Child Care Tour Packet
Quality Care … Creative Curriculum…
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Glory Land Kids
409 S. Main St
Seneca, Il 61360
815-357-6557
Dear Prospective Family,
We want to thank you for touring our Center today. We are committed to offering you and
your child the best possible Center! We will meet and exceed your expectations because
of our great team, this is what sets our center apart the rest. They work so hard to
consistently deliver the best possible environment and experience for every child.
We hope your tour today and the enclosed information will be useful in assisting you
making a decision on child care, we know it’s a difficult one. If you should have any
questions please do not hesitate to call. Again, thank you for your time. It was a pleasure
meeting your family.
Regards,
Barbara Russell
Owner/Director
409 S. Main Street
Seneca, IL 61360
815-357-6557
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Full Day Educational Child Care
Our Mission
We focus on providing the highest quality care for young children age 6
weeks to 12 years old in a secure and loving environment. Each child is a
special gift from God with their own unique and special qualities. We nurture
those qualities and providing quality learning which offers a variety of
attractive stimulating activities, which promote physical, social, emotional,
creative, cognitive and spiritual development.
Why choose us?
 The Center is safe, clean and welcoming.
 The classroom content and design is fun and interesting.
 Our curriculums are creative so it’s fun learning all day!
 American Sign Language is taught in the Infant/Toddler Room.
 We also offer School Age Before & After Care
 School drop off and pick up.
Quality care….Creative Curriculum…
Glory Land Kids
Child Care
Infant
(6 weeks – 14 months)
The Infant program is designed to give personal attention to your child. The
individualized program will help your child develop with language, baby sign language,
gross and fine motor and socialization skills through play. Days are filled with music,
dance, story times, sign language and more. For younger infants we do our best to stay
on your feeding and sleeping schedule for your child.
Toddlers
15 months – 2 years
The individualized program will help your child develop with language, baby sign
language, gross and fine motor and socialization skills through structure and
unstructured play. Their days are filled with music, art, dance, story times, sign language
and more. Their days are filled with music, art, dance, story times, sign language and
more. We work with you and your child on potty training.
Preschool
(3 years – 5 years)
We believe children show much success when involved in hands on learning activities
and play. The design and flow of the classrooms prove beneficial to the learning process.
Our experienced teaching staff delivers a creative curriculum that keeps the children
interested and involved. We are a full year educational child care center, our year round
curriculum includes circle time, fine/gross motor skills, art, center time (dramatic play,
sand/water play, block play and manipulative) science, music, and story time. We also
individualize our learning time to best fit your child’s need in learning.
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Infant/Toddlers
6:00 to 6:50
Children’s Arrival ~ Complete the child’s daily information on the Infant’s Daily
Report as they come in: when did they eat last, wake up, diaper change and
any special instructions for the day.
Following Schedule is for Young Infants (6weeks – 7 months)
Each child’s individual schedule will be will be determined according to the
Infant’s Daily Schedule at sign in. Eat as needed, sleep as needed, and change
diapers as needed.
Following Schedule is for Older/Mobile Infants (8 months – 14 months)
Each child’s individual schedule will be will be determined according to the
Infant’s Daily Schedule at sign in. Eat as needed, sleep as needed, and change
diapers as needed but they will begin trying to add a little structure for the
day.
6:50 - 8:00
Diapering/Hand washing/Breakfast/quiet play
8:00 - 9:00
Inside play time – floor play/tummy time/large motor
Older children story time, music, art
9:00 - 9:05
Hand washing for snack
9:05 - 9:25
Snack Time- finger food eg. Cheerio, Kix, banana…
9:25 - 10:00
Outside Play dress for outside. Supervise and interact with children as they
explore their environment.
10:00 - 10:10
Diapering/ Hand washing
10:00 – 10:40
Inside play time – floor play/tummy time/large motor
10:40 – 10:55
songs and short stories
10:55 – 11:00
Hand washing for lunch
11:00 – 11:30
Lunch
11:30 -12:15
Diapering / Hand washing/Free Play
12:15 – 2:30
Nap Time
2:30 – 3:00
Diapering/ Hand washing/Free Play
3:00 – 3:15
P.M. Snack
3:15 – 4:00
Inside Play floor play/tummy time/large motor
Outdoors Play Supervise and interact with children as they explore their
environment when weather permits
4:00 – 4:15
Diaper and toileting /Hand washing
4:15 - 6:00
Inside Play Self-direct play until parents arrive. Checking and changing diapers
as needed. Late snacks will be offered during this time.
2 years – 5 years old
6:00 to 7:30
7:30 to 8:00
Children’s Arrival ~ Free Play in quiet areas
Children being potty trained will be taken as needed
Prepare for Day Brush Teeth/Restroom/ Hand washing
Diaper and toileting/Free Play
8:00 to 8:20
Circle Time finger plays, songs and short stories
8:20 to 850
Craft/Learning time/Free play – craft time/teacher directed play, table play
8:50 to 9: 00
Clean up/hand washing
9:00 to 9:15
Snack Time
9:20 to 9:30
Inside play time – Child directed play, table play, art time
9:20 to 10:20
Music Time/Finger Plays
10:20 to 10:50
Outside Play(when weather permits)/Science Time
10:50 to 11:00
Hand washing/Bathroom
11:00 to 11:30
Lunch
11:30 to 12:10
Area play – teacher directed play, table play
12:10 to 12:20
Diapering and Toileting / Hand washing
12:20 to 12:30
Stories
12:30 to 2:30
Nap Time
2:30 to 2:50
Diapering and Toileting / Hand washing/free play
2:50 to 3:00
P.M. Snack
3:00 to 3:50
Outdoors Play (when weather permits) / Area play Self-directed play
3:50 to 4:00
Diaper and toileting /Hand washing
4:00 to 6:00
Area Play Self-direct play in centers
5:30 Snack provided for as needed for children staying late.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q Who owns the Center?
A
The Center is owned and operated by Barbra Russell who has lived in Seneca since 2006.
Q How long has the Center been open?
A
We opened our doors on March 2011
Q What are your hours?
A
We are open Monday – Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Our scheduled holiday’s off is enclosed
in this brochure.
Q What is considered Full Time or Part Time?
A
Part time is the number of hour your child attend a day (6:00am – 12:00pm) or (12:00pm – 6:00pm)
Q What are the Teacher to Child ratio?
A
While we strive to exceed ratio at all times, our licensor has set the following ratios that we always
meet:
Infant ......1 to 4 Toddlers …… 1 to 5 2’s ..... 1 to 8 Preschool …. 1 to 10 School Age ….. 1- 20
Q Are the Teachers licensed?
A
Yes, all Teachers must meet DCFS requirements minimum requirements Associate in Early Childhood
Education .
Q Do you do background checks on your employees?
A
Yes, all potential employees are checked through Department of Child Family Services state
background checks.
Q Do your Teachers have their First Aid and CPR?
A
Although our licensor only requires First Aid and CPR for 1 person on site we require all employees to
hold current certificates in both. We are also required to renew our certificates yearly.
Q Do we have to pay for days when children are absent?
A
Yes, parents are responsible to pay for all days children are contracted for that includes holidays and
any other closings due to weather or unforeseen conditions. Parent are given a number of exempt days
a year to use as you would like: holidays, vacation, snow days, any 8 days throughout the year.
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Tuition
Any changes of
scheduled day must be
cleared through the
Director.
3 yrs. – 5 yrs. old
Type of Service
Weekly Tuition
Full Time
$150
Three Days
$96
Two Days
$64
NO CONTRACT,
NO SET DAYS
(Limited of 2 months)
Full Day — More than 4 Hours
Half Day — 4 Hours or Less
2 Child
10% off
Oldest
Child
3 or more
Children
15% off
Oldest Child
3 yrs. –
5 yrs. old
15 Months35 Months
Infants –
14 Months
Weekly Tuition
Weekly Tuition
$174
$175
$111
$114
$74
$76
15 Months35 Months
Infants –
14 Months
$32
$37
$38
$7.00 hr.
$7.00 hr.
$7.00 hr.
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Registration Process
Once you’ve made the decision to enroll your child at Glory Land Kids the
enrollment process is easy:
 Call and find out if we have the days available that meet your needs and confirm when
your child will start. You will be given a registration package to complete.
 Once you have received your registration package, complete the packet and return it
along with your one-week non-refundable deposit. Information available to any family
needing finical assistances upon request. Complete packet and return it with Enrollment
Packet (must have Birth Certificate and child physical and immunization records or a
letter from physician stating date for appointment before starting day)
 Before your child’s first day feel free to schedule a trial day, so your child can see
the Center, teachers and new friends again. There is no charge for the day.
 Please note that we do not hold a spot without a contract and a deposit.
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Holiday Closing Schedule
Glory Land Kids will be closed on the following holiday’s to allow our employees time off
to enjoy with their families. As stated in our Parent Handbook, tuition is due on all of these
days unless you are taking and exempted day and have turned your coupon in two weeks ahead
of time.
HOLIDAYS
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Good Friday
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day and
Friday After
Christmas Eve – Day After Christmas
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