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Serving Garden Home/Portland since 2013
Age levels for care:
Laughter and Love does not accept non-immunized children.
Certified by State of OR: NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct with Commitment to a Professional Code of Ethics. Priority in this facility is NAEYC Principle 1:1, which states:
Above all, we shall not harm children. We shall not participate in practices that are emotionally damaging, physically harmful, disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitative, or intimidating to children. This principal has precedence over all others in the Code (NAEYC, 2005).
Above all, we shall not harm children. We shall not participate in practices that are emotionally damaging, physically harmful, disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitative, or intimidating to children. This principal has precedence over all others in the Code (NAEYC, 2005).
"When I think of you, I think how God has ordained for our paths to cross . Maybe I had to go through really bad daycare before to get to you. You have made me a better mom and woman. I have so much love and respect for you as a woman and mom and friend" ~ Roxanne
SPACE AVAILABILITY
OPENINGS UPDATED AS THEY COME AVAILABLE. I DO NOT HAVE A WAITING LIST.
0 infant spaces
NEXT INFANT OPENINGS 2026.
Parents have their own area for checking in on their child's day.
On the Parent page are: 1) weekly video collages 2) important notes and/or updates; and 3) their child's daily bathroom/feeding info. EIN & Form will be provided for tax filing. |
EXAMPLE OF DAILY MEALS / SNACKS (Toddlers)
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TODDLER SCHEDULE
CHILDREN SHOULD BE FED & IN DRY DIAPER/PULL-UP BEFORE BEING BROUGHT TO DAYCARE.
7:00 story/free play
8:30 Snack
9:00 Free Play/Music Time
10:30 Snack
11:00 Free play
12:30 Lunch
1:30 nap
4:00 Outdoors (weather permitting) - we do not go outdoors in cold, rainy, snowy weather.
4:40 Indoors - quiet time (prep for leaving)
CHILDREN SHOULD BE FED & IN DRY DIAPER/PULL-UP BEFORE BEING BROUGHT TO DAYCARE.
7:00 story/free play
8:30 Snack
9:00 Free Play/Music Time
10:30 Snack
11:00 Free play
12:30 Lunch
1:30 nap
4:00 Outdoors (weather permitting) - we do not go outdoors in cold, rainy, snowy weather.
4:40 Indoors - quiet time (prep for leaving)
Infants have their own special schedule based on their needs. Once they get older, they will begin to follow the toddler schedule.
This daycare protected by security cameras.
Because there is always a risk of a frivolous lawsuit or vindictive reporting should a parent be dismissed from my care, my daycare is monitored by security systems. A frivolous reporting occurred years ago (none since), which prompted the need for the cameras. A parent filed a complaint with the state--six months after departing my facility, on good terms--because he had difficulty with the IRS related to a child tax credit and claimed I refused to assist with it. Because he was angry with the IRS, he lashed out at my facility claiming I was abusing children in my care. The state determined, rather quickly, that the accusation was unfounded and vindictive. Either way, I won't take a chance again, so any accusation is met with factual evidence.
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STATE REGISTERED ID: RF522868
OREGON SMALL BUSINESS REGISTRY ID: 156993892 |