Awesome Beginnings

ChildcarePhotos of the

daycare children and their families

have been omitted to protect their

privacy.

Welcome to

Awesome Beginnings Childcare:Was owned by Lisa BoerumWas licensed by the State of MinnesotaWas an in-home childcare set up in the lower level of the Lisa’s home which was used exclusively for childcare (1300 sq. ft.)Had its own kitchen, driveway, parking area, and entrance.Offered a center-like environment with a large variety of learning centersWas located 3 ½ miles east of Hugo, MNOffered two caregivers (owner and employee)Had a 15-passenger van for transporting children to school and field trips Closed on June 12, 2009

The Entrance: lockers for coats & shoes ~ cubbies for belongings & papers

The cubbies have been turned around to hide the name labels for privacy.

Sleeping Bags for Naptime

The Group Room

This room was named the Group Room since it was where

we had “group time” (a.k.a. morning meeting/circle time)

each day.

Group time is a time when children come together as a group for short, meaningful learning experiences. The

children sing, learn, have fun,

solve problems, and talk things

over while learning how to take

turns and how to be a part of a community.

Theme Based Curriculum ~ The books on the bookcases were stored in

bins by theme.

The Computer

Center

In this photo the computer desk is in the Group Room. It was moved to the Preschool Area at a later time.

The Preschool AreaManipulatives, Lego Letter Wall, Math &

Writing Center, Reading Loft, and Computer Center or Listening Center This

area was for ages 3 & up (chokable items).

A large variety of learning

activities were rotated on a

regular basis.

The Listening CenterAudio Programs That Teach

Phonemic Awareness, Letter Sounds, and Phonics

The Dramatic Play Center

The theme in the dramatic play

center was rotated every 7-14 days. Some of the themes

included housekeeping, grocery store, apple

store, flower shop, post office, restaurant, and

hospital.

The Block Center

The items in this center were rotated every 7-14 days and included: Wood unit blocks Soft (foam) unit blocks Large “Lego-type” blocks Block play people/accessories Tools, vehicles & transportation signs Multi-cultural and occupational props Lego Wall and more!

Kitchen ~ Dining ~ Art Rotating 6-week menu Dining/art table with 12 chairs/clip-

on highchairs Upper cabinets with art supplies (out

of reach) Rolling storage cubbies with paper

and art supplies (within reach for independent self-service)

Art Supplies & Daily Curriculum

The Playground

The Infant & Toddler

BedroomTheme: Hey Diddle Diddle(The Cat and the Fiddle)

Hey diddle diddle,The cat and the fiddle,The cow jumped over

the moon.The little dog laughed,

To see such sport,And the dish ran away

with the spoon.

The “Potty” RoomTheme: Rubber Ducky

Diaper Changing

Rubber Duck Theme

Science and Indoor Sensory AreaWater, Sand, Science Experiments, and MORE!

Sensory Play ~ Insect Week

Outdoor Sensory Play

Bubbles & “Baby”

Water Play

Giving the “Babies” a Bath

A Great Way to Spend a Hot Summer Day

Toddler Center

Infants & Toddlers were free to explore all areas except the “Preschool Area” (blocked by short walls and a door) due

to the choking hazards.

Toddler Book Shelves

The Daycare Office(a.k.a. The Cracker

Jack Box)

Continuous rotation of centers requires a lot of

storage!

Thank you for “visiting” Awesome

Beginnings Childcare!