Program Philosophy: We believe that all children deserve a safe, nurturing environment where they are given opportunities to grow physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Children are provided with a clean, orderly home where they are taught important life skills and guided through age-appropriate learning activities. Children learn by doing, so they have many spaces in which to explore while having fun. Our group will never exceed 6 children and each child has an abundance of one-on-one instruction. Digital photography is utilized as a tool to share with parents the projects that children have been working on and is displayed on our website. We have a daily routine that includes: music, large motor play, art, science discovery, circletime, storytime, choice time (free exploration of centers), and snack. Rest time is in the afternoon and children either sleep or choose quiet activities.

Biography: I graduated from Chillicothe High School and moved to Chicago to attend college. I graduated from Judson College with a degree in Early Childhood Education in 1998 and have been working with children full-time for over 10 years. I have been back in Chillicothe for over 3 years with my husband, Steve, and our two young children, Dawson and Rylan. Before opening Blessed Wonders, I tought preschool at Southern Hills Academy in Chillicothe for 3 years. We attend Salem Community Church where I am the Director of the Children's Ministry. I look forward to having the opportunity to get to know your family and to provide you with a second home for your little one.

Daily Schedule: A typical day for our children from birth to age 5 might include:

Welcome and center play:
Library, computer, blocks, music, cars/trucks, puzzles, dramatic-play, sensory table, art, playdough, or science center

Circle Time:
Story, calendar, student news (sharing time), thematic mini-lesson, music/songs/ or fingerplays

AM Snack:
Healthy snack provided by Blessed Wonders; family style with children gathered around a small table

Large Motor Play:
Outside on playground, games, or inside during inclement weather

Lunch:
Packed lunch from home eaten family style but served on real dishes

Rest/Quiet time:
Children are provided with a nap mat and other linens and may nap or rest quietly while soft music is played and lights are dimmed. Shoes are taken off and backs are patted.

PM Snack:
Healthy snack provided by Blessed Wonders; family style with children gathered around a small table

Center play:
Library, computer, blocks, music, cars/trucks, puzzles, dramatic-play, sensory table, art, playdough, or science center

Large Motor:
Outside on playground, group games, or inside during inclement weather

Dismissal

Tuition: $120/week (Preschoolers over 36 mos) :: $130/week (18 mos to 36 mos) :: $150/week (Infants to 18 mos) Tuition includes: Art Supplies: paint, paper, playdough, brushes, and other craft tools, Morning Snack and Afternoon snack, cots and bed linens, and a yearly Developmental Portfolio which will include digital photography demonstrating the learning that has taken place along with samples of their work.

Your child will receive the highest quality of care while at Blessed Wonders. Your child will be treated as if they are a member of our own family. We know that all moms and dads wish they could be home with their children. We are offering to you our home, the next best thing.