Journal 2

Activity 1.1

My daily audience consists of a wide ranch of people.  I am fortunate enough to be surrounded by whites, blacks, hispanics, indians,  vietnamese, and jamaicans. This brings a lot of diversity into the center which is welcomed by all.

Activity 1.2

I dont think anything else is needed. The staff member acknowledged the parent's concern, reassured them that action was taken, and that preventive measures were discussed.  They offered a solution and waited to obtain the parents approval and feedback.  They may have asked if the parents wished to be immediately notified in the future but other than that, i think it was fine.

Activity 1.3

I see Kiddie Haven childcare as a foundation for which children to learn, grow, and develop into loving caring individuals.  We strive to prepare them for elementary school where their social and emotional skills will be enhanced.  We are the most affordable center in our area.  Because of this, I am questioned quite often about whether or not we actually teach. Our focus here at Kiddie Haven is to make certain children are prepared with the basic academic and social skills needed to go to Kindergarten.  We do not have a set curriculum.  The ideas and materials we use have been gathered from learning stores, magazines, workshops, classes, and years of experience.  Kiddie Havens main strength is that we are like family.  We have worked together and built a fellowship that is felt throughout the center.  We welcome all families and potential families the same. My only wish is that we had more space with a better layout. The rooms are awkward and make it challenging to come up with the perfect room arrangement.