Wonder Years
Early Learning & Child Care

"Enriching Children's Lives during the Early Years"

MSDE Credentialed and NAFCC Accredited

Wonder Years Early Learning and Child Care philosophy is simple. Children learn best from hands-on experiences in a nurturing environment that offers guidance from positive role models. Wonder Years Early Learning and Child Care agrees with research that the first three years of a child's life is the most vital. And I strongly believe that parents, providers and educators play an integral part in the success of a child's developmental growth and success in life. I am committed to helping children learn about themselves, their feelings, build relationships with others, and preparing them to be school ready as identified by the Maryland Model for School Readiness (MMSR). I believe parent involvement and communication is also vital to the success of a quality child care program. Children need to see that parents and caregivers have a good relationship.

Parents are always invited and encouraged to participate, share a talent, or to help us build onto our program. Wonder Years Early Learning and Child Care offers parents the opportunity to be involved through the following:

1. A Parent information bulletin displays a variety of important information from agencies and organizations, schools and daycare
2. Family Communication - Monthly Newsletter, Parent surveys, Curriculum Outline, Upcoming Events and Important Dates, Weekly Menus, Parent Survey, Daycare Schedule, Parent Handbook, and Open door policy
3. Parent Volunteering - birthday and holiday parties, story time, field trips, snacks, special projects
4. Parent Mailboxes along with a suggestion box for suggestions, comments or concerns, Yearly Parent/Provider Conferences (Ages and Stages Questionnaire)
5. A secured electronic login and out with photo identification
6. Daycare website with a Parent Resource Area. Allows parents to view photos of their children and sensitive information privy to enrolled children and their parents only.
7. Participation in the Scholastic book Club

In order to maintain a safe and orderly daycare, it is necessary for me to enforce certain rules and procedures. When it is required to discipline children for their inappropriate actions, I will explain our rules, talk with the child about alternate behavior, encourage problem solving, or redirect behavior. When necessary, one minute per year age will be used for time-out. If any child has trouble adjusting to my discipline procedures, parents will be notified and asked to schedule a conference to help assist with adjustment ideas. I will never use any form of physical punishment, belittle a child, or withhold food as discipline.

Wonder Years Early Learning & Child Care • Grasonville, Maryland • (410) 490-6765

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