Smile for the camera!
Join us for Picture Day – November 14, 2017
Picture taking starts at 9:00 am
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Join us for Picture Day – November 14, 2017
Picture taking starts at 9:00 am
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Save the date and mark your calendars NOW!!
When: Friday, May 19, 2017 is Graduation Day at The Big Barn Preschool!
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: At the back of the school by the big ramp (or inside if it rains)
See you there!
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Time for a happy dance–the Big Barn Preschool Butter Braid Fundraiser is going on right NOW!
Order your Favorite Butter Braid and get it by Easter!
Flavors are Apple, Cinnamon, Cream Cheese, Raspberry, Caramel Rolls, or Strawberry Cream Cheese!
Each delicious Butter Braid is only $13 each, and worth every penny!
Call the Big Barn Preschool to order yours today — (847) 278-2188! (They make really great gifts too!)
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Summer time is a great time for beaches, hikes, fireworks and swimming pools! However we need to be cautious and use safety measures to keep our families safe.
Beaches are so much fun! The sand, the water, having picnics and just walking on the beach are fun. Remember these safety rules when at the beach:
Hikes in the forest preserve or while camping are great ways to learn about nature and have fun.
If your child has had an allergic reaction to a bee or wasp sting in the past, see your doctor for a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector.
Have fun and be safe this summer!
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When looking for a Great Child Care Center remember to look for the following attributes:
1) Educated staff – All of the staff should have at the Minimum a Certification in Early Childhood Education
2) Cleanliness – A clean, comfortably environment
3) Happy children and Staff – Smiling children and staff are extremely important to feeling comfortable in a school
4) A inviting feeling when you enter the building – Do the staff welcome you? Say your child’s name in greeting?
5) A homey comfortable feeling – Is the school comfortable when you enter? Some places feel cold and blustery, is it a warm feeling you get when you are there
6) An educational system in place – lesson plans with learning times, art, one to one with teachers,and free play. Are there science and math areas as well as home living and blocks. Are the classrooms divided into areas and do the teachers have good sight lines to watch the children in the classroom?
7) A safe and fun playground – Are there enough things for the children to do outside? Fenced, rubber or wood chips, climbing equipment, slides, and room to run around. Sand box or areas for sensory play. Tables for calm play and shade for hot days. Water play in the summer is also important.
8) A Family Environment- Are there family events? Parent nights, family nights, family days or special events for parents
9) Open available staff – Are the staff always willing to listen to your problems or suggestions? Are there parent conferences? Are the staff willing to make appointments to discuss whatever is needed?
10) Knowledgeable Staff – Knowledgeable about many topics, health, education, stages of development, and much more.
11) Do the staff go to training’s to increase their knowledge and teaching skills
More ideas to come