Goals

It is my vision to provide your child with a fun early-childhood program within a safe home environment.

My goals in caring for your child are to:

• Provide a safe, nurturing environment that is as much like home as possible

• Guide social development through positive interactions, building healthy relationships

• Introduce art, music, math, literacy, language, and science concepts through curriculum planning that is inclusive of all abilities and needs

• Observe, assess, and plan curriculum to encourage school readiness

At Lil’ Bears Childcare we believe…

• Children should be in a home-like setting in their early years where they feel safe and happy

• Learning should happen because of fun, developmental activities

• Children should learn how to relate to others with respect and honesty

• Time should be allowed for children to play in groups and individually

• The family and the provider should work together as a team to provide a positive experience for the children

Lil’ Bears Childcare is licensed for 12, caring for children 6 weeks through 12 years of age. We admit children of any racial, national, religious, ethnic origin, or ability level from all backgrounds, belief systems, family dynamics, and orientations. In short, we recognize and invite the participation of all people, not discriminating on any basis in the administration of our program.

At Lil’ Bears we accept learners from all ethnic backgrounds. The primary language we communicate in is English. If you communicate more comfortably in another language, please let us know. We will make every effort to make our materials and communications accessible for you in your home language. We will also incorporate your child’s language and culture into our visuals and communications as much as possible.

We maintain confidentiality and respect the family’s right to privacy, refraining from disclosure of confidential information, unless we have reason to believe that a child’s welfare is at risk. All child records are retained for 7 years after withdrawal.  Legal guardians may have access to their child’s records during hours the facility is open.

A copy of the State of Maine Rule Relating to the Licensing of Family Child Care Providers can be obtained at http://maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/ec/occhs/cclicensing.htm.  See “Rules for Family Child Care Providers”.  Licensing inspection results and water test results are public information and are posted on the parent bulletin board at childcare.