Pitter Patter Learning Center

(I am not certified or licensed. I can provide contact information of current and previous clients for a reference if you are a serious applicant and a tour date is set.)

My home daycare will be open to enroll one child 18 months through 5 years old beginning on August 26th. I am accepting applications for Part time (at least 3 days a week) and Full time (with a maximum of 50 hours a week). My hours are from 7:00 AM until 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday. I offer an environment suited to help aide your child(ren) in developing at their own pace.

I am located NEAR Greenfield/ Franklin/ Oak Creek in the South Side of Milwaukee.

What you can expect from me and my childcare:
> Parents are informed about our day with a DAILY progress report (and a Polaroid of your child attached to show you a sneak peek of what our day looked like).
> We have a weekly menu.
> Maintain safety and cleanliness.
> Have a good mixture of group work, reading, art and individual/ one on one learning and playtime.
> Have reasonable rates because I know how hard it is to want the best for your child but find it hard to afford it.
> Be attentive to your child and to understand their individual and daily needs.
> HAVE FUN! :-)

What makes me different:
> I do not have a TV, so you can be assured that your child's day will be filled with fulfilling, engaging activities all day long.
> I encourage healthy eating. Everything I will provide will be organic or fresh from the garden. I will be providing snacks, Breakfast, Lunch, milk and water.
> The toys for the children are mostly simple wooden toys. We have an abundance of "dress up" clothes and puppets, for example. You can be ensured that engaging your child's imagination is my second priority (Because safety is ALWAYS #1)!
> My childcare includes a "Learning Room". This room is divided into 4 sections: "Math/ Science", "Language", "Practical Life" and "Sensory". Each child will choose the activity (activities) from any of the four sections. Each activity is very basic and will introduce your child to the wonderful world of learning. We will spend up to an hour and a half in this beautiful room.
> We have a large backyard and 2 playgrounds that are walking distance to our home.
> I will only have a maximum of 5 children in my care.

If you have read all of the above and I still have your interest, please read on to learn a little bit more about me and my family:
My name is Jessica and my husband's name is Dan. We have 2 kids (3 year old girl and a 1 year old boy). My husband is a full time mail carrier and a part time MP in the National Guard. We also have a cat who is absolutely lovable and will mostly be asleep and away throughout the day. I have extensive experience working with kids. My experience includes 9 years as a swim teacher. Throughout my years as a swim teacher, I have worked with preschoolers and children in early grade school. I have gained knowledge in lesson planning and physical development. Working with kids is my passion and playing with them while they learn is such a bonus!

Since I am just starting out, I am not currently on the certification/license daycare list.

My future goals (within the next 2-3 years):
> To earn a certification as a Montessori Teacher.
> Have my own licensed daycare facility.
> And my establishment would be a Montessori learning environment for children 18 months - 6 years.

MY RATES:
For a child 18 months-3 years old $38 a day (diapers through potty training). Age 2-3 (potty trained) $35 a day. Age 3-4 is $30 a day. Age 4-5 is $25 a day.

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