December 2007 Edition

Daycare Kids Korner

Trinity Christian Daycare is thriving with a steady enrollment. Infants, 6 weeks to 18 months, are at full capacity of eight. Toddlers, 18 months to 3 years, are now eleven with one opening. The three and four year olds number 10, and do have several available spots. School age varies between 13 and 20. for these children the Wellsville school bus picks them up at the church and returns them in the afternoon.

The staff is doing a wonderful job. The children are busy inside and outside with well-planned curriculum activities. Director Lisa Burdick reports that the New York State Daycare Licensor completed the quarterly inspection on November 19 with the facility and staff passing with flying colors.

Congratulations go to Toddler Teacher Susan Cradduck for completing an intensive study entitling her to the "Child Development Associate Certificate". This involved 100 hours of coursework, observations of her teaching, and a final exam. Susan is married and has a daughter attending TCD. She had formerly done at-home daycare before coming to us.

The TCD staff is attempting to associate more with the congregation and the community. They will be hosting the Advent meal on December 19. The staff and TCD board met over supper, catered by Kato Aldrich, on November 14. A Christmas tree at the David A. Howe Library will be decorated by TCD promoting our program to the local area.

DCO Betty Wood, Lisa Burdick, and Board Chair Carol English recently visited a Lutheran daycare in Penfield, NY. Faith Lutheran has had such a program for twenty years and is now servicing over a hundred children. Many proven ideas were brought back that hopefully will be worked into our program.

Rev. Robert Morris, Pastor | Deb Martin, Editor | Church Office: 585.593.3311 | E-mail: telco@trinitywellsville.org