Trigg Tots Early Childhood Center Teaching is only as good as the learning that takes place

Program Services Trigg Tots offers outstanding quality care for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers and After School aged children during the school year. Trigg Tots offers a safe and comfortable environment for children MISSION STATEMENT The Trigg Tots Early Childhood Center is a childcare program offered to any and all Trigg County School employees and students. The program is also offered to any employee who has a grandchild or legal guardianship over a child, a niece or a nephew, the aunt or an uncle of a child who needs care during the school day. The program is also offered to all substitutes of Trigg County Public Schools. The purpose is to provide a safe, nurturing childcare center on the school campus which will meet the developmental needs of the child and emphasize social, physical, mental, emotional, and moral growth in an environment appropriate for the young child.

Recognition of Valuable Contributions in the field of Child Care Awards Voted Best Daycare STARS LEVEL 2 and 3 center

Trigg Tots was selected as an observation site based on STARS 3 program ratings. Our center demonstrated care that is above average in a areas of the STARS rating system guidelines. Trigg Tots was the first and only center to have been chosen in Trigg County.

Certificates and Certifications of Trigg Tots Caregivers Trigg Tots takes pride in displaying what our staff has accomplished. Quality STARS Centers make it accessible for employees to further their education in the field of Early Childhood Education.

Ms. Molly Oliver’s Achievements Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education Director Credential, CCC and Commonwealth Childcare Credential

Ms. Barbara Wharton’s Achievements Commonwealth Childcare CredentialChild Development Associate Degree

Ms. Vonne Harris Achievements CDA Credential Director’s Credential and Commonwealth Childcare Credential

Ms. Melinda Warren Ms. Loretta McDougall Kentucky Childcare Provider and Child Care Assistance Credentials Commonwealth Childcare Credential and Child Development Associate Degree

Ms. Carrie Baker’s Achievements Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education Directors Credential Commonwealth Childcare Credential

After School and Gross Motor Activities Room Trigg Tots is open on Growth Days, Professional Developmental Days at the beginning of the school year and Closing Day at the end of the school year. School Aged children attend on these days and are provided care in this area. Our staff employee, Ms. Brittany Sturgill works with these children and provides them outstanding care. Brittany joined Trigg Tots in 2009 and was part of the Child Development Program that is offered to students from Ms. Ann Bottoms class.

Trigg Tots Infant Room Kentucky Daycare Regulations for Infants are as follows: Age 0-1 Ratio: 1-5 Max Group Size: 10 * Trigg Tots currently has 8 full time infants that are cared for daily. * 2 Classified caregivers provide nurturing care in this room daily. *Trigg Tots cares for children who have parents who are students in all rooms. * CCAP (Commonwealth Childcare Assistance Program is available if needed for assistance. * is the weekly infant rate * The multi-child rate is for 2 children in the center. * Emergency care is available daily Ms. Barbara and Ms. Brittany’s Room Ms. Barbara and Ms. Brittany’s Room

Trigg Tots Toddler Room Kentucky Daycare Regulations for Infants are as follows: Age 1-2 Ratio: 1-6 Max Group Size: 12 * Trigg Tots currently has 10 full time toddlers that are cared for daily. * 2 Classified caregivers provide nurturing care in this room daily. *Trigg Tots cares for children who have parents who are students in all rooms. * CCAP (Commonwealth Childcare Assistance Program is available if needed for assistance. * is the weekly rate for non- potty trained Potty-trained rate * The multi-child rate is for 2 children in the center. * Emergency care is available daily Ms. Loretta and Ms. Mindy’s Room

Trigg Tots Preschool Room Kentucky Daycare Regulations for Infants are as follows: Age 3-5 Ratio: 1-12 Max Group Size: 24 * Trigg Tots currently has 19 full time Preschoolers that are cared for daily. * 1 Classified caregiver along with the Certified Director of the center provide nurturing care in this room daily. * is the weekly Preschool Rate * The multi-child rate is for 2 children in the center. * Emergency care is available daily * Teaching Strategies Gold is the classroom curriculum in Preschool. We also use Dialogic Reading, Monthly Science Spin Newsletters along with Weekly Readers. * Trigg Tots provides parents with a monthly newsletter along with a parent involvement activity that is sent home each week. Children return the activity to school showing parent involvement in which it is displayed in the classroom. We host yearly the St. Jude’s Trike a Thon. * Technology: NABI Jr’s, iPods, Leap Frog Readers and Google Chrome Tablet Ms. Molly and Ms. Carrie’s Room

Good morning Molly, I love your center and I love the layout. I wish every school system could have a center like this in Kentucky. I see the love you have for the children and the quality you want to have in your center. You are a great director. Have a great day. Johnna Black RN CLC, CCHC Regional Promotion Coordinator Childcare Ms. P’Pools sewing machine was a BIG event in Preschool John L. Street Library Ms. Cheryl visits each classroom in the center twice a month bringing new books to center. Reading and hands on learning activities are taught in each classroom upon the visit. Children are allowed to check out books within the classroom from the local library. This past year each classroom was honored with handmade quilts from a local quilting club.

Trigg Tots is operated under the Kentucky Daycare Regulations. We have a yearly on site visit of the center from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. While these rules and guidelines help our center to operate a thriving, safe and nurturing environment we also must abide with rules and regulations that have in the past been very costly for the center in all areas. *Infant Baby Beds: Purchase of 10 new beds with no drop sides. *Food/Snacks: Increase costs each year to provide a balanced meal. *Playground Equipment: Most of the outdoor play toys have been donated from caring families when the center opened. New equipment is needed each year for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. *Shelves that meet height regulations along with rugs and tummy time mats. *Refrigerator in the Preschool Room.