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We are committed to providing a nurturing and engaging environment that fosters the holistic development of each child in our care. Our curriculum is designed to inspire a love for learning, promote social and emotional well-being, and lay the foundation for future academic success. We believe that every child is unique and deserves an individualized approach to learning.
6 weeks – 18 months old
1 – 3 years old
3-4 years old
4 – 5 years old
5+ years old
At Caring Hands Early Learning Center, serving nutritious meals and snacks is a priority. We follow the Child and Adult Care Food Program meal pattern requirements. We strive to feed the children foods with high nutrient value and serve very little processed food.
-Whole Milk from 1 to 2 years of age and 1% after that
-Fruit or Vegetable or 100% Juice
-Bread or Cereal
-Whole Milk from 1 to 2 years of age and 1% after that
-Meat or a meat Alternative
-Fruit and/or Vegetable (2 servings)
-Bread or Grain Product
-At least 2 of the 4 food groups
-Juice
-Meat or Alternative (Protein)
-Fruit or Vegetable
-Bread or Grain Product
-Food is always served attractively in kid-friendly portions and is not forced upon the child.
-Children are allowed to serve themselves to decide which foods they would like but are not allowed an excessive amount of any food that may give them tummy problems if eaten solely.
-Hands are always washed before and after all meals and snacks.
-Good table manners are taught and reinforced at mealtimes. Young children are encouraged to feed themselves but have assistance when needed.
-Parents are welcome to bring sweets or other food items for their child to share with the other children, on special occasions. The item needs to be given to the provider to be distributed to the children when it is an appropriate time.
-Drinking water is always made accessible and the children are encouraged to drink water during the day.
-There is an example of our menu at the end of the handbook.
-The daily schedule varies by the time of year and age groups of each class. The schedules are posted in each class but if you would like a copy please ask and I will happily provide you with one. The following is a general schedule for the daycare.
Kiddie Care Learning Center is proud to be a part of the state’s voluntary First Class Pre-K Program. Alabama’s state-funded, high-quality and voluntary First Class Pre-K program was named the nation’s highest-quality pre-kindergarten program ten years in a row.
We pride ourselves on not just meeting the standards but exceeding them! Kiddie Care Learning Center is pleased to announce their participation in the Alabama Quality STARS Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). This system provides ratings to parents to show how childcare centers operate above the state minimum licensing requirements. It is designed to raise the bar of quality child care across Alabama.
This is voluntary program allow centers to receive between one and five stars based on STARS Standards in the areas of Staff Qualifications and Professional Development, Management and Administrative Practices, Learning Environment and Curriculum, and Family Involvement and Community Partnerships. Resources will be available and have been specifically designed to help center staff understand how to meet the STARS Standards.
