2-Year-Olds
Ratio:
The 24- to 36-month-old child care room is staffed at a 1:6—Staff:Child Ratio
Daily Sheets:
Daily sheets are provided to inform you of your child’s day. The daily sheets include information on food schedule, nap schedule, large motor and diapering schedule.
Conferences
Conferences are held annually. Parents and teachers meet to discuss child's screening using Ages & Stages (see below), fine motor and large motor development, Math, Language and Writing.
Ages & Stages:
Our program uses Ages and Stages individual assessments and also child portfolios to assess the child’s developmental progress. The teaching staff and families discuss the results of the assessments and plan for continued growth throughout the year.
Physical Activity
Physical activity is important to your child’s health. We provide daily physical activity and movement through indoor gym or outdoor games.
Potty Training
Staff works with parents to promote potty training. The center has child sized toilets to assist in the process.
The 24- to 36-month-old child care room is staffed at a 1:6—Staff:Child Ratio
Daily Sheets:
Daily sheets are provided to inform you of your child’s day. The daily sheets include information on food schedule, nap schedule, large motor and diapering schedule.
Conferences
Conferences are held annually. Parents and teachers meet to discuss child's screening using Ages & Stages (see below), fine motor and large motor development, Math, Language and Writing.
Ages & Stages:
Our program uses Ages and Stages individual assessments and also child portfolios to assess the child’s developmental progress. The teaching staff and families discuss the results of the assessments and plan for continued growth throughout the year.
Physical Activity
Physical activity is important to your child’s health. We provide daily physical activity and movement through indoor gym or outdoor games.
Potty Training
Staff works with parents to promote potty training. The center has child sized toilets to assist in the process.
Your Child's Day
Welcome:
Staff creates a calm environment with a smooth transition from parent to staff.
Learning Time:
Learning time is exploring through play in a well-rounded nurturing environment. Educational activities include stimulating critical thinking skills, developing creativity, language skills, problem solving skills and communication effectiveness.
Meal Time
The YMCA Child Care offers nutritious meals and snacks to provide each child with energy for a successful day. Snacks and meals are provided under the federal food program (CACFP).
Departure:
Staff assists children in a smooth transition to their parents at the end of the day.
Staff creates a calm environment with a smooth transition from parent to staff.
Learning Time:
Learning time is exploring through play in a well-rounded nurturing environment. Educational activities include stimulating critical thinking skills, developing creativity, language skills, problem solving skills and communication effectiveness.
Meal Time
The YMCA Child Care offers nutritious meals and snacks to provide each child with energy for a successful day. Snacks and meals are provided under the federal food program (CACFP).
Departure:
Staff assists children in a smooth transition to their parents at the end of the day.
Parent Handbook
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