (apple, orange or White Grape) during the breakfast meal.

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Cynthia Rosander

Loving Little Ones Daycare

Mishawaka, IN 46544 

E-Mail: lovinglittleonesdaycare@yahoo.com

Phone: (574) 255-0772 - Best Way To Reach Me