Welcome!

What sets us apart from other Childcare Providers? Precious Little Ones is an in-home Christian Childcare. I count myself so blessed to have the opportunity to stay at home to raise my daughter. Unlike most childcare providers, as parents interview me, I am also interviewing them; to make sure it is the best possible fit for all involved. I want to make sure that as I open up my home, I know whom I am allowing in, whom my daughter is playing with, what type of relationships will be built, etc. This is also a positive thing for other parents whose children I watch; as good influences surround your child(ren) in a loving, uplifting, healthy environment.

We're committed to partnering with parents to assist in raising your child(ren) uprightly. I'm stirred up more than ever about influencing and impacting the lives of each child and their parents-within my care. Not only do I want the best care for your child in reaching all their milestones, being educated, creating healthy friendships, but ultimately knowing who God is. I want each child to know they are valued, fearfully & wonderfully made, in God's image; and that He has a plan for them-it's a plan to prosper them, not to harm them but to give them a hope and a future. Children are our future; so they should be in an environment that will aide to their success. I count it a true privilege and joy to be in such a position.

Activities:
Age appropriate activities are scheduled, with flexibility allowed, responding to the needs of the individual child/baby. I provide "Your Baby Can Read" which is a program that includes, hands on videos, books, & flash cards, for ages 3 months-5 years old. This program helps to teach your child how to read, communication skills, phonics, gives them confidence, increases social skills, and more. I also, provide a preschool curriculum from September to May for children-ages 2-5. The daily activities also include circle-time with letter, shape, color, number recognition, and story reading. We also have a bible lesson that surrounds a scripture and the word of God. We often do crafts/projects, cook or bake, and have lots of free-play. I allow limited TV viewing and on occasion I let the children pick an appropriate video to watch. Everything viewed on the TV is pre-authorized by the provider. Shows that are mainly viewed will be either educational shows for kids or Veggie Tales.
Many parents want to know about how I handle discipline in my home. House Rules/Discipline:
The following are the House Rules which are expected to be followed by children in my care. I expect parents to respect and encourage their children to follow the following House Rules.
1. Use your hands/words for good & loving (No Fighting: With Words or Hands )-Use the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
2. Honor your Parents, Teacher, & Those in Authority-(No Talking Back)- Be Quick To Listen & Follow Through/Obey-Philippians 2:14 "Do everything without complaining or arguing." Ephesians 6:1-3 "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother-which is the first commandment with a promise-so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth
3. Always Speak Truth (No Lying)- Zechariah 8:16 "These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other..."
4. Use Self-Control & Good Behavior-Galatians 5:55-23 "But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."

Discipline is used to teach a child; to correct their bad choice, so they may keep on the right path-But not to be used as punishment. I achieve this through love, consistency, and firmness. I stress two main patterns of behavior (along with the above house rules) respect for other people and for property. The following methods of discipline will be used: Encourage children to solve the issue together, intervention & discuss, re-direction to another play-area, loss or privileges, and/or a sit down (time-out). If I feel that there is a chronic behavioral issue that needs attention, I will let you know, so that you and I are handling it in the same way. This will assure we're all on the same page, following through with a plan, and so there is continuity in discipline between our homes. These types of behaviors might include (but are not limited to) such things as: biting, use of bad words, chronic hitting, continual breaking of the house rules, etc. Together, we will try to find a solution.

Please check out our website as well-I would like to encourage you to take the time to view, as there is so much more information, pictures, what an average day looks like, blog, how to contact us, etc.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to share about Precious Little Ones Christian Childcare-I hope I offer what you are looking for. I look forward to serving your family.