November
Newsletter
Colder Weather
~ Let’s All Bundle Up!
A few well meaning
parents in our toddler room have asked us if we take the toddlers
out side in the winter.
As strange as it may seem, yes, we do! According to the State
Regulations for Child Care Centers, it is mandatory that each child
spend part of the day outside, except when weather does not
perm `it. (According to the State Reg.
46.07 (1)(e)4 … Inclement weather is described as temperature of 0
or below including wind-chill) When the temperature is 0 degrees
including the wind chill factor, out side play is permissible. We are connected to
“weather.com” 24 hours a day and it is part of the routine to have
teachers call the office to find out if the weather conditions are
favorable for out door play.
With this in mind, please make sure your child comes to day
care prepared to have a great time in the snow. Hats, mittens, boots and
snow pants are a must.
A change of dry, clean clothing will also be
With the days growing
shorter and it getting dark earlier, here is just a suggestion to help
your child’s day not seem so long. Consider keeping a routine
in the time your child is picked up from day care. From our experience we have
seen even the youngest of toddlers begin to anticipate the arrival
of mom or dad. At the
end of the day, as they play with their friends, they see other
parents arrive to pick up their children. Each time the door to the
class room opens,
little eyes look for the
all familiar face of the person who will take them home. As children slowly see their
friends leave, they become restless and eager to go home as
well. If you are a client here at our center,
the length of your child’s day is regulated by your contract
according to the drop off and pick up time you signed up for. In
addition to honoring your contract, we ask that you consider
maintaining consistency in the time your child is picked up to ease
the
anxiety he/she might
feel. Here are a few
suggestions to help:
Let your employer know
about your child’s schedule so pick up can be built into your
day.
Cover your bases. If it looks like you might
be late, have a back up friend, or family member pick
up.
Most of all, if you know
you will be later than usual, please call. A warm, loving teacher will
explain to your child that you will be a few minutes late. This will help ease any
apprehension your child might be experiencing.
Congratulations
Ms. Jennifer!!!!
On October 4, 2007,
Brooklyn Jean was born to John and Jennifer Kieselhorst. Mom, dad and big
brother Brenden are thrilled with the new addition to their
family. We are happy to have
Brooklyn in our infant room and thrilled to have Ms Jennifer back to
her K4 children!
