ABOUT US CHECK OUT OUR NEWS PAGE: DAILY NEWS!! Qualifications · State of IL License #347787 · Village of Schaumburg License #100016-38 · First Aid, CPR & AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Trained · Participant in Day Care Resource USDA Child Food Program · Member Association for Kids Sake – local daycare association · FunShine Express Curriculum followed · Non Smoking provider & household · TV free daycare · 15 years experience – many daycare children loved & nurtured over the years · Mom to two great children of my own · 15 credit hours per year of training minimum My Philosophy Good daycare is much more than just “babysitting” and it is not something I take lightly. It is a monumental task being entrusted with the care and well being of your child. While the financial rewards are minimal, the emotional rewards, for both the children and myself, are very abundant. The children in my daycare become a part of my family. They hold a special place in my heart and many memories for me & my family. Children’s personalities, self-esteem, self-worth, independence and self-discipline are all developed at such a young age. Yet, each and every child is unique. I believe that children learn through play and life experiences. Many life-long skills are developed by seeing, hearing and modeling appropriate behaviors. Through play, children develop the ability to become who they are going to be. Every day we work on life-long skills such as table manners, being polite to others and learning to share. We learn to share meals as a group, which is not always an easy task for a toddler or preschoolers. We learn to be patient when it is not our turn or Cindy is helping someone else. We learn what is and isn’t acceptable behavior. We respect each other and have fun in the process. Every child has a natural curiosity. I strive to find what interests all of the children in my care. Through a child’s play, one moment they can be a Mommy or Daddy taking care of their “children” and the next they can be a paleontologist, exploring dinosaurs or a doctor treating one of their patients. Their world is open to anything and everything they can use their little imaginations to be. The children are very proud of their own accomplishments. My pride for them is enormous. Parents must go to work…….. Playing is a child’s work. Samples of meals served: Breakfast English Muffin, banana, milk Pancakes, grapes, milk Cheerios, peaches, milk Waffles, apple slices, milk Toast, applesauce, milk Lunch Chicken Nuggets, tater tots, green beans, milk Ham & cheese on wheat bread, corn, cooked carrots, milk Cheese pizza, peas, lettuce salad, milk Cheeseburger, French fries, mixed vegetables, pears, milk Meat Loaf, bread & butter, green beans, peaches, milk Afternoon Snack Cheese stick, pretzels, milk/water Graham cracker, yogurt, milk/water Goldfish crackers, apple juice Pretzels, slice of cheese, milk/water Chex mix, raisins, milk/water Parent Notes: “Thank you for taking such good care of our baby!” Debbie & Earl “Words can’t explain how blessed we feel that you and your family have been a part of our lives! Logan is growing into such a bright and happy little boy thanks to your care and love. Thank you, thank you!! Please keep in touch and visit us in Wisconsin” Laura & Troy “You have been a real God send. You have made our lives so much easier with your helpfulness to us and your love for Luke. You have truly become a dear friend.” Nicole “Thanks for taking such good care of Bryce! I believe he truly enjoys spending time with you and everyone at (Cindy’s) Little People Home Daycare. You are appreciated more than you know.” Colleen “I hope you are enjoying the kids as much as they are enjoying coming to your house”. Susan “Thank you for taking such good care of our daughter. As you can tell, she means so much to us, and her care away from home is very important to us. You’ve turned the gut-wrenching guilt and pain that I had when I left her at (other daycare), into calm & confidence that she’s getting the care and attention that she needs and I want for her. Thank you!” Patty © CindysLittlePeople.com, 2009 All Rights Reserved.