Our general age range is 12 months to 2 years. In our classroom, we are beginning a group schedule. We are starting to understand that these other little children around us are people too, and we’re beginning to develop friendships. We are also finding more ways to manipulate objects. Our teachers provide a clean, stimulating environment for us, as well as projects and activities to challenge our developing cognitive, physical and emotional skills. Our teachers observe and record our daily activities. Parents/guardians are expected to call and let our teachers know if we will be absent for any reason. Our parents/guardians provide our diapers, wipes, ointment, crib sheet and blanket (for our cots) and at least two sets of extra clothes, as well as all weather-appropriate outdoor gear, including hats, gloves, snow pants and boots for winter. Please feel free to call 277-9990 to schedule a tour of our classroom.

Schedule for the Bumble Bee Room

7:00-8:15 Arrival / Table Activities / Free Choice
8:15-9:30 Breakfast / Free Choice
9:00-9:30 Diapering / Toileting / Wash Up
9:30-10:15 Music & Movement / Art / Cooking / Sensory Exploration / Free Choice
10:15-11:00 Outside Play / Buggy Ride
11:00-11:15 Clean Up / Books / Sing-a-long
11:15-11:45 Lunch
11:45-12:15 Wash Up / Diapering / Toileting /Get ready for nap
12:15-3:00 Nap / Rest and quiet time
2:00-3:30 Snack
3:15-4:30 Free Choice / Outside Play
4:30-5:00 Diapering / Toileting / Wash and Clean Up
5:00-6:00 Hallway Play / Pick Up and Departure

This schedule is a guide and is meant to be followed as such. We try to maintain a balance between flexibility and consistency. A small early snack will be available until 7:45. A small late snack will be offered at 5:45.

Biography's

Name: Tiffany

1. Born/Raised: Chicago, IL

2. Family: Three children: Robert, Shaikobie, Shaianne and boyfriend:Shiloh

3. Hobbies: I love to read and spend time with my family and friends.

4. Education: I have obtained early childhood one and two certificates as well as my infant/toddler certificate.

5. Experience: I have experience with children of all ages through centers in the Madison area, as well as several after school groups.

6. Years in the field: 7

7. Years at Animal Crackers: I was hired on 6-28-04

8. Why did you choose to teach in early childhood education? I enjoy spending time with children and giving them the tools they need to be successful in life. I also have lots of fun!

9. What do you appreciate about the age group you are working with?
I appreciate the love and positive attention that I receive from them.

10. What is your favorite childhood memory? ? I have several memories of fun family outings my parents took us on; seeing the sights in Chicago.

11. What is your favorite children’s book and why? "Miss Nelson is missing" because it’s very funny how she changed her appearance to someone else to make the children listen.

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Name: Kristi

1. Born/Raised: Born in Lancaster, WI and raised in Cassville WI.

2. Family: Husband Todd, 2 children - Dalton and Olivia.

3. Hobbies: Reading.

4. Education: I have my Assistant and Leader Teacher certificates, as well as CPR, SIDS, SBS and First Aid training.

5. Years in the field: Since 1997

6. Years at Animal Crackers: My first stint was from 1990 to 1995. I returned to this lovely family in 2008.

7. What is your favorite childhood memory? Camping and boating on the river.

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Name:Shelly

1. Born/Raised: Cross Plains / Middleton, WI

2. Family: Father, Mother, two brothers, and two nephews

3. Hobbies: I love to go hiking and biking.

4. Education: I have attended UW Whitewater for two years, studying special education. I also have my assistant and lead teacher certificates from MATC.

5. Experience: Six years in child care settings.

6. Years in the field: 6

7. Years at Animal Crackers: I was hired on 1-19-01

8. Why did you choose to teach in early childhood education?
Because I love children and I like to see them learn and grow.

9. What is your favorite children’s book and why? “I’ll Love You Forever” because it portrays the undying love a mother has for her child no matter how old he gets.

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