We accept CCRC, DCFS and other programs call : 1-818-429-8590
Our Curriculum focuses on preparing the whole child for a well-rounded life through social, creative, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development. Children are taught etiquette and faith-based morals, encouraged to express themselves creatively, learn self help skills, and to communicate their intents and feelings orally. Academically, students learn math and science concepts, social studies, cause and effect, order and organization, phonics, and early reading and writing. Before and after care is also available for school age students.
Safety measures are very important. Anyone sick, a child or staff member stays home , everyone receives a temperature check the moment they arrive at Gaur Family Childcare.
How We Learn
Some children learn best through “hearing” activities, some through “visual” activities
and some through “hands-on” activities. At Daycare Kids, we focus on matching how we
interact with each child to the way each learns best.
Areas of Learning
Throughout the day, we work to provide a mix of activities which will encourage
development in a variety of learning areas. We want our children to develop in the
following areas:
Word smarts – their ability to use words effectively
Number smarts – the capacity to use numbers and logic effectively
Picture smarts – the ability to perceive the visual and spatial world accurately
Body smarts – the ability to use one’s body to express ideas or produce things
Music smarts – the ability to attend to sounds and remember melodies, rhythms and
beats
Nature smarts – the skill to recognize and classify living things
People smarts – the ability to perceive and make distinctions among moods, intentions
and feelings
Self smarts – the ability to accurately picture oneself – strengths and limitations, moods,
temperaments
PHILOSOPHY
As educators and nurturers of young children, we believe, that the development of each child’s
potential is based on a warm, loving environment and a genuine concern for the emerging
personality. Through play and hands-on experience, each child will learn about her/him, their
society, and their world. This can only be done by providing, on daily basis, various educational
activities; freedom for each child to make decisions; and encouragement to experiment and
explore the learning avenues.
GOALS
Our goals are to:
1- facilitate in all possible way the development of your child’s self-esteem through a climate of
unconditional love, praise, and encouragement
2- provide a safe, secure, and healthy environment
3- enhance your child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and creative development
4- include you, the parent, in this very important part of your child’s life
PROGRAM
Daycare Kids provides a high quality program toward the education of the whole
child. We value children as individuals and are committed to providing each child with
the opportunity to develop creativity, emotional health, physical abilities, social and
interactive skills and cognitive capabilities.
We provide a total developmental program with an emphasis on academics. We believe children
learn from play. Play experience provides children with a sense of mastery and self-confidence.
This in turn helps the child with the development of a positive attitude toward others.
Opportunities for children to have experiences in problem solving and making choices are also
part of the daily program. This is the basic foundation on which more complex skill will be built.
Daycare Kids places a strong emphasis on daily living skills. We work with the children on
developing good manners, listening skills, following directions and staying on tasks.
Sign-in
1- Each child must be signed in each day.
2- Children cannot be dropped off outside. Each child
must be delivered personally to a staff member.
Sign-out
1- Each child must be signed out each day.
2- Only those individuals designated on the authorized list of picking up children will be
allowed to take the child from the facility.
3- It is the parents’ responsibility to advise the director of any additions to or deletions
from authorized pick-up list.
4- We are required to have copies of court restraining orders in custody situations
concerning your child.
(A picture ID will be required to release the child to someone other than parents)
Holidays
Daycare Kids will be closed for paid olidays:
M. L. King’s Birthday, Labor Day, Presidents Day, Veterans Day, Easter Friday, Thanksgiving Day, Memorial Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Juneteenth, Diwali (Religious Holiday), Independence Day, Karva Chauth (Religious Holiday)
Changes
Please notify us immediately if any change to your address, telephone number,
and emergency telephone numbers. Names and phone numbers on emergency
form must be current.
CANCELLATION
Daycare Kids reserves the right to terminate/cancel this agreement at any time,
if:
1- In the judgment of Daycare Kids, the child’s behavior threatens the physical or mental
health or well-being of one or more children.
2- In the judgment of Daycare Kids, our program does not meet the developmental or special
needs of the child.
DISCIPLINE
1- It is illegal for the staff to use corporal punishment humiliating of frightening
disciplinary methods, or to use punishment restricting food, rest or toilet use.
2- Disciplinary problems are prevented or lessened by:
- Not expecting achievement beyond the child’s ability
- Giving recognition for trying
- Timely intervention before crises develops
- Love is the basis of effective discipline
RULES OF CONDUCT
1- Respect the rights and property of others. The following behaviors are unacceptable and
will not be tolerated. They are grounds for suspension and/or dismissal:
- Physically harming another (i.e. hitting, punching, kicking, biting, pinching,
scratching, etc.)
- First-Fighting (both parties)
- Karate fighting
- Stealing
- Inappropriate, unacceptable language (curse words, verbal abuse)
- Defacing or destroying daycare property
- Misuse/abuse of daycare materials and equipment
2- Respect teachers and staff. The following behaviors are unacceptable
and will not be tolerated:
- Continued willful disobedience
- Open persistent defiance
- Leaving grounds without authorization
3- Consequences – The following actions will be taken on first offense and incident report
filed:
- Time-out
- Parent notification-discussion
- Director notified
- Social Services – if necessary
