My staff and I believe our job as a childcare Provider is to support the role of the parent. My staff and I will strive to enhance the physical, emotional and cognitive growth of every child. My staff and I use only positive methods of child guidance. We are a play based and nature based childcare. Where children learn to play, and play to learn.

 

 We at Tiny Toes Childcare, believe that a great caregiver gives love, laughs, engages, respects each child’s individuality, and provides a clean and safe environment. Each child’s social, physical, and emotional development, along with their safety, and happiness are our top priorities. We are committed to each child’s care and early education.

 

Tiny toes childcare is committed to building a welcoming community that supports the inclusion of all children, families, and staff. We believe that all children have the right to equitable learning opportunities and access to our physical space, materials, curriculum and teaching practices. Therefore, we welcome, value, celebrate, and respect individuals of all races, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and religion. 

 

  My teaching philosophy as a family childcare provider is to provide a home away from home. We are a play-based, nature-based program with an emergent curriculum that reflects interests, home experiences and outside activities but is grounded in developmental objectives. These objectives are based on the guidelines of the current infant and toddler MELDS or P-MELDS. 

 

We offer a play-based approach that is implemented with positive influences and builds a strong sense of community in the classroom by capitalizing on teachable moments. We build onto our curriculum through environmental design, materials we use, our schedule, assessments, and our own program evaluations. 

Keeping our theme of nature, our environments are branched from indoors to outside. Utilizing natural materials as much as possible. We offer a hands-on approach to learning. We believe that a child learns best when they are able to engage in activities with all of their senses. Sight, smell, taste, hearing and most of all, touch. Children naturally learn about their senses but engaging them in a structured way can help them develop and interact with the world. 

 Our professional responsibility is to plan and implement intentional, developmentally appropriate (DAP) learning experiences that promote the social and emotional development, physical development, and health, cognitive development, and general learning competencies of each child served in our program.

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**Dear Valued Families,
I'm Ashley Bottomley, and I'm thrilled to welcome you and your child to Tiny Toes Childcare.

Choosing childcare is a significant decision, and I appreciate your consideration. At Tiny Toes Childcare, it's my commitment to creating a nurturing, safe, and enriching environment where your child can thrive. Here's a brief overview of my program:
Play-Based Learning: I believe in the power of play for learning. I offer age-appropriate toys and activities that spark curiosity and creativity.

Social and Emotional Development: I focus on building social skills, cooperation, and emotional intelligence, helping your child form friendships and essential life skills.

Safety and Care: Your child's safety and well-being are paramount. I maintain a secure and loving environment with strict safety measures.

Communication: I believe in transparent communication. You'll receive daily reports, and I encourage parent-teacher meetings.

Healthy Meals: I provide nutritious meals and snacks to ensure your child receives a well-balanced diet that supports their growth and development.

I'm excited about the possibility of welcoming your family to Tiny Toes Childcare. Feel free to reach out at 207-890-5512 if you have any questions.

Thank you for considering me, where your child will receive personalized, loving care in a safe and stimulating environment.

Warm regards,
Ashley Bottomley
Tiny Toes Childcare