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The Kids' Spot
State Licensed Child Care
Contact: Erika Felt
Location: 108th & Military / Cherry Hills
Phone:
(402) 445.4302
Email: thekidspot@hotmail.com

Currently enrolling toddlers thru school-age children. FT days & overnight schedules available

About Me
I am the proud mother of a middle-school son, a toddler boy, and two wonderful "bonus children" who join us during school breaks. I left the West Coast and moved to Omaha thirteen years ago and now I can say that in my heart this is home. Late in the evening you can catch me surfing the web to find new and interesting ideas to bring to our children.  Sometimes I will sell a knick or a knack on e-bay to raise funds for our next big toy or outing.

 I have had a few different occupations over the years, most relating to children, and this by far is my favorite.  I enjoy helping children explore their world and watching as they learn to achieve their personal best.  The uncontrollable laughter when they catch a fit of the giggles, or the beaming ear-to-ear grin when they are bursting with pride at a new skill; nothing beats it!


Philosophy
I believe that when children are offered opportunities that it is in their nature to grab them!  I know that it is important for me as a parent, and as a childcare provider, to offer children opportunities to play, laugh, discover and learn. 


Experience
I have provided Title XX childcare in my home since 2001.  Prior to that, I worked with children of homeless parents and developed a tutorial program for them to remain at pace in school.  I am a State licensed Child Care Home I.  Being licensed means that I am also certified infant-pediatric CPR/First Aid.  I complete, and consistently exceed, the required hours of training each year. I receive regular nutritional training through the USDA food program.  And I have received Type 1 diabetes training through Children's Hospital and am able to provide comprehensive care for diabetic children in conjunction with their parents and physicians. 


Early Learning Program
During the summer months, I offer a loosely structured version of Reach For The Stars, a multi-age curriculum. We go on many outings to parks, the zoo, the children’s Museum, splash pads, etc. We also use our curriculum as a guide to explore movement, language, science and art through observation, discovery, questioning, listening and creativity.

September – May our 2-5yr olds participate in Fireflies™ which is a professionally designed monthly preschool curriculum which offers creative arts, alphabet and language activities, music and movement, hands-on math and science, social activities and games.   We also go on regular outings so that we may become familiar with our community and just plain have FUN!

9mo.-24mo. olds enjoy exploring with the Buttercups program which offers activities and materials to promote and enhance physical, mental, and social growth in four areas - Language Development, Physical Development, Creative Exploration, and Cognitive Development.

6wks-9mo.olds: I only accept one infant at a time so that they can receive all of the nurturing and attention that they deserve.

All children have their fun enhanced by use of the Reach2Learn early literacy enhancements, lots of music and plenty of good old-fashioned PLAY!

Every other month I offer a Parent-Night-Out Overnighter.


Policies
All children must have a current immunization record. All additional policies will be offered at time of interview.


Additional Information
 

I am a member of many organizations so that I may offer their benefits to our children.  These include The Omaha Children's Museum, The Henry Doorly Zoo, YMCA, Midwest Childcare Assoc., and of course ChildCare Share.

I look forward to meeting with you and seeing if our family is the match that your family has been looking for.

Erika Felt
The Kids' Spot

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