Half Pints Daycare Academy
Fun & Learning in a family atmosphere
The Facility
A home daycare facility in Barrie's South East end with a 900 sq ft converted area, its own seperate entrance and large fenced yard for your little ones to enjoy.
I provide care in a loving family style environment including a full interactive program for all ages.
I believe that Communication, Indoor/Outdoor play, Art and Music are very important parts of a child's healthy development. The main goal is to have Fun, improve social skills and encourage creative expression.
A variety of activities help to accomplish this goal... Free play, reading, arts/crafts, music/singing, dancing, dramatic play/pretend , letter/shape/number recognition and computer time depending on age of the child.
Young children still learn best from participating and observing their surroundings and environment.
I believe in an open door policy, just don't come at nap time LOL!
I provide kid friendly meals and snacks
Offer a smoke free, clean and bright environment
CPR trained and Agency experience
Police Check and References available
Daycare Liability Insured
Located up the road from the Go Train Station (2 Min Drive)
SPEECH & LANGUAGE KEY INDICATORS
BY 6 MONTHS OLD
* Turns eyes or head toward a sound
* Watches your face when you speak
* Smiles & laughs in response to your smiles & laughs
BY 9 MONTHS OLD
* Responds to his/her name
* Babbles (bababa, dadada)
* Plays social games with you (peek-a-boo)
BY 12 MONTHS OLD
*Follows simple 1 step directions (sit down)
* Points to things he/she wants
* Gets your attention using sounds & gestures while looking at your eyes
BY 18 MONTHS OLD
* Identifies several body parts when asked
* Says about 20 words consistently
* Pretends to feed a doll/teddy or pretends a bowl is a hat
BY 2 YEARS OLD
* Follows 2 step directions
* Uses at least 100 words including action words (fall/eat/go)
* Combines at least 2 words (daddy sleep)
BY 3 YEARS OLD
* Understands who, what, where & why questions
* Can create long sentences combining at least 5 words
* Speech is understood at least 75% of the time
BY 4 YEARS OLD
* Follows 3 part directions
* Uses sentences with adult-type grammar (he is going to the park now)
* Speech is understood by strangers most of the time
Where there are concerns, parents should contact the Simcoe County Preschool Speech and Language Program at 705-739-5696 or 1-800-675-1979