Sitter in Hilo, Hawaii

Aloha! I am a licensed home-based provider who takes pride in offering nurturing care for young keiki and supporting work-life balance for the whole ohana. I have over 4 years' experience caring for children aged newborn to six years and hold bachelors' degrees in biology and political science and a juris doctor degree in law. My child care and preschool program were developed with the goal of encouraging and facilitating children's natural curiosity, creativity, and compassion. The information below outlines the Nene's Nest LLC Child Care & Preschool program. Please contact me at 464-0545... or [email protected] to learn more about how we might meet your child care and preschool needs. Mahalo, Auntie Denise Openings: Nene's Nest LLC Child Care & Preschool is now accepting applications for 2 full-time openings available July 29 (infant - 5 years)/ Nene's Nest LLC will be offering a comprehensive Pre-K/Kindergarten-readiness program during the 2015-16 school year Credentials: State of Hawaii DHS Licensed/CPR & First Aid Certified/PATCH Member/USDA Food Program Participant/University of Hawaii Quality Care Program (QCP) Participant Schedule: Monday - Friday/7:00 am - 5:00 pm Meals: Breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, and/or formula or breast milk preparation included Location: Just off Belt Rd, minutes from downtown Hilo & one-block from Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School Monthly Rates: Infant (newborn - 12 months)-- $650/Toddler (1 year - 2 years)-- $625/Preschool/Pre-K (3 years - 5 years)-- $600/*Deposit equal to ½ month's tuition applies/Arbor/Child Care Connections accepted Contact: 464-0545.../[email protected] Program: Nene's Nest LLC believes keiki thrive when they are offered opportunities for learning and social interaction in a safe and nurturing environment. Our program provides for the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of infants and young children by introducing age-appropriate curriculum and activities in a stimulating environment. Nene's Nest LLC nurtures and teaches children within a framework of mindfulness and intentionality, and consistent with sound research and best practices in early childhood development and education. Highlights: Small 4 keiki group/Dynamic multi-age learning model/Daily schedule/Large classroom with learn-through-play centers/Fully fenced outdoor play area/Walking field trips/Interactive play/Authentic experiential learning/Place-based learning/Activities to promote gross and fine motor skill development/ Themed lesson plans & emergent curriculum/ Stimulating multi-sensory environment/Inviting & inspiring atmosphere/ Multicultural learning/Celebration of individual differences while practicing inclusivity/ Subscriptions to: Nat Geo Kids, Highlights High Five, ABC Mouse/Daily activities include: healthy meals; movement-- yoga, dancing, tummy time; reading--interactive story time; music-- listen, play & sing; STEM ed-- age-appropriate introduction to science, technology, engineering, and math concepts; art-- creativity-inspiring projects; downtime-- rest, relaxation & reflection; outdoor play-- fresh air, free play & games; dramatic play-- self-directed play & make-believe; activities of daily living-- practice with self-help, independence, and school-readiness (as appropriate, including post-activity clean-up kokua, brushing teeth & potty training); Pre-K/Kindergarten-readiness curriculum for ages 3 - 5 Non-Discrimination Policy: Nene's Nest LLC does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, ability, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. USDA Policy: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 72... (voice and TDD). Care Plans and Curriculum drawn from literature of the following: National Academy of Sciences (NAS), National Academy of Engineering (NAE), National Research Council (NRC), National Science Foundation (NSF), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Hawaii Association for the Education of Young Children (HAEYC), National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC), Zero to Three, What to Expect the First Year, What to Expect the Second Year, University of Hawaii Center on the Family Learning to Grow (LTG) and Quality Care Program (QCP), Hawaii Early Learning and Development Standards (HELDS), Baby STEPS Hawaii, Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Care Licensing Program, People Attentive to Children (PATCH)