Are you licensed and insured?
Blessed Beginnings is licensed under OCDEL (office of childhood development and early learning) and insured through McMahon Ferguson Associates.
What types of payment do you accept?
Blessed Beginnings uses an app called Brightwheel. All payments are made using that app.
What is the difference between Pre-school and Pre-K counts?
Pre-K counts is a state funded grant program for children ages 3-5 years. Families must be income eligible to apply and receive a spot with-in the Pre-K counts program.
Can I check on my child throughout the day?
Blessed Beginnings uses and app called Brightwheel. Brightwheel is used as a means of communication between caregiver and parent. Parents/guardians are encouraged to message their child's teacher during the day if they have questions or concerns. Most teachers are able to real time post meals, diaper/toilet checks and nap times. Safety is our main concern so there may be times where Brightwheel is not immediately updated.
What is the child to teacher ratio?
Infant 1:4 - Young Toddler 1:5 - Older Toddler 1:6 - Preschool 1:10 - School-age 1:12
Are meals and snacks provided?
Yes - Blessed Beginnings participates in the CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program). With this program we are able to supply the children with a healthy breakfast, a full meal for lunch and an afternoon snack. Infant formula supplement, as well as baby foods and snacks are also provided as part of that program.
What security measures do you have?
At both of our locations our doors are securely locked and require a key card to enter.
Do you provide diapers?
Blessed Beginnings does not supply diapers, however we do supply wipes.
What is your drop-off/pick-up policy?
South Williamsport facility will accept children up to 10am. After 10am children will need a Drs. note to attend for the remainder of the day.
Loyalsock facility will accept children beginning at 6:30am for our wrap-around care. Pre-K counts begins at 9am. Children will be received until 9:30am. After 9:30am children will need a Drs. note to attend for the remainder of the day.
Both facilities close at 5:30pm. Late charges will incur for children picked-up later than 5:30pm. Pre-K counts program ends at 4pm and late charges will apply to children with-in that program that are not picked up prior to 4pm.
Do you have different part-time and full-time rates?
Yes. Part-time rates apply to children who attend 1-3 days/ week.
What is your illness policy?
Should your child become ill during the day, you will be notified as soon as possible. We do not send home for the common cold, unless accompanied by a fever or other symptoms. Children will be sent home at a temperature of 100.4 or higher for a fever or are showing other signs and symptoms, such as: sore throat, rash, vomiting, diarrhea. In the event that your child is sent home because they have thrown up, have diarrhea or any other illness that could infect other children and staff they may not return until they have been symptom free for 24 hours and without symptom reducers.
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Other questions may be answer by reviewing the parent handbook, located on the forms tab, or by calling 570-601-4600 #1