Here is some useful information for parents. Some of these are also required for licensed home daycares to have accessible to parents. Of course, all information is to help you as a parent be well informed and feel comfortable with how your children are being cared for!
Closed Holidays
□ New
Year’s (Dec. 30th & January 1st) □ Memorial Day (May)
□ President’s
Day (February) □ Labor Day (September)
□ Pioneer
Day (July 24th) □ Thanksgiving (Wednesday - Friday)
□ Independence Day (4th
of July) □ Christmas (8-9 days closed, will vary)
Forms:
Alexandra Viehweg Mathews
Melissa graduated from Snow College with a degree in Child Care Management. She adores young children and has a 2-year-old son of her own! When Melissa is not working, she loves spending time outside hiking, playing volleyball, and enjoying nature. She is wonderful and we've been so blessed to have these past 5.5 years as our "head teacher".
I am from Utah and attending Utah State University. I love children and want to become a teacher for an Elementary or Preschool. I also love music and love to play guitar and sing. I love hiking and traveling with my family and friends. I also especially love spending time with my husband, Nick!
Ellie Johnson
Hi! My name is Ellie! I am from Huntsville, Utah! I am currently attending Utah State University and studying elementary education! I recently returned home from serving a mission for my church in Iowa! I love being around kids and I am excited to be with yours!
Abby Leavitt
Hi! My name is Abby, and I'm studying special education here at USU. I love hiking, being with my friends and family, baking, and exploring the outdoors! I am excited to join the Little and Loved Daycare team and work with your kids!
Aubree Leany
Hi, I'm Aubree! I am from Lehi, and I am currently attending Utah State University. I love working with children so I am studying Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. When I have some free time, I love hiking, kayaking, or having a bonfire with friends up the canyon. I also love music and playing the piano!
Sarah Newbry
*Hello! I am originally from Lehi, UT. I am a student at Utah State University studying Elementary Education. When I'm not working or at school, I love to read, go hiking, and play board games. I can't wait to get to know your kids!
Great Articles/Websites:
-Developmental Milestones - As parents, we tend to worry if our child is "behind" or are they "normal"? All children grow, learn, and develop at different rates so we need to be mindful of how different each child is. Here is a general developmental milestones to see if they're on the right track.
-Care About Childcare (local resource for trainings and info)
-The Newborns Stomach (article on breastfeeding)
-5 Phrases That Will Make Your Kids Stop Crying and Begging
Carol Tuttle
-The Child Whisperer Blog (Carol Tuttle)
-How To Raise A Happy, Successful, Cooperative Child Chart
Ideas for Birthdays (in necessary food)
* Bring in his favorite game or book or a special art project to share with his class.
* Put together a “goody bag” of non-edible treats such as glow sticks, stickers, tattoos, etc.
*Make him or her star student or getting some sort of special privilege for the day.
