I believe that all children should be given the opportunity to grow in a safe and nurturing environment. I believe self-esteem is the critical component to optimal growth in every young child that is why I focus on socialization, self-help skills, and cooperation. I give every child the opportunity to explore experiment and create at their own pace in a healthy environment and within the community we live. My objective is not only to provide a happy safe place for children, but to encourage social skills and broaden their educational horizons.

An average day spent at my day care consists of supervised free play and weekly structured activity time. An opportunity for crafts with different textures and mediums will be given to each child within the realm of their abilities. Crayons, paints, markers and pencils are on hand and used with supervision to encourage creativity. Numbers and letters are taught with a fun and games concept. Games, stories, song and dance are utilized every day. The use of our local and Public Libraries, as-well-as our own collection of books, are used to promote early reading habits. We have a story time every day. Educational videos, appropriate for children are shown occasionally. Television viewing is kept to a minimum, and when it is used, it is limited to selected Public Television programming and age appropriate programs.

I believe you will find my Day Care Home is a happy, safe and nurturing place for children of all ages. Each child will receive love, individual attention and lots of encouragement and self assurance in an atmosphere that is above all respectful of their needs.

Thank you for considering my Childcare Program, and if you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 503-658-4570 or Email me at Ashley_Village_Childcare@comcast.net to set up an appointment to meet