Today is our son Elijah’s second day at the Wildflowers Daycare Center in Jasper. We picked this center because we believe it’s a wonderful program and the staff are highly trained. Many of the staff are certified teachers. After looking into all our options this center has a wonderful balance of structure and free play. Elijah is attending their program two days a week to give me a day to work on my business, to have a break (we went skiing today). I also organized my office without the help of a two year old sorting my paperwork! This time away will also give Elijah the opportunity to learn new skills,  have fun with his peers and teachers.

As a parent we need to ask ourselves is my child safe? Will they be happy and comfortable? Of course we wonder if we are making the right choice when they cry as you walk out the door. I know my son is crying because he loves me so much and will miss me while I’m gone. But I also know he is going to have a fun day! We received our first picture update an hour after we left and he was happily playing.

We looked at their policies. The things that are important to me is that he doesn’t spend the day watching t.v. We play outside, read books, play games, make healthy food and do crafts. We looked for a daycare provider that would respect our values and do the same.  At home we make sure all aspects of his growth are looked after: physical, mental and emotional. While he is with daycare he is well cared for and loved.

My Jasper Nanny also expects that our nannies will follow the guidelines and expectations for each family. Families fill out a childcare information form to allow the opportunity to express their child’s needs from schedule to favorite toys, allergies and medical conditions.