Here is the first edition of Hands & Hearts Newsletter. This is a sample of the type of information you can expect to see in our newsletters. This information is accurate, but it may take a few months to work out all the fine details of the newsletter. Please let me know if you have any ideas, or information you would like to share in the newsletter.
Click here - Sept/Oct 2009 Newsletter
Weekly Menu
Parents please note, that some items may be substituted if an item on the menu is unavailable at meal time. Children must be in care before each meal time in order to be served that meal.
November 2nd - November 6th Weekly Menu
Monday
Breakfast-rice krispies, oranges, and milk
Lunch- cheeseburger, baked beans, sliced strawberries and milk
PM Snack- raw cucumbers & carrots w/ranch and milk
Tuesday
Breakfast- blueberry muffins, bananas, and milk
Lunch- ham/swiss sandwich on sub roll, corn, sliced grapes, and milk
PM Snack- cheese nips, and 100% apple juice
Wednesday
Breakfast- bagel w/cream cheese, cantaloupe, and milk
Lunch- baked chicken, peas & carrots, dinner roll, pineapples, and milk
PM Snack- oats-n-honey granola bar, and milk
Thursday
Breakfast- biscuits, blueberries, and milk
Lunch- cheese quesadilla, raw broccoli, plums, and milk
PM Snack- almonds, and milk
Friday
Breakfast- french toast, applesauce, and milk
Lunch- pork chops, stew tomatoes, white rice, pears, and milk
PM Snack- yogurt, and 100% orange juice
Monday
Breakfast-rice krispies, oranges, and milk
Lunch- cheeseburger, baked beans, sliced strawberries and milk
PM Snack- raw cucumbers & carrots w/ranch and milk
Tuesday
Breakfast- blueberry muffins, bananas, and milk
Lunch- ham/swiss sandwich on sub roll, corn, sliced grapes, and milk
PM Snack- cheese nips, and 100% apple juice
Wednesday
Breakfast- bagel w/cream cheese, cantaloupe, and milk
Lunch- baked chicken, peas & carrots, dinner roll, pineapples, and milk
PM Snack- oats-n-honey granola bar, and milk
Thursday
Breakfast- biscuits, blueberries, and milk
Lunch- cheese quesadilla, raw broccoli, plums, and milk
PM Snack- almonds, and milk
Friday
Breakfast- french toast, applesauce, and milk
Lunch- pork chops, stew tomatoes, white rice, pears, and milk
PM Snack- yogurt, and 100% orange juice
Recalls
Parents/Guardians should check this page often for current recalls on children's products. Rest assured any recalls listed below will have a link to the CPSC website regarding any such recalls.
Also please make special thoughts before purchasing used toys, gear, and furniture for your child/ren. I recently made a purchase of a used crib & dresser set only to find out that my crib (listed below) was included in such a recall. Luckily, I hadn't used the crib and I was able to return the crib to a local retailer for a refund - however this may not always be the case.
Renewed Recall - Simplicity Bassinets
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the CPSC has asked us to help publicize the renewed recall of Simplicity bassinets. The original recall came out in August of 2008. The bassinets included are "Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible "Close Sleeper" Models.
The Simplicity 3-in1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets, including bassinets with the Graco logo, and "Winnie the Pooh motif licensed by Disney Consumer Products, contain metal bars that are covered by an adjustable fabric flap. This fabric flap is secured by Velcro© which are intended to be partially removed when the bassinet is converted into the bedside/close-sleeper mode. If the Velcro fasteners are not properly re-secured when the fabric flap is adjusted, or if the consumer entirely removes the fabric flap exposing the metal bars, an infant can slip through the opening between the lower metal bar and the mattress support and become entrapped and suffocate or strangle. Consumers are urged to check their bassinets to ensure they are not using on the recalled Simplicity bassinets.
For more information on the original recall, please click here.
For information on the renewed recall, please click here.
Simplicity Drop Side Cribs Recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with, Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc. of Reading PA announced on July 2, 2009 a voluntary recall of select models of the Simplicity Drop Side Cribs. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
This recall involves all drop side cribs with a different or "newer" style of plastic hardware from those cribs recalled in September 2007. This newer style of Simplicity hardware can be identified by a flexible plastic tab at the top of the lower tracks. The recalled model numbers include but may not be limited to: 8050, 8325, 8620, 8745, 8748, 8755, 8756, 8765, 8778, 8810, and 8994, 8995, 8996.
For more information on this recall, please click here.
Also please make special thoughts before purchasing used toys, gear, and furniture for your child/ren. I recently made a purchase of a used crib & dresser set only to find out that my crib (listed below) was included in such a recall. Luckily, I hadn't used the crib and I was able to return the crib to a local retailer for a refund - however this may not always be the case.
Renewed Recall - Simplicity Bassinets
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the CPSC has asked us to help publicize the renewed recall of Simplicity bassinets. The original recall came out in August of 2008. The bassinets included are "Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible "Close Sleeper" Models.
The Simplicity 3-in1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets, including bassinets with the Graco logo, and "Winnie the Pooh motif licensed by Disney Consumer Products, contain metal bars that are covered by an adjustable fabric flap. This fabric flap is secured by Velcro© which are intended to be partially removed when the bassinet is converted into the bedside/close-sleeper mode. If the Velcro fasteners are not properly re-secured when the fabric flap is adjusted, or if the consumer entirely removes the fabric flap exposing the metal bars, an infant can slip through the opening between the lower metal bar and the mattress support and become entrapped and suffocate or strangle. Consumers are urged to check their bassinets to ensure they are not using on the recalled Simplicity bassinets.
For more information on the original recall, please click here.
For information on the renewed recall, please click here.
Simplicity Drop Side Cribs Recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with, Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc. of Reading PA announced on July 2, 2009 a voluntary recall of select models of the Simplicity Drop Side Cribs. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
This recall involves all drop side cribs with a different or "newer" style of plastic hardware from those cribs recalled in September 2007. This newer style of Simplicity hardware can be identified by a flexible plastic tab at the top of the lower tracks. The recalled model numbers include but may not be limited to: 8050, 8325, 8620, 8745, 8748, 8755, 8756, 8765, 8778, 8810, and 8994, 8995, 8996.
For more information on this recall, please click here.
Arts & Craft Projects
Paper Bag Pumpkin - Halloween
Here is a great project for you & your little one/s. This would be great to display in a windowsill.
What You Need: paper lunch bag, orange and black tempera paints, paintbrush, rubber band, green pipe cleaner, old newspapers.
paper bag pumpkin supplies
How You Make It: Paint the paper bag orange (You can just paint the front, or the whole thing). Let dry. Fill bag 2/3 full with crumpled-up newspaper. Use rubber band to close off top (Adult will probably need to help with that step). Twist green pipe cleaner around rubber band and curl ends to form stem. Decorate pumpkin with tempera paints.
paper bag pumpkin
This information provided by Free Preschool Crafts. Check out their website for some great craft ideas, that are easy and lots of fun!!
Here is a great project for you & your little one/s. This would be great to display in a windowsill.
What You Need: paper lunch bag, orange and black tempera paints, paintbrush, rubber band, green pipe cleaner, old newspapers.
paper bag pumpkin supplies
How You Make It: Paint the paper bag orange (You can just paint the front, or the whole thing). Let dry. Fill bag 2/3 full with crumpled-up newspaper. Use rubber band to close off top (Adult will probably need to help with that step). Twist green pipe cleaner around rubber band and curl ends to form stem. Decorate pumpkin with tempera paints.
paper bag pumpkin
This information provided by Free Preschool Crafts. Check out their website for some great craft ideas, that are easy and lots of fun!!
Current Availability
Hands & Hearts Child Care currently has a provider/child ratio of 4. This means I can have no more than 4 children in my care at one time, however I can have no more than 2 children under the age of 2.
Before & After School Slots - No openings
Part Time (Day) Slots - No openings
Full or Part Time (Overnight) Slots - 1 opening available
Hourly, Drop-In, PCS, or Volunteer Slots - 4 openings available
All openings listed above should be verified, and the provider should be contacted for exact times and openings of availability. If you are looking for child care please use the contact form at the bottom of this page to send me a message or feel free to give me a call at (706)-280-8848
Before & After School Slots - No openings
Part Time (Day) Slots - No openings
Full or Part Time (Overnight) Slots - 1 opening available
Hourly, Drop-In, PCS, or Volunteer Slots - 4 openings available
All openings listed above should be verified, and the provider should be contacted for exact times and openings of availability. If you are looking for child care please use the contact form at the bottom of this page to send me a message or feel free to give me a call at (706)-280-8848
Information
Our Philosophy
It is the philosophy of Hands & Hearts Child Care that children should have an enjoyable, loving, supportive, educational, comfortable, and safe atmosphere in which individual & cultural differences are valued for the child to explore and discover. Every child is encouraged to explore, discover, and learn through arts and crafts, music, books, science experiments, games, outdoor play, dramatic play and the encouragement of questions. Rhymes, poetry, reading, writing, movement, math and science skills are incorporated through various methods. Activities are planned to support the learning process and address each child's physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and creative development. Activities tend to be open-ended and are mostly process, not product, oriented because they promote self-learning, problem solving, and creativity in children.
Our Hours
Hands & Hearts Child Care is open Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. After hours and drop-in care may be arranged in advance. There is a possibility for full time overnight care depending on hours, and current availability of my overnight ratio. Please use the contact form at the bottom of this page to verify any openings.
Types of Care
Hands & Hearts Child Care will be providing the following types of care for children:
Before & After School Care
Full Time Care
Part Time Care
Hourly/Drop-In Care
PCS Care
Volunteer Care
Extended Child Care
If you need more information on obtaining the Free Extended Child Care, PCS Care & Volunteer Care please contact the Holloman FCC Office at (575)-572-5848. Please use the contact form at the bottom of the page to verify any openings.
Our Location
Hands & Hearts Child Care is located on Holloman AFB. At this time since I am located on base, I can only provide care to families that have base access.
Our Rates
Please contact Hands & Hearts Child Care for our current rates. Rates may vary, so it's best to set up an interview to get the most accurate rate for your child care need. Hands & Hearts Child Care accepts Subsidy. Subsidy is an Air Force program to help with the cost of full time child care. Parents wanting more information on Subsidy, should contact the Holloman FCC Office at (575)-572-5848.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Afternoon snack will be served daily to those children who are receiving care during meal times. Hands & Hearts Child Care is enrolled in the U.S.D.A Food Program. All meals will be nutritious and well balanced. No child will be required to eat a food that he/she does not like. Please note: Parents may not send food or snacks with children.
Health & Safety
Hands & Hearts Child Care strives to comply with Air Force health and safety standards for FCC homes. Our home is smoke free. Floors are swept/vacuumed daily, the appropriate bleach solution is used to disinfect diaper, play and preparation areas, and bags coming into the home are kept out of children's reach, as are knives, and other sharp objects. Additionally my home is monitored by FCC staff at least once per month to ensure compliance with program guidelines.
Confidentiality
Hands & Hearts Child Care will maintain the confidentiality and respect the privacy of each family enrolled for care by not discussing their child(ren) or family issues with other parents, providers, or anyone other than child(ren)'s immediate family. Exception: The provider may contact FCC staff for guidance as needed to manage his/her FCC program.
It is the philosophy of Hands & Hearts Child Care that children should have an enjoyable, loving, supportive, educational, comfortable, and safe atmosphere in which individual & cultural differences are valued for the child to explore and discover. Every child is encouraged to explore, discover, and learn through arts and crafts, music, books, science experiments, games, outdoor play, dramatic play and the encouragement of questions. Rhymes, poetry, reading, writing, movement, math and science skills are incorporated through various methods. Activities are planned to support the learning process and address each child's physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and creative development. Activities tend to be open-ended and are mostly process, not product, oriented because they promote self-learning, problem solving, and creativity in children.
Our Hours
Hands & Hearts Child Care is open Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. After hours and drop-in care may be arranged in advance. There is a possibility for full time overnight care depending on hours, and current availability of my overnight ratio. Please use the contact form at the bottom of this page to verify any openings.
Types of Care
Hands & Hearts Child Care will be providing the following types of care for children:
Before & After School Care
Full Time Care
Part Time Care
Hourly/Drop-In Care
PCS Care
Volunteer Care
Extended Child Care
If you need more information on obtaining the Free Extended Child Care, PCS Care & Volunteer Care please contact the Holloman FCC Office at (575)-572-5848. Please use the contact form at the bottom of the page to verify any openings.
Our Location
Hands & Hearts Child Care is located on Holloman AFB. At this time since I am located on base, I can only provide care to families that have base access.
Our Rates
Please contact Hands & Hearts Child Care for our current rates. Rates may vary, so it's best to set up an interview to get the most accurate rate for your child care need. Hands & Hearts Child Care accepts Subsidy. Subsidy is an Air Force program to help with the cost of full time child care. Parents wanting more information on Subsidy, should contact the Holloman FCC Office at (575)-572-5848.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Afternoon snack will be served daily to those children who are receiving care during meal times. Hands & Hearts Child Care is enrolled in the U.S.D.A Food Program. All meals will be nutritious and well balanced. No child will be required to eat a food that he/she does not like. Please note: Parents may not send food or snacks with children.
Health & Safety
Hands & Hearts Child Care strives to comply with Air Force health and safety standards for FCC homes. Our home is smoke free. Floors are swept/vacuumed daily, the appropriate bleach solution is used to disinfect diaper, play and preparation areas, and bags coming into the home are kept out of children's reach, as are knives, and other sharp objects. Additionally my home is monitored by FCC staff at least once per month to ensure compliance with program guidelines.
Confidentiality
Hands & Hearts Child Care will maintain the confidentiality and respect the privacy of each family enrolled for care by not discussing their child(ren) or family issues with other parents, providers, or anyone other than child(ren)'s immediate family. Exception: The provider may contact FCC staff for guidance as needed to manage his/her FCC program.
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