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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

WELCOME

Thank you for showing interest in "All Aboard Choo Choo Train Childcare." My name is Ms. Kendall, state licensed in-home childcare provider in the Olathe area.  I have two boys ages 3 and 1.  I knew I wanted to start my own licensed daycare after facing the challenge of trying to find a provider that was able to meet my part-time/drop-in child care needs.

I am CPR and First-Aid certified, completed child care related training, completed background check by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and receive yearly on-site inspections by the Johnson County Health Department to ensure the safety of the children I have in my care.  I'm a college graduate and work part-time at a doctor's office in Overland Park.

I have flexible hours for part-time or drop-in childcare, before and/or after school care, substitute daycare, and may be able to meet the needs of a second or third shift parent on occasion, email me for your specific needs.  An option is to make your own schedule for a Moms Day Out, designate a day to run errands kiddo free, date night, or simply to attend an appointment.  My in-home daycare would also be a good fit for parents who would just like their child to socialize and play with other kids.  I offer a clean, safe, smoke free, pet friendly home.  

Please email me the ages of your children and your specific needs with your contact information and I will get back to you promptly. 

Email:  choochootrainchildcare@gmail.com

Thank you!

DAILY AGENDA

Morning: 
PBS kids may be on
Breakfast
Free Play
Circle Time
Outdoor Play (Weather Permitting)
Mid-Morning Snack
Songs/Music/Dance

Lunch

Afternoon:
Story Time
Nap or Quiet Activity
Free Play
Afternoon Snack
Craft or Baking
Outdoor Activity (Weather Permitting)

I will do my best to work with you to develop your child's schedule.
(This is an example of a basic schedule and is subject to change.)

MENU

Menu will be posted for the month of September...Coming Soon!

Breakfast:
Milk
Fruits/Vegetables
Grains/Bread

Mid-morning Snack:
Milk
Fruits/Vegetables
Grains/Bread
Meat/Meat Alternate
(2 of the 4)

Lunch:
Milk
Fruits/Vegetables
Grains/Bread
Meat/Meat Alternate

Afternoon Snack:
Milk
Fruits/Vegetables
Grains/Bread
Meat/Meat Alternate
(2 of the 4)

*Parent is welcome to bring the child's meal and snacks if they choose. 



  • Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Participation to ensure healthy and nutritious snacks and meals for your child.


  • Length of Time       Food Served
    2 1/2 - 4 hrs          1 snack
    4 - 8 hrs                1 snack & 1 meal
    8 - 10 hrs              2 snacks & 1 meal or
                                 1 snack & 2 meals
    10 + hrs                2 meals & 2 or 3 snacks  

    SUPERVISION PLAN


    Supervision Plan
    A copy of this plan is available for each parent or legal guardian in care at:  http://allaboardchoochootrainchildcare.blogspot.com/
    I.                     Your child will have plenty of room to explore and discover at "All
    Aboard Choo Choo Train Childcare."  My in-home childcare has all 3
    levels approved by the fire marshall to meet the needs of the children
    in care, where most only have the main level of the home approved.  My
    home is located in a kid friendly neighborhood on a quiet cul de sac.

    The upper level has a playroom and sleeping area.  The main level is
    where we do our crafts, baking, coloring, ect.  The basement has a
    play area and open floor plan for larger push and ride on toys as well
    as an area for circle time.

    Weather permitting we have picnics and snacks in the backyard.  Kids
    have fun splashing in the water table and love to dig in the sandbox.
    There are a quite a few park options near my home or we do something
    as simple as walk the dog around the block.
    A)     If any requirements are changed, the supervision plan will be updated.
    B)      Supervision plan will be implemented by myself as well as any other substitute or emergency provider.

    II.                  I will ensure that supervision is provided as necessary to protect the health, safety, and well-being of each child in care. 
    A)      Children in care is under the supervision of myself or substitute provider who is responsible for the child’s health, safety, and well being.
    B)      If used, electronic monitoring devices (i.e. infant monitors) will not replace any of the supervision requirements of this regulation
    C)      Provider will not engage in business, social, or personal activities that interfere with the care and supervision of child in care
    D)     Provider in care is aware at all times the location of child and all activities in which the child is engaged.
    *Provider will interact with the child and attend to the child’s needs
    *Respond if the child is crying or in distress and provide comfort and assistance
    *Observe the cause of a change in noise level or activity of the child
    *Respond immediately to any emergency that could impact the health, safety, and well being of the child

    I.                    Indoor supervision requirements.  When child is indoors, provider will ensure all of the following supervision requirements are met
    A)     Child in care under 2 ½ years old who is awake, provider will be within sight of and in proximity to the child, watching and overseeing the activities of the child.  If provider is attending to personal hygiene needs or engaging in other childcare duties and is temporarily unable to remain within sight of child, provider will meet all of the conditions:
    *Ensure the safety of each child
    *Able to respond immediately to child if in distress
    *Remain within hearing distance of each child.
    B)      Child in care 2 ½ years old through school age who is awake, provider may allow child to go unattended to another room within the facility to engage in activities if all of the following conditions are met:
    *Determined based on observations of the child’s behavior and information from the parent or legal guardian, that the child can go unattended to another room within the facility
    *Doors remain open
    *Provider is within hearing distance of the child
    *Visual checks on the child and respond as needed to meet the needs of the child

    II.                  Provider will ensure that supervision is provided for child who is napping or sleeping
    *Child who is napping or sleeping will be within sight or hearing distance of provider and shall be visually checked on at least once every 15 minutes
    *Provider will meet the requirements of K.A.R.28-4-116a for any child who is under 12 months of age and is napping or sleeping
    *If child is napping or sleeping in a room separate from provider, the door to that room shall remain open
    *When child wakes from napping or sleeping, provider will attend to the child’s needs and assist the child in moving to another activity

    III.                Outdoor supervision requirements
    A)      For each child under 5 years old, provider  will be outdoors at all times and remain within sight of and proximity to each child, watching and directing the activities of child.
    B)      For each child 5 years old through school age, I will permit the child to go unattended to our designated outdoor play area on the premises if all of the following conditions are met

    Please email me your specific childcare needs, ages of children, and contact information and I will be sure to get back to you promptly. 
    Email:  choochootrainchildcare@gmail.com

    MESSAGE BOARD

    Current openings for part-time, drop-in, before/after school: 15 months to school age:  Hourly, Daily, Before/After School Rates

    Hope everyone had a great summer break!



    Sunday, April 8, 2012

    All Aboard Choo Choo Train Childcare Difference

    Infant:  Practice basic sign language with infants. 

    Pre-K:  Time is offered to learn numbers, letters, colors, using scissors, ect through play and organized learning time.

    School Age:  Supervised computer use is available.

    *Child and Adult Care Food Program

    *Daycare Connection Provider

    *Great Hourly and Part-time Rates

    Options:  I offer a short summary email or text messages/picture message if parents would like on child's day.  Child is free to call parent on lunch break at a set time if parent would like.

    My numbers are small, as I do transport kids to parks and play places.

    Please email me your specific needs, ages of children needing care, and contact information and I will get back to you promptly.

    Email:  choochootrainchildcare@gmail.com

    ENROLLMENT

    All Aboard Choo Choo Train Childcare is here to meet your part-time, before and/or after school, drop-in, Moms Day Out, and evening childcare needs.

    Hourly Rate (1-4hrs)                        $5/hr...15 months old through school age 
    Daily Rate (anything over 4hrs)         $40...infant 10 months-14 months
                                                            $35...toddler 15 months-through school age

    Email:  choochootrainchildcare@gmail.com

    Saving you money in the following ways:
    No Enrollment Fees
    Do NOT require $ for Provider's Vacation 
    Do NOT require Holiday pay
    Offer $5 hourly rate up to 4 hours then goes to daily rate
    Competitive rates
    Any field trip admission or lunch outings are included in rate
    I can provide a receipt  if you have a dependent care FSA account
    (Payments due at the time of service unless discussed in advance)

    Provider will provide to parents the following forms to be completed:

    1.  Medical Record; Includes Immunization Records & Health Assessment
     http://www.kdheks.gov/bcclr/application_packets_and_forms/child_care/CCL_029_&_029a_Child_Medical_Record_Immunization_History_&_Health_Assessment.pdf

    2.  Authorization for Emergency Medical Care
    http://www.kdheks.gov/bcclr/application_packets_and_forms/child_care_and_foster_care/CCL_010_Authorization_for_Emergency_Medical_Care.pdf

    3.  Medication Record Short (sunscreen, diaper cream, ect) & Long Term (if applicable)
     http://www.kdheks.gov/bcclr/application_packets_and_forms/child_care/CCL_026_Short-Term_Medication_Authorization.pdf

    http://www.kdheks.gov/bcclr/application_packets_and_forms/child_care/CCL_027_Long-Term_Medication_Authorization.pdf

    4.  Off-Premise Forms (If Needed)
    http://www.kdheks.gov/bcclr/application_packets_and_forms/child_care/CCL_034_Parental_Permission_Off-Premise_Trips.pdf