Steele County Child Care Providers - Recently Updated Pages

Shelly Wencl

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:25:19 CST

Hello, my name is Shelly. I have been a licensed childcare provider for 4 years. I live on the east of Owatonna. I am located near Jaycee Park. I enjoy working with kids & playing down with them. I have the Child Care Specialist from Rasmussen Business College.

I have been caring for children for 11 years at Wee Pals Childcare Center, Kids 101 at New Richland and now at my home. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. In the child care field I have more than 10 hours of training. I have completed Car Seat training every 5 years and SIDS training every year. My house is smoke free.

I have a big backyard with a playground that is fenced in. On the outside I have a shed full of toys for all ages. I play games with the child such as kick ball, baseball or just having fun. In the inside of my home I provide lots of learning toys for all ages. Please contact me at s_wencl@yahoo.com or 507-456-2240

Openings:

I currently have many openings for infant/toddler, preschool, & school-age openings

I take drop-ins

Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (flexable) M-F I accept Full & Part Time children.
I take Drop-Ins

Experience:

College-Rasmussen for Child Care Specialist in 2000-2001
CPR First Aid
I have worked at Wee Pals for 5 years and Kid 101 in New Richland for 2 years.

Program:

I provide each child an atmosphere of sharing, caring, and loving. I provide a learning program which includes scheduled activities, group time, art time, outdoor time, and rest time. During the summer time we walk to the park, walk to the library, and take some field trips. I also provide a newsletter for each month to let the parents know what is going on, what we are learning, and what activities we are doing.

Michelle Ferch

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:15:22 CST

Openings:

Toddler/Preschool

Hours: 7:00 a.m. - ?
Rates: call for rates
I receive paid holidays

I am CPR/First Aid, & SIDS certified and always keep that current
And also have a fenced in yard.
I am located on the NE end of town - close to McKinley & Willow Creek Schools

Gwen Carlson

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:06:00 CST

Hello, I am Gwen Carlson I've been doing daycare since May 2003. I live on the NE side of Owatonna in a quiet cul-de-sac. I am married with 4 children of my own. We also have two dogs, a mini dachshund and a yellow lab/cocker spanial mix. They are both great arround the kids.

Openings:

Preschool

My hours of operation are 5:15am-5:15 pm Monday thru Friday.
I charge hourly rates: Full-time (Over 30 hrs a week) $2.75 Part-time (20-29.75 hrs a week) $3.25
I accept children from the age of 6weeks until 6 years.

you can visit my web page at gwensdaycare.weebly.com my e-mail is GMC2828@yahoo.com or call at 507-444-9662

Vicky Lysne

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:00:49 CST

My name is Vicky, I have been doing child care for 20 years. I have 5 children of my own & have been married for 27 years. I love caring for children! My home is a family environment with both learning & fun-time. I have a fenced back yard and a large play area for the children. You may contact me at vlysne@charter.net for more information.

Openings:

Currently I have openings: preschool-school-age

Hours: 6:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Rates: Please call for rates.

Experience:

I have been a licensed daycare provider for 19 years.
I belong to the parent provider program.
I am a board member of the Steele County Child Care Association

Program:

I have a daycare curriculum which includes painting, cutting, learning colors, numbers, and shapes and much more. we also work with play-dough and puzzles and have fun play. We go for walks, and try to get outside each day if weather permits.

Cathy Guimond

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:58:04 CST

Hello, my name is Cathy Guimond and I have been a licensed childcare provider for 8 years. I have been married for 20 years and my husband is employed as a Production Engineer. We have 3 children.

Openings:

1 infant & 1 toddler/pre-schooler

*my childcare hours are from 6:15 a.m. until 5:15 p.m.
*I offer parents 1 week of vacation/sick time to use througout the year
*I accept full and part-time children

About my program:

pre-school curriculum
food program
holiday and birthday parties
large playground area
daily walks (weather permitting)
daily report sent home each day
CPR & First Aid certified
continual childcare training

In this childcare home we follow a daily routine with many acitivites included throughout the day for the children to learn and enjoy. Please call for additional information at 455-1283 or e-mail me at gemo4@charter.net

Philomena's Love and Learning Childcare

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:42:52 CDT

Hello my name is Philomena (Phil). I have been a Licensed Childcare provider for over 22 years. I live in the North West side of Owatonna. I have my Child Development Associate Credential, Which showed that I am Proficient in 13 areas regarding Childcare. I love caring for Children and watching them grow into, confident young people. I teach pre-school curriculum, no need to try to find rides to and from preschool if you don't want to. Email me at aps1979@bevcomm.net to get more information and set up an appointment, to visit my home.

Openings:

2 toddlers, 2 preschool, 2 school age

Hours: 5:45am-5pm Monday through Friday

About Me:

I've been caring for children for over 22 years I am a mother to three grown children, over 28 years experience as a mom. I have My Child Development Associate Credential, come check my portfolio. I I'm certified in CPR and First Aid and I'm also an instructor, for Steele County Red Cross. I have more then 12 hours of training each year in Child care field. I have completed Car Seat Training every 3 years. I have experience in caring for children with special needs, I am a special needs mentor. Looking for references I have many you can check out.

My Program:

Love and Learning Child Care

Philomena Seykora

Licensed Child Care Provider

I, provide a child care atmosphere of love, caring. and sharing in a secure home setting. I provide a relaxed learning environment with scheduled activities with flexibility such as Circle time, reading, exercise, Puppet Theater, outdoor time, and stimulating curriculum. I encourage free play where the children choose activities. My goal is the children will feel safe and secure in my child care setting. In my Program I strive to meet the specific needs of children and who with parents, work to nurture children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth in a child development framework:

The Love Learning Way.
Check me out 455-1992 or email me at aps1979@bevcomm.net

Diane Sexter

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:38:45 CDT

Hello, my name is Diane Sexter. 1121 Sumac Ave “just four blocks west off of McKinley ST” I am located on a very quiet street & provide a fenced in play area. I am within walking distance of Minot Brown Park & Morehouse Park. Contact me at dianth@charter.net or Diane @ 455-1756

Openings:

Preschool, Infant, Toddler

Hours: Monday thru Friday “will consider weekends if needed”
Time: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM - flexible
Rates: Upon request
Will accept full/part time & on call

Diane Sexter
Diane's Daycare

Janet Harvey

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:52:00 CDT

My name is Janet Harvey, I have been a licensed daycare provider for 25 years. I offer curriculum, outdoor time, walks, library and a federally funded food program. I am CPR/First Aid certified, certified for SIDS/SBS and take yearly child care training.

About Me:

Child care has been a wonderful profession for me. My goal for the day is to have the children have fun while learning scholastically and socially.

Call me at 507.451.4336 or janetharvey78@hotmail.com

Creative Adventures Child Care

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:58:53 CDT

Hello, my name is Christy. I have been providing licensed home childcare for 7 years. I am located on the northeast end of Owatonna on a very private dead end street with a large 1 acre backyard. I love caring for children, helping them learn, & watching them grow. I started this website to help parents find quality providers in their area. I heard a lot of feedback from parents on how hard it is to find a provider with openings so I am trying to make it easier for parents to find a quality, licensed provider who will fit their needs. This also helps providers fill their openings as soon as one is available. My e-mail address is cshanson@charter.net please feel free to e-mail me with any questions.

Openings

Currently I have 1 infant/toddler, 1 preschool opening

My hours are 7:00 - 4:30
I accept Full & Part Time children.
Call for rates.
I receive vacation, sick time, & holidays.

About Me

I have 8 years of experience as a licensed childcare professional.
I have15 years of childcare experience as a licensed child care provider, as a nanny, working in a child care center, & a Girl Scout camp counselor.
I am currently on the board of directors for the Steele County Child Care Association.
I am currently working to complete my CDA (Childhood Develpment Associate)
I am currently on the board of directors at Associated Preschool.
I am an experienced mother of three school age children.
I attend at least 12 hours childcare training per year.
I am certified in CPR/First Aid & keep certifications current
I attend SIDS & SBS (shaken baby syndrome) training annually.
I attend a 3 hour car seat safety training class as required.
I am a certified home health care aid.
I have experience caring for children with special needs.

About My Program

I offer a loving family environment for children so they feel at home while parents are working. I offer a full preschool curriculum for 3 - 5 year-olds. No need to find rides to & from preschool. I utilize an early learning curriculum with an emphasis on readying children for kindergarten. I have a large outdoor play area with two play sets. One for older children & one for younger children. I have a large outdoor playhouse that the children love to play house in . I have monthly visits from the library that bring us many new books to read at story time. We have special activities in the summer including sprinkler play & frequent park visits. I am on a state certified food program & serve nutritious meals & snacks. We do arts & crafts, story time, indoor & outdoor play, park visits, walks, & special occasion parties. We have lots of fun everyday. Caring for children is my profession of choice. I enjoy children; playing with them, talking with them, teaching them, & meeting their physical & emotional needs.

I communicate with parents each day on children's activities & accomplishments. I also send home quarterly newsletters with written updates for each child's progress. I offer parents names & numbers of reliable licensed back-up providers in case of illness or vacation. If this sounds like the caring enriching environment you are looking for please call me at (507) 446-0329 or e-mail me at cshanson@charter.net

Patti's Place

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:23:49 CDT

pattisplace@charter.net

Call for more information 451-3211

Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Rates: $23.00 per day guaranteed rate
I receive paid vacation, sick time, & holidays

Steele County Child Care Providers

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:58:07 CDT

Welcome to the Steele County Child Care Association Providers Support Site.

This informative site will help you find, as well as, interview for a quality child care provider. It will provide important questions for you to ask in the interview process when searching for a childcare provider. This site will also provide you with information to find a provider in your area.

Providers will update their openings frequently to save you time with your search.To help make your search easier providers will list their openings near the top of the page in red & their hours, rates, & other important information near the top of the page in blue.

Please click on features to the right to find the page you are looking for. There are local childcare providers webpages, the Interview Questions page, & the Things You Should Know to Keep a Good Provider page.

Owatonna/Steele County Childcare Association Providers Support site does not guarantee the quality of the providers listed on this site. Parents must thoroughly interview & check references of providers they interview.

If you are a provider that wishes to join this site you must be a member of the Steele County Childcare Association. You must also e-mail your profile to me. Please do not try to add it yourself. Feel free to e-mail me with questions or to join the SCCCA site cshanson@charter.net.

Nicole Cook

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:48:44 CDT

Hi, my name is Nicole Cook. I live on the Southeast side of Owatonna at 725 Truman ave, 2 blocks from Lincoln school. Please feel free to call or e-mail me with any questions at 507-213-4125 or nicole31@gmail.com Check out my website at www.cozycornerdaycare.weebly.com for more information & current updates on my openings.

Susan Chavez

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:12:26 CDT

Weekend Daycare
Sat-Sun 1st & 2nd shift
Drop-in's welcome

About me:

Lot's of love, playtime, activities and fun Great rates, food program Non-smoking environment Ages 1yr to 10 yrs old Pets (1 hamster) Lots of supervised outside activities (if weather permitting) No fenced in yard Best time to reach me is after 7 pm Susan Chavez Home (507) 451-1997 Cell (909) 835-8973 Email chica2@localnet.com

Cheryl B's Child Care

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:06:31 CDT

Openings: Available

Hours: 6:45 a.m. - 4:25 p.m. Monday through Friday I accept full & part time children Rate: Call for rates I receive paid vacation, sick time, & holidays

About me:

Licensed since 1994, continuous training in child care and yearly training in CPR & SIDS. My little friends and I spend our days learning, laughing, & loving! I provide monthly calendars to my families with our daily "lessons" so the children know what to expect each day. We work on kindergarten readiness and overall lessons in life. Our special motto is "be kind and be safe". Feel free to call me Cheryl Braget at 456-0603 with questions or to set up an interview.

Interview questions

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:41:09 CDT

Many new parents go into an interview unsure of what question to ask the provider and often times unsure of what they are looking for in a childcare provider. I will start with some basic questions to ask yourself when beginning your search & then move onto questions to ask when interviewing a childcare provider.

First ask yourself where you want your child to be located at.

This is important because it will make a difference in how much time you get to spend with your child.
Consider do you want to have your child close to where you work so you can pick them up quickly in the event of illness (check your providers illness policy) or injury? Would you like the daycare close to your home so your child doesn't have to travel a longer distance in the car? Sometimes halfway in between work & home is a great compromise. For older children you may want them close to their schools.

Interview Questions

Providers should provide you with their policies & sit down & talk to you about them. If they don't have any policies to provide you with ask them to put something in writing.

Always ask for references. I think it is very wise to check out at least 2 references. If you are changing daycares don't be surprised if you are asked for references as well.
Do you transport children in a vehicle?
Do you provide car seats or do I?
Do you accept breastmilk?
Do you provide formula/baby food?
What type of learning goes on? Curriculum based, play based, etc.
What types of activities do you do w/children?
Do children have a scheduled nap time, lunchtime, etc.
How do you handle potty training?
What type of discipline is utilized? Such as time-outs or loss of privileges.
Hours.
What are the late fees for not being on time to pick up/or drop off?
Policies on illness. Such as how high of a temp before the parent gets a phone call.
How much paid sick time do you receive?
How much paid vacation do you receive?
What are your paid holidays?
Are you guaranteed?
Is there a penalty for late payment/returned check fee?
Do you have annual reviews/raises? (cost of living raise)
Budget - Many people have no idea what childcare costs in their area.

Call around to several providers & check rates for your area. Remember you get what you pay for & cheapest does not mean quality. In-home childcare rates run anywhere from $2.50 an hour to $3.50 an hour or more, which translates to $22 to $32 a day. Be prepared to pay this rate whether your child is in attendance or not as most providers have a guaranteed rate. Also expect to pay more for more experienced providers. Experienced providers usually make more just like people who have seniority at a regular workplace. New providers sometimes start out at a very low rate but have to raise them later after realizing how much it costs to run in-home childcare. Be cautious if choosing a provider based on solely on a lower rate, which the provider can raise at any time at their discretion.

Dawn Liverseed

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:25:37 CDT

My name is Dawn. I have been licensed since 2002. I previously worked with the mentally handicapped since 1992. I am 1/2 block from Brown Park and 2 Blocks from Kaplan Woods. I have a swing set in my backyard. My neighborhood is quiet. I have a security system in my house. I am married to my husband John & we have 2 children. We are members at Good Shepard Lutheran Church. Please e-mail me at dawnsseedlings@yahoo.com for more information.

Openings:

1 toddler - 2 preschool

Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Rates: I accept Full & Part Time children
I receive paid vacation, paid sick time, & paid holidays.

Experience:

CPR
First Aid
Behaviors Training
Food Handling Training

Program:

I have a Christian curriculum for ages 18 mo up to school age. I have a sandbox & swing set in my backyard. I like to go on walks with my daycare children & to Brown Park also to Kaplan Woods & Lake Kohlmeier. If a parent works out of town & needs driving time past 5:30 p.m. I am flexible in closing.

Kim For Kid's Daycare

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:50:41 CST

Hi, my name is Kim Harpel. I am a licensed child care provider. I have been practicing daycare since January of 1996. I am located in the Washington School Disctrict, on the east side of town, near Jaycee Park.

Openings: 2 preschool openings (ages 2-4)

Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
I accept Full-Time children (ages 6 weeks to Kindergarten)
Rates are available upon request
My Phone # is 507-455-0880
Email: kdaycare96@charter.net

About Me:

* I attend at least 12 hours of yearly child care training * I am a member of the Steele County Child Care Association * I beling to the Parent/Provider Food Program * I am certified in CPR/First Aid and keep these certifications current * I am trained annually in SIDS/SBS

About My Program:

* Loving and Caring Family Environment
* Mother Goose PReschool Program
* Arts and Crafts
* Indoor/Outdoor play area
* Fenced in yard
* Monthly visits from the library
* Holiday Parties
* References upon request

Maryann's Kid's Care

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:14:18 CST

Hi, I am Maryann of Maryann's Kid's Care you may contact me at 455-3088 for any additional information or to set up an interview.

Current Openings: 1 infant, 1 toddler, 1 preschool

Hours: 6:30 - 4:15
Rates: Call for rates
I receive paid vacation & holidays. Rates are guaranteed.

About me:

I have been a licensed daycare provider for over 14 years. I am a licensed nurse with 2 children. Both my children & I are CPR & First Aid certified. My daycare participates with the Public Library Program. I have a large play area inside & out. A fenced-in yard provides safe play. We celebrate all holidays with special crafts & parties.

About my program:

I encourage communication with all families. A monthly news letter is sent home. This is a great way to keep the lines of communication open and you can see the growth in your child's activities and any mile stones. My daycare is enrolled in Providers Choice Food Program, to ensure nutritious meals daily. I live on a quiet horseshoe which gives us peaceul walks. Please call Maryann at 455-3088 for an interview today!!!

Bonnie Johnson

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:45:02 CST

Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
I get paid for 6 holidays and 1 week of vacation
Please call for rates

Program:
I have a daily curriculum
My phone number is 451-3364
I am on a federal food program
CPR & First Aid trained
Certified SIDS/SBS
Yearly child care training
Fenced in yard

Building Blocks Daycare is in a new home in the country between Owatonna & Claremont, just off Hwy 14

My website is buildingblocksdaycare.weebly.com

Cindy's Child Care

Hanson'sPlayPlace — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:33:18 CDT

I have been a licensed provider for 18 years. Great location with easy access to the interstate. Please call me with questions or to inquire about availability 507-455-2840 or e-mail me at cdnasjohnson@charter.net

Openings:

Openings available

Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (flexible)
Rates:
I accept both Full & Part time children