Peace of Mind Family Childcare Large Family Home Daycare 7 Whitney Lane, West Haven, CT 06516 203-937-0246

ABOUT US

Description of Program: Peace of Mind Family Childcare has two rooms of our home that are dedicated to childcare. We have a daily schedule that includes circle time, music and movement, outdoor time, story time, creative art activities, a libary area, a dramatic play, and an art area. We have a large variety of puzzles, games, and learning toys. Parents are partners in the care of their child. We work together to make sure children are safe, healthy, and happy.

Owner/Provider: Kenia Waldo Email: pomfcc@sbcglobal.net

QUALIFICATIONS

I have a Child Development Associate and 12 years of experience working with young children. I participate in extensive professional development training each year.

ACCREDITATIONS

We are in the process of becoming the first licensed family daycare home in West Haven to be accreditated by the National Association of Family Childcare.

ABOUT THE PROVIDER

Here's what an associate in the early childhood field had to say about the provider: "I am very impressed with Kenia. She is warm and nurturing with the children. She is also very intuitive about what kids need. Kenia really enjoys taking the children into the community whether it's a walk around the block to say hello to the neighbors or to the local supermarket to shop for lunch or snack. She also takes the children to enrichment activities at the library, museum, or resource center." Here's what a parent had to say about the provider and her family: "This is not just a daycare. The providers make us feel like part of their family. They plan evening and weekend events for us. You can tell they really care about the children and the children really care about them. It's like a home away from home for my child."

STAFFING INFORMATION

Staff are trained in first aid, CPR, and Medication Adminstration. We have a part time assistant who also has a Child Development Associate and a BA in social work.

REGISTRATION & TUITION INFORMATION

Phone calls will be returned during naptime or after closing. Parents are invited to visit during the day when children are here and return when the program is closed to visit with your child and we can answer any questions you may have.

Tuition Information: Fees are based upon the number of hours your child attends: 5 - 10 hours: $50.00 11 - 15 hours: $70.00 16 - 20 hours: $90.00 21 - 25 hours: $110.00 26 - 30 hours: $130.00 31 - 35 hours: $150.00 36 - 40 hours: $170.00 41 - 45 hours: $190.00 46 - 50 hours: $210.00

Financial Assistance Information

We accept Care 4 Kids if family has current child care certificate. We offer sliding scale fees to meet the needs of each familybased on the number of hours childcare is needed.

OTHER INFORMATION

Phone Number: 203-937-0246

Age Groups: 3 - 12

Hours of Operation: 7:30am - 5:30pm

Max Capcity: 9

License #: 52685

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

We provide developmentally appropriate activities to help children practice skills they have already learned and master new ones. Theme-based lesson plans are used and the Creative Curriculum is used as a foundation for planning. A large variety of toys, books, materials, and equipment are available to children. Activiities are teacher directed and child initiated. Violent toys of any kind are not allowed.

MEALS & MENUS

We participate in the USDA program. Children receive free nutritious and delicious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack depending on the hours they attend.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We believe that children need quality, consistent care to grow and that home care can best offer this to children. We provide a small adult - to - child ratio so children can receive the attention and nurturing they need and deserve. Licensed home care can also offer the luxury of a cozy, relaxed enviornment that is less structured and more responsive to the needs of children. Outdoor play is in a spacious, fenced play area which includes a play structure. We understand that young children do not learn like older children or adults. Their intellectual growth is connected to and dependent upon their social, physical, and intellectual development. Most of what they learn about the world comes from the experiences they have while playing. This is how they learn that ice and snow are cold, discover that feathers float but rocks sink, and that dirt turns into mud if you add enough water. It is also how they learn how to get along with others. We encourage children to use words to express their feelings and violence of any kind is not tolerated. No form of spanking, physical punishment, verbal abuse, or demeaning comments are used in our program. We know there is no job more important than ours and that we are holding the hands of the future.

LOCATION

We are conveniently located on the West Haven/Orange line in the Molloy School district.

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