Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We are licensed by the state of Michigan. Our License is DG820398877

We have passed rigorous background checks, are CPR and 1st aid trained and participate in 10 hours annually of ongoing professional development.  We have extensive training in safe sleep practices and the childcare home has been inspected for safety.  

You can verify all childcare providers on childcaresearch.apps.lara.state.mi.us

Daycare Daily Schedule:

• 8:00 am - Arrival: Parents drop off children**

• 8:00 am - 8:30 am - Breakfast: Children are served a nutritious breakfast

• 8:30 am - 9:00 am - Free Play: Children engage in free play, promoting creativity and social skills

• 9:00 am - 10:15 am - Morning Nap Time: Infants take their first nap

• 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Group Time: Various activities that encourage interaction, cooperation, and group play among children. This includes the use of manipulatives and sensory activities to enhance their learning and development.

• 10:00 am - 10:15 am - Morning Snack: A healthy snack is provided to children

• 10:15 am - 10:45 am - Outdoor Play: Supervised playtime in our outdoor play area

• 10:45 am - 11:00 am - Preparation for Lunch: Children wash hands and prepare for mealtime

• 11:00 am - 11:45 am - Lunch: Healthy and balanced meals are served to all children

• 11:45 am - 12:30 pm - Free Play/Music Time: A mix of independent play and structured music activities for all ages. Music activities involve counting, learning ABCs, and other age-appropriate phonetic learning.

• 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm - Story Time: Engaging and age-appropriate stories are read to the children

• 12:45 pm - 1:00 pm - Preparation for Nap: Children use the bathroom, wash hands, and cots are set up for naptime

• 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Nap Time: All children take a restful nap to rejuvenate for the rest of the day

• 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Snack Time: A healthy snack is provided to all children

• 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Outdoor Play: Supervised playtime in our outdoor play area, allowing for physical exercise and fresh air

• 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Pick-Up Time: Parents arrive to pick up their children.

Our program provides a structured routine with daily literacy, sensory, fine, and gross motor play opportunities. We incorporate a play-based approach with a preschool readiness curriculum that facilitates age-appropriate socio-emotional skills. **Our attendance policy requires all children to be in care by 8:30 am unless prior alternative arrangements have been made. This policy ensures that our quality multi-age groups can maintain a structured routine for optimal learning and development.

Tuition is due ahead of care every Monday by 8am and varies depending on each child's schedule needs.  Tuition is inclusive of all snacks and meals, diapers, wipes and formula (should your family choose to use the brand we provide). Tuition is not discounted should you prefer to provide any of these items. 

Tuition is an annual amount split into 52 weekly payments.  Sick days, holidays, vacations, and provider closings are already factored and pro-rated into tuition pricing.  Tuition is due to hold your placement regardless of attendance. 

For Teachers who do not wish to forfeit their Fall placement, a one-week holding fee is due and allows for ten weeks of unpaid non-attendance and/or a reduced schedule from Mid June through Mid August. Days for a reduced schedule cannot be guaranteed.

Teachers must provide their district schedule to take advantage of the teacher policy no later than September 15th of each year.  To supplement the tuition lost and maintain our quality program, teachers may not use childcare during any school closings other than professional development days that require them to work. This includes Spring Break, snow days etc. 

We are licensed to provide care for up to 14 children.  We maintain a 1:7 ratio within required state guidelines.