I recently finished school and am looking to be more active about the house and outside as the weather warms up. Utopia (my daughter, she's 2 1/2) is a social butterfly and would spend most of her time with friends given the choice, so I'm considering combining these 2 desires and offering Daytime Care at my home.
Utopia is home schooled, so preschool curriculum/age appropriate learning would be included. My method is similar to Waldorf teachings (interest based learning, learning through creative play) and includes: singing, dancing, nature walks, fairy tales, animal friendliness (we have 2 cats), pretend play, arts & crafts, basic/rudimentary sign language, colors & shapes, Types of Things, story time, free play, group/cooperative play, outdoor play, nap time, and movie time (based on interest, usually 30-60 minutes of children's educational video). I am also equipped for infant care (portable bassinet/crib, bouncer chair, infant toys, and several styles of slings for holding/carrying).
We live close to a nice park, that is a pleasant walk through a quieter neighborhood. I am an artist by nature, so I have a plethora of art supplies: beads, construction paper, white paper, crayons, glitter, non toxic glue, magazines (for collage), chalk... I'm also working on incorporating children's yoga into the daytime routine.
I'm also pretty health conscious/nutrition minded. There is no cow dairy (mostly soy, sometimes goat), no poultry or red meat (only fish about once a week; we do eat eggs), no sugary snacks/cereals/cookies (example snack: carrots and peanut butter), no sugar-laden juices or drinks (drinks are unsweetened soymilk, water, herbal tea, and fresh juice). I do make my own bread that is a mix of wheat and white flour, but am new to this so I'm still searching for the perfect recipe, one that is preferably only partially wheat mixed with non-wheat, or completely non-wheat. The staples are whole grain brown rice, whole grain oats, beans, peas, & lentils, and fresh fruits and vegetables. I buy organic when I can, and always wash ingredients. Emphasis is placed on minimally processed foods. Breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner are meals I am prepared to provide, depending on the length of the child's stay, parent requests, and time of day. If a child drinks cow milk or another dairy, I will (of course ;)) serve it if it is provided.
We live in Andersonville/Edgewater, at Hollywood & Clark. We're about a mile west of the Bryn Mawr Red Line stop, and maybe a mile and a half from the Hollywood exit on Lake Shore Drive, and about half a mile from the Broadway/Bryn Mawr/Ridge intersection. Bus Route 22/Clark drops off at Hollywood every 15 minutes or so on weekdays. Daytime Care is currently available from 7am to 7pm Monday through Wednesday for 3 children. My hourly rate is $9, and I keep records for taxes (yours and mine- deduct this next year!) If significant demand is present for Thursday and Friday, I will consider adding these days as well. Reach me on Tribe, by email (eternal.moonbeam@gmail.com) or telephone (773.409.4762) if interested, and please pass this along to anyone else who might be if you are not. Thanks and Happy Day!
Auriel Rene
Utopia is home schooled, so preschool curriculum/age appropriate learning would be included. My method is similar to Waldorf teachings (interest based learning, learning through creative play) and includes: singing, dancing, nature walks, fairy tales, animal friendliness (we have 2 cats), pretend play, arts & crafts, basic/rudimentary sign language, colors & shapes, Types of Things, story time, free play, group/cooperative play, outdoor play, nap time, and movie time (based on interest, usually 30-60 minutes of children's educational video). I am also equipped for infant care (portable bassinet/crib, bouncer chair, infant toys, and several styles of slings for holding/carrying).
We live close to a nice park, that is a pleasant walk through a quieter neighborhood. I am an artist by nature, so I have a plethora of art supplies: beads, construction paper, white paper, crayons, glitter, non toxic glue, magazines (for collage), chalk... I'm also working on incorporating children's yoga into the daytime routine.
I'm also pretty health conscious/nutrition minded. There is no cow dairy (mostly soy, sometimes goat), no poultry or red meat (only fish about once a week; we do eat eggs), no sugary snacks/cereals/cookies (example snack: carrots and peanut butter), no sugar-laden juices or drinks (drinks are unsweetened soymilk, water, herbal tea, and fresh juice). I do make my own bread that is a mix of wheat and white flour, but am new to this so I'm still searching for the perfect recipe, one that is preferably only partially wheat mixed with non-wheat, or completely non-wheat. The staples are whole grain brown rice, whole grain oats, beans, peas, & lentils, and fresh fruits and vegetables. I buy organic when I can, and always wash ingredients. Emphasis is placed on minimally processed foods. Breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner are meals I am prepared to provide, depending on the length of the child's stay, parent requests, and time of day. If a child drinks cow milk or another dairy, I will (of course ;)) serve it if it is provided.
We live in Andersonville/Edgewater, at Hollywood & Clark. We're about a mile west of the Bryn Mawr Red Line stop, and maybe a mile and a half from the Hollywood exit on Lake Shore Drive, and about half a mile from the Broadway/Bryn Mawr/Ridge intersection. Bus Route 22/Clark drops off at Hollywood every 15 minutes or so on weekdays. Daytime Care is currently available from 7am to 7pm Monday through Wednesday for 3 children. My hourly rate is $9, and I keep records for taxes (yours and mine- deduct this next year!) If significant demand is present for Thursday and Friday, I will consider adding these days as well. Reach me on Tribe, by email (eternal.moonbeam@gmail.com) or telephone (773.409.4762) if interested, and please pass this along to anyone else who might be if you are not. Thanks and Happy Day!
Auriel Rene
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