Abundant Horizons, Inc.

Our program includes opportunities for children to have long periods of uninterrupted free time with minimal restrictions. During this time they will be able to play in the dress up area, block area, music area, sand/water/art area or curl up in the reading area. Outdoor time is vital to children's development and this will be offered as often as possible weather permitting. In addition, our staff will be using sign language with the children as we know this allows many children to communicate their needs before verbal language is developed and strengthens verbal language skills at the same time.

Curriculum: Each week's activities will be posted. The activities are well-balanced for group and free play, and consist of learning activities that will help your child develop his/her emotional, physical, intellectual and social skills.

Holidays: We will be closed on the following holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day including Friday and Christmas Day.
Early Closings: Abundant Horizons will close at 4:00 p.m. on the following days:
Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Parent Involvement

At Abundant Horizons, we operate under an Open Door Policy. Parents are welcome to visit the facility at any time. Parents are encouraged to take an active part in their child's care. Whether it is chaperoning on field trips or offering suggestions for crafts, snacks, reading, math, science, or whatever, your input is invaluable. It also shows your child you want to be part of their experience……not just drop them off and pick them up.

Abundant Horizons believes that kids need to be kids and a child's play is the best form of learning. Our research supports our claim that kids do not need electronic technology until they are school age. TV is passive and is considered "watched" whereas computers are seen as interactive and thus "used". Because of this BELIEF parents prefer their children to "use" computers instead of "watching" TV and think that computer "use" is better. In either case the child is not experiencing real life experiences and not using their imagination.

Abundant Horizons will strive to allow your children the opportunity to experience real life experiences helping to develop their imagination, self esteem and the opportunity to develop social skills through interaction with their peers. Your children will have lots of opportunity to experience hands on activities and learn through active play.

Meals & Snacks

Meals and snacks provided by Abundant Horizons are based on the guidelines of the federal food guide. Breakfast is provided until 9 am. Children coming to the daycare after 9 am should be fed before they arrive. Lunch and a nutritious snack in the afternoon are provided for your child.

A weekly menu is posted in the arrival area for your review. Please let me know if there is something on the menu that your child does not like so other provisions (within reason) can be made.

Special Diets: Parents are responsible for meals and snacks for children on special diets.
Infant Food: Parents of infants are responsible for providing formula and other baby foods.
Junk Food: With the exception of birthdays and special occasions, junk food will not be served. Parents are asked NOT to send candy, sweets, gum, and potato chips, or other unhealthy foods with their child.

It is a long day for children who attend daycare. Nap and rest time at the facility is from 12:30 until 2:30 (approximately). All children under five must take a rest period and will be provided a comfortable rest area. Older children must have a rest period during this time and will be supplied with quiet activities.