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My name is Lisa Boerum. This slideshow serves as a “visual resume” of one of the businesses that I owned for many years. Awesome Beginnings Childcare was located just east of Hugo, MN and closed on June 12, 2009. I provided families with quality child care for many years. I was very proud of my business. Caring for children was my professionally chosen career and I loved it. Owning Awesome Beginnings Childcare offered me the chance to make a difference in the world by having a positive effect on the life of a child. Part of my home (1300 square feet) had been custom built for my child care and was used exclusively for child care. Awesome Beginnings Childcare had its own driveway, entrance, kitchen, bathroom, infant/toddler bedroom, office, large playrooms, and a very large fenced playground. The rooms of the child care were divided by 32″ high walls which allowed for close supervision while still allowing the playrooms to be set up into different “learning centers”. Some of the learning centers included Dramatic Play, Blocks, Writing, Math, Manipulatives, Reading Loft, Infant/Toddler Manipulatives, Puzzles & Games, Art, Listening Area, Group Time Area, Music, and more. The benefits that Awesome Beginnings Childcare offered: A curriculum and learning environment that met the children’s social, emotional, physical, intellectual, health, and safety needs and met or exceeded the requirements of Minnesota’s Early Learning Standards and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) code of ethics A system to observe and assess what the children knew in order to plan curriculum that addressed the children’s developmental and learning needs A clean, very organized environment that was well stocked with educational activities, toys and supplies Two experienced providers – I completed the training for the Child Development Associate Credential and I attended about 65 hours of training per year (8 were required). I employed a second provider that also attended annual training. Providers certified/trained in CPR and Emergency Response, SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and Child Passenger Restraint. These certifications were renewed on a regular basis. A smoke and pet free child care environment Excellent references from satisfied clients Worry-free caregiver backgrounds – each year a background study was completed on me, my employee, all my family members (age 13 and up) and my helpers/substitutes. Very competitive child care fees
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Awesome Beginnings
ChildcarePhotos of the
daycare children and their families
have been omitted to protect their
privacy.
Welcome to
Awesome Beginnings Childcare:Was owned by Lisa BoerumWas licensed by the State of MinnesotaWas an in-home childcare set up in the lower level of the Lisa’s home which was used exclusively for childcare (1300 sq. ft.)Had its own kitchen, driveway, parking area, and entrance.Offered a center-like environment with a large variety of learning centersWas located 3 ½ miles east of Hugo, MNOffered two caregivers (owner and employee)Had a 15-passenger van for transporting children to school and field trips Closed on June 12, 2009
The Entrance: lockers for coats & shoes ~ cubbies for belongings & papers
The cubbies have been turned around to hide the name labels for privacy.
Sleeping Bags for Naptime
The Group Room
This room was named the Group Room since it was where
we had “group time” (a.k.a. morning meeting/circle time)
each day.
Group time is a time when children come together as a group for short, meaningful learning experiences. The
children sing, learn, have fun,
solve problems, and talk things
over while learning how to take
turns and how to be a part of a community.
Theme Based Curriculum ~ The books on the bookcases were stored in
bins by theme.
The Computer
Center
In this photo the computer desk is in the Group Room. It was moved to the Preschool Area at a later time.
The Preschool AreaManipulatives, Lego Letter Wall, Math &
Writing Center, Reading Loft, and Computer Center or Listening Center This
area was for ages 3 & up (chokable items).
A large variety of learning
activities were rotated on a
regular basis.
The Listening CenterAudio Programs That Teach
Phonemic Awareness, Letter Sounds, and Phonics
The Dramatic Play Center
The theme in the dramatic play
center was rotated every 7-14 days. Some of the themes
included housekeeping, grocery store, apple
store, flower shop, post office, restaurant, and
hospital.
The Block Center
The items in this center were rotated every 7-14 days and included: Wood unit blocks Soft (foam) unit blocks Large “Lego-type” blocks Block play people/accessories Tools, vehicles & transportation signs Multi-cultural and occupational props Lego Wall and more!
Kitchen ~ Dining ~ Art Rotating 6-week menu Dining/art table with 12 chairs/clip-
on highchairs Upper cabinets with art supplies (out
of reach) Rolling storage cubbies with paper
and art supplies (within reach for independent self-service)
Art Supplies & Daily Curriculum
The Playground
The Infant & Toddler
BedroomTheme: Hey Diddle Diddle(The Cat and the Fiddle)
Hey diddle diddle,The cat and the fiddle,The cow jumped over
the moon.The little dog laughed,
To see such sport,And the dish ran away
with the spoon.
The “Potty” RoomTheme: Rubber Ducky
Diaper Changing
Rubber Duck Theme
Science and Indoor Sensory AreaWater, Sand, Science Experiments, and MORE!
Sensory Play ~ Insect Week
Outdoor Sensory Play
Bubbles & “Baby”
Water Play
Giving the “Babies” a Bath
A Great Way to Spend a Hot Summer Day
Toddler Center
Infants & Toddlers were free to explore all areas except the “Preschool Area” (blocked by short walls and a door) due
to the choking hazards.
Toddler Book Shelves
The Daycare Office(a.k.a. The Cracker
Jack Box)
Continuous rotation of centers requires a lot of
storage!
Thank you for “visiting” Awesome
Beginnings Childcare!
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