Positive Child Care Solutions, Kelso

Positive Child Care Solutions is an in-home Washington State licensed child care and preschool offering care to children ages 4 weeks to 5 years. We are located in Kelso in the quaint Cedar Falls neighborhood east of Hwy 5. Preschool and kindergarten readiness are offered to children when they're ready. Infants and toddlers are included in many of our preschool activities. Our program is structured so children are healthy, happy, safe and learning new things every day. Our program is also structured to help make parents' lives easier. My teaching philosophy is a combination of Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Play-based. I've taken what I consider the best aspects of each and created something that's worked very well for the children in my care. We provide healthy, kid-friendly meals & snacks at no cost to parents. Positive Child Care Solutions bases its philosophies on each child's total development. Children are encouraged to explore the world around them through free play and age-appropriate activities. Academic research states children experience the deepest, most genuine learning when they are having fun. So we have fun!! Learning through play, kindergarten readiness: Learning through play is at the heart of my program. It is through play that young children learn about themselves and others. It is my goal to support each child's creativity, self-confidence, and independence daily. I strive to incorporate a variety of experiences - some structured, some not - to ensure a healthy balance. My child care environment and schedule are set up to avoid conflict. By keeping the children busy, happy and healthy problems are rare. I believe children begin learning the moment they're born. As such, I take advantage of "learning moments" throughout each day. Children learn through music, story time, books, arts and crafts, circle time, puppets, play, and more. I have developed a kindergarten readiness/preschool program using the finest early learning philosophies. Children entering kindergarten after attending my program have consistently exceeded entrance requirements. Children will be given the opportunity to learn the importance of doing their part for our environment. They will learn to recycle, have a chance to grow their own vegetables, and will learn to make their own creations using items from nature. They will also learn how to turn everyday reusable items into fun and unique pieces of art. Environment: Significant research has provided evidence that warm, loving and home-like settings are natural environments for children during early childhood. While offering the safety and comfort of home, and providing a consistent caregiver throughout the years, family child care is the care of choice for many parents. Our program offers fun, safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment (both indoors and outdoors) that support the physical, cognitive, and emotional growth of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in our care. The learning environment provides developmentally appropriate experiences designed to stimulate these areas of growth. Communication: Parent/provider communication is vital to making the strong connection between home and childcare. Parents have confirmed (see Parent/Grandparent Feedback below) that ongoing communication helps foster a supportive, consistent, and thriving environment. Parents have indicated they love seeing pictures and videos of their children while they are in our care. My camera is always close at hand to capture precious moments that I send via text, as time permits. I also have a private Positive Child Care Solutions Facebook page. Parents have the option to join the page where I share pictures and videos of the children's daily activities. This has been a great way for parents to get to know one another and to see their children's interactions with their friends. Nutrition: A healthy diet is critical for young children's developing body and mind. Children are fed nutritional, well-balanced, kid-friendly meals and snacks at no extra charge to parents. (We participate in the USDA Food Program.) Please visit our website for more details and parent comments. Please call, text or email if you feel our program may be a good fit for your child/children. We can then discuss your child care needs and schedule a time for you and your child/children to visit our home and tour our environment. Excellent references available upon request. Overview: Over 25-years experience working with children and families Preschool/kindergarten readiness program and activities Lower provider to child ratio High quality and continuity of care Informative and fun newsletters Daily "My Day" sheets for infants to 6 months Wonderful references upon request WA State Licensed Adults in home fingerprinted and background checked Exceed Required Annual Education Requirements Certified Eco-Healthy Childcare CPR/First Aid certified Participate in the USDA food program Elementary School: Butler Acres Elementary School WA State License: #333010 I look forward to meeting you and your little one!