Curriculum

Our daily classroom schedules are constantly changing due to the changing needs and developmental stages of the children in our care, therefore we ask that you see your child’s individual classroom for a current detailed schedule.  Copies are also available in the main office.

 

 

Do the children follow a set curriculum/schedule?

From time to time Ms. Robyn, our owner, may bring in her cat or dog to visit with the children in the Preschool and School-Age classrooms or have them attend an off-site field trip with the class.

 

Other times, we may schedule a field trip to an animal shelter, such as S.C.R.A.P.S. or the Humane Society, or visit a pet store. Any time there is contact with animals children are educated on animal safety, such as appropriate touch and proper hand washing procedures.

 

When animals are on-site:

 

a)       appropriate safety precautions or alternate activities will be

           observed for children who have an Individual Care Plan (ICP)

           on file for animal allergies/interactions;

 

           b)      we will organize children into small supervised groups;

            c)     animals will not be allowed in food preparation areas;

           d)      children will wash their hands after handling animals; and

           e)      vaccination records, including proof of current rabies shots, will be

                     kept on file at the center.

 

In addition, no animal showing signs of illness will be brought into the facility. Unfortunately, due to DEL regulations, animals will not be allowed in direct contact with rooms that typically are used for infants and toddlers.

 

A copy of our center’s pesticide policy is posted on the main bulletin board in the front lobby.

 

Do the children ever participate in activities with animals?

Are there any potential health risks associated with

animals?

While our goal is to provide a positive interaction between children and animals, parents need to understand that just like children, animals may occasionally misbehave by scratching, biting, or knocking down their playmates.

 

If your child has animal allergies or if you do not wish to accept the potential risks of having your child participate in activities that involve animals you must complete an ICP to be kept in your child’s file and classroom. Those children with an ICP on file will be given an alternate activity during those times.