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Toya for Tots Daycare News: December 2024

Updated: Jan 6



Welcome to our Parents Newsletter!


Daycare News: Ready or not, the Christmas season is upon us once again. In the hustle and bustle, let us not forget the reason for our celebration—Jesus' Birth!!! Please take a moment to appreciate the good things and what his birth means to you personally. I wish you a warm gathering, great memories, good food, and safe holidays. Parents, during the break, your continued involvement in your child's development is crucial. Please work with your child on potty training, letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and self-help skills like pulling their pants up and down, taking socks and shoes on and off, etc. Your active participation is not just meaningful; it's imperative. When we return, the children will be working on recognizing the letters in their names, basic handwriting skills, and managing their feelings with Tucker the Turtle. These skills are beneficial for young toddlers as they prepare for school. More information about Tucker and self-regulation skills will be provided after the break. As always, let's continue to work together and have a wonderful holiday.

 


Upcoming Events and Closures:

  • Pajama Day & Holiday Party: December 23rd

  • Winter Break: December 24-Jan 7th 

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Jan 20th

  • Professional Development: Jan 21st

  • President Day: February 17th

  • Professional Development: February 18th

  • Spring Break: March 17-21st

  • Good Friday: April 18th


Reminders:

  • Please ensure your child arrives by 9:00 AM to receive services.

  • If your child will be late, absent, or has a doctor’s appointment, notify us 24 hours in advance.

  • With changing temperatures, please dress your child appropriately for the weather.


What We’re Learning: This month, we will learn about trees and make gingerbread. We'll also make Christmas decorations and read the Christmas Collection of Biscuit's 1st Christmas.


Our Vocabulary Words:

  • Tree

  • Pine-Cone

  • Leaf

  • Branch

  • Bark


Literacy Tip: Read to your child for 10 minutes daily and make reading a part of your routine.

Math Tip: Help your child count toys as they play with them.


COVID-19 Guidelines Update: Parents, please keep your child home if they are ill, as services will be denied with no exceptions. For children with seasonal allergies, administer their medicine before attending daycare, or provide a doctor’s note before returning.


CDC & DHS COVID-19 Guidelines:

  • Stay at home.

  • Separate yourself from others, including those in your home.

  • Call ahead before visiting your doctor.

  • Sanitize your home and wash your laundry thoroughly.

  • Self-quarantine for 10 days (CDC recommendation) or 14 days with a negative COVID-19 test result (Daycare Guidelines).

  • Wear a mask.

  • Avoid sharing household items.

  • Wash your hands.

  • Monitor symptoms.


Symptoms to Watch for in Children & Adults:

  • Runny nose/nasal congestion

  • Loss of taste and smell

  • Poor appetite or feeding

  • Cough


Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call us.


Thank you for your continued support and cooperation!


"Education Is the Most Powerful Weapon Which You Can Use to Change the World."

-Nelson Mandela


We look forward to a wonderful month ahead!

Warm regards,


Toya for Tots Team

 
 
 

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