Everyday activities at Tender Hearts

View a typical day at Tender Hearts.

At Tender Hearts Child Care and Learning Center we are sensitive to each child’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs. We provide developmentally appropriate programs for each age group that focus on learning and help each child to have successful experiences. If we can help children to develop a love for learning early in their lives, then we have laid the foundation for later success in school.

Daily schedules are posted on bulletin boards in each room. They include art projects, circle time, snacks, indoor and outdoor activities and naps. A monthly event calendar will be sent home regularly.

Rest periods are each day after lunch. Cots are provided, but the family must provide a sheet and small blanket for their child's comfort. (All bedding must go home every Friday to be washed and brought back to school, clean, the following Monday.) The length of the nap varies by age group and is listed on the classroom schedule.

Clothing should be comfortable and suitable for weather conditions. We recommend sneakers for outdoor play. Children in toilet training classrooms should wear clothing that is easy for them to manage in the bathroom. Please no belts! If a child comes to school wearing jewelry, we cannot be responsible for loss or damage. There is also a potential danger of earrings and necklaces getting caught on something or accidentally being pulled on by another child.

Birthday celebrations are welcome at the center. Parents can provide special food and organize a brief activity. We need one week's notice of what is being planned and we need it to occur in the morning. Home party invitations may be handed out at school
as long as the entire class is invited.

* *Music on the Tender Hearts presentation is "Make It A Song, Song, Song", by Liz Buchanan. For more information about Liz's music, visit http://www.antelopedance.com or email here at lizwin@rcn.com.