Hello, my name is Karla Normington. I am from Brasil and live in Portland since June, 2007. In the past I have worked as an assistant in a daycare and Nanny. I have great references. These responsibilities included:
* Supervision of infants, toddlers, and school age children
* Planning and implementing creative activities
* Setting up play dates
* Driving children to and from school and other activities
* Providing a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment
* Attending to physical and emotional needs of children
* Helping children with daily routines such as toileting, dressing, eating, bathing and sleeping
*Cooking healthy Brazilian/American meals
*CPR/ First AID certification
*Food handle
*Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse Neglect training
After working for years as a Nanny I decided to open my in home day care that will be running for me . The day care will offer full- and part-time enrollment. . We are a full Portuguese immersion program. All meals and snacks will be included (I will provide healthy made from scratch food for the children everyday), as well a detailed curriculum outlines each week, periodic assessment of your child's development and photos to document your child's experiences away from home. The environment is safe, clean, friendly, and inviting!
There is a large indoor and outdoor play area full of toys to increase their thinking skills.
The toys I have are all educational crafts, puzzles, books, games, toys, etc. So even as the kids are playing, they are learning.
My goal is to provide a loving, happy, educational and safe environment for children. I strive to enrich each child with a love of learning, positive self-image, and a sense of creativity and imagination. I hope to create a nurturing environment to promote creativity! I try to recognize teachable moments throughout a daily schedule. I incorporate music, art, and stories in a daily routine! The first language spoken in our day care is Portuguese. We will bring and teach Brazilian culture without losing the American. Our goal is to teach both cultures showing the differences/commonalities between the two Countries. My Mom is a Portuguese teacher in Brasil and she is sending me a lot of materials so I can use here with the kids.
Our programs balance child-initiated and activities, nutritious meals, snacks, rest time and outdoor/indoor play.
Our Philosophy:
We believe:
· Children are competent, capable and have unlimited potential;
· Children benefit from both routine and spontaneity, self-initiated play and teacher planned activities;
· Children construct their own understanding of concepts, based on their world as well as interactions with adults;
· Children need opportunities to make meaningful choices within clear boundaries;
· Children grow though collaboration, community and being treated as individuals with strengths interests and needs.
Our process:
· Creativity;
· Self-Expression;
· Hands on activities;
· Sensory Oriented activities.
Our Environment:
· Space are designed for children’s needs;
· Highest standards of cleanliness and safety;
· Soft spaces and warm atmosphere
We feature:
· Art/Music
· Language development
· Multicultural activities
· Field trips
· Contact with nature
· Body exercise
· Portuguese language instruction
· A year-round, all-weather outdoor play area
· Flexible and affordable full-day schedules
· Nutritious, organic meals and snacks
· Non Smoking environment
Agreement
Termination A Sementinha reserves
the right to terminate services at any time on following grounds:
• More than 2 late payments in a calendar year
• Non-compliance with center’s
policies/procedures by parent, or child
• Threats of harm to self or others,
threatening behavior, or any acts of violence/ grievous conduct harming a child
or member of the staff.
• More than 2 weeks of absence without notice
would be considered withdrawal from the program and child’s spot may be filled
at that time. A re-enrollment will be required afterwards. In order to ensure
consistency and atmosphere of trust & relationship with peers and staff, we
require 30 days advance written notice from parents to withdraw from the
program.
Tuition
$50 day ( 5 days week)
$55 day ( 4 days week)
$60 day ( 3 days
week)
$65 DAY (2 days week)
Payment on the 1st day of the month.
Late Pick Up Fee $2/minute late
Late Payment Fee $5/day
Returned Check $35
Deposit (4 weeks tuition).
Tuition rates are divided into equal monthly payments and do not vary, even during months when there are closures(Holidays) ,inclement weather, power outages, child's absencend.
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Hours of availability are Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m
3355 NE Fremont st. 97212, Portland, OR.
503/737-9003 Karla Normington
