Procedures
Bright From The Start Childcare, Inc., is for Children. We believe in building self-esteem and child problem solving skills. Children learn best by doing. Children at Bright From The Start Childcare spend their days playing and sharing in a caring atmosphere that stimulates their curiosity and builds on successful experiences. “Use your words” and “You have good ideas” are phrases commonly shared with our children.
Communication
Parents and children have a special relationship. At times, children will tell you things about themselves or their experiences at school that they have been unable or unwilling to discuss with us. If your child shares information with you that you feel could help us to be more effective, please share that information with us. If you have concerns, needs or suggestions please notify us immediately. A successful childcare experience is based on the partnership of home and school. We will send home informational newsletters on a regular basis about events in the classroom. Please inform us by phone or note about events in your child’s daily life – a parent’s trip, a family illness, a special vacation, etc.
Birthdays
Birthdays are special events for children of all ages. We celebrate every child’s Birthday with a special Birthday Circle. Any refreshments brought from home should be simple and easy to serve, (cupcakes, donuts) and must be peanut/gelatin free for all children to enjoy. Children may decorate their own individual crown the morning of the Birthday Circle in honor of the birthday child.
Quiet/Rest Time
All children under the age of five are required to have a rest period while at daycare. Our rest period is typically from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm although this may change based on the ages of children in care. Children are not expected to sleep the entire time unless needed, it is a time for calm and quiet. To avoid disturbing the children who are napping, please do not schedule visits, drop-offs or pick-ups during this time. If you must pick up your child during quiet time please notify me in advance so that I can have your child ready for your arrival.
I will provide a quiet place for your child to rest. Parents are required to bring any items needed for their child's nap... a sheet, blanket, favorite stuffed animal etc. It is the responsibility of each parent to wash your child's sheets/blankets at the end of the week and return to the provider by the start of the following week. Please label all your child's items.
Before/After School
Our Before/After School Program is for ages 5 - 12 years of age. Bright From The Start Childcare will drop off/pick up children to/from local schools and back. Before School Program hours are from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. After School Program hours are from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Bright From the Start Childcare Summer is an extension of our Daycare Program and is open to the entire community (as space permits). Priority is given to children enrolled in our Childcare Program. Our caring and qualified providers guides each child with insight, skill and energy and is open to children ages 2 through 12.
School closing coverage are offered during:
Holiday Recess
Winter Recess
Spring Recess
WE WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING PAID HOLIDAYS
New Years Day
Christmas Day (and the day after)
Thanksgiving Day (and Friday after)
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Martin Luther King's Day
President's Day
Good Friday
Educational Development Days (2 each year)
Communication
Parents and children have a special relationship. At times, children will tell you things about themselves or their experiences at school that they have been unable or unwilling to discuss with us. If your child shares information with you that you feel could help us to be more effective, please share that information with us. If you have concerns, needs or suggestions please notify us immediately. A successful childcare experience is based on the partnership of home and school. We will send home informational newsletters on a regular basis about events in the classroom. Please inform us by phone or note about events in your child’s daily life – a parent’s trip, a family illness, a special vacation, etc.
Birthdays
Birthdays are special events for children of all ages. We celebrate every child’s Birthday with a special Birthday Circle. Any refreshments brought from home should be simple and easy to serve, (cupcakes, donuts) and must be peanut/gelatin free for all children to enjoy. Children may decorate their own individual crown the morning of the Birthday Circle in honor of the birthday child.
Quiet/Rest Time
All children under the age of five are required to have a rest period while at daycare. Our rest period is typically from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm although this may change based on the ages of children in care. Children are not expected to sleep the entire time unless needed, it is a time for calm and quiet. To avoid disturbing the children who are napping, please do not schedule visits, drop-offs or pick-ups during this time. If you must pick up your child during quiet time please notify me in advance so that I can have your child ready for your arrival.
I will provide a quiet place for your child to rest. Parents are required to bring any items needed for their child's nap... a sheet, blanket, favorite stuffed animal etc. It is the responsibility of each parent to wash your child's sheets/blankets at the end of the week and return to the provider by the start of the following week. Please label all your child's items.
Before/After School
Our Before/After School Program is for ages 5 - 12 years of age. Bright From The Start Childcare will drop off/pick up children to/from local schools and back. Before School Program hours are from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. After School Program hours are from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Bright From the Start Childcare Summer is an extension of our Daycare Program and is open to the entire community (as space permits). Priority is given to children enrolled in our Childcare Program. Our caring and qualified providers guides each child with insight, skill and energy and is open to children ages 2 through 12.
School closing coverage are offered during:
Holiday Recess
Winter Recess
Spring Recess
WE WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING PAID HOLIDAYS
New Years Day
Christmas Day (and the day after)
Thanksgiving Day (and Friday after)
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Martin Luther King's Day
President's Day
Good Friday
Educational Development Days (2 each year)
