Licensed since 1998 Capacity: 6 + 2 License Open 7:00 am to 5:00 pm for children ages 6 months through school ages I provide a safe, clean, loving, fun and educational environment, in a preschool style, walk out finished basement, with various multicultural, developmental and age appropriate toys and activities that assist the children with their social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative development. I have a weekly theme based educational curriculum that includes: daily circle time, reading, music, creative movement, arts and crafts , dramatic play, free play, computer time and outdoor time that includes: in yard play and walks around the neighborhood, to the new town playground and library. Monthly newsletters, and daily/weekly email photos of your child’s fun filled day are also provided. I participate in the Yours For Children food program and provide all nutritious meals and snacks. Mother of four Bachelors degree in Psychology and working towards a second degree in Early Childhood Education Lead teacher for infants/toddlers and preschoolers and Director II certified CPR and First Aid Certified EEC licensed since 1998 Accredited in the National Association for Family Childcare (NAFCC ) since 2000 Active Member of the Wachusett Community Partnership for Children (WCPC) Enrichment Coordinator and a founder of the local family childcare support group, Family Childcare Providers Resource Association (F.C.P.R.A) Attend monthly child, professional, and business related enrichment trainings Work together with the Wachusett Regional school system to prepare the children for Kindergarten. I am trained in and use the Handwriting without tears curriculum program and Pre-K Everyday Math program.