OUR PHILOSOPHY
We are dedicated to promoting the growth and development of a healthy happy child. We provide a fun, safe, and loving home for children to learn and grow at their own pace.
This includes lots of hugs, love, patience, understanding and respect. Children need to feel safe when they are not with their parents and they have that feeling here. Parents also know that their child is very well taken care of and in a safe environment. Our family childcare home is a warm and caring environment that promotes emotional, social, intellectual and physical growth of the child. Your child will feel secure and comfortable through the benefit of routine and structure. Having childcare providers who are educated and have experience in early childhood is extremely important.
We do not provide a babysitting service, we provide so much more.
Education
We are active members of the Kanabec County Childcare Association. Members of Adults and Children’s Alliance, Minnesota Licensed Family Childcare Association, and Redleaf Press. We take at least 6 hours of relevant training each year, often time much more. We are certified in CPR and First Aid. Deb achieved the degree of CDA, which is Child Development Associate. In order to obtain the CDA degree, she took over 120 hours of classroom training, was observed by a national representative during daycare hours, and wrote a number of papers and compiled a resource file for herself to use in the future as well as for parents to use as needed. We read professional publications for childcare providers on a regular basis, as well as participate in daycare email lists obtaining much information and support from other providers across the nation. We also keep you informed through a monthly parents letter, weekly preschool, and individual daily reports.
Experience
Deb has been a licensed childcare provider since September of l981. Craig joined her in the business in July of 2001. Deb is also a mother of two wonderful, grown sons - Michael and Mark. They both grew up in daycare and the reason she began doing childcare in the beginning!
*Benefits of choosing Debby's Giggles and Wiggles ChildCare*
This is what parents who have used our services have said they like about our program
*Computer learning games for children.
*A large variety of books and toys available for all ages.
*Circle Time activities which involve all the children.
*Daily Music and Story Times.
*An Excellent Preschool Program.
*Home environment where children feel safe and comfortable and receive nutritious home-cooked meals every day.
*Individual care and attention in a small group setting, which enables proper supervision and individualized care.
*We are reliable - which helps us build a strong stable relationship. The children feel comfortable and safe here because we are consistent and dependable.
*Environment is healthy, safe, and stimulates learning.
*Enclosed play yard for safe, fun outdoor activities.
*Flexible hours : 5 am to 5 pm
*2 Adult Licensed Providers present at all times
*Flexible schedule: We have planned and unplanned activities each week geared to spark each child’s interests.
* Affordable rates.
*Minimum television viewing
*Mixed age grouping so children can help teach other children
and learn from the older children also.
*Open door policy for parents.
CDA Credential (Child Development Associate) where we learned how to meet the emotional, physical, and developmental needs of children.
Experienced: We are stable, dependable providers with more than 20 yrs of experience in providing quality licensed childcare.
*Choosing Quality Childcare*
*Key indicators of Quality Childcare*
*Active, comfortable and happy children.
*Activities to match a variety of ages, abilities, and interests.
*Opportunities for infants to explore and interact with the environment.
*“Hands-on” activities to challenge preschoolers.
*A change of pace for school-age children, allowing them time to unwind.
*An environment where children feel safe and welcome.
*Key indicators of a Quality Childcare Provider*
*Recognizes, respects and nurtures the individuality of each child.
*Appears warm, relaxed and energetic.
*Shows a sense of humor.
*Demonstrates pride in her profession.
*Continues professional growth by attending workshops and training.
*Works with the parents for the good of the child.
*Exceeds state licensing requirements, embracing the higher standards set by Accreditation and other programs
*Advantages of Family Childcare*
*Licensed Providers are subject to background checks, and state regulations.
*Group size is smaller than center-based, creating a more intimate atmosphere, and allowing for more one on one attention.
*Children learn from each other. They get the opportunity to interact and socialize with a variety of children of all ages, to be both a leader and a follower.
*Many providers voluntarily continue training, exceeding the licensing requirements.
*Techniques to insure Quality Care*
*Treat the provider with respect
*Ask questions - learn to recognize and appreciate quality childcare
*Communicate concerns and questions
*Honor contractual agreements
*Listen to the Providers opinions and suggestions - ask for help.
*Support active participation in professional organizations and training.
Apply for financial assistance if needed.
*Parent’s Bill of Rights*
*I, the provider, recognize the parents rights to expect me to...
*act as professionally as I want to be treated,
*stress quality of service over quantity of those served,
*not confuse sick days with Mondays,
*keep parents informed, not reformed,
*arrive on time, not in due time,
*be more understanding and less demanding of parents,
*respect parents wishes by building up the home, not replacing it,
*give as much attention to the good behavior of children as I do the misbehavior,set an example by walking the walk, not just talking the talk, *and
hug and accept the children for who they are, not for who I think they should be.
*Provider’s Bill of Rights*
*We, the parents, recognize our childcare provider’s right to...
*be respected as a professional care giver, and not a care taker,
*be paid on time, not in time,
*have children picked up by closing of the day, not closing of the eyes,
*have supplies provided on request, not on demand,
*have sick children picked up as soon as possible, not as soon as convenient,
*get ill,
*expect handouts to be read before I get around to filing them for posterity,
*expect me to observe daycare policy, not write my own,
*and request parent participation, not parent domination.
**Kids Bill Of Rights*
*Kids have the right to be who they are
*Kids have the right to be loved
*Kids have the right to be cared for when they are sick and when they are well
*Kids have the right to be safe and protected
*Kids have the right to defend themselves when someone hurts them and to get a grown-up for help
*Kids have the right to want and get attention and affection
*Kids have the right to be respected
*Kids have the right to make mistakes
*Kids have the right to get guidance from others
*Kids have the right to learn from others
*Kids have the right to ask questions
*Kids have the right to have feelings
*Kids have the right to say Yes and No
*Kids have the right to choose what they like and don’t like
*Kids have the rights to agree and disagree with other kids and grown-ups
*Kids have the right to be with others sometimes
*Kids have the right to be alone sometimes
*Kids have the right to be different and unique
*No one has the right to physically hurt you --not grown-ups, not other kids
*No one has the right to sexually hurt you -- not grown-ups, not other kids
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