With emphasis on our small and homey feel, we are committed to the safety and well being of our children in care.  Considered a home away from home.  Children will have plenty of time in the conventional school system with crowded classrooms. Why start too soon?  Allow time to develop security, explore their world, and be self assured.

I have been a licensed daycare provider providing private childcare for the past 24 years and proudly received the Highest Honor in Home Daycares earning the very First Exemplary In Home Daycare Award in 2018! Since 1994 I've held a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education possessing a Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education, continue annual required training, and most importantly am the proud mother of three children; ages 26, 23, and 18.  My oldest graduated high school early, graduating from MSU.  GO GREEN!  (Albeit UofM fans are welcome :) and is working in Seattle as a software development engineer.   My 23 year old son graduated from HVAC school and started a successful business, is an amazing baseball player who loves the outdoors, hiking, fishing, motorcycling, and . My daughter is attending MSU Lyman Briggs in the Fall, is a stellar tennis & volleyball athlete playing on her high school varsity as well as national competitive travel team, who is looking forward to attending med school to become a pediatric neurologist.

 

Being very community oriented, many of our clients represent members teachers, medical  and law personnel..  We emphasize Inclusion and diversity, thriving on acceptance and appreciation for everyone! 

Children are encouraged to participate in a number of age appropriate themes taught throughout the year.  Themes may include seasons, manners, feelings, concepts (friendship), animals, numbers, mathematics, letter recognition and sounds, etc.  We often create an activity or an art project incorporating the theme of the week.  This may include developing  language skills, knowledge of colors, counting, shapes, patterns, rhyming, verbal connections, sight/sound recognition, and crafts.  Children have different interests and abilities. So grasping those teachable moments throughout the day keeps learning fun and individualized.   Children are always eager to learn developing their own ideas, confidence,  and strong emotional intelligence and strong minds. Strengthening school readiness include managing themselves, good listening skills, and cooperating with others.  Learning will flow when these skills are achieved. 

Outdoor play is a must for developing motor skills of active and healthy children.  This is why children are allowed outdoor play once in the morning and once in the afternoon (even more on beautiful days).  Children must arrive with adequate clothing for the weather each day.  Outdoor play may include exploring the sandbox, several ride on toys, bikes, playhouse, balls, push toys, slides, play equipment, and a large fenced in backyard for just running about. We are also a pet-friendly daycare and encourage a positive relationship with animals and nature :)

 include managing themselves, good listening skills, and cooperating with others.  Learning will flow when these skills are achieved.