Description: For all of our preschoolers, we develop and support a curriculum of care, which focuses on the social and emotional development of early preschoolers. In order to do this, we develop routines and expectations for the group which support a healthy understanding of relating to others as well as caring for oneself. We specifically teach the following: Expectations around joining in group meetings, such as daily music meeting and morning meetings, including sitting throughout, focusing on the speaker, and taking turns to respond. Expectations around group activities, such as staying with the group while on outdoor explorations, how to use materials appropriately, and how to look at books independently during quiet time. Managing transitions which revolve around a consistent daily schedule, including cleaning up play spaces, learning the order of daily events, and managing belongings. Caring for one¿s individual needs, such as independent toileting, hand washing, dressing and undressing. Caring for one¿s belongings, including independently putting clothes into cubbies, keeping belongings in their proper places, and cleaning up group spaces. Forming relationships between peers and with adults, including clearly expressing needs and wants. Managing conflicts, including finding solutions which are suitable for both parties, compromising, and expressing oneself verbally. Additionally, teachers develop activities and curriculum ideas to meet the changing developmental needs of all children. We recognize that children's development unfolds in a progressive manner as they grow and build on existing skills. Teachers strive to provide a wide variety of experiences that provide children with opportunities to explore while also scaffolding learning across the domains. Teachers create learning experiences with recognized goals in mind, understanding that all development happens on a continuum. It bears noting that our stated goals are for the end of a child¿s second year at Poker HIll School. We understand that not all children will reach these goals but may be working toward them throughout the school year. Poker Hill School focuses on monthly and seasonal changes in the world around us and in our school. In order to develop a curriculum which meets the common goals, teachers provide experiences which reflect what children observe as well as those topics that children express an interest in. We believe strongly in our connection to the land and our location. As such we create a place-based curriculum that informs how and what we provide for learning experiences. We understand that seasonal changes around us should be the primary inspiration when building curriculum.
Additional Information: Special Schedule: School Year Only; Initial License Date: 05/31/2005; 4 Star Early Childhood Program - Licensed Provider; Sibling Discount Available; Area Description: Fenced Yard, Smoke Free; Pets: Dog, Other Furry Animal, Other Non-Furry Animal; Program Meals: Allergy Awareness;Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Type | Create Date | Due Date | Corrected Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violation | 2021-05-14 | 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-09 | Final |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.10.3.3: Safe Use Zones For all play equipment that is thirty (30) inches or higher from the ground, including climbing equipment, slides, swings and other similar equipment, the licensee shall ensure that the surface under and around the equipment, including recommended use zones, is of approved resilient material that protects children if they fall. * Materials in the use zone shall consist of wood chips, pea stone, mulch, engineered wood fibers, sand, safety-tested shredded or rubber like material or rubber mats designed for protective cushioning; * Materials used in the use zone shall follow the recommendations listed in the most recent publication of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook regarding critical depth of tested materials determined by the height of the highest climbing surface of the equipment; * Materials used in the use zone shall be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions; * If the loose material such as sand, mulch, or shredded rubber is used in use zones, the licensee shall ensure that the material is raked regularly and replenished to maintain depth and resilience; and * If the resilient material in use zones freezes, staff shall ensure that children will not play on the equipment until the resilient material has thawed and is once again resilient. | ||||
| Violation | 2019-12-03 | 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-20 | Appeal Period |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.4.7.3: Within six (6) months of the initial date of employment, staff working with children and the program director shall maintain an up- to-date BFIS Quality and Credential Account. Documentation, verification of qualifications and all annual professional development activities as specified in the rules in sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to NLCDC to be verified and maintained in BFIS. | ||||
| Violation | 2019-12-03 | 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-20 | Appeal Period |
| Regulation/Restriction: 3.4.6.1: The licensee shall maintain a record of the date of each evacuation drill as required in the rules in section 3.7.2 of these regulations that includes the number of children and staff evacuated, time taken to evacuate, and notation of the drill conducted while children were sleeping or resting. Evacuation records shall be kept for two (2) years. | ||||
| Violation | 2019-12-03 | 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-20 | Appeal Period |
| Regulation/Restriction: 5.4.1.4: Cots, mats, and mattresses shall be nonporous or have nonporous coverings. Each child shall be provided clean, individual bed linens either by the licensee providing them directly or requiring parents to provide them. No child shall nap directly on nonporous coverings. | ||||
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