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General Questions

The staff/child ratio numerically represents the number of staff per the number of children throughout the day in that particular program.  Generally the lower the ratio, the higher the quality of care and education.  The children simply get more attention.  Consequently, when comparing infant care & preschool programs, ratios are an excellent indicator of overall quality!

Depending on the age of your child and his/her ability to comprehend, we suggest the following:

Try to bring your child in for short visits prior to regular attendance. ALWAYS  remind your child that you WILL be back after work for pick up. Explain how big people go to work and little people go to school. Establish and maintain a drop off routine — CONSISTENCY IS VITAL!  Shorter drop-offs usually are more effective. Try to maintain, as best you can, the same daily attendance hours: this is of particular importance during the first few weeks. Remain positive about new arrangements, even if your child tells you he/she is not happy yet…typically there is an adjustment period that may range up to several weeks. Tell the Teacher and/or Director of any concerns you or your child are experiencing; we are sure we can help IF we know the problem!  

Absolutely not.  Although we find that virtually all of the children do indeed take a nap, a few have been known to resist.  We simply explain that each child must spend some quiet time on his/her mat during naptime with a book or puzzle while the others sleep.  Also, please do not make the mistake of believing an afternoon nap is a substitute for a long period of uninterrupted overnight sleep.  The lack of this type of prolonged sleep cannot be “made up” the next day.  Insufficient sleep in children can result in irritability, an inability to concentrate and generally slower development.  This is, perhaps aside from diet, the single most important aspect of child development in which parents have direct daily influence.

Younger children and older children with no preschool experience seem to have a longer adjustment period.  Some crying and/or “I don’t want to go” chants are quite common.  You can help by remaining calm and consistent in your resolve about school.  NEVER apologize to your child for bringing him/her to school, no matter how upset he/she may appear.  “Mommy is sorry, I’ll be back as soon as I can” simply sends the wrong message.  You will give the impression that school is not where you believe your child should be.  Also, saying you’re sorry implies guilt on your part.  That message only makes the adjustment period more difficult.  Always remain positive and upbeat!  Try, “you will have fun with your friends and I’ll pick you up after work.”

This answer depends greatly on how much time your child has spent in a child care environment.  A study conducted by the Center for Disease Control found that children ages three to five who had been in day care actually had a lower rate of colds and respiratory infections than those not exposed to day care.  They concluded that prolonged exposure to day care leads to a build up of immunities to common childhood ailments.  Our experience here at Corporate Toddlers confirms the above.  The frequency of illness is greater in our infant & toddler programs and is dramatically lower in our programs for the older children.

There are several distinct developmental goals established for each program.  Children advance from one program to the next based upon their own pace towards achieving those goals.  Every move is made on a trial basis.  We never want your child to be overmatched or underchallenged.

Infants

Too early for Infants.. but We offer various age appropriate ‘immersion classes’  in Spanish in addtion to English. In our center, we give bilingual lessons – although primarily, the native tongue is mostly English!

Co-operative play is something we truly value. But it has to be learned, as well as appeal to our social instincts… The best way to achieve this is by copying what we see. Therefore, our nursery teachers and educators model play and co-operate whenever they can, so the kids get a sense of what it looks like. Taking turns, acting gently, speaking in a kind manner: all of these are examples of positive reinforcement. Soon enough, the play will start to diffuse social tension as a result.

We begin with short separation times, as children need to have faith that their caregiver will return. This builds trust and mutual understanding. Once these brief periods become the norm, we extend the length of separation. A comforter from home often helps, something like a blanket, toy or teddy bear.

It’s normal for a child to cry during their initial state at day care of semi-independence. Please remember that it’s a natural, healthy response to the love you’ve given them so far… For transitions and promotions, too, we create a plan that’s tailored to their personality traits.

You may hand over your child off in the school front door as early as 6:30 am.

Additional information is available on our Arrival and Dismissal Procedures page.

Toddlers

All children can only be picked up from day care premises by the parents or one of family member listed on student file ( with State ID). Children will be supervised at all times. You may either wait in the car line for driveway pick up, or park your car in the parking lot and walk to pick up your child. Please wait outside for your child.

Children may bring a healthy snack to eat during morning hours and in afternoon. Children to also bring lunch.

CT is exploring options for hot meals to be brought by a certified vendor during lunch hours.

Corporate Toddlers do not require any school uniforms. please have children clothed as per weather conditions.

Your child will be evaluated and treated immediately. You will be called right away if the injury is severe, or if your child needs to go home due to illness.

Additional information is available by reaching out to Day Care Director.

Preschool

We use fun, research-based, multi-sensory strategies to help children develop early learning skills, including Lively Letters, Open Court for phonics and literacy, Handwriting Without Tears, and Everyday Math. We use Responsive Classroom as the basis for our social and emotional learning curriculum throughout the school.
It is strongly encouraged that all children starting in Preschool, except for those entering the Toddler program, be potty-trained. However, it is not required.

At Corporate Toddlers, we follow age appropriate schedule for children. nap time is reduced as children move in upper classrooms. Kindergarten students have a rest time after lunch, which often includes a read aloud story time.

Parents can access information instantly about their child(ren)’s classroom activities, schedule, and plans through our Website or BrightWheel App, which also provides access to family contact information and is where parents can update emergency contacts or the list of individuals allowed to pick up their child(ren). In addition to class specific information, all school events, notices, weekly newsletters from classroom teachers, monthly newsletters from specials teachers, Parent Association news and minutes, directory listings, school calendars, and photos live on the secure Parent Portal through app. In the higher classrooms , parents can also see students’ homework assignments through the app. In addition, we host numerous informational events for families throughout the year and send out Schoolroom Notes, our bi-annual all school newsletter, and our annual report.

Kindergarden

Yes, all of our Kindergarten rooms are clustered together, on the first floor, in the main building.

Older kids have their own playground are on the back side of the building, facing Ice Rink. The gate on this side of the building is locked at all times. 

All class lists will be posted on the portal and parents can directly communicate with class head teacher and teacher through BrightWheel App. 

You may hand your child off in the school at the front door as early as 6:30 am.

We recommend that parents walk their Kindergarteners to the day care for at least the first few days of school. Park on the parking lot and walk your child into the kindergarten playground.

Additional information is available on our Arrival and Dismissal Procedures page.

Flex Care

Corporate Toddlers’s certified teachers design specific curriculum, so kids get structure and socialization! Our teachers are loving, attentive, smart and cater to the group!

Corporate Toddlers do provide flexible options as per parent and Child’s needs. Please reach out to Center’s Director in case you are looking for an option not listed on the website.

We follow state Law and guidance for Immunization records. Records can be uploaded on the BrightWheel App as well.

Immunization form is also available on the website to download, and can be requested from App.

All Children irrespective of program they are enrolled in should be handed over to teachers at front door of the building.