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| Frequently
Asked Questions |
| What
does your child need to bring to Joyful Noise? |
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Each
participant needs: |
- two
small blankets or linen items (Please do not bring large blankets)
- a
pillow (crib-sized)
- a
sleepy time friend (if desired)
- a
change of clothing including top, bottom, underwear, and socks
(Please be sure to bring different clothes when the seasons changes)
- a
toothbrush (replaced ever six months)
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| What
should I look for in choosing a child care program? |
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The
following is a checklist of things to look for in a quality child
care program: |
| Staff |
- Is
the staff consistent with little turnover?
- Are
the teachers certified in Early Childhood Education?
- Are
background checks ran on all staff?
- Is
the teacher/child ratio lower than what is required by the state?
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| Facility |
- Are
the main entrances equipped with security cameras?
- Does
the school have a spacious, well-equipped, fenced outdoor playground?
- Does
the school provide age-appropriate furniture for the children?
- Does
the school have a separate PE room for indoor play?
- Does
the school have a separate room where meals are served?
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| Classroom
Atmosphere |
- Does
the school offer additional music and P.E. classes?
- Do
the teachers have lesson plans that cover Bible, language, art,
math and science?
- Is
the school Christ-centered and lessons Biblically based?
- Do
the children have access to various activities throughout the
day such as assorted blocks,
props for pretend play, picture books, paints and other art materials
and table toys like matching games, peg boards and puzzles?
- Are
the classroom/hallways decorated with the children's original
artwork?
- Do
the children spend a lot of their time playing and working with
materials or other children?
They are not expected to sit quietly for long periods of time.
- Do
teachers work with individual children, small groups and whole
groups at different times during
the day? They do not spend all of their time with the whole group.
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