|
Welcome
We are a small, family owned and operated childcare facility dedicated
to giving each child enrolled in our program the close personal
one-on-one they need and deserve. We hire only educationally qualified
staff and each staff member is required to attend staff development
workshops and are encouraged to take additional courses in early
childhood education. Our facility is licensed by the State of Connecticut
and approved by the local health department. We also employ a visiting
nurse that maintains our medical records on both staff and children,
and consults with staff and parents on many important topics. Our
other consultants include a social worker, a dentist, and a pediatrician.
They will also be available to you upon request.
There is nothing
more comforting for a parent than to know their child is safe, well
cared for and happy. We are working hard to create a warm environment
where your child finds learning fun and exciting, where children
are respected and their uniqueness is celebrated.
Philosophy and Goals
We feel that at this stage in development, each child learns best
in a small, warm and relaxed atmosphere. Our objectives are designed
to help each child gain respect for themselves and adults. We know
that our daily program, which includes art, music, and physical
activities, will help each child develop creative abilities, enhance
self-help skills and encourage high self-esteem. Our goals are to
provide a personal, close working relationship between staff, child
and parent, which will enable us to ensure excellent care for your
child and the protection of each child enrolled in our program.
Hours of Operation
Our center is open year round and provides care Monday through Friday
from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Within these hours, we offer full and
part-time care to children age 6 weeks to 12 years.
Closings
Our center will be closed the following days:
New Years Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day and Friday After
Christmas Day
Early Closings
Christmas Eve @ 3:00 p.m.
New Years Eve @ 3:00 p.m.
| Note: When
a holiday occurs on a weekend, Kids Towne will observe the industry
standard and close either the Friday preceding or the Monday
following. The center will open on all other holidays with a
minimum of five families attending. |
Discipline
Policy
Our center firmly believes in redirection. If a child is not having
a good day or we feel that the child is not cooperating with staff,
we will talk to the child and try to determine the problem. Perhaps
redirection is all that is needed. However, if redirection is not
the answer, we may choose to ask your child to sit in time-out for
a maximum of 3-4 minutes. If there are still behavioral concerns
we will notify the parent and ask for immediate pick-up. If any
child is persistent with negative behavior, endangers or causes
injury to other children, or uses inappropriate language, terms
or phrases while at the center, a meeting will be held with parents
that can result in a parent being asked to terminate enrollment.
Termination could be required the following day, if deemed necessary
by the Director/Owner. Administration will assume responsibility
for implementation of the abuse and neglect policy and, if necessary,
the prompt and proper medical attention for all children, and the
documentation of such action taken. Parents will be notified immediately
of all actions taken by administration.
| The staff
shall not use abusive, neglectful, corporal, humiliating, or
frightening punishment, nor shall a child be physically restrained
unless it is necessary to protect the safety/health of said
child, other children, or a staff member. |
|
