Krisit's Kids

Thank you for choosing me to care for your child. I am excited to share the joy in learning with your child. As a new parent I know it is difficult to leave your child during the day. Here are some of my credentials that may help reassure you that your child is in great hands!

      *Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
        with Kindergarten licensure. Concentration in
        Early Childhood Education.

     *Head Teacher of 4 year-old classroom at Schlossman
       YMCA 2 years.

     *Masters Degree in Early Childhood Montessori
       Education.

     *Kindergarten teacher @ Academy for Children for
       4 years

     *Summer program childcare supervisor and lead teacher
       for 4 years @ Academy for Children.

     *Certified for CPR and First Aid infant to adult.

I believe that everyday is a learning experience for young children. As a childcare provider and teacher I am dedicated to guiding children in their learning through the use of educational manipulatives. For example, if your child is interested in the topic such as dinosaurs, I will guide him/her to learn more about dinosaurs through books, puzzles, games and any material available to help us explore the subject. I believe that the teacher/care giver is a partner in learning.

By choosing a home daycare your child has the great advantage of one-on-one attention and guidance. I plan to include all subject areas into our daily activities, including: Art, Science, Math, Cultural Activities, Reading Readiness, Practical Life Skills, Sensorial Activities, Large and Small Motor Skills, Grace and Courtesy and Dramatic Play. I also believe that outdoor play is very important for young children. We will have outdoor playtime everyday in the a.m. and in the p.m. for approximately 40 minutes each during warmer weather and shorter time spans during the winter months as weather permits.

The environment is set up in a "Montessori" style. Although I do not have actual "Montessori" materials in the environment is designed to encourage your child to chose his/her "work" from a shelf and use the material in an appropriate way with the requirement of returning it to its original place. The children will show respect for their peers as well as the materials. For example, if a child is misusing something, (item is thrown, placed in mouth, pounded, etc) he/she will be remeinded of the rules one time before being asked to return the material to the shelf. Here are the rules we will follow in our daycare setting:

1.     We use walking feet and inside voices while indoors.
2.     We use gentle touches and are respectful of our friends and
        materials.
3.     We listen to our caregiver.
4.     We are responsible for what we say and do.

For more information regarding openings, waiting list, policies, etc. please call me at 701-282-4163 or email me through the email button below.