Child Care

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Parent’s Role

Our parent’s role in quality childcare is vital!

  • Inquire about the qualifications and experience of child care staff, as well as staff turnover.
  • Know the facility’s policies and procedures.
  • Communicate directly with caregivers.
  • Visit and observe the facility.
  • Participate in special activities, meetings, and conferences.
  • Talk to your child about their daily experiences in child care.
  • Arrange alternate care for their child when they are sick
  • Familiarise yourself with the child care standards used to license the child care facility.

General Requirements

Every licensed child care facility must meet the minimum state child care licensing standards pursuant to s. 402.305, F.S., and ch. 65C-22, F.A.C., which include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Valid license posted for parents to see.
  • All staff appropriately screened.
  • Maintain appropriate transportation vehicles (if transportation is provided).
  • Provide parents with written disciplinary practices used by the facility.
  • Provide access to the facility during normal hours of operation.
  • Maintain minimum staff-to-child ratios:

Age of Child

 Child: Teacher Ratio
Infant 4:1
1 Year Old 6:1
2 Year Old 11:1
3 Year Old 15:1
4 Year Old 20:1
5 Year Old And Up 25:1

Food and Nutrition

  • Members of cornerstone Food program for several years
  • We provide three meals each day. (Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon snack).
  • No outside is allowed unless prescribed by a licensed physicians.
  • We do not serves pork or beef.

Our Quality Child Care

Our quality childcare offers a healthy, social, and educational experience under qualified supervision in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. Children in these settings participate in daily, age-appropriate activities that help develop essential skills, build independence and instill self-respect.

Quality Activities

Maintain accurate records that include:

  • Hands on learning
  • Are children initiated and teacher facilitated.
  • Include social interchanges with all children.
  • Are expressive including play, painting, drawing, story telling, music, dancing, and other varied activities.
  • Include exercise and coordination development.
  • Include free play and organized activities.
  • Include opportunities for all children to read, be creative, explore, and problem-solve.

Our Caregivers

  • Are friendly and eager to care for children.
  • Accept family cultural and ethnic differences.
  • Are warm, understanding, encouraging, and responsive to each child’s individual needs.
  • Use a pleasant tone of voice and frequently hold, cuddle, and talk to the children.
  • Help children manage their behaviour in a positive, constructive, and non-threatening manner.
  • Allow children to play alone or in small groups.
  • Are attentive to and interact with the children.
  • Provide stimulating, interesting, and educational activities.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of social and emotional needs and developmental tasks for all children.
  • Communicate with parents.