Here is some interesting information from page 5 of the Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines Birth through 3rd Grade 2012
"Learning starts with families and communities.
Families are their child's first, most important and life-long teachers. They are also responsible for their children 24 hours a day, seven days a week, no matter what, until the children grow up. Parents and families care about their children and look for ways to support their healthy growth. This can be hard work! Parents embed their children in a web of relatives, friends and social networks. This community offers safety, opportunities, learning and support."
How could this blog be useful to you as a parent in finding ways to support your child's healthy growth?
- Links to articles and research, based on your questions?
- What questions do you have?
- More information about policies and procedures here at Children's Village?
- Are you curious about the media and it's impact on your child's development?
If you have any ideas for how this blog can better support your family, please let me know in the comments below or e-mail me directly.
Thanks,
Royale
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Following through on a wonderful project that Janine started, Children's Village is participating in Early Achievers, Washington’s quality rating and improvement system (QRIS) administered by the Department of Early Learning. As an Early Achievers participant, we are demonstrating our commitment to offering high- quality child care and promoting school readiness.
You might be wondering – what is a QRIS? A QRIS is a process for supporting and rewarding child care providers for providing high-quality care. More than 25 states have a statewide QRIS and Washington began implementing our system in July 2012. Similar to a hotel rating, participating child care facilities are assigned a rating based on observed quality. The Early Achievers quality standards look at what we know is good for children and will help them get ready for school – things like our activities and curriculum, how we work with families, and how we interact with children. As a participant, we will get resources to help our program including coaching, training, and scholarships.
Family engagement is an important part of Early Achievers. You can help support our participation by asking questions, providing feedback and staying involved. We will share our rating once it has been assigned and provide more information as needed.
We are in the Level 2 stage, which means doing some ground work to apply for a review and rating. We will be applying for our rating sometime this fall or early 2014.
If you still have questions or want more information about Early Achievers, please visit the Department of Early Learning website at www.del.wa.gov/care/qris.
Thank you,
Royale
Friday, March 1, 2013
More Steps To Improve Parent Communication
March Newsletter
As your child spends a major portion of his/her day at Children's Village - we want to amke sure that parents are kept informed of all that is happening both in the classrooms and in the center. Each family has a mail box in your child's classroom that will contain art projects and notices from your child's teacher. And now... In the front each family has a mail box that will have center news. Newsletters, statements, and other important information can be found in your family mail box.
The mail boxes in the front are alphabetized by child's last name. One mail box per family.
You will also find blank forms that you may need from time to time, including:
* Weekly Menu
* Emergency Cards (blank in case you need to make a correction)
* Medication Authorization Forms (Must be completed everytime we are asked to administer medication to your child)
* Suggestion Box forms
Please contact me if you have any suggestions, questions, or concerns. royalel@vision-house.org
As your child spends a major portion of his/her day at Children's Village - we want to amke sure that parents are kept informed of all that is happening both in the classrooms and in the center. Each family has a mail box in your child's classroom that will contain art projects and notices from your child's teacher. And now... In the front each family has a mail box that will have center news. Newsletters, statements, and other important information can be found in your family mail box.
The mail boxes in the front are alphabetized by child's last name. One mail box per family.
You will also find blank forms that you may need from time to time, including:
* Weekly Menu
* Emergency Cards (blank in case you need to make a correction)
* Medication Authorization Forms (Must be completed everytime we are asked to administer medication to your child)
* Suggestion Box forms
Please contact me if you have any suggestions, questions, or concerns. royalel@vision-house.org
Friday, February 22, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Working Together - Keeping Our Children and Ourselves Healthy
Children's Village is committed to strong Family-Teacher Partnership, we recognize that you are your child's first teacher, and are thankful for the opportunity to work alongside you in your child's healthy emotional, social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development.
We work to keep you informed of your child's development and including you in decisions about your child. Together we can provide a stronger program for your child.
Communication when your child is ill:
As a group care center it is important that we all work together to keep our children, teachers, and ourselves healthy. A general "rule of thumb" is to consider - "Would you want your healthy child around another child with these symptoms?" If the answer to that question is no - the best choice is to keep your child home.
*If you are keeping your child home due to illness or even just for fun, please give us a call and let us know. We will have a better idea of what might be "going around" if we know why your child is home.
*Remember children with any of the following symptoms cannot remain in child care or return until they have been 24 hours symptom free:
-Fever of at least 100* under arm
-Diarrhea/vomiting
-earache
-Signs of irritability or confusion
-sore throat
-rash
If your child doesn't have any of these symptoms, but isn't acting themselves, participating in normal daily activities, we will give you a heads up call to let you know how your child is doing.
*It is important when you receive a phone call that your child is ill, please make every effort to get to the child care as quickly as possible to pick up your child. We believe that most people prefer to be home in a comfortable environment when they are ill; this is especially true for children.
*Return to care - if your child is symptom free for 24 hours (note overnight is not 24 hours) your child can return. If your child is required to be on medication, we must have a note from the doctor and you will need to complete a medication authorization form.
Thank you for being part of our team, working together to help our children succeed!
We work to keep you informed of your child's development and including you in decisions about your child. Together we can provide a stronger program for your child.
Communication when your child is ill:
As a group care center it is important that we all work together to keep our children, teachers, and ourselves healthy. A general "rule of thumb" is to consider - "Would you want your healthy child around another child with these symptoms?" If the answer to that question is no - the best choice is to keep your child home.
*If you are keeping your child home due to illness or even just for fun, please give us a call and let us know. We will have a better idea of what might be "going around" if we know why your child is home.
*Remember children with any of the following symptoms cannot remain in child care or return until they have been 24 hours symptom free:
-Fever of at least 100* under arm
-Diarrhea/vomiting
-earache
-Signs of irritability or confusion
-sore throat
-rash
If your child doesn't have any of these symptoms, but isn't acting themselves, participating in normal daily activities, we will give you a heads up call to let you know how your child is doing.
*It is important when you receive a phone call that your child is ill, please make every effort to get to the child care as quickly as possible to pick up your child. We believe that most people prefer to be home in a comfortable environment when they are ill; this is especially true for children.
*Return to care - if your child is symptom free for 24 hours (note overnight is not 24 hours) your child can return. If your child is required to be on medication, we must have a note from the doctor and you will need to complete a medication authorization form.
Thank you for being part of our team, working together to help our children succeed!
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Goals and Objectives of Children's Village Child Care
At Children's Village each child is viewed as an individual with limitless potential. WE understand that both cognitive and physical milestones can be reached at each child's own special pace. To foster a child's curious nature and build on an innate love for learning, we have established the following goals focused on your child's development:
1. To build a foundation that will develop school competence and kindergarten readiness;
2. To promote the development of each child into a self-confident, risk-taking lifelong learner;
3. To recognize that all children learn differently, are not on the same timeline and are most successful in a child-initiated learning environment;
4. To foster a feeling of being loved and welcomed by providing an environment where the love of Jesus is expressed openly;
5. To teach children to honor and respect each person regardless of cultural differences or differing abilities;
6. To create an active partnership with families based on cooperation and respect to provide consistency for your child's development.
(From Children's Village Parent Handbook, pg. 2)
1. To build a foundation that will develop school competence and kindergarten readiness;
2. To promote the development of each child into a self-confident, risk-taking lifelong learner;
3. To recognize that all children learn differently, are not on the same timeline and are most successful in a child-initiated learning environment;
4. To foster a feeling of being loved and welcomed by providing an environment where the love of Jesus is expressed openly;
5. To teach children to honor and respect each person regardless of cultural differences or differing abilities;
6. To create an active partnership with families based on cooperation and respect to provide consistency for your child's development.
(From Children's Village Parent Handbook, pg. 2)
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Parent Partnerships
Children's Village is committed to providing a loving and nurturing environment in a Christian based program where your child can build positive relationships with others and foster a love of learning.
One of most important keys in helping children to develop those positive relationships and love of learning is the partnership between teachers and parents. Over the few weeks that I have been here I have been very impressed with the teachers strong desire and commitment to communicating with parents.
It is my goal to build on that strong foundation. To that end, The Village News, Children's Village Child Care website, and Facebook are going to be some of the methods of communication to Parents. We will also start a monthly newsletter in April which will be available online and in print.
Each week, on this blog we will review a policy, procedure, or information that will help all of us to be on the same page in our goal of providing the best for our children.
Today, I have posted a Parent Resource Section in the blog and also updated the Resources section of our website to include the most current Parent Handbook (which will be re-published this fall), 2013 Holiday and Early Closures Calendar, and the 2012-2013 Tuition Schedule.
Please let me know if you have any questions, ideas, or suggestions for review topics for the blog.
Sincerely,
Royale
One of most important keys in helping children to develop those positive relationships and love of learning is the partnership between teachers and parents. Over the few weeks that I have been here I have been very impressed with the teachers strong desire and commitment to communicating with parents.
It is my goal to build on that strong foundation. To that end, The Village News, Children's Village Child Care website, and Facebook are going to be some of the methods of communication to Parents. We will also start a monthly newsletter in April which will be available online and in print.
Each week, on this blog we will review a policy, procedure, or information that will help all of us to be on the same page in our goal of providing the best for our children.
Today, I have posted a Parent Resource Section in the blog and also updated the Resources section of our website to include the most current Parent Handbook (which will be re-published this fall), 2013 Holiday and Early Closures Calendar, and the 2012-2013 Tuition Schedule.
Please let me know if you have any questions, ideas, or suggestions for review topics for the blog.
Sincerely,
Royale
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Corrections on the Closure Calendar
Good Morning -
I needed to correct a couple of dates on the 2013 Calendar of Holiday and Early Closures. A new .pdf will be posted by the end of the day. The corrections from the original .pdf (incase you have already printed it) are as follows...
Adding November 11 - Veterens Day
Correcting December 24 - We are closed all day
I apologize for this inconvience and thank you for your understanding.
- Royale
I needed to correct a couple of dates on the 2013 Calendar of Holiday and Early Closures. A new .pdf will be posted by the end of the day. The corrections from the original .pdf (incase you have already printed it) are as follows...
Adding November 11 - Veterens Day
Correcting December 24 - We are closed all day
I apologize for this inconvience and thank you for your understanding.
- Royale
Monday, January 28, 2013
2013 Calendar of Holiday and Early Closures
2013 Calendar of Holiday and Early Closures
February 18 President's Day
February 20 Close at 5:30 p.m. for monthly staff meeting
March 20 Close at 5:30 p.m. for monthly staff meeting
March 29 Good Friday
April 17 Close at 5:30 p.m. for monthly staff meeting
May 15 Close at 5:30 p.m. for monthly staff meeting
May 27 Memorial Day
June 19 Close at 5:30 p.m. for monthly staff meeting
July 4 Independence Day
July 17 Close at 5:30 p.m. for monthly staff meeting
August 21 Close at 5:30 p.m. for monthly staff meeting
August 30 Staff Development Day (Center Closed)
September 2 Labor Day
September 18 Close at 5:30 p.m. for monthly staff meeting
October 16 Close at 5:30 p.m. for monthly staff meeting
October Date To Be Determined - Staff Retreat
November 11 Veterens Day
November 20 Close at 5:30 p.m. for monthly staff meeting
November 28 & 29 Thanksgiving
December 18 Close at 5:30 p.m. for monthly staff meeting
December 24 Christmas Eve - Closed
December 25 Christmas Day
January 1, 2014 New Years Day - Closed
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
SA change July 20th
Since Summer hasn't made an appearance yet and it is going to rain tomorrow, School Age will be going to the Old Country Buffet and Rollerskating. Our trip to Jetty Island is canceled.
However, we have planned another Jetty Island trip on August 8th. Let's pray we have summer weather by then. All the kids and teachers too love Jetty Island.
However, we have planned another Jetty Island trip on August 8th. Let's pray we have summer weather by then. All the kids and teachers too love Jetty Island.
No Aquatic Center July 22nd
Beginners Parents:
On our calendar it has us going to the Henry Moses Aquatic Center. Unfortunately, we are not going, that is a mistake Janine made when finalizing the calendars. Children's Village is renting a bounce house for the day. We were going to rent a water slide, but if the weather doesn't cooperate, we will just rent a jumpy house.
Don't forget: The Seahawks Rumble Tumble is this Thursday. Parents are welcome to join us for lunch and exciting activities.
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On our calendar it has us going to the Henry Moses Aquatic Center. Unfortunately, we are not going, that is a mistake Janine made when finalizing the calendars. Children's Village is renting a bounce house for the day. We were going to rent a water slide, but if the weather doesn't cooperate, we will just rent a jumpy house.
Don't forget: The Seahawks Rumble Tumble is this Thursday. Parents are welcome to join us for lunch and exciting activities.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Summer Fees & Raffle
The winning raffle number is 6656130. As of today, no one claimed the prize. I will wait until Monday, June 6th and if the prize is not claimed, I will have another drawing. Thankfully, I kept all the raffle tickets. If you have the winning #, please bring your ticket to either Ms. Angelica or Ms. Janine. Please don't give it to your child's teacher.
Ms. Lindy will be out on medical leave from June 3rd-July9th. Angelica will be working Lindy's hours and will be the supervisor on site in the morning. I am back part-time from 2 to 6:30 p.m. If you need to talk with me, please come upstairs to my office.
Summer field trip fees will be billed on June 15th. A correction to the previous posting is that the fee will be due by July 1st, not June 22nd as previously reported. If your child will be attending part-time this summer, we will need to know your schedule as soon as possible. We have many previous clients who wish to return to CVCC for our summer program, but we cannot guarantee space until everyone schedule is turned in.
All the teachers are working hard on their calendars and they might be available by June 13th. I know all the families are anxious to see what we have planned. Our annual picnic is scheduled for Friday, June 24th. Mark your calendars now, we want all our families attending.
Restless for summer to begin and the weather to get warm,
Ms. Janine
Ms. Lindy will be out on medical leave from June 3rd-July9th. Angelica will be working Lindy's hours and will be the supervisor on site in the morning. I am back part-time from 2 to 6:30 p.m. If you need to talk with me, please come upstairs to my office.
Summer field trip fees will be billed on June 15th. A correction to the previous posting is that the fee will be due by July 1st, not June 22nd as previously reported. If your child will be attending part-time this summer, we will need to know your schedule as soon as possible. We have many previous clients who wish to return to CVCC for our summer program, but we cannot guarantee space until everyone schedule is turned in.
All the teachers are working hard on their calendars and they might be available by June 13th. I know all the families are anxious to see what we have planned. Our annual picnic is scheduled for Friday, June 24th. Mark your calendars now, we want all our families attending.
Restless for summer to begin and the weather to get warm,
Ms. Janine
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Summer Programming
Dear Children Village Families:
We have sent off all our information to the National Accreditation Commission and we finally have time to concentrate on Summer. Calendars will be finalized and ready for family pick-up on June 15th. We will need requested items returned to the center by June 21st. The Summer Program begins on June 22nd. We have added some different themes for 2011 Summer Program at the Village, but also kept some oldies. We will be doing the Drive-In this summer, so start working on those cars now. If you have no idea what I am talking about, please see Lindy or Angelica for instruction. Toddlers are welcome to make a car, but we do not guarantee they will participate in the Drive-In. Infants do not participate in the Drive-In.
Field trip fees will be the same as last year. If your child is on DSHS through the summer, you will need to provide CVCC with the summer field trip fee. DSHS has cut off all its funding for field trips, so in order for your child to participate in our summer full of fun, you will need to pay this fee. To find out how to set up a payment plan or arrangements for your field trip fee, please see Janine.
School-Age: $200
We have sent off all our information to the National Accreditation Commission and we finally have time to concentrate on Summer. Calendars will be finalized and ready for family pick-up on June 15th. We will need requested items returned to the center by June 21st. The Summer Program begins on June 22nd. We have added some different themes for 2011 Summer Program at the Village, but also kept some oldies. We will be doing the Drive-In this summer, so start working on those cars now. If you have no idea what I am talking about, please see Lindy or Angelica for instruction. Toddlers are welcome to make a car, but we do not guarantee they will participate in the Drive-In. Infants do not participate in the Drive-In.
Field trip fees will be the same as last year. If your child is on DSHS through the summer, you will need to provide CVCC with the summer field trip fee. DSHS has cut off all its funding for field trips, so in order for your child to participate in our summer full of fun, you will need to pay this fee. To find out how to set up a payment plan or arrangements for your field trip fee, please see Janine.
Field Trip Fees for 2011
Young Preschool Room: $50
Older Preschool Room: $100
Beginners: $150
School-Age: $200
All tuition payments must be current before enrolling in our Summer Program. We have a wait list in Beginners and SA for the Summer. If your tuition is not current and/or field trip fees not paid by the 21st of June, your child will not be able to start the Summer Program on June 22nd.
Ms. Janine, Director, is out on a medical leave until Monday, June 6th. If you need to contact her for any reason, please email her at davjan9@comcast.net.
The winner of the raffle was ticket # 6656130. If that is your number bring it to Lindy or Angelica for verification.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Parent Surveys Due Wed. May 11th by 6:30 p.m.
Anyone who has children or has worked with young children knows that one of their favorite questions is, why: Why is the sky blue? Why is the blanket soft? Why do we have to chew with our mouths closed? Why do you have a headache?
Adults often forget how important this simple question can be. An ideal time to ask ‘why?’ is when a program is pursuing accreditation. Pursuing accreditation is many things: exciting, challenging, tiring, stressful, and validating. We have been pursuing accreditation for over a years, evaluating standards against their current practices and making efforts to create change and improvements to align the two.
Childcare Resources completed their "Mock Visit" and this Friday we will be submitting our request for a validation visit. This can take up to 1 month to 4 months. All the staff at Children's Village have worked hard to build a program that meets National Standard of Early Childhood Learning.
I hope you have seen the changes made and thank you for blessing us each day by allowing us to teach your children.
In Christ,
Janine Bell
Director
Adults often forget how important this simple question can be. An ideal time to ask ‘why?’ is when a program is pursuing accreditation. Pursuing accreditation is many things: exciting, challenging, tiring, stressful, and validating. We have been pursuing accreditation for over a years, evaluating standards against their current practices and making efforts to create change and improvements to align the two.
Childcare Resources completed their "Mock Visit" and this Friday we will be submitting our request for a validation visit. This can take up to 1 month to 4 months. All the staff at Children's Village have worked hard to build a program that meets National Standard of Early Childhood Learning.
I hope you have seen the changes made and thank you for blessing us each day by allowing us to teach your children.
In Christ,
Janine Bell
Director
Friday, April 22, 2011
Christian Broadcasting Network is coming to Children's Village
We have some exciting news!!! On Thursday and Friday, April 28 – 29, the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) will be at Vision House and Children’s Village filming a story about the 20-year Vision House ministry. The story will appear on the nationally televised 700 Club the middle of May. Even if we have a photo release for your child, please let us know if you would NOT like your child to appear on a nationally televised program. Thanks!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Open Regular Hours Today
Children's Village will be open regular hours today, Friday, February 25th. Please drive carefully.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Children's Village Closed Today
Hi Everyone: Children's Village Child Care is closed today due to inclement weather. Enjoy some time with your kids in the snow! Children's Village Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Children's Village Closing Early Today, Wed. 2/23
Due to the recent snow showers around 1:00 pm here at Children's Village, we are closing early today. Please pick up your child as soon as possible. Thank you.
Open Regular Hours Today
Children's Village will be open on time this morning. Watch for closures this afternoon. We will keep you posted. We look forward to seeing you here!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
It's Snowing Stay Tuned.
As of 2:00 PM today, we are still open. Check back soon if you start to wonder if the weather will cause a shutdown. Feel free to pick up your child early if you are concerned. Thanks! Children's Village Staff
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