World of Little Wonders Opening in January 2025
Providing a safe and nurturing environment for your child
EMPOWERING CHILDREN THROUGH QUALITY CARE
Our Philosophy and Programs
At World of Little Wonders, we’re dedicated to supporting families by offering quality care for children 6 weeks and up. We believe in shaping the future by providing a safe, nurturing, and tender place in kindhearted setting where kids can grow and thrive. Our passion and pride shine through in the way we care for your little ones, preparing them for the next stage of their journey with warmth and dedication. 🌟
What to expect
All meals and snacks are natural/organic and made fresh each day. Meals and snacks are included. We offer a developmentally suitable curriculum for young children, addressing all aspects of a child’s growth—physical, emotional, social, and cognitive—through an integrated approach. Activities include gym time, arts and crafts, reading, music, projects, and games. Enjoy a spacious indoor play area and an outdoor playground. We maintain a smoke-free environment.
Activities
Our developmental curriculum for young children, address all aspects of a child’s growth—physical, emotional, social, and cognitive—through an integrated approach. Activities include gym time, arts and crafts, reading, music, projects, and games. Enjoy a spacious indoor play area and an outdoor playground. We maintain a smoke-free environment.
Food
We provide meals for children who consume solid foods. A healthy, USDA-approved breakfast, lunch, and snacks are offered daily by the caregivers. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements your child may have. Children are encouraged to try different types of food. Eating and drinking are limited to the kitchen area. To avoid causing any distress to other children, please do not bring outside food for your child. If you wish to celebrate your child’s birthday with the group, kindly discuss your plans with the caregiver.
For infants, feeding will follow the schedule and guidelines given by parents. You are responsible for providing sufficient food and formula for your baby. Be sure to label all bottles and food containers with your child’s name.
Toys for your child
We offer a wide selection of toys for your child to enjoy. Please refrain from bringing toys from home, as this may lead to jealousy or disagreements among the children. However, a special blanket or stuffed animal can be brought for nap time. These comfort items will be stored in cubbies or diaper bags until it's time to rest.
Discipline Approach
Toddler (18 months – 36 months)
Principles and practices of sharing are introduced at this stage. We ensure there are enough toys of each type so that if two toddlers want the same item, both can have a similar one. Since this age is characterized by exploration, we utilize distraction and redirection techniques to manage situations where a child cannot explore something. Logical consequences are applied when necessary; for example, if a child throws a toy at a friend, that toy may be temporarily removed.
Age Group: Pre-School (3 years - K)
Methods for taking turns and sharing are emphasized even further. Timers can be used to assist preschoolers in rotating with favorite toys. When conflicts arise, we use these moments to teach more effective ways to resolve disputes. Ignoring certain behaviors, such as using inappropriate language, may be employed. If a child continues to behave inappropriately, they may be placed in a “time-out” away from the play area, under the caregiver’s supervision. We do not use yelling, hitting, or any form of physical punishment in our daycare.
Age Group: School Age (K-12 years)
We address inappropriate behavior by firmly saying “no,” explaining why a particular action is unacceptable, and providing the child with a choice to behave appropriately. If this approach is ineffective, the child will be seated in a chair for “time-out” for approximately one minute for each year of their age. After “time-out,” the child will be asked if they understand why they were placed there and whether they are ready to play nicely again. In rare cases of serious disciplinary issues, we will request a meeting with the parent(s) to address the situation.
rules and regulations
Registration / Deposit
Registration will only be considered complete, and care will not begin, until all required paperwork is submitted. Before your child will be admitted, World of Little Wonders Inc. Must receive the following:
- Registration Form
- Immunization Record
- Medical Statement for Child in Childcare (from NYS Office of Children and Family Services)
- Parent/Caregiver Agreement
- Emergency Contact Information
- One (1) Month Deposit
- Letter of Overall Health from your child's physician
- Valid NYS ID from the parents
- Child’s Insurance Card
- A photo of the child and an authorized pick-up individual
A one-month deposit is required upon registration and will be credited toward the final month of enrollment. Parents agree to provide a minimum of one (1) full month’s notice (given on the 1st of any month) if withdrawing their child from the daycare permanently.
Late arrival / Pickup Policy
Inform the daycare by 7:30 a.m. if your child will be arriving earlier or later than the scheduled time. If you will be delayed in picking up your child, notify the daycare immediately. It is the parents' responsibility to ensure children are picked up no later than 6:00 p.m. If you are unable to pick up your child by this time, alternative arrangements must be made.
If someone not listed on the registration form will be picking up your child, inform the daycare. We must receive verbal or written permission before releasing a child to anyone who is not authorized. If a parent cannot be reached and the child remains in care after 7:00 p.m., World of Little Wonders Inc. will contact an emergency contact.
A late fee of $10.00 will be charged for every 1-15 minute period after 6:00 p.m. This fee is due at the time of pickup.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITY
All personal belongings must be clearly labeled.
Parents are responsible for supplying the following items for their child:
- An additional set of clothing
- One bottle to be kept at the daycare at all times
- Diapers (at least one for every two hours the child is at daycare)
- Baby wipes
- Two pacifiers with clips, to remain at daycare
- Diaper rash cream and/or powder
- Formula and baby food (enough for one day)
- A blanket
- A bib
- Seasonal items, such as a snowsuit, boots, hat, mittens, sunscreen, etc.
ILLNESS POLICY
- Please notify the daycare by 8:00 a.m. if your child will not be attending due to illness. Parents agree to keep any sick child (e.g., with a fever, infection, diarrhea, contagious illness, or any other condition that could spread to others) at home to protect the health of the other children in our care.
- To help prevent the spread of illness at the daycare, the following guidelines must be observed:
- Children with a temperature of 100.5°F or higher will not be permitted at the daycare.
- Children who experienced vomiting or diarrhea the night before will not be allowed to attend.
- If a child is diagnosed with strep throat, they must be sent home and cannot return to daycare until they have been on medication for at least 24 hours. Please notify World of Little Wonders Inc. immediately in case of strep throat so other parents can be informed.
- Parents also agree to make immediate arrangements to pick up their child if they become ill while at daycare. Children must remain symptom-free for at least 24 hours before returning. In some cases, a doctor’s note may be required for readmission.
- If your child is diagnosed with any contagious illness, such as Chickenpox, Coxsackie virus, ear infections, flu, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), or Swine Flu, caregivers must be informed, and a doctor’s note is required for the child’s return to daycare.
- World of Little Wonders Inc. reserves the right to determine when a child is too ill to remain at the daycare and may send a child home to prevent the spread of illness to others.
- Please adhere to our illness policy. If a child is not well enough to play outside or attend school, they are not well enough for daycare. Our goal is to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all children in our care.
- World of Little Wonders Inc. does not administer medication for conditions such as allergies or asthma. If your child needs medication, parents will need to arrange to come to the daycare to administer it.
- We only care for children who are in good health.
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